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MDAG-AI — Malaysia Digital Acceleration Grant for Artificial Intelligence

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.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.1–12 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.30%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: mdec.my