CIP Spark

CIP Spark sits under Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd and backs Malaysian technology startups at the pre-seed stage. The program is designed for development and pre-commercialisation work, with Cradle pairing the money with business support on networking, business model development, market validation, and market access. It is aimed at teams that are still building the product but already need a structured path toward a working market-ready prototype. The grant goes up to RM150,000 over a maximum 18-month project, and applications are accepted on a rolling basis through Cradle's Grant Management System. At least 60% of the spend must cover developmental expenses, while up to 40% can go to non-developmental or commercialisation costs. Eligible applicants include two-person teams with at least one Malaysian resident, as well as young Malaysian companies such as LLPs, Enterprises, and Sdn Bhd entities under five years old with accumulated revenue below RM3 million. CIP Spark rewards applicants that can show a credible build path and a clean execution plan. The source material points to a functional prototype or MVP as the key exit deliverable, so the strongest proposals are the ones that can justify the technical work, the commercial case, and the milestones needed to get there within the 18-month window. The route fits founders who need an early-stage grant with hands-on support rather than passive financing.

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.