Applications open on 15 July 2020.
Government departments or agencies who oversee regulations and laws that oversee a certain industry.
MOSTI is spearheading the NTIS, supported by the NTIS Secretariat represented by MaGIC, TPM, MIMOS and Futurise to coordinate and facilitate its implementation.
We welcome more partners to join us as industry and tech experts, investors, facility and programme providers. Please email to ntis.enquiries@sandbox.gov.my
TRL is a method for estimating the maturity of technologies during the acquisition phase of a programme, which is developed by NASA. It is divided into 9 levels as below:
TRL 1 – Ideation
Basics principles are observed and reported
TRL 2 – Innovation begins
Basic principles observed so practical applications can be formulated
TRL 3 – Proof of concept
Analytical and laboratory studies are required to see if the technology is viable
TRL 4 – Component test
Laboratory testing of the prototype component
TRL 5 – Prototype construction
Laboratory testing of the integrated system
TRL 6 – Alpha testing
Prototype system demonstrated in an operational environment
TRL 7 – Beta testing
Completed design tested in real environment
TRL 8 – Certification
Proven to work under its expected conditions and certified to be used
TRL 9 – System proven to successfully function
Ready for commercial deployment
Malaysian individuals or Malaysian-owned companies. The primary applicant must be a Malaysian citizen above 18 years old and residing in Malaysia.
Applications will be processed in cohorts (batches). Each cohort will usually require 31 working days of processing, subject to the completeness of information submitted.
Applicants will be notified on the status of their application by email once it has been screened.
Applications are open from 15 July 2020 onwards. The online form is available at www.sandbox.gov.my.
NTIS applicants’ solution must be at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6. TRL is a method for estimating the maturity of technologies during the acquisition phase of a programme, developed at NASA.
Provide high-level concepts for the initial application process. Ideas submitted will receive email acknowledgement by the secretariat and is an overview of the concept. Submission will be kept strictly private and accessible to the secretariat only.
There is no limit to the number of applications but all applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritise their projects.
There is no application fee.
1. 5G/6G
2. Sensor Tech
3. 4d/5d printing
4. Advanced Material
5. Advanced Intelligent Systems
6. Augmented Analytics & Data Recovery
7. Blockchain
8. Neuro Tech
9. Bioscience Tech
10. Robotic
11. Manufacturing Tech
12. Electrical & Electronics
13. Cybersecurity & Encryption
14. Drones
NTIS can consider foreign technology provided that the solutions are owned by a Malaysian majority owned company. However, this solution is not eligible for funding under MTDC.
For an application to be considered for Greenlane, the applicant would need to have received financing from a government ministry, agency or GLC.
For more information on Greenlane, kindly refer to the guide in the application form.
Malaysian Individual or Malaysian-Owned Company
Foreign companies - JV plans / incorporation of Malaysian-owned entity upon approval of application
Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 6 (Commercial Ready Prototype) and above
Have proof of technology ownership / permission to use the technology
Problems & Issues relating to market access / regulation
To drive talent development so the country reaches its potential of becoming a high tech nation.
To create an alternative route for local technology solution providers to access government procurement.
To increase sector productivity through the use of advanced technology.
To accelerate R&D and commercialisation by working with regulators to relax rules and regulations for a controlled testing environment.
To enhance Malaysia’s digital infrastructure and technology platforms.
Increase the innovation and commercialisation rate.
Address challenges facing society and the government at the national, federal and local level, which includes:
Reduce foreign national labour dependency.
Increase employment opportunities for Malaysians.
Increase Gross Domestic Product (GDP) / Gross National Income (GNI).
Increase participation, investment and collaboration in research by the private sector.
Increase the innovation and commercialisation rate.
MTDC’s role is to provide relevant funding for products/technologies/ services that resulted from local R&D output or innovations from prototype to commercialisation stage, which have been accepted into the National Technology & Innovation Sandbox programme. MTDC will facilitate access to funding for SMEs/startups to develop and to conduct validation processes or to commercialise their products/technologies/services in a controlled environment (sandbox). Besides that, MTDC will also be responsible to monitor the utilisation of the approved funds.
For the Sandbox Fund 1, funding will be in the form of a 100 percent grant for all eligible costs*.
For the Sandbox 2,3 & 4, the funding will be 70 percent of all eligible costs* according to the determined maximum quantum.
*Eligible costs for the funds include, but are not limited to the following:
Technology Licensing/Consultation Fees;
Purchase of Equipment/Machinery (Sandbox Fund 3 & 4 only);
Product registration/regulatory compliance costs;
Cost of Production;
IP registration;
Technology & Market Validation Activities;
Marketing & Promotional Costs (Sandbox Fund 3 & 4 only); and
Operational Expenditures.
The funds are open to all Malaysian Companies registered with the Companies Commission of Malaysia, excluding sole proprietorships. The eligibility for each fund is subjected to additional terms and criteria which have been determined for each fund.
For the Sandbox Fund 1 and 2, the funding instrument is grant.
For the Sandbox Fund 3, the instrument is in the form of grant and Convertible Promissory Notes.
Whist for the Sandbox Fund 4, the funding mechanism will be mutually decided between MTDC and the corporate investor/entity.
The quantum of funding is between RM250,000 and RM4 million depending on the funding schemes.
For Sandbox 1 & 2, the disbursement of the fund shall be made via milestone basis. MTDC shall make payment once the set milestone is achieved.
For Sandbox 3, the disbursement shall be made via matching payment on a claim basis.
Applicants must be successfully accepted into the NTIS programme
The applicant must be a registered company in Malaysia which has at least 51% ownership by Malaysians and the primary base of operations is in Malaysia.
All applicants must first apply for the NTIS Programme via www.sandbox.gov.my
Once the application is accepted into the NTIS programme, the NTIS Secretariat shall notify MTDC. An officer from MTDC will contact the successful applicants to guide the applicant through the fund application process.
You may reach us via email at sandbox@mtdc.com.my