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Fast Tracking Your Innovation

You have big dreams for your innovation to transform our nation. But perhaps there are some challenges to accelerate further. Being in an Innovation Sandbox gives you the opportunity to test and validate your tech solutions in a controlled live environment under relaxed regulations.

Your Vision,
Our Future

The National Technology and Innovation Sandbox (NTIS) was first announced as part of the Short-Term Recovery Plan (PENJANA) in June 2020 and subsequently launched on 19 August, 2020 by the Prime Minister. A programme that allows researchers, innovators and entrepreneurs to test their products and services in a live environment and qualify for grants to bring those products and services to market. NTIS relaxes certain regulatory requirements to accelerate the development of innovation from the R&D stage to being commercially ready. With an RM100 million allocation, it was tasked with fast-tracking the nation’s aspiration to become  an innovation-driven economy.

Spearheaded by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), with MaGIC as the lead secretariat, NTIS aims to create high-skilled job opportunities to increase Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Gross National Income (GNI) and social inclusion, as well as to enhance the participation, investment and collaboration in research by the private sector.

The vision of NTIS was first conceived with two goals. First is to champion local innovation and to create a smoother pathway for Malaysian technology to get to market. Second, is to use NTIS as a testbed for disruptive technologies that would enable Malaysia to solve some of our grand challenges that have been exacerbated by the pandemic.

Among the missions that the Prime Minister entrusted NTIS to embark are to:

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    Drastically reduce dependency on foreign labour
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    Increase employment opportunities for Malaysians
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    Increase Gross Domestic Product (GDP)/Gross National Income (GNI)
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    Enhance the participation, investment and collaboration in research by the private sector
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    Improve the country’s commercialisation rate
Spearheaded By
NTIS Secretariat
Main Funding Partner

Meet Our Team

Meet Our Team

MRANTI Team

Rizal Azwir

Senior Manager, Lead Of NTIS

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Nurul Nadhirah

Manager, Technology Management NTIS

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Arina Kamil

Assistant Manager, Operation NTIS

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Mohamad Ibnu

Liaison Manager

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Afiq Aizat

Analyst, NTIS

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Maisarah Yusof

Senior Associate, NTIS

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Afiq Naqiuddin

Associate, NTIS

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Fauzan Haziq

Analyst, NTIS

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Syarah Hamid

Asc Operation NTIS

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Hafiz Baharudin

Full Stack Developer, NTIS

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From Left : Muhammad Hafiz, Pin Kuan, Abdul Haziq

MIMOS Team

From Left :  Ahmad Fitri, Ir Dr Nordin, Norsharimie

MTDC Team

From Left : Nur Syafiqah, Mohamad Ameer Bukhqari, Siti Noorhidayu, Mohd Syafiq

Benefits & Support

We aim to accelerate companies to launch advanced technology applications in various sectors and drive innovation in Malaysia. Here’s how we have got your back.

Capacity building programmes
Market access
Funding facilitation
Testbed and test environment facilitation
Facilitation / review of regulations and laws
Multi-industry adoption

Technology Drivers

We are open to all technologies, priority is given to 10 science & technology drivers guided by the 10-10 Malaysian Science, Technology, Innovation and Economic Framework, or 10-10 MySTIE Framework by the Akademi Sains Malaysia that can enable the nation to solve some of the grand challenges that our country is facing.

Bioscience Technology
Blockchain
Cyber Security & Encryption
4D/5D Printing
5G/6G
Advanced Intelligent
Systems
Advanced Material
Augmented Analytics
& Data Discovery
Sensor Technology
Neuro Technology

Socio-Economic Sectors

The technology drivers that NTIS accepts through our application aim to transform these targeted industries or socio-economic sectors based on 10-10 MySTIE Framework by the Akademi Sains Malaysia.

Agriculture & Forestry

Medical & Healthcare

Business Financial Services

Smart Engineering & Manufacturing

Smart Cities & Transportation

Education

Energy

Environment & Biodiversity

Culture Arts & Tourism

Water & Food

Frequently Ask Questions

1. What is National Technology and Innovation Sandbox (NTIS)?
2. What is the purpose of NTIS?
3. When will applications open for the National Technology and Innovation Sandbox?
4. Who are the NTIS regulators?
5. Who are the NTIS implementation agencies?
6. How to partner with NTIS?
7. Who can apply to the NTIS?
8. How do I apply to the National Technology and Innovation Sandbox?
9. Is a prototype needed?
10. How will NTIS ensure that ideas submitted by applicants are not shared, sold or stolen?
11. Is there a limit to the number of submissions per applicant?
12. Is there an application fee?
13. What are the technology areas accepted for NTIS?
14. Outcome of the NTIS?
15. What is the Role of MTDC in the NTIS Program?
16. What are the funds offered by MTDC via the NTIS programme?
17. Will the project be fully funded by Sandbox Fund?
18. Who is eligible to apply for funds under this programme (Sandbox Fund)?
19. What is the type of fund instrument offered by MTDC under NTIS program - grant, loan or equity?
20. What is the funding quantum for Sandbox Fund?
21. How will the disbursement process be for Sandbox Fund?
22. What are the minimum criteria to apply for funding under NTIS program?
23. What is the Sandbox Fund Application Process?
24. What is the duration of the Sandbox Funding?
25. How can I get in touch with the Sandbox Fund Team?
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