Industrial and Commercialisation Funds|Research and Development Grants
Eligibility Criteria: 1. Open to the cessible Downstream rubber products companies registered in Malaysia 2. In a category of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) or Large Companies 3. The proposed project must benefit the rubber industry of which it must be able to produce products that can be commercialized or re-introduced in the market with improved properties and values 4. MRC encourages companies to collaborate with local or international research institutions. 5. The company applying for the Fund must be financially sound and stable. Target Group: Rubber-related projects/products shall be at the minimum of Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 3 during application and have the potential to reach at least TRL 7 at the end of the project.
Online application through MRC's website (https://www.myrubbercouncil.com/industrylinkagefund/) or contact the Secretariat directly through email
The MRC Industry Linkage Fund 2.0 (ILF 2.0) is introduced by the Malaysian Rubber Council (“MRC” or “the Council") with the following objectives: 1. To focus on the challenges associated with technological innovation in developing new or improved rubber-related products and/or its production processes and its pre-commercialization activities 2. To assist in transforming scientific discovery into potential commercial and economic benefits Fund Size - Matching fund capped at RM300,000 1. Up to 70% for MSMEs 2. Up to 50% for large companies Project duration up to 18 months Funding Scope 1. Materials for Further Development 2. Minor Modification 3. Special Services 4. Prototype Development & Pilot Trials 5. IP Acquisition & Filing
INDUSTRY LINKAGE FUND SECRETARIAT COMMERCIALIZATION & TECHNICAL UNIT MALAYSIAN RUBBER COUNCIL (MRC) UNIT NO. 36-02, LEVEL 36, Q SENTRAL 2A JALAN STESEN SENTRAL 2, KL SENTRAL 50470 KUALA LUMPUR.