1. MINISTRY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION
Championing Scientific Discovery,
Transforming Innovation
MOSTI IN THE
TENTH MALAYSIA PLAN
En. Suhaimi Hamzah
Bahagian Dana MOSTI
MINISTRY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

3. NANOTECHNOLOGY
OCEANOGRAPHY

4. Innovation Model for Wealth Creation and Societal Well Being
3-5 years
Acquisition
Income Growth and Jobs
MARKET DRIVEN INNOVATION
Market Identified
Technology
Malaysia’s Strategic Positioning and
Market
Niche
Value added products and services
Risk Capital
Market
(to be Identified)
TECHNOLOGY DRIVEN INNOVATION
Science (Basic Research)
Technology
Science Grants
Technology Grants
Risk Capital
10-15 years
3-5 years

5. a national vision of creating a developed nation in our own mould
“The challenge of establishing a scientific and progressive society, a society that is innovative and forward looking, one that is not only a consumer of technology but also a contributor to the scientific and technological civilization”

6. MOSTI R,D&C
Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation

8. MOSTI : R,D&C FUNDING CONTINUUM PRE-COMMERCIALISATION
TechnoFund
ScienceFund
Pre-R&D
Process
Value
Analysis
Concept/
Idea
Basic R
Applied R
Prototype
Development
RESEARCH
COMMERCIALISATION
PRE-R&D
PRE-COMMERCIALISATION
Incubator/
Early
Growth
Matured
Level
Realisation
Priority setting, Technology scanning
BGF/BSF
Pilot
Plant /
Commercial Ready
InnoFund
CRDF/TAF/VC
Pre-R&D Process – Includes foresight study, forecast and technology road mapping.
Value Analysis – Feasibility, Viability, Market, Financial Studies for proposed R&D project.
Concept Idea – List down requirement, objectives, scope, methodology of the proposed project. Overview, expected output.
Basic R&D – Fundamental research, generate new knowledge, enhance fundamentals in science, theoretical
Applied R&D – Lab prototype, apply basic science discovery for potential product/process application
Commercially Ready Prototype – prototype ready for pilot scale production. The process include upgrading from lab, engineering to commercial ready prototype.
Incubation – Process of mentoring, nurturing, enterpreneurship, preparation of business plan, marketing skills, financial skills.
Pilot production – Infant stage. In small quantity to test the quality, standard and acceptance of product.
Early Growth Production – Setting up of manufacturing plant. Commencement of commercial scale production.
Mature Production – Full scale production.
Value Realisation – Make profits, create jobs, mass consumption, social benefits.
ScienceFund - To fund basic and applied research in ICT, Biotechnology, Advanced Manufacturing and Advanced Materials which will lead to the discovery of new knowledge that yield publication and intellectual property
TechnoFund - To fund research and development of commercial ready prototype and/or early stage commercialisation in ICT, Biotechnology, Advanced Manufacturing, and Advanced Materials
TechnoFund and CRDF will fund up to early stage commercialisation. Those IRPA projects which were funded earlier can go to apply for the CRDF.
Biotechnology R&D Initiatives
(9th MP)
MSC Pre-seed Fund
(9th MP)
DAGS Roll-Out (9th MP)
E-Content Fund
BIOTECH COMMERCIALISATION FUND
CradleFund
Strategic Funding For ICT
MGS Grant Scheme

9. FUNDING FOR R,D&C IN 10th MP KPKK (CREATIVE INDUSTRY FUND)
IDEATION
RESEARCH
PRE -COM
COMMERCIALISATION
KKLW
MOHE (FRGS, RU, APEX)
MITI (SME Corp)
MOF (BGF)
CRADLE
MOF (BSF)
KPKK (CREATIVE INDUSTRY FUND)
MAVCAP, MDV
KPPK (CESS FUND)
This slide gives an overview of the current funding landscape; starting from ideation to R&D, Pre-Com and finally to Commercialisation. We are discussing this morning on the streamlining of the Pre-Com and Commercialisation fundings.
The management, disbursement and monitoring of funds reside in different ministries and agencies; making it difficult to track and monitor the overall performance of these fragmented funding schemes.
This of course means that there is a possibility of fund disbursement to similar projects and possibly to the same applicant.
Then there are also a number of fund applicants/entrepreneurs being confused as to which funds they should apply for.
On a positive note, although the funding landscape is less than ideal, the ministries and related agencies managed to put in place well structured guidelines and SOPs for evaluation, disbursement and monitoring of these funds.
However there is still room for improvement.
MINDEF (STRIDE)
KeTTHA (Green Tech)
MOA (AGRO BANK)
SCIENCEFUND
MTDC, Biotech Corp, etc
Techno/InnoFund etc
MGS

10. 10th MP MOSTI R,D&C Priority Areas
MOSTI R,D&C FUNDING
BIOTECHNOLOGY S2S ICT INDUSTRY S&T CORE
ENGINEERING SCIENCES
CHEMICAL SCIENCES
ENVIRONM. SCIENCES
AGRICULTURESCIENCES
COMPUTER SCIENCES & ICT
LIFE SCIENCES
PHYSICAL & MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
ADVANCED MATERIALS SCIENCES
SOCIAL SCIENCES & HUMANITIES
MEDICAL & HEALTH SCIENCES

11. SCIENCEFUND

12. DEFINITION OF SCIENCEFUND
Grant provided by Government to carry out R&D projects that can contribute to the discovery of new ideas and the advancement of knowledge in *applied sciences, focusing on *high impact and innovative research.

13. OBJECTIVES OF SCIENCEFUND
to support research that *can lead to the innovation of products or processes for further development and commercialisation; and/or;
ii. to generate *new scientific knowledge and strengthen national research capacity and capability.

14. The project duration is up to 30 months.
SCOPE OF FUNDING
ScienceFund covers preliminary research leading to laboratory proof of concept or towards the development of new products or processes. The quantum of fund approved will be determined based on the merit of each application.
QUANTUM OF FUNDING
The quantum for each project is up to RM500,
PROJECT DURATION
The project duration is up to 30 months.

15. SELECTION CRITERIA OF THE PROJECT
i) Scientific and technical merit: The project must be scientifically sound, technically feasible with achievable milestones, and has the potential for further development and commercialisation. ii) Research competence: The research team must have the knowledge and competency to carry out the research successfully to completion. iii) Innovativeness of the research. iv) High impact research: Clear and measureable expected output, outcome and impact in line with National Key Economic Areas / National Key Result Areas (NKEA/NKRA).

16. INNOFUND

17. What is InnoFund
InnoFund is a fund to promote and enhance innovation through products, processes and systems by which value can be created for customers, businesses and society

18. Types Enterprise Innovation Fund (EIF) Individual Sole Proprietor
Micro Enterprises
Small Enterprises
- To encourage Individuals, Micro and Small Enterprises to develop new or improve existing products, process or services with elements of innovation

19. Types Community Groups Community Innovation Fund (CIF)
- To encourage Community Group to convert knowledge/ idea into innovative products/ process / services that improve the quality of life of communities

20. Enterprise Innovation Fund

21. Eligibility Criteria
Malaysian individual, sole proprietor, micro or small enterprise
Technological innovation leading to commercialisable applications, products or services
Technological innovation can be derived from:
Re-combination / fusion / integration
Replication / refinement
Applicant must show proof that they can fund their share of eligible project cost
Project must be undertaken in Malaysia

22. Scope of Funding Consumables / materials;
Equipment (not more than 40% of total grant approved);
Expenditure for services (consultancy and testing);
Product documentation;
Regulatory and standard compliance; and
Market testing (including samples, fees and documentation for participation in trade fairs and exhibitions).
Scope of Funding

23. Quantum of Funding and Duration
Sole Proprietor/ Individual
Micro Enterprise
Small Enterprise
Up to RM50,000
Up to RM500,000
Up to 12 months
Quantum of Funding and Duration
Note:
Micro: Annual sales turnover of less than RM 0.25 million or less than 5 FTE
Small: Annual sales turnover of RM million or less than 50 FTE

24. Community Innovation Fund

25. Eligibility Criteria
Registered/Government recognised Malaysian community group
Project must contain innovative elements leading to the development of products / services / processes that improve societal well-being.
Applicant must show proof that they can fund their share of project cost not covered by InnoFund
Project must be undertaken in Malaysia

26. CIF projects do not have to adhere to the specific clusters
CIF projects do not have to adhere to the specific clusters. The emphasis is innovation that improves social well-being of communities
Technology Clusters

27. Scope of Funding Consumables / materials;
Equipment (not more than 40% of total grant approved);
Expenditure for services (consultancy and testing);
Project documentation;
Demonstration application (including samples, fees and documentation for participation in exhibitions).

28. Quantum of Funding
Up to RM500,000
Duration
12 to 18 months

29. TECHNOFUND

30. DEFINITION
TechnoFund is a grant scheme which aims to stimulate the growth and successful innovation of Malaysian enterprises by increasing the level of R&D and its commercialisation. The scheme provides funding for technology development, up to pre-commercialisation stage, with the commercial potential to create new businesses and generate economic wealth for the nation.

31. WHO CAN APPLY
i. Small and Medium Enterprises; ii. Institutions of Higher Learning; iii. Research Institutes; and iv. Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Agencies.

32. OBJECTIVES
development of new or cutting edge technologies or further develop/value add existing technologies/products in specific areas;
ii. undertake market driven R&D towards commercialisation of R&D outputs;
iii. encourage institutions, local companies and inventors to
capitalise their intellectual work through intellectual property
(IP) registration; and
iv. stimulate the growth and increase capability and capacity of Malaysian technology-based enterprises, Malaysian Government Research Institutes (GRI) and Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) through both local and international collaborations.

33. SCOPE OF FUNDING QUANTUM OF FUNDING PROJECT DURATION
The Pre Commercialisation (TechnoFund) will cover: i. the acquisition of technology (foreign and/ or local). ii. the up-scaling of laboratory-scale prototype or the development of commercial ready prototype; and iii. pre-clinical testing/clinical testing/field trials.
QUANTUM OF FUNDING
The quantum for each project is up to RM3,000,
PROJECT DURATION
The project duration is up to 30 months.

34. SELECTION CRITERIA OF THE PROJECT
i. Novelty Uniqueness and novelty aspect of the technology/product. Applicant must conduct a Prior Art Search to verify on the patentability aspect. ii. Technical Feasibility Applicant’s ability to successfully complete the project within the stipulated time. iii. Laboratory Proof of Concept (POC) Evaluation of the Proof of Concept - viability, technical issues, overall direction, and budgeting.

35. iv. Competency of the Project Team
• Project teams - qualified and competent members (technical and commercialisation aspects).
• Roles and responsibilities of collaborators involved clearly defined.
• Core business of applicant must be related to area of research.
• Project leader must be technically fluent & competent in the related project.
• Involvement of consultants should be justified and details submitted.
• Each member of the team should provide CV clearly stating their
previous research as well as highlighting significant successes.
v. Credibility of Project Proposal
The project proposal must be clear, accurate and consistent with the objectives of the Pre Commercialisation Fund (TechnoFund) and have milestones and project activities that can be completed within the agreed time frame.

36. vii. Appropriateness of Methodology
Should provide sufficient information (clear sequence of stages & phases of the proposed methodology) to achieve the project objectives.
vii. Deliverables
Should be able to indicate clearly the type of output expected, market size, potential for commercialisation, and/ or new IPs
viii. Financial Capability
Should show proof of financial capability to finance any portion of project cost not funded by TechnoFund.

37. ix. Projection of the Project Costs
Detailed projection of the project costs must be provided. As for purchase of equipment and acquisition of services, all the relevant documents must be included in the project proposals for evaluation.
x. Risk
The applicant must state the possible risks (technology risk, financial risk and time risk) that may affect the implementation or completion of the project.

38. xi. Applicant and collaborator(s) must provide the following
documents, where appropriate:
a. The applicant if a Company and/or collaborator(s) must provide the latest Forms 9, 24 and 49 (Companies Act 1965) together with the
latest Annual Report; and
b. Latest Memorandum and Article of Association (MoA).
All documents should be certified by the Companies Commission of
Malaysia. Foreign collaborators should provide equivalent documents.
xii. Others
The applicant and collaborator(s) must fulfil other conditions
stipulated under the guidelines and policies of the Pre
Commercialisation Fund (TechnoFund).

39. LAST DATE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION
Beginning December 2011, evaluation will be done in cycles:
CYCLE
LAST DATE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION
EVALUATION
RESULT
CLIENT CHARTER
1/2011
31 Dec 2011
1 Jan– 29 Feb 2012
1 Mac 2012
37 working days
1/2012
29 Feb 2012
1 Mac – 10 May 2012
11 May 2012
50 working days
2/2012
31 May 2012
1 June – 9 Aug 2012
10 Aug 2012
3/2012
31 Aug 2012
1 Sept – 14 Nov 2012
16 Nov 2012
4/2012
31 Dec 2012
2 Jan – 18 Mac 2013
19 Mac 2013

40. PROCESSING Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation
Fund Section, MOSTI

41. R&D&C EVALUATION PROCESS 50 Working Days Yes
Administrative Vetting
Evaluation
Approval
Notification
Fund Section
Evaluation Committee
Fund Approval Committee
14 Days
30 Days
3 Days
Receipt of application
Technical Committee Meeting
Verification
Yes
Strategic Committee Meeting
Fund Approval Committee Meeting
Reject
Circulation to Fund Approval Committee Members
Notification to applicant
Compilation of Evaluation Reports
Classification according to field of research & identifying panel of experts
Approve
Site Visit/ Additional Information No
Administrative Vetting
Receipt of Application
(2 days)
(3 days)
(2 days)
(3 days)
(9 days)
(10 days)
(2 days)
(5 days)
(1 hari) No
(2 days)
50 Working Days
(6 days)
R&D&C
(5 days)

42. SUCCESSFUL APPLICATION
FACTORS
Management
Novelty – technology
Competitor
Financial Projection
Cash Flow
Profit & Loss
IRR
ROI & SROI
Marketing
Market Validation
Business Model
Competency & Competitor Analysis

43. ACHIEVEMENTS Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation
Fund Section, MOSTI

45. GENG: THE ADVENTURE BEGINS”
ICT
GENG: THE ADVENTURE BEGINS” 45

46. Number of Projects completed
Biotechnology
Number of Projects completed
Outputs
Outcomes
Measure
Biopharmacy/
Medical
(20 completed projects)
Molecular techniques in cancer
New constituents of palm oil for cosmeceuticals
Profiling Standard for Essential oil from gaharu
Improve oral and breast cancer treatment
Value addedness to palm oil application in pharmaceutical industry
Increase quality of essential oil for high market value
Patents Filed: 2
Publications: 27
Commersialisation:
Industrial collaboration with Caroted Bhd (a subsidiary of Hovid)
Discussion with Vivantis Technologies & Geneflux Sdn Bhd
Industrial/
Environment
(17 completed projects)
Bioprotein from agricultural waste and cheap carbon source
New Methods for waste water treatment
Enable new market for agricultural waste
Efficient management of waste water
Patents: 8
Publications: 31
Agricultural
Biotechnology
(10 completed projects)
Methods for culturing algae strain as a feed for fish larvae
Increase productivity of fish industry
Publications: 3

47. Industry Key Indicator Achievements Completed Projects 147
Machine developed used for profiling groove for piping in petrochemical industry
Pilot Plant for production of water-soluble polymer for industrial waste treatment
Development of bio-fuel engine for ferry/boat
Development of mobile incinerator
Key Indicator
Achievements
Completed Projects
147
Potential for Commercialization 3
Patents filed 60
RSE Created
476
Knowledge Worker Generated
135
Employment Created
107
Innovation Output 34
Licensing/Spin-off Company
Development of wifi antenna for transmitting information up to 3 km
Automation for making “keria”

48. Integrated Geospatial Database and Planning System (IGDP System)
S2S
CTI Head of States Summit
Tsunami early warning
system
RAZAKSAT®
Integrated Geospatial Database and Planning System (IGDP System)
ANGKASAWAN Programme

49. InnoYOUTH (Innovative Youth)
Empowering Kajang Prison Inmates (Youths) in Digital Micro- Enterprises is a social project to empower 250 inmates of Kajang Prison in multimedia and desktop publishing skill as to enable them to become microentrepreneurs once they are released. The project aims to give guidance, hope, skills and confidence for the inmates to start afresh a new lease of life - using ICT skills to earn a living. InnoYouth project will provide hope and instil sense of self-respect for the inmates and help to reduce 're-offending' cases. 250 inmates are being selected for this project comprising mainly youths aged between years old. ICT will be used as a creative tool to prepare, train and enhance the target group's ability to offer niche services in multimedia and desktop publishing.
Project Location : Kajang Prison, Selangor
S&T Core

50. PROGRAM APLIKASI TEKNOLOGI MOSTI BERSAMA KOMUNITI
CSR
PROGRAM APLIKASI TEKNOLOGI MOSTI BERSAMA KOMUNITI

51. GUIDELINES AND APPLICATION FORMS????
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Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation

52. THANK YOU
Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation