What is the SME Digitalisation Grant?

It is a Malaysian government initiative — also called the MSME Digital Grant MADANI — administered by Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) with MDEC-listed Technology Solution Providers. It provides a 50% matching subsidy of up to RM5,000 toward eligible digital solutions such as accounting software, HRMS and POS.

How much can I claim?

The headline matching grant is 50% of your spend, capped at RM5,000 — so if you spend RM10,000 on eligible solutions, the grant can cover RM5,000. Larger digitalisation grants exist for bigger projects, but RM5,000 is the common SME tier.

Eligibility typically requires an SSM-registered Malaysian business with at least 60% local ownership that has been operating for a minimum period. Exact criteria and budgets change each year, so confirm the current rules on the official BSN / MDEC channels.

You apply through an MDEC-authorised Technology Solution Provider (TSP), which handles the submission on your behalf when you purchase an eligible solution. Check the current list of approved TSPs and eligible solutions before committing.

Does accounting software qualify?

Accounting software is one of the eligible digital solution categories. To claim, it must be purchased through an MDEC-authorised TSP — so confirm the provider and solution are currently listed before you buy.

SME Digitalisation Grant Malaysia (2026)

Last reviewed: 14 June 2026

The MSME Digital Grant MADANI can cover half the cost — up to RM5,000 — of going digital, including accounting software. Here is how the matching grant works, who is eligible, and how to apply.

How the grant works

It is a 50% matching grant of up to RM5,000: the government matches half of what you spend on eligible digital solutions, up to the cap. It is administered by Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) together with Technology Solution Providers (TSPs) listed by MDEC, and is funded under the national Budget — with a substantial allocation for SME digitalisation in 2026.

What you can spend it on

Eligible categories typically include accounting / bookkeeping software, HR and payroll systems (HRMS), point-of-sale, e-commerce, digital marketing and similar tools — provided they are bought through an approved TSP.

Eligibility

A Malaysian-registered business (SSM) with at least 60% local ownership.
Operating for a minimum period (commonly six months or more).
Purchasing an eligible solution from an MDEC-authorised Technology Solution Provider.

Criteria and budgets are reviewed every year, so always confirm the current rules before applying.

How to apply

Choose an eligible solution (for example accounting software) and a listed TSP.
The TSP submits the grant application on your behalf when you purchase.
Pay your share; the grant covers up to 50% (max RM5,000) of the eligible cost.

Frequently asked questions

What is the SME Digitalisation Grant?: It is a Malaysian government initiative — also called the MSME Digital Grant MADANI — administered by Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) with MDEC-listed Technology Solution Providers. It provides a 50% matching subsidy of up to RM5,000 toward eligible digital solutions such as accounting software, HRMS and POS.
How much can I claim?: The headline matching grant is 50% of your spend, capped at RM5,000 — so if you spend RM10,000 on eligible solutions, the grant can cover RM5,000. Larger digitalisation grants exist for bigger projects, but RM5,000 is the common SME tier.
Who is eligible?: Eligibility typically requires an SSM-registered Malaysian business with at least 60% local ownership that has been operating for a minimum period. Exact criteria and budgets change each year, so confirm the current rules on the official BSN / MDEC channels.
How do I apply?: You apply through an MDEC-authorised Technology Solution Provider (TSP), which handles the submission on your behalf when you purchase an eligible solution. Check the current list of approved TSPs and eligible solutions before committing.
Does accounting software qualify?: Accounting software is one of the eligible digital solution categories. To claim, it must be purchased through an MDEC-authorised TSP — so confirm the provider and solution are currently listed before you buy.

General information, not financial advice, reflecting the position in June 2026. Grant terms, amounts and eligible providers change — confirm current details on the official BSN / MDEC channels before applying.

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