Announced in Budget 2027
Cradle CIP Spark and CIP Sprint Startup Grants
Up to RM150,000 (Spark) or RM600,000 (Sprint)
Conditional grants from Cradle Fund for tech startups. CIP Spark gives up to RM150,000 to build a prototype or MVP; CIP Sprint gives up to RM600,000 to commercialise a product already in the market. Both run for up to 18 months.
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Check my eligibilityWho Qualifies
Spark: a team of at least 2 people (at least 1 Malaysian, 1 living in Malaysia), or an LLP, enterprise or Sdn Bhd under 5 years old with revenue below RM3 million. Sprint: a Sdn Bhd under 7 years old with revenue below RM5 million and paid-up capital of at least RM10,000. Both need IP rights.
Other conditions: Technology startup with IP rights. Team or company must include at least one Malaysian.
How to Apply
- Choose CIP Spark if you are still building your product, or CIP Sprint if it is already selling.
- Register and apply on Cradle's Grant Management System. Submit a pitch deck using Cradle's template.
- Other documents are only requested if you are shortlisted.
- If shortlisted, pitch to Cradle in a closed session. Approval usually takes 2 to 4 months after pitching
History
- Budget 2027Continued
"RM41 million to Cradle Fund for the Malaysia Startup Ecosystem Roadmap and grants for prototype development and commercialisation
Checked on 14 October 2026
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