MDAG-AI — Malaysia Digital Acceleration Grant for Artificial Intelligence

MDAG-AI, short for Malaysia Digital Acceleration Grant for Artificial Intelligence, is a Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation program for companies building or deploying AI in Malaysia. It sits inside MDEC's broader digital funding work and targets commercial use cases rather than academic research. The grant offers up to RM 2 million in performance-based reimbursement, covering as much as 70% of project costs for up to one year. Eligible applicants are Malaysian incorporated companies with at least RM 50,000 in issued share capital, at least one year of operations, and Malaysia Digital or MSC Malaysia status, including a pending application. The program covers Foundation, Enabling, and Application layers, from infrastructure and cloud to model development and end-user integration. The strongest submissions map costs to measurable KPIs, because payment follows achievement rather than an advance. The most recent cycle ran July 8 to 18, 2025, so the practical test is readiness: a company needs status documentation, a defined AI project, and a short window to move once MDEC opens the next round.

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