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RM100K

NCER Matching Grant

VeecoTech is officially appointed as a CoE Provider
by NCER Technology Innovation Centre (NCIT)!
Get ready for NCER Matching Grant now!

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Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER)

NCER is one of the regions identified under the Ninth Malaysia Plan for the promotion of balanced and equitable national economic development. It covers the four northern states of Peninsular Malaysia: Perlis, Kedah, Pulau Pinang and Perak.

It is one of five economic corridors in Malaysia that was established to ensure equitable distribution of wealth across the country, in line with national aspirations to become a high-income developed nation.

The region’s economic growth and transformation is driven through various initiatives led by the Northern Corridor Implementation Authority (NCIA).

NCER Technology Innovation Center (NTIC)

(NTIC) is One of the programmes under NCER’s “Tech Valley” initiative focusing on…

The mission to develop talent and industry ecosystem.
Act as technology enablers and platform for MNC, LLC, SME, technocrats, young entrepreneur and start-up to undertake impactful technology innovation activities.
Focusing on five thriving sectors as core enablers to drive innovative and sustainable economic development by using the “Quadruple helix” innovation model (Government, Society, Academia, Business)

Our Services

Web Development

Mobile App Development

Cyber Security

Software Development

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Eligibility Criteria:

Local Micro, SME and Large Local Companies in NCER.
Product / process development activities to move up value chain and must be performed by NTIC’s approved CoE Provider.

Project Criteria:

The project must have strategic impact to the ecosystem development & value chain in NCER.
The project must be in accordance with the NTIC framework.
The project must have a business model for long term self-sustainability.

Funding:

Matching grant, 50:50 ratio, max capped at RM100,000 per project.
Maximum 1 project to develop per year / company and to allow the usage of multiple CoE Providers.
Funding is for the services & consultancy, including usage of equipment, testing, reliability, failure analysis and R&D&D&C activities provided by NTIC's approved CoE Provider.
To ensure no double dipping from other agencies (Cradle, MIDA, MRANTI etc) by checking document during claim submission.

Project Duration:

Maximum of 12 months from the date of approval.
Agreement period: Maximum of 15 months from the date of approval.
PRE-APPLICATION FORM

Reimbursement Method:

25% - project start
75% - project complete
Project status verification by the appointed CoE Provider(s) (VeecoTech) on project initiation and/or project completion for the disbursement of funds.

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Tell us what you would like to build.

Get a Quote from VeecoTech.

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Pre-Application

PIC: Applicant

Pre-application form submission to NCIA.

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Engagement

PIC: Account Manager

VeecoTech will help you get in contact with an Account Manager.

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VPP Submission

PIC: Applicant

NCIA to send NTIC Value Proposition Plan (VPP) to the applicant.

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Evaluation

PIC: Account Manager

Project evaluation by NCIA.

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Recommendation

PIC: Technical Committee

Technical Committee (TC) to recommend the application.

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Approval

PIC: Approval Committee

Approval Committee (AC) to approve the application.

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Agreement

PIC: Legal Department, NCIA

Letter of Grant to the applicant.

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Acceptance

PIC: Applicant

Acceptance from the applicant.

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Fund Disbursement

PIC: Finance Department, NCIA

Purchase Order (PO) needs to be provided during 1st claim process.

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Monitoring

PIC: Monitoring & Compliance

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Output, Outcome & Closure

PIC: Account Manager/Strategic Planning

Cycle time: Within 30 Working days From Completed VPP received until approval.

How To Apply

Areas of Focus & Application

This matching grant is focused on the industries mentioned below to contribute solutions to the 9 areas of application.

The 5 Economics Sectors of Focus: Core Enablers

The 9 Areas of Application

Our Works

Why Choose VeecoTech?

VeecoTech is a NTIC Matching Grant approved CoE Provider, whose’s diverse expertise, proven track record, and cutting-edge facilities ensure seamless alignment with the NTIC framework and industry standards.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about the RM100K NCER COE Grant and how VeecoTech supports businesses in securing and implementing this funding effectively. Need more details? Chat with our friendly team!

What is the minimum project cost allowed?

Minimum project cost allowed is RM5,000.

Is the CoE User allowed to submit application by Phase for the same Project?

The application is meant for one application for one Project basis and not by project Phases.

Is the company allowed to apply after the project completed?

The company should submit VPP form BEFORE project completed.

What happend if the project did not meet the requirement set & deviate from the original plan?

The contract may be TERMINATED, subject to recommendation from NTIC TC and approval from NTIC AC.

Is the CoE User alloweed to use more than one CoE Provider for a project?

CoE User can get services from more than one CoE Provider for a project and maximum funding is as per criteria set.

What are the documents required during the claim?

A. 1st Payment (25%) for project kickstart
i. Proof of project initiation/verification from CoE Provider
ii. Quotation
iii. Any other supporting documents as per requested by NTIC Secretariat

B. 2nd Payment (75%) for project completion
i. Proof of project completion/ verification from CoE Provider
ii. Invoice
iii. Payment Receipt
iv. Any other supporting documents as per requested by NTIC Secretariat

How long is the application process?

It will take approximately 30 working days from receipt of the completed VPP until approval from the (AC).

What needs to be included in the pre-approval form?

Other than filling up the Pre-approval Form, a brief project proposal on a separate attachment should also be included with the following suggested project information:
i. Objectives and background;
ii. Deliverables/ outcomes;
iii. Timeline and milestones;
iv. Proposed activities e.g. information on products/ services/ activities, project location, source of technical know-how; and
v. Costing and financing, e.g. cost items, source of funds.

Is this initiative open to all Malaysian companies?

The NCIT’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) Grant is open to organisation with operations in Perlis, Kedah, Pulau Pinang and Perak to become CoE Users.

When does the grant end?

As of now the programme is under RMK-12 which is until 2025.

What is the NCIT Framework?

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MSME Grant 2026

Get up to

RM100K

NCER Matching Grant

Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER)

NCER Technology Innovation Center (NTIC)

Our Services

Web Development

Mobile App Development

Cyber Security

Software Development

Check if you're eligble: If you are a Centre of Excellence (CoE), you're almost there!

Eligibility Criteria:

Project Criteria:

Funding:

Project Duration:

Reimbursement Method:

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Pre-Application

03

Engagement

04

VPP Submission

05

Evaluation

06

Recommendation

07

Approval

08

Agreement

09

Acceptance

10

Fund Disbursement

11

Monitoring

12

Output, Outcome & Closure

How To Apply

Areas of Focus & Application

The 5 Economics Sectors of Focus: Core Enablers

The 9 Areas of Application

Our Works

Why Choose VeecoTech?

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Get a quote from us & Start applying for the

RM 100K

Matching Grant

Check if you're eligble:
If you are a Centre of Excellence (CoE), you're almost there!