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.
Program Digital Platform E-Dagang Negeri Melaka
Unit Perancang Ekonomi Melaka
Free Ecommerce Solution (EasyStore)
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Type
7 of 7 programmes
MDEC Digital Content Grant (DCG)
ActiveMDEC
Up to RM 500,000
Digital creative content, games, animation, XR
Cradle CIP SPARK
ActiveCradle Fund
Up to RM 150,000
Funding in the form of a conditional grant to assist early-stage entrepreneurs to develop and commercialize their product
Cradle CIP SPRINT
ActiveCradle Fund
Up to RM 600,000
Funding in the form of a conditional grant to assist entrepreneurs to fund their technology based business venture.
MDEC Business Digitalisation Initiative
ActiveMDEC
Up to RM 5,000 matching
Adopting digital tools: e-commerce, e-POS, HR & accounting, and more.
Program Digital Platform E-Dagang Negeri Melaka
ActiveUnit Perancang Ekonomi Melaka
Free Ecommerce Solution (EasyStore)
E-commerce platform
MyCreative Social Enterprise Fund
ActiveMyCreative Ventures
Up to RM 100,000
Supports emerging social enterprises within Malaysia’s creative economy that are developing innovative and sustainable solutions to address social, environmental and cultural challenges.
Melaka grants — FAQ
- What grants can a Melaka SME use to go digital?
- The MDEC Business Digitalisation Initiative offers up to RM 5,000 matching for e-commerce, e-POS, HR and accounting tools, and the Malaysia Digital Catalyst Grant offers up to RM 1,000,000 for larger digital transformation projects. Melaka SMEs can also apply for the state's own Program Digital Platform E-Dagang for a free EasyStore e-commerce setup.
- What funding is available for a tech startup in Malaysia?
- Cradle CIP SPARK provides up to RM 150,000 for early-stage product development and commercialisation, and CIP SPRINT up to RM 600,000 for scaling a technology-based venture. The MDEC Digital Content Grant supports games, animation and XR content up to RM 500,000.
- Are there grants for students in Melaka?
- Not a dedicated student-only grant right now — the closest fit currently listed is the MyCreative Social Enterprise Fund (up to RM 100,000), aimed at creative social enterprises with youth-led ventures. We'll add a student-specific listing here as soon as one is confirmed active.
- 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.