National Technology & Innovation Sandbox (NTIS)

NTIS is a high-level, multi-agency coordinated initiative to drive innovative solutions by providing companies with funding, knowledge and skills, technological support, testbeds, regulatory support and R&D to fast track commercialisation.
NTIS

Uplifting The Nation's Tomorrow

NTIS is a government initiative led by MOSTI and a secretariat of various government agencies responsible for coordinating and implementing key projects. 

As a member of the secretariat, MRANTI champions world-class integrated infrastructure, interventions & programmes, partnership and a suite of resources for innovators and industry. 

In partnership with a number of key agencies with specialised capabilities such as:
MIMOS
Malaysia’s National Applied Research and Development Centre (MIMOS) for technology audits, forecasting and certification processing.
FUTURISE
Futurise National Regulatory Sandbox (FUTURISE) for adaptive and future-ready policymaking, research and regulatory compliance
MTDC
Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC) as the main funding partner
NTIS accelerates innovative solutions via a sandbox testbed that provides a solid launching and landing ground for Malaysian innovators while shaping a future economy driven by knowledge and creativity.
BENEFIT & SUPPORT

How We Benefit & Support You

We aim to accelerate the go-to-market launch of advanced technology application in various sectors by supporting Malaysian companies with our extensive services and facilities

Capacity building programmes

Market Knowledge and Access

Public & Private Funding Facilitation

Innovation Testbed and Test Environment Facilitation

Facilitation & Consultation for Regulatory and Legal Matters

Multi-industry Adoption and Familiarity

Testbed and test environment facilitation

Malaysia ranked 27th globally by IMD World Competitiveness Ranking 2023

Facilitation / review of regulations and laws

Malaysia ranked 27th globally by IMD World Competitiveness Ranking 2023

Multi-industry adoption

Malaysia ranked 27th globally by IMD World Competitiveness Ranking 2023
ELIGIBILITY & SUITABILITY

Eligibility & Suitability

The programme is open to all companies looking for a sandbox or test site to validate product and service solutions. Priority is given to solutions at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6 and Above.

Public and Private Funding facilities are only offered to Malaysian companies fulfilling said requirements:
  • 51% and Above of Equity owned by Malaysians
  • A Malaysian-registered entity (eg: Limited Liability Partnership) to be eligible for funding
TECHNOLOGY DRIVERS

Priority Technology Drivers

While open to all, priority is given to companies operating within the 10 science and technology drivers outlined in 10-10 MySTIE framework to spur practical solutions for existing and future societal challenges.

5G/6G Technology

Drones

Sensor Technology

4D/5D Printing

Advance Materials

Advanced Intelligent Systems

Electrical & Electronics

Manufacturing Technologies

Cyber Security Encryption

Augmented Analytics & Data Discovery

Blockchain

Neuro Technology

BioScience Technology

Robotic

The 10-10 Malaysian Science, Technology, Innovation and Economic Framework (10-10 MySTIE) is produced by the prestigious Malaysian Academy of Sciences to spur competitiveness and innovation through a systematic government and societal collaboration.

5G/6G Technology

Drones

Sensor Technology

4D/5D Printing

Advance Materials

Advanced Intelligent Systems

Electrical & Electronics

Manufacturing Technologies

Cyber Security Encryption

Augmented Analytics & Data Discovery

Blockchain

Neuro Technology

BioScience Technology

Robotic

SOCIO-ECONOMIC SECTORS

Solving Present Socio-economic Issues

NTIS focused our support resources on 10 socio-economic sectors, greatly impacting the quality of life and livelihood of future generations as included in the 10-10 MySTIE Framework.

Medical & Healthcare

Agriculture & Forestry

Business Financial Services

Smart Engineering & Manufacturing

Smart Cities & Transportation

Education

Energy

Environment & Biodiversity

Culture Arts & Tourism

Food Security

5G/6G Technology

Drones

Sensor Technology

4D/5D Printing

Advance Materials

Advanced Intelligent Systems

Electrical & Electronics

Manufacturing Technologies

Cyber Security Encryption

Augmented Analytics & Data Discovery

Blockchain

Neuro Technology

BioScience Technology

Robotic

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