Assalamualaikum and warm greetings,

YBhg. Dato'/Prof./Assoc. Prof./Dr.,

We hope this message finds you well. We are writing to bring to your attention an important matter.

2. As you may already be aware, the Ministry of Higher Education (KPT) has introduced the Malaysia Laboratories for Academia-Business Collaboration (MyLAB) program. This initiative aims to bridge the gap between academia and industry in the commercialization of research products by providing pre-commercialization funds. The program is aligned with the growing demands for local technological advancements, innovation, and knowledge transfer. It is expected to drive the commercialization of research products and technologies, particularly in cutting-edge fields.

3. We would like to inform you that the MyLAB 1/2024 grant application opens on 19 August 2024, with the closing date set for 30 October 2024. The MyLAB Grant Guidelines (2024 Amendment) are attached for your reference and can also be downloaded from the Greater Malaysia Research Network System (MyGRANTS) at https://mygrants.gov.my/.

4. For your kind information, RMC will, accordingly conduct an initial screening and submit/recommend a maximum of three (3) potential project proposals to the MyLAB secretariat. These project proposals should be prepared using the 'project pitching' slide format as prescribed by JPT, KPT, as outlined in Appendix B. Please ensure that the slides are submitted to the RMC not later than Monday, 9 September 2024.  For any inquiries, please contact Br.Ami Nordin Bin Ismail at amiluq@iium.edu.my or 03-64215007/ 019-2736483.

5. Applications shortlisted after the 'project pitching' evaluation will need to submit a full proposal for the MyLAB grant. Five (5) printed copies of the completed MyLAB Grant Application Form must be submitted by 30 October 2024 through the Technology Transfer Office (TTO)/Research Management Center (RMC) or an equivalent office at your university. Additionally, a soft copy of the application and other relevant documents should be stored on a USB drive and sent to the MyLAB secretariat. The TTO/RMC/equivalent office should also verify and submit the complete application form, along with the MyLAB Grant Application Summary Form and the MyLAB Grant Application Document Delivery Checklist, to the following address:

MyLAB Secretariat
Division of IPT Research Excellence (BKPI)  
Department of Higher Education  
Ministry of Higher Education  
Level 7, No. 2, Tower 2, Jalan P5/6, Precinct 5  
62200 WP PUTRAJAYA  

6. Your attention and cooperation in this matter are highly appreciated, and I extend my sincere thanks in advance for your efforts.