IIUM Research | DEADLINE: 23 JULY 2026 (THURSDAY), OPENING OF PUBLIC-PRIVATE RESEARCH NETWORK 2.0 (PPRN 2.0)

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CLOSING DATE FOR ONLINE SUBMISSION TO RMC - 23 JULY 2026 (THU)

YBhg. Tan Sri / Dato' / Prof. / Assoc. Prof. / Dr. / Sir / Madam / Br. / Sr. ,

We are pleased to inform you of the OPENING of Public-Private Research Network 2.0 (PPRN 2.0) for the year 2026 (PHASE 3/2026).

Opening date	1 July 2026 (Wednesday)
Closing date for online submission to RMC	(23 July 2026/Thursday)
Internal Evaluation (first round) Researcher(s) improve proposal Internal Evaluation (second round) Final recommendation by RMC to MOHE through the PPRN system	24 July 2026 (Friday) 30 July 2026 (Thursday) 5 Aug 2026 (Wednesday) 12 Aug 2026 (Wednesday)
MOHE Closing Date	16 August 2026 (Sunday)
Method of application	Online through the following link: https://epprn.mohe.gov.my/
PPRN Telegram	Link for telegram for inquiry on online application system https://t.me/+qP2E_NS2ehpmNTM1
PPRN System Walkthrough	USER: Researcher & Company
PPRN Guideline & PPRN Coaching Slides	Attached

Background

The Public Private Research Network known as PPRN is an innovative initiative of the Ministry of Higher Education to encourage demand-based innovation programs in driving increased productivity and strengthening the development of Malaysia's economy since 2014.

This program targets product innovation to improve or add value to existing industry products, especially those based on technology or certification. In addition, this program also aims to improve product production processes, resource components, warehouses, logistics, delivery methods or services.

PPRN 2.0 Project Commitment & Funding Mechanism

PPRN website https://epprn.mohe.gov.my/

For further inquiries on the grant application, please email to pprn@mohe.gov.my cc grantapplication@iium.edu.my

Thank you. Wassalam.

RESEARCH MANAGEMENT CENTRE