BIG Programme
Helps research teams and institutions for BIG in artificial intelligence, hardware, and manufacturing.
The BIG Programme (Business Innovation Grant) is a corporate open innovation matching grant administered by Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd, the Malaysian government-backed technology startup agency under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI). The program operates on a rolling basis, with eligible corporations submitting an expression of interest directly to big@cradle.com.my. Cradle has …
Corporate-led open innovation projects in Malaysia, where large corporates partner with startups or SMEs to develop and deploy technology solutions over 12 months.
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All guides →Grant Financials and Co-Funding Evidence: Examples for Startup Applications
See examples of grant financials, match funding evidence, co-funding tables, accountant letters, investor commitments, and budget-to-work-plan checks.
DocumentsGrant Work Plan Template: Work Packages, Gantt, Milestones, and Risks
Use this grant work plan template to structure work packages, tasks, owners, deliverables, Gantt timing, dependencies, and risk registers.
BudgetGrant Budget Justification: How to Write the Budget Narrative
Learn how to write a grant budget justification, explain R&D costs, avoid weak budget narratives, and connect each cost to your work plan.
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