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Start-up and Spin-Off Accelerator Grant Scheme (SUSOA) 2026 for university research commercialization Universiti Malaya in Malaysia
Degree Level
not provided
Field of study
Entrepreneurship
Funding
Full funding available
Country
Malaysia
University
University of Malaya
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Applications are open for the Start-up and Spin-Off Accelerator Grant Scheme (SUSOA) 2026, launched by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) Malaysia through the Department of Higher Education (JPT). The scheme is designed to accelerate the commercialization of university research and intellectual property, helping researchers and innovators move technologies from the lab to the market.
This call is especially relevant for applicants working on research commercialization, start-ups, spin-offs, technology transfer, and innovation entrepreneurship. The poster highlights a focus on technologies at TRL 6 and above, with support for product-market fit, market validation, IP commercialization, company formation, investor readiness, and product sales growth.
The grant supports both teams that already have a company and those planning to establish a new start-up or spin-off based on their technology. It is aimed at university-based innovators and academic teams with promising IP or prototypes that can be developed into viable businesses.
Funding: up to RM400,000 per project, with a 12-month project period. Disbursement is shown as 30% at the beginning, 40% mid-project, and 30% at completion. The poster also notes expected outcomes such as registered spin-offs, improved TRL 8/9 readiness, external funding, technology licensing, and product sales.
Eligibility highlights: university academic staff or researchers, Malaysian applicants, technologies at TRL 6+, and teams of up to 6 members. The poster also mentions readiness for leave/sabbatical for up to 12 months.
Application: submit through the SUSOA portal at the MOHE system link provided in the post. Applicants should align proposals with the evaluation criteria, including innovation and commercial potential, commercialization approach, team capability, financial sustainability, ROI/ROV and economic impact, commercialization infrastructure, and institutional collaboration.
Institutional context: the post is shared by Universiti Malaya Center of Innovation and Enterprise (UMCIE), with the broader scheme administered by MOHE/JPT Malaysia.
Funding details
Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.
How to apply
Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.
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