ICC FUNDING

Innovation and Commercialisation Centre (ICC)

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Call:  +607 559 1504
Email: iccfund@utm.my
Visit:  Fund Management Unit, Commercialisation Section, ICC

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Prototype Development Funding (PDF1 & PDF2)

Prototype Development Fund (PDF) is a new funding structure of ICCubeX Program supporting the development of prototype to be market-ready product.

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Technology Implementation Funding (TIF)

The aim of TIF is to construct fully functional prototypes located on the grounds of Technovation Park as a fully working showcase to exhibit to potential customers and investors visiting the UTM campus.

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Product Development Fund (PCF)

Grants for deep-tech aiming at conquering future technology of UTM researchers that require funding injections as well as intensive facilitation to increase the value of existing commercialization.

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Small Medium Enterprise Innovation Technology Accelerator

(SME INTECH ACCELERATOR FUND)

Special funding for helping to solve industry problem through innovation technology, improving existing product/process to be more competitive in the market.

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PPP Innovation Technology

(3P INTECH)

Aim to encourage participation from PPP staffs in the realm of innovation. It serves as a platform for the development of projects rooted in impactful ideas and innovations.

Prototype
Development Fund (PDF)

Advancing Research from Lab-to-Market

COMING SOON!!

* PDF Cycle 2/2023 will start in November 2023

TECHNOLOGY READINESS LEVEL (TRL)

PDF1

PDF1 is a prototype development fund for the development of TRL 4 – 6, especially for prototypes that have the potential to be marketed​.

PDF1 is aimed level of prototype at early version of develpoment from proof of concept, prototype testing, and market validation or purchase of goods which is important of development to another TRL

PDF2

PDF2 is a prototype development fund for TRL 7 – 9, dedicated to assisting product commercialization as well as testing and regulatory compliance​.

PDF2 aimed level of prototype at final version of develpoment final level of prototype testing, certification and accreditation.

PROJECT PERIOD

For a year or 12 months period of project.

GRAND AWARDS

1. Up to RM30,000 for PDF1
2.  Up to RM50,000 for PDF2

OUTPUT

  • Mentor Mentee Program
    – 20 hours of mentoring engagement with selected UTM Spin-Off’s CEO
  • Symbiosis Program
    – Produce Bussiness Plan and Bussiness Modal Canvas (BMC) of the project
  • Training Program
    – Attend Compulsory for 3 Core & 2 Elective of Training
  • Industry Collaboration
    – Licencing or;
    – Commercialisation injection funding or;
    – prototype purchasing

Further information of PDF please scan below

or Click this link !

Further information of TIF please scan below

https://bit.ly/TIFInformation

Technology Implementation Fund (TIF)

Showcase Your Product To Industry-ready World

COMING SOON!!

*Stating from 1 Aug 2023 to 30 Aug 2023

PROGRAM PURPOSES

The aim of TIF is to construct fully functional prototypes located on the grounds of Technovation Park as a fully working showcase to exhibit to potential customers and investors visiting the UTM campus.

This fund is to create a centralised showcase area within UTM to promote and build investors confidence witnessing a working prototype eligible for further funding.

TECHNOLOGY READINESS LEVEL (TRL)

A fully functional and workable showcase prototype at the minimum Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 7.

PROGRAM PERIOD

A period of maximum for 2 years or 24 months.

GRAND AWARDS

Up to RM70,000.00.

OUTPUT

Develop prototype at the Technovation Park or any suitable place around the campus of University.

Product
Commercialisation Fund (PCF)

Leveraging Prime Translation Research
Into Global Player

NOW OPEN!!

*Deadline : Every END of month

PROGRAM PURPOSES

Grants for deep-tech aiming at conquering future technology of UTM researchers that require funding injections as well as intensive facilitation to increase the value of existing commercialization are encouraged to utilize this grant to increase investment value through matching funds in line with the collaboration objectives.

This fund are also inclusive of commercialisation support through mentoring (Mentor-Mentee Program), industrial collaboration from external enterprise and advanced level of training.

These funds can also be used as a basis for applications for external funds such as MOSTI, MTDC, CRADLE and other agencies related to commercialization.

TECHNOLOGY READINESS LEVEL (TRL)

Special fund for products with patented IP achieved TRL 7-9
Highly marketable.

PROJECT PERIOD

For 2 years or 24 months period of project.

GRAND AWARDS

Up to RM100,000.00 with 50% matching grants from external collaborator.

OUTPUT

Commercialisation Product either licensing or outright sale.

Further information of PCF please scan below

https://bit.ly/PCFInformation

Further information of SME InTech Accelerator please scan below:

https://bit.ly/SMEInTechInfo

Small Medium Enterprise Innovation Technology Accelerator

(SME inTech Accelerator Fund)

(SME DRIVEN SOLUTION)

NOW OPEN!!

*Deadline : Every END of month

PROGRAM PURPOSES

Special funding for helping to solve industry problem through innovation technology. The innovation should include improving existing product/process to be more competitive in the market.

TECHNOLOGY READINESS LEVEL (TRL)

Special fund for any products with or without IP granted at any level of TRL.

PROGRAM PERIOD

For 1 year or 12 months period of project.

GRAND AWARDS

Up to RM50,000.00 with 5% or 10% matching grants from the company according to their size of company.

OUTPUT

  • Memorandum of Agreement between UTM & the company
  • 1 new IP filing
  • 1 new product/project process

PPP Innovation Technology Fund (3P InTech)

Embracing Possibilities and Empowering Ideas
Beyond Limits

NOW OPEN!!

*Deadline : 14 September 2023 – at 5pm

PROGRAM PURPOSES

The grant is established with the aim of encouraging participation from the Professional & Implementation Management Group (PPP) staff in innovation efforts. This grant aims to support the development of projects based on ideas or innovations that have a positive impact on the organization or the community as a whole.

This fund is open to all PPP staff members, including both permanent and contract staff, with job grades ranging from 1 to 54 under the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (P&I). If you meet the specified criteria, we encourage you to submit your application and participate in projects aimed at creating positive impacts within our organization and the broader community. Your innovative ideas and contributions are highly valued.

PROJECT PERIOD

For 1 year (12 months) period of project OR based on project requirements and panel approval.

GRAND AWARDS

Up to RM20,000.00 OR as decided by the JK Penilai Dana ICC.

OUTPUT

  1. Successfully completing the project according to the approved and established project timeline.
  2. Generating at least 1 (ONE) prototype/innovative product and filing for Intellectual Property (IP) protection.

Further information of 3P InTech please scan below

https://bit.ly/3PInTechInformation

Start Your JOURNEY Today

Regardless of the product TRL (Technology Readiness Level), we are here to guide & assist you to make sure your journey are always fun & successfull”

“It is always an exciting journey for us to be with all researchers in advancing their research from lab-to-market. Stay in touch!.”

Dr. Farrah Merlinda Muharam

| Deputy Director, | merlinda@utm.my

“We admit the importance of having your research funded and financially supported, hence ICC Funding Scheme is the great opportunity for researchers to grab”

Pn. Salina Muhamad

| Officer for ICC Funding, | salina.kl@utm.my

“In ICCubeX, we have prepared a complete set of training modules for UTM researchers to gain knowledge & experience.”

Pn. Norlinda Ali

| Officer for ICCubeX Training, | norlinda@utm.my

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