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New NTIS Initiatives under the 13th Malaysia Plan (RMK-13). We are enhancing NTIS. Discover the expanded scope of our Sandbox schemes & the strengthened implementation strategies under RMK-13.
Inisiatif Baharu NTIS di bawah RMKe-13. Kami sedang melakukan penambahbaikan. Ketahui lebih lanjut mengenai peluasan skop skim Sandbox dan strategi pelaksanaan yang diperkasakan di bawah RMKe-13.

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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 MRANTI 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
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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

Senior 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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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.

Equipping your team with the specialized skills, mentorship, and deep-tech expertise to lead and scale.

Bridging the gap between your innovation and the right buyers.

Unlocking the financial backing and grants to bring your ideas to life

 Safe, real-world testbeds to prove your technology works.

Streamlining your path through regulatory hurdles and policy requirements.

Taking your tech out of the sandbox and into commercial success.

Take the leap from concept to commercialisation—apply for the Sandbox today.

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Let’s figure out the right path for your technology. Talk to our team

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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

Energy
Business Financial Services
Culture, Arts & Tourism
Medical & Healthcare
Smart Engineering & Manufacturing
Smart Cities & Transportation
Water & Food
Agriculture & Forestry
Education
Environment & Biodiversity

FAQ

National Technology and Innovation Sandbox (NTIS) is a facility that allows researchers, innovators, startups and high-tech entrepreneurs to test their products, services, business models and delivery mechanisms in a live environment.
  • To drive the development of talent so that the country achieves its potential to become a high-tech nation.
  • To increase the productivity of the sector through the use of advanced technologies.
  • To expedite the R&D and commercialisation process in collaboration with regulators in loosening laws and regulations for a controlled testing environment.
  • To enhance the digital infrastructure and technology platform in Malaysia.
  • Increase the rate of commercialization and innovation.
Application open all year round and process based on monthly cohort basis.
Government departments or agencies who oversee regulations and laws that oversee a certain industry.
Malaysian Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) spearheads NTIS; implementation by NTIS Secretariat (MRANTI and MTDC)
We welcome more partners to join us as industry and tech experts, investors, facility and programme providers. Please email to partnership@sandbox.gov.my
Malaysian-owned tech-based companies (51% shareholders Malaysian) & researchers of University/Research Institutes.
Apply online via sandbox.gov.my
NTIS applicant solutions must be at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6 or above." NASA TRL reference
Submission will be kept strictly private and accessible to the secretariat only. PDPA consent form shall be filled before submission.
No limit to number of applications, but strongly encouraged to prioritise readiness, manpower, and documentation.
There is no application fee.
Based on 10x10 MySTIE Framework by ASM. ASM MySTIE Framework reference
  • Validation sandbox
  • University sandbox
  • Commercialisation sandbox
  • Corporate sandbox
  • Global sandbox
NTIS Funding Reference
Depends on the type of funding applied
Disbursement based on milestones and claim basis.
Depend on type of funding schemes and activities. It various from 12 months up to 18 months.
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