Cradle Investment Programme 300 (CIP300) is a new conditional grant product by Cradle which was launch in May 2017 following from our announcement in December 2016 to revamp our long standing CIP Products, CIP Catalyst and CIP500 to better suit Malaysia’s thriving start-up eco-system.

The CIP300 is a pre-commercialisation programme that provides a conditional grant and value added assistance up to RM300 000 for entrepreneurs to kick-start innovative technology based start-ups to enhance and commercialise their products or services.

The purpose of this programme is to assist early stage entrepreneurs to:

1. To convert market validated prototype to a commercial product/service

2. To further enhance existing product/service

3. To commercialise the product/service 

CIP300 helps address the funding gap that exists for early stage businesses at the pre-commercialisation stage

CIP300 is the combination of CIP Catalyst and CIP500 that offers financial assistance of up to RM300 000. Under CIP300, early stage entrepreneurs can both enhance and commercialise their products.

A key feature of the CIP300 is a range of value added assistance that each CIP300 recipient will benefit from. These services are designed to help nurture, develop and prepare them for the challenges of building a tech start-up from the ground up. These value added support includes:

• An enhanced Coaching & Mentoring Programme throughout the funding period.
• Opportunity to be matched with potential investors.
• Match making with Cradle’s partners.
• Internal training programme to support creation, innovation and commercialisation.
• Participation in business and networking events under Cradle.
• Media and public relation support.

This product is eligible for application by individual or locally incorporated companies operating less than three (3) years. Eligibility criteria are as follows:

• Primary applicant is a Malaysian aged 18 years and above.
• Primary applicant is a permanent resident in Malaysia.
• A team comprises of ONLY Two (2) Members.
• A Sdn Bhd incorporated less than three (3) years (if applicable).
• At least 51% of the company’s equity is held by Malaysian.
• For company, accumulated revenue is not more than RM3 million.

Start-ups will get reimbursed.

Funds will be disbursed through one-time advance to kick-start the fund, and the following/rest will be on reimbursement basis.

Yes. The propriety of the IP MUST belongs to the recipient or company.

Yes, only if you are applying as a group of individuals.

Not necessarily, but it will strengthen your application.

Not necessarily, but it will strengthen your application.

Yes, if the applicant is able to show the uniqueness of their app and how is it better than its current competitors.

The competition of getting funded under Cradle Investment Programme has increasingly becoming competitive over the years. Innovation are evolving on a daily basis and we are looking for the best amongst the greatest. Highlighting important points as follows may help you in your application:

• Clear explanation of the pain/problem/issue that you would like to address/solve.
• Clear explanation about the technology innovation of your product/service.
• Clear explanation on how your creation in technology through innovation can address/solve the issue that you would like to resolve.
• Clear and updated analysis in commercialisation aspect of your product/service which includes competitor analysis.
• The diversity in your team. It is not a must but having a diversity in team’s expertise such as tech, finance, etc. will show the strength in your team.

Yes, you can still apply for CIP300.

The fund must be used solely for the purpose of the development and commercialisation of the product/service, and the recipient is required to meet all deliverables within the stipulated timeline.

Technology-based industries which include ICT, Non ICT and others.

Yes, startups need to pay back plus administration fees.

The CIP300 is a conditional grant offered by Cradle. The grant funding is an incentive from the Government to help assist local entrepreneurs in starting up their technology based innovation journey.

Recipient under the CIP300 are obligated to pay back the grant money based on the terms and conditions apply upon signing the agreement with Cradle.

24 Months.