Commercialisation of Research & Development Fund (CRDF)
Grant Overview
CRDF 1: Partial grant to conduct technology and market validation activities for R&D outputs by public universities / public research institutions or any local R&D outputs to be undertaken by local companies
CRDF 2: Partial grant for the commercialisation of any local R&D outputs by small and medium-sized companies (SMEs)
CRDF 3: Partial grant for the commercialisation of any local R&D outputs from public universities / research institutions or local companies by non-SME / subsidiary of large corporation and public-listed companies
Grant Details
Grant Type
Partial Grant
Eligibility Criteria
1. The company is incorporated under the Companies Act 1965
2. The company must be at least 51% Malaysian-owned
3. The proposed technology acquisition must be from one of the Priority Technology Clusters identified by MOSTI
4. The R&D must have been completed successfully and a commercial-ready prototype is available
2. The company must be at least 51% Malaysian-owned
3. The proposed technology acquisition must be from one of the Priority Technology Clusters identified by MOSTI
4. The R&D must have been completed successfully and a commercial-ready prototype is available
SectionAdministering Agency / Organization
Agency/Company Name
Malaysian Technology Development Corporation
Agency/Company Description
Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC) was set up by government of Malaysia in 1992 to spearhead the development of technology businesses in Malaysia. Its initial role was to concentrate on the promotion and commercialisation of local research and invests in new ventures that can bring in new technologies from abroad.