Grants to help your business grow sales & exports
Malaysian SME grants that fund marketing, branding and market access — sorted by what you can apply for now.
Digital Content Grant (DCG)
MDEC funding for original Malaysian digital content IP — animation and digital games — under two tracks, both open for applications on the live page (Jul 2026). The Mega Grant develops original animation or game IPs for global markets: up to 50% of project cost capped at RM2 million, Phase 1 of up to 24 months to complete the project, then 36 months of revenue sharing at 10% of net sales from the completion date. The Marketing & Commercialisation Grant scales an animation or game IP that is already market-ready: up to 100% of project cost capped at RM300,000 over up to 6 months of marketing activity, of which up to 40% of the allocation may go to salaries, IT hardware and software. Both disburse 20% of the approved amount on project mobilisation. Applications go through MDEC's awards platform.
Market Development Grant (MDG)
Reimburses export-promotion costs — overseas trade shows, market entry, marketing. RM300k lifetime cap; pre-approval needed before you spend. Apply via the MADANI Digital Trade Platform.
SUPERB (Skim Usahawan Permulaan Bumiputera)
Conditional grant for young Bumiputera founders aged 21–40 starting a new company (3 years old or less, 51%+ Bumiputera), offering RM100,000 at idea stage and up to RM500,000 at commercial stage. Historically run in pitch windows about four times a year. TERAJU's SUPERB portal is currently unreachable — it fails to load in a normal browser, not just for automated checks — so there is no working application page to link to at the moment. TERAJU has not announced that the scheme has ended; contact TERAJU directly if you want to apply.
Frequently asked questions
What grants help Malaysian SMEs grow sales & exports?
Grants that help you fund marketing, branding and market access include Digital Content Grant (DCG), Market Development Grant (MDG), SUPERB (Skim Usahawan Permulaan Bumiputera). Each has its own eligibility and intake window, so check the details before applying.
Is this a grant I have to pay back?
It depends on the scheme. A grant is money you do not repay; a matching grant pays a share while you co-fund the rest; financing is a loan you repay. Each grant page states which type it is and how the money is disbursed.
Do I need to apply before I spend the money?
For matching grants and reimbursement schemes, yes — you generally must get approval before committing any spending, or the cost may not be claimable. Always confirm the rules on the official portal before you buy anything.