Creators Inc is a programme established to incubate companies in the IPs creation and commercialisation of digital content across Animation, Digital Games, and Creative Technology.
Submit before 17 August 2026
Our Objectives
To strengthen federal, state & stakeholders collaboration in nurturing creative entrepreneurs through co-funding, promotional support, and access to incubation facilities.
To identify and support emerging creative entrepreneurs in developing original digital content IPs across Animation, Games, and Creative Technology, from ideation to MVP and early-stage production.
To enhance the commercial readiness and market potential of creative products and services for both domestic and international markets.
To strengthen federal, state & stakeholders collaboration in nurturing creative entrepreneurs through co-funding, promotional support, and access to incubation facilities.
To identify and support emerging creative entrepreneurs in developing original digital content IPs across Animation, Games, and Creative Technology, from ideation to MVP and early-stage production.
Seed Funding up to
RM150,000
per project to support project completion and company growth
Programme Main Stages
The programme comprise three (3) stages:
Product Validation Activities
Upon completion of product development, Recipients are required to participate in Market Validation activities, promotion / outreach activities and submit a report on the product’s performance and its commercialisation potential.
Evaluation & Selection
Eligible shortlisted applicants to pitch proposed projects to the appointed Evaluation Committee (EC) members. Following the ECs’ deliberation and evaluation based on scoring criteria and the overall potential of each company’s project, selected applicants will be chosen as recipients of the Programme with the approved amount.
Mentoring Session for Production
Selected Recipients will receive progressive funding to develop and produce the proposed digital creative content. Recipients will also benefit from structured Mentorship provided by industry experts.
Product Validation Activities
Upon completion of product development, Recipients are required to participate in Market Validation activities, promotion / outreach activities and submit a report on the product’s performance and its commercialisation potential.
Evaluation & Selection
Eligible shortlisted applicants to pitch proposed projects to the appointed Evaluation Committee (EC) members. Following the ECs’ deliberation and evaluation based on scoring criteria and the overall potential of each company’s project, selected applicants will be chosen as recipients of the Programme with the approved amount.
Categories
- One (1) Pilot Episode of a New Animation Series; OR
- One (1) Animated Short Film; OR
- One (1) High-Value Unique Animation Film.
- Open to all animation genres and themes with commercial potential.
- Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Sci-Fi, Educational, Children’s Content, Documentary Animation, Experimental Animation, Others.
- Minimum 5 - 20 minutes of completed animation content.
- Minimum Full HD (1920 × 1080) or larger format (potrait or landscape)
- Minimum 30 fps
- Completed Animation Video
- Trailer/Teaser
- Promotional Artwork & Poster
- Commercialisation Plan
- Copy of IP Filing application or receipt from MYIPO or any relevant IP registration firm.
- Up to RM150,000 per approved project.
- Maximum 8-months from the date of project commencement.
OKOLELE NEW SEASON
Metal Brain Studio Sdn Bhd
Jazmine Of The Mystic Zone
Warnakala Studios Sdn Bhd
KRING! ANIMATED SERIES
Brainy Bones Sdn Bhd
KISAH BAWAH TANAH / TALES DOWN BELOW
Spaceboy Studios Sdn Bhd
A Mighty Adventure
Fly Studio Sdn Bhd
123 Number Squad! Season 2
Omens Animation Studios Sdn Bhd
LK: School Daze / Lawak Kampus: School Daze
Lil Critter Workshop Sdn Bhd
Biji
Hide and Seeds Sdn Bhd
Semesta: Di Sebalik Tirai Bintang
Studio Quasa
Batik Girl
The R&D Studio Sdn Bhd
Cik Yah Si Tudung Kuning
Armada Karya Production
Walinong Sari
Wildwonders Works
The Pillar of Strength
Creatvtoon Studio
Project Proposal
A comprehensive guideline for project proposal submission.
Your application will only be considered complete once your Project Proposal and all required documents have been successfully submitted before the closing date.
Eligibility Criteria
- Incorporated in Malaysia for not more than Five (5) years under the Companies Act 2016;
- Active and a minimum of 51% equity held by Malaysian(s) as per shareholding structure in the SSM;
- Not the subject of liquidation/winding up/bankruptcy order
- Not a Recipient under any of the MDEC grants in the preceding year
- Has no going concern issue and/or dormant.
- Director(s) and shareholder(s) of the eligible Company shall declare and disclose any actual or potential conflict of interest including any business relationship and/or family relationship with any of MDEC’s directors. employee, individual consultant and/or any authorized representatives of MDEC at the point of application and on a continuous basis throughout the availability period of the programme. Failure to disclose in writing of such conflict may result in disqualification, suspension, termination of the award and/or any other action as may deemed appropriate by MDEC.
- Not blacklisted, listed under alert list/ watchlist by Malaysian authorities/enforcement bodies including but not limited to Malaysia Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), Securities Commissions Malaysia (SC) and Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC). In the event, the Director(s) and shareholder(s) are blacklisted, the said Company/ Applicant/ Recipient shall be disqualified.
Process Flow
Call For Submission
- All applications must be submitted online.
- Kindly click on the Apply Now button below to submit, no later than the respective date.
- Pre Screening and Due Diligence - Upon closing of the submission will be conducted on the applications received.
Masterclass Workshop
- Eligible applicants who have successfully passed MDEC’s due-diligence process are required to attend a workshop conducted by industry experts in preparation for the Evaluation Session.
Evaluation Session & Selection Stage
- Eligible applications will be invited for Evaluation Session to pitch project ideas to the Panel of Evaluation Committees.
- Successful and unsuccessful applications will be notified of the official result through email.
Mentoring Session for Production Stage
- The Recipient(s) are given up to eight (8) months depending on the category to complete the selected project.
- Within that duration, Recipient(s) are to undergo a compulsory Mentorship programme with selected Mentors.
- Recipient(s) and Mentors will meet as per the schedule provided.
Disbursement
- Disbursement will be based on the progress milestone, which is based on completed submission and achievements of the verified deliverables by Mentors.
- Recipient(s) will be notified once the deliverables has been approved.
Product Validation Activities
- Upon completion of product development, Recipient(s) will be required to participate in Market Validation Activities, Promotional & Outreach Activities.
- Recipient(s) to submit report on the product’s performance and its commercialization potential.
Timeline
