GLOBAL TESTBED INITIATIVE (GTI)

TRANSFORMING INNOVATIVE IDEAS INTO REALITY

Catalysing innovation and driving progression towards a digital future for Malaysia

What is

Global Testbed

Initiative (GTI)?

GTI is an innovative and collaborative programme that is designed to attract digital technology companies from local and foreign technology companies to test and showcase their solutions in the dynamic and tech-savvy market of Malaysia.

CATALYSE

Catalyse high value activities using digital technologies in new sector and industry that align to Malaysia Digital aspirations.

ECOSYSTEM

Establish a friendly ecosystem for new digital technologies and business models with high economic and societal impact.

TESTBED HUB

Position Malaysia as an attractive location in the region to test bed disruptive digital technologies solution.

  • ECOSYSTEM

    Establish a friendly ecosystem for new digital technologies and business models with high economic and societal impact.

  • TESTBED HUB

    Position Malaysia as an attractive location in the region to test bed disruptive digital technologies solution.

Malaysia Digital Promoted Sectors

We are supporting the development of technologies under Malaysia Digital’s 9 key sectors:

  • Digital Services

  • Digital Cities

  • Digital Health

  • Digital Finance

  • Digital Trade

  • Digital Content

  • Digital Tourism

  • Islamic Digital Economy

*Not limited to the above-mentioned sector.

Tech Enabler

  • Blockchain

  • Cloud & Data Centre

  • Cybersecurity

  • DroneTech

  • Internet of Things

  • Robotic, Automation & Extended Reality

  • Creative Media Technology including extended reality (XR) and/or mixed reality (MR)

  • Integrated circuit (IC) design and/or embedded software

  • Advanced network connectivity and/or telecommunication technology

INCENTIVE AMOUNT

Local Owned Technology Company

Up to 70% of total project cost or up to approved amount whichever is lower.

Project Duration:

Up to 1 year

Foreign Owned Technology Company

Up to 50% of total project cost or up to approved amount whichever is lower.

Project Duration:

Up to 1 Year

SCOPE OF EVALUATION

CHALLENGES – PROJECT SPONSOR

TECHNOLOGY SOLUTION PROVIDER

  • Clarity and specificity : The problem statement should be clear, specific and well-defined.

  • Relevance : The relevancy of the problem statement in addressing market, regulatory, or socio-economic challenges. Does it solve significant challenge or pain point?

  • Feasibility : The problem statement should be feasible to solve with the available resources and technology.​

  • Urgency : There is an urgent need and require immediate attention.

  • Impact : The problem statement should have a significant impact on the target industry, market, or community. Tangible benefits preferably.​

    • CRITERIA

    PROJECT CRITERIA

    The proposed challenges or projects must meet the following criteria:

      1. Must solves a significant problem and addresses a real market, regulatory or socio-economic challenges using digital technologies
      2. Disruptive and capable of disrupting current methods/technologies in use or establishes a new niche within the key sectors or industries
      3. Innovative project or solution that possesses unique selling point(s) or has first mover advantage

    ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

      1. Local Company
        • Incorporated in Malaysia under Companies Act 1965 or the Companies Act 2016;
        • Minimum paid up capital of at least RM50,000
        • Active and minimum of 51% equity held by Malaysian(s) as per shareholding structure in the SSM.
      2. Foreign owned
        • Incorporated in Malaysia under Companies Act 1965 or the Companies Act 2016;
        • Active and minimum issued and paid-up capital of RM500,000.
      3. In operation for at least one (1) year as of the date of submission.
      4. Director(s) and shareholder(s) of the eligible Applicant/Recipient to declare and disclose if there is any business relationship/family relationship with any of MDEC’s director or employee.
      5. The business nature of company is technology related services and/or MD status company (MD certification number).
      6. Must be MSC Malaysia status company or Malaysia Digital (MD) status company.

    Click here to download full version of Eligibility Criteria.

    Required Documents for Application

    Make sure you have all the neccesary documents for your application.

    Frequently Asked Question

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