What it can be used for?

Consultancy and advisory services directly related to enterprise establishment.
Acquisition of specialized equipment (e.g., machines, testing tools) – items exceeding RM5,000 require justification.
Initial marketing and outreach activities to promote products or services, capped at 20% of the total grant.
Software licenses, app development, hosting, security testing for prototypes/proof of concept.
Product/prototype development: raw materials & components.
Market validation (surveys, focus groups), user testing, preliminary certification.
Critical operational costs related to implementation (e.g., short-term lab/co-working space rental) – subject to specified limits.

What it cannot be used for?

Open to Sabah-based individuals, community groups, or startups in the process of establishing a social enterprise.
Business stage prioritized: Prototype, Proof of Concept, or Minimum Viable Product (MVP).
Applicants must be formally registered under SSM / Enterprise / or provide evidence that registration is in progress.
Include a social impact statement, specifying target beneficiaries and expected outcomes.

Completed Application Form (Appendix C).
A Business Model Canvas or a simple Business Plan outlining the enterprise concept.
A detailed budget with intended use of the grant.
A statement of expected social impact, specifying target beneficiaries and outcomes.