MDAG-AI
Funds Malaysian artificial intelligence companies with MDAG-AI support for core AI platform development and commercialization readiness.
The Malaysia Digital Acceleration Grant for Artificial Intelligence (MDAG-AI) is an annual competitive grant administered by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) to accelerate AI development and commercialisation among Malaysian companies. The program funds activities across all three technology layers: Foundation (infrastructure, hardware accelerators, cloud platforms), Enabling (model…
AI development and commercialisation across three technology layers: Foundation (infrastructure/hardware/cloud), Enabling (model development/APIs), and Application (end-user AI solutions). Nine priority sectors: Digital Agriculture, Services, Cities, Health, Finance, Trade, Content, Tourism, Islamic Digital Economy.
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All guides →Grant Financials and Co-Funding Evidence: Examples for Startup Applications
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BudgetGrant Budget Justification: How to Write the Budget Narrative
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