Halal Technology Development Fund (HTDF)

The Halal Technology Development Fund (HTDF) is MTDC's hybrid financing route for Malaysian SMEs applying technology to halal products and services. It sits under the corporation as the more sector-specific counterpart to NTIS, with separate tracks for local and international market expansion. HTDF combines grants with Convertible Promissory Notes. HTDF 1 goes up to RM2 million for local expansion, while HTDF 2 reaches RM4 million for international growth and requires prior export history. Applicants must be incorporated in Malaysia, hold at least 60 percent Malaysian ownership, meet SME Corp. Malaysia criteria, have current JAKIM halal certification, and avoid subsidiary status under a GLC or MNC. The program leans toward companies that can show business viability and a clear halal commercialization plan. Grant money covers marketing, branding, packaging, technology transfer, certifications, and training, while the note portion supports equipment, machinery, automation, and inventory inputs. The six-year structure and RM3,500 processing fee make it a disciplined route for companies already operating in the halal economy.

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