Technology Catalyst (TechCAT) Fund
Driving Technology Development into Business Development via Collaboration Platform
Technology Catalyst Fund (TechCAT) is a strategic initiative under SMART 2030 by SIRIM aimed at accelerating the development and commercialization of smart manufacturing solutions from TRL 4 to TRL 7 and beyond.
Apply HereProgramme Objective
Accelerate POC to Product
Accelerating the transition from Prototype → Final Product → Commercialization.
Strengthen Collaboration
Strengthening collaboration between Industry, Academia, and Research Institutions
Developing smart manufacturing solutions
Developing smart manufacturing solutions that are testable, verifiable, and industry-ready
Enhancing Commercialization
Enhancing the commercialization of local technologies
Why TechCAT?
A Collaboration Platform for Industry – Academia – Solution Providers
TechCAT addresses key challenges in advancing technological innovation
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Barriers to the adoption of emerging technologies
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Gaps between R&D and real industry needs
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High costs associated with prototyping, testing, and validation
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The growing demand for scalable, locally developed solutions
Benefits of Participating in TechCAT
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No CAPEX required from participating companiest
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Access to SMART 2030 Test Bed facilities
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Technical support, training & consultancy
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Opportunities for showcasing & commercialization
Who Should Apply TechCAT?
Main Applicant
🧩 Technology-based start-ups or SMEs
🧩 Registered with SSM and majority locally owned
🧩 Possess technology solutions at TRL 4 and above
Participating Parties
🧩 Manufacturing Industry & MRS (Beneficiaries)
🧩 Higher Education Institutions / Research Institutes (Collaborators)
🧩 SIRIM Berhad (Project Manager)
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