ICC FUNDING
Innovation and Commercialisation Centre (ICC)
Contact us
Call: +607 559 1504
Email: iccfund@utm.my
Visit: Fund Management Unit, Commercialisation Section, ICC
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.
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.
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.
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.
Prototype
Development Fund (PDF)
Advancing Research from Lab-to-Market
NOW OPEN!!
* Deadline : 15 April 2023 (before 5.00pm)
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 TIF please scan below
Technology Implementation Fund (TIF)
Showcase Your Product To Industry-ready World
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.
NOW OPEN!!
*Deadline : 31 October 2022
(Temporarily closed)
Product
Commercialisation Fund (PCF)
Leveraging Prime Translation Research
Into Global Player
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.
NOW OPEN!!
*Deadline : Every END of month
Further information of SME InTech Accelerator please scan below:
Small Medium Enterprise Innovation Technology Accelerator
(SME inTech Accelerator Fund)
(SME DRIVEN SOLUTION)
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
NOW OPEN!!
*Deadline : Every END of month
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!.”
“We admit the importance of having your research funded and financially supported, hence ICC Funding Scheme is the great opportunity for researchers to grab”
“In ICCubeX, we have prepared a complete set of training modules for UTM researchers to gain knowledge & experience.”