Digital & AI grant guide for Melaka
BetaA plain-language directory of digital and AI funding for Melaka businesses and builders. Filter by who you are and what's open, then go straight to the official application.
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The programmes most Melaka SMEs and founders should look at first.
SME Corp BAP 3.0 (Business Accelerator Programme)
SME Corp Malaysia
Up to RM 500,000 (matching grant)
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7 of 7 programmes
MDEC Digital Content Grant (DCG)
ActiveMDEC
Up to RM 500,000
Digital creative content, games, animation, XR
Cradle CIP SPRINT
UpcomingCradle Fund
Up to RM 1,500,000
Commercialisation and scaling of tech startups
BNM High Tech & Green Facility
ActiveBank Negara Malaysia
Up to RM 5,000,000 financing
High-tech, innovation-driven and green technology SMEs
MyMagic Social Innovation Grant
UpcomingMalaysian Global Innovation & Creativity Centre
Up to RM 50,000
Student-led social impact and campus ventures
SME Corp BAP 3.0 (Business Accelerator Programme)
ActiveSME Corp Malaysia
Up to RM 500,000 (matching grant)
Digitalisation, automation, certification, market access
Cradle CIP SPARK
ActiveCradle Fund
Up to RM 600,000
Pre-seed tech startups building an MVP
MDEC SME Digitalisation Initiative
ActiveMDEC
Up to RM 5,000 matching
Adopting digital tools: e-commerce, e-POS, HR & accounting
Melaka grants — FAQ
- What grants can a Melaka SME use to go digital?
- The two starting points are the MDEC SME Digitalisation Initiative (up to RM 5,000 matching for e-commerce, e-POS, HR and accounting tools) and SME Corp's BAP 3.0 Business Accelerator Programme (up to RM 500,000 matching for digitalisation, automation and certification). Bank Negara's High Tech & Green Facility offers larger financing for innovation-driven SMEs.
- What funding is available for a tech startup in Malaysia?
- Cradle CIP SPARK provides up to RM 600,000 for pre-seed startups building an MVP, and CIP SPRINT up to RM 1.5 million for commercialisation. The MDEC Digital Content Grant supports games, animation and XR content up to RM 500,000.
- Are there grants for students in Melaka?
- Yes — the MyMagic Social Innovation Grant funds student-led social impact and campus ventures up to RM 50,000. Filter this directory by 'Student' to see current options.
- How do I know if I'm eligible?
- Each listing links to the official agency page with full eligibility criteria. If you're unsure which programme fits, submit an SME tech request and the StartupMelaka team will point you to the right grant, vendor, or intern.