MTDC Strengthens Growth Pathways For Technology Companies Through R2G 2026
KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC) is strengthening industry access and growth pathways for technology companies through the Road To Growth (R2G) 2026 Central initiative.
Group chief executive officer Mohammad Hazani Hassan said R2G 2026 Central is designed to help companies explore partnerships, funding access, business matching and market opportunities in a more practical and outcome-oriented setting.
“We want to strengthen our position as the preferred technology partner with the experience and ecosystem support to help companies grow, scale and bring innovation to the market.
"We believe we cannot work alone and need a strong supporting ecosystem involving agencies, innovators, investors and industry players to help develop local technology companies,” he said at the launch of the R2G 2026 Central here today.
He said the initiative also aims to improve awareness of MTDC’s services and offerings, targeting startups, innovators, technology companies, corporate buyers, investors, regulators and professional service providers, including legal firms, auditors and environmental, social and governance (ESG) consultants.
The MTDC has also launched MTDC SPHERE, a digital platform designed to strengthen companies’ engagement with their support ecosystem through more seamless access to advisory services, capability development, funding pathways and market opportunities.
“The introduction of MTDC SPHERE adds another layer to MTDC's wider ecosystem support and reflects our broader efforts towards helping Malaysian companies to scale and compete in a more connected, responsive and outcome-driven environment,” it said.
The event also saw the exchange of a memorandum of understanding between MTDC and Planworth Global Factoring Sdn Bhd, establishing a strategic collaboration to support small and medium enterprises through improved access to working capital and financing facilitation.
The collaboration is intended to strengthen financing accessibility for eligible companies within MTDC's ecosystem through solutions such as invoice factoring and purchase order financing.
Beyond engagement platforms such as R2G 2026 Central, MTDC continues to drive growth through its portfolio of funding and ecosystem initiatives, including the National Technology and Innovation Sandbox, Business Start-up Fund, Business Growth Fund, Halal Technology Development Fund and the MTDC-Tradeview Quantum Fund, which combines private sector participation with public capital.
“Targeted initiatives such as MTDC Connect, featured within R2G 2026 Central, provide a more focused engagement pathway by linking companies directly to MTDC's services, advisory capabilities and ecosystem support.
“For this edition, the initiative aligns with the Use of Local R&D Products and Services Programme (MySTI) agenda, supporting companies in accessing capability development, funding pathways and opportunities within government procurement avenues,” it added.
-- BERNAMA