Halal Technology Development Fund
Supports Malaysia's halal-certified enterprises to advance food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical innovation through development grants.
The Halal Technology Development Fund (HTDF), administered by the Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC), is a hybrid grant plus Convertible Promissory Note (CPN) matching fund for Malaysian SMEs applying technology to halal-certified products and services. The fund operates across two tiers: HTDF 1 supports local market expansion with awards of up to RM2 million, and HTDF 2 supports …
Technology applications in halal-certified food and beverage, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and innovative halal services for Malaysian SMEs holding current JAKIM certification.
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