Malaysia Digital X-Port Grant (MDXG)

Harnessing Innovation for Global Expansion

Malaysia Digital X-Port Grant (MDXG)

Empowering Malaysian technology companies to scale beyond borders and establish global presence.

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About MDXG

What is MDXG?

The Malaysia Digital X-Port Grant (MDXG) supports export-ready Malaysian tech companies in expanding their global market presence. It drives the commercialization of disruptive, sustainable digital solutions with strong international demand.

Objectives

  • Expand Malaysian tech companies into global markets.
  • Develop and commercialize cutting-edge, sustainable solutions.
  • Elevate Malaysian digital products as global industry leaders.

Who Can Apply?

MDXG is open to both local and majority foreign-owned companies incorporated in Malaysia.

Local-Owned Companies

Funding: Up to 50% of project cost (max RM1,000,000, up to 1 year).

Project Duration: Up to 1 Year

Minimum issued share capital: RM50,000.

Foreign-Owned Companies

Funding: Up to 30% of project cost (max RM1,000,000, up to 1 year).

Project Duration: Up to 1 Year

Minimum issued share capital: RM500,000.

Conditions

The Applicant must create jobs for Malaysians in the development of the project as specified by MDEC.

More than 50% of the project team must be Malaysian throughout the project duration.

The project must generate export commercial value.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Incorporated in Malaysia under the Companies Act 1965 or the Companies Act 2016.
  • Minimum issued share capital of at least RM50,000.00.
  • Active and with minimum 51% equity held by Malaysian(s) as per shareholding structure in the SSM.
  • Incorporated in Malaysia under the Companies Act 1965 or the Companies Act 2016.
  • Active with minimum issued share capital of RM500,000.00.
  • Headquartered in Malaysia.
  • In operation for at least one (1) year as of the date of submission.
  • Applicant/Recipient must not be the subject of liquidation, winding up, or bankruptcy order, and must have no going concern issue.

    If there is a going concern issue (as reported in the latest audited account), the Applicant/Recipient must provide a letter of undertaking from the shareholder and/or authorised director to ensure obligations under MDEC’s terms and conditions are met, including financial support where required.
  • Director(s) and shareholder(s) must:
    • Declare and disclose any business or family relationship with MDEC’s director or employee.
    • Declare if they are under any litigation or legal proceeding, including criminal offences, insolvency, or cases related to MDEC.
    • Not owe any amounts to MDEC due to clawback issues from previous grants.
    • Declare if they are blacklisted by Malaysian authorities (MACC, Bank Negara Malaysia, Securities Commission Malaysia, MDEC).
  • Applicants with blacklisted directors/shareholders will be disqualified.
  • Companies with common shareholder(s) may only apply for one (1) grant per project administered by MDEC at any one time.

    This requirement does not apply to registered and active venture capital investors, accredited angel investors, registered market operators, and government agencies (e.g. ECF platforms).
  • The Applicant/Recipient must be a Malaysia Digital (MD) or MSC Malaysia status company.
  • Venture Capitals
    • Required to invest funds actively within a 10-year timeframe; and/or
    • Be officially registered with local regulatory authorities.
  • Angel Investors
    • Must be registered and accredited by the Malaysian Business Angel Network (MBAN).
    • Must hold less than 20% equity ownership.
    • Individual Angel Investors must meet all criteria below:
      • Hold less than 20% equity ownership.
      • Not hold any directorship in the company.
      • Not be a related party to the Applicant/Recipient.
  • If the Applicant/Recipient previously received any MDEC/government grant, they must:
    • Demonstrate completion of the funded project(s).
    • Declare any non-compliance or breach notices recorded during the project period.
    • Past recipients may only reapply one (1) year after project completion (grant closure email date), unless otherwise determined by Approval Authority.
  • If the Applicant/Recipient has an ongoing grant with another government agency:
    • Must prove the project is different (no overlap with the proposed project under MDEC’s grant).
    • Must confirm no non-compliance/breach issues (via letter from grant awarding entity or equivalent).
  • Records are limited to five (5) years from the date of approval of the respective grant.
Applying is simple and fully online

Application & Requirements

Steps:

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Register and Log In

"Register" and "Log in" to the Malaysia Digital Platform to begin your application.
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Start a New Grant Application

Click "New Application," select "Grant," and choose the "Grant Type" you wish to apply for.
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Complete the Application Form

Fill out the online application form and upload all the necessary supporting documents.
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Submit and Await Review

Submit your application. It will then be reviewed by MDEC for completeness and compliance.
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Participate in the Pitching Session

The company will be scheduled for a pitching session.
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Receive Final Result

Following the approval process, you will receive the final application result.

Driving Global Impact

Expand beyond Malaysia and secure grants of up to RM1,000,000 with the Malaysia Digital X-Port Grant (MDXG).

Application Documents Required

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Documents:
Project & Company Overview
  • Project Proposal Pitch Deck: Use the MDEC template.
  • Company Profile: A general overview of your company.
  • Project Proposal: Detailed information about your project.
  • Financial Statements: Provide copies of your company's latest audited financial statements for the past year (2021 onwards).
  • If your latest statement has a going concern issue, you must include a letter of undertaking signed by a shareholder or authorized director. This letter must state that they will provide financial support to the company to meet its grant obligations if the application is approved.
  • Board of Director Resolution: A resolution signed by the majority of directors appointing the authorized signatory.
  • Agreement or Quotation: Provide a formal agreement or quotation from any party you plan to outsource work to.
  • Declaration Letter: A letter declaring the outsourced portion of the project, including:
  • The scope of work.
  • The identity of the outsourcing company.
  • The exact cost (must match the agreement/quotation).
  • A statement on whether the outsourcing company is a related company.
  • Confirmation that the arrangement primarily benefits the applicant, including the ownership of IP and copyrights.
  • Important Rules for Outsourcing:
  • Outsourced work cannot exceed 20% of the requested grant amount.
  • The outsourcing party (including its directors or shareholders) cannot be related to your company (excluding registered venture capital or ECF platforms).
  • Proof of Project Completion: If you have previously received a grant from MDEC or another government agency, you must provide a closure letter as proof of project completion. This is only required for grants received within the last five years.
  • Ongoing Grant Confirmation: If you have an active grant with another government agency, you must provide a letter from that agency confirming that:
  • The proposed MDEC project is different and has no overlap with the ongoing project.
  • There have been no non-compliance or breach issues recorded.
  • Awards and Recognitions: Provide copies of any awards or recognition your company has received within the past five years.

Frequently Asked Questions

To scale up Malaysian technology companies within the Malaysia Digital promoted sectors and technology enablers into the global market.

Development and commercialisation of disruptive and innovative sustainable technology products and services towards building Malaysia as a global icon.

Export promotion activities to elevate the branding of Malaysian technology products/services.
Quantum of funding is applicable for project period of up to 1 year​
Creation of IP

Number of high value jobs created related to the technology area

Number of competitive and innovative technology product(s)/service(s) developed

Number of competitive and innovative technology product(s)/service(s) with commercial value

Commercial value and export revenue of competitive and innovative technology product(s)/service(s)
Applicants who did not meet the Eligibility Criteria will be rejected immediately
The project must create job opportunities for Malaysians.

At least 50% of the project team must be Malaysian.

The project must generate export commercial value.
The grant opens on 9 September 2024 and will remain available throughout the year subject to availability of funds.
MDEC verifies applications based on the eligibility criteria and will notify the applicants via email to participate in the pitching session. Should you have any enquiries with regards to your application, kindly contact our Client Contact Centre at 1-800-88-8338 or clic@mdec.com.my
The approval given is subject to a mutually agreed time-bound deliverables/milestones and as specified in the terms & conditions to be issued by MDEC.
MDEC to reimburse and pay to the Applicant/Recipient the amount of the approved claimable cost incurred by the Applicant/Recipient upon satisfactory of completion of each project deliverables and submission of relevant supporting documents within the timeline specified in the terms and conditions to be issued by MDEC.

The submission of the reimbursement by the Applicant/Recipient shall include the financial details relating to the project (in such format as may be specified by MDEC) which have been duly verified by an independent external auditor, to be appointed by the Applicant/Recipient at the Applicant's/Recipient's own costs, together with evidence acceptable to MDEC, confirming among other things, the amount of approved claimable costs incurred and requested by the Applicant/Recipient.
No, there are no additional fees and costs.

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