IIUM Research | DEADLINE: Wed,19 November 2025, Industry Promotion & Development Grant 2025 Cycle 1: Call for Proposal

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Dear Dato'/Prof./Assoc. Prof./Dr.

The IPDG is designed to promote technology innovation and the development of Technical Codes and standards under the communications and multimedia industry. The project grant is to be implemented in collaboration between universities and industry partnersThe collaboration will further enhance its capacity for effective and sustainable regulatory and policy formulation, while enabling the prioritisation of the most critical industry challenges to be addressed through the IPDG. Projects under this IPDG will generate greater impact, which output will shape the new technical standards and best practices that are much relevant to the industry and ensure wide adoption.

This IPDG 2025 Cycle 1 initiative focuses on strengthening cyber resilience within Malaysia’s telecommunications ecosystem through the implementation of AI-driven Network Solution that enhances intelligent threat detection, autonomous response, and protection against advanced cyber intrusions. Hence, the project proposal is to address AI-Enabled Security for Telecommunications Network.

Key details of the CFP:

CFP Deadline	19 November 2024
Project Duration	12 months
Focus Areas	AI-enabled security for telecommunications networks focusing on intelligent threat detection, autonomous response, and network resilience in alignment with MyTMAP2030
Grant Value	Up to RM300,000
Terms & Conditions	1. Membership in MTSFB as a registered organisation 2. Agree to post-grant commitments: i. To actively contribute and participate in MTSFB standardisation activities for minimum of three (3) years from the year Grant is awarded such as working group meetings, public engagement sessions, awareness events, Technical Code (TC) draft review, technical study panellist, speaker for selected events, etc. ii. To undertake the role as part of a drafting committee for at least one (1) TC within 3 years after the grant award.
Submission	Via email to ipdg@mtsfb.org.my
Application Form	Download here: Grant Application Form Other details for submission are available at www.mtsfb.org.my/grants

They encourage organisations with innovative ideas, strategic initiatives, and a strong commitment to industry development to submit their proposals. For detailed information on the CFP, project details, scope, deliverables, and submission of the proposal, visit www.mtsfb.org.my/grants.

Please be informed that the CFP Briefing Session is scheduled on 7 November 2025. The venue will be confirmed and announced soon. Kindly register early to reserve your seat: https://forms.office.com/r/8BTw2CDj2m

Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact them at ipdg@mtsfb.org.my cc grantapplication@iium.edu.my.

Thank you for your attention to this important opportunity.

RESEARCH MANAGEMENT CENTRE