OBJECTIVE
The scheme is to provide a matching grant or reimbursable grants to assist Malaysian Service Providers (MSPs) undertake activities for the development of exports.

The grant is to partly defray the cost incurred in undertaking export promotion activities. Assistance is provided in the form of reimbursable grant for eligible expenses and activities.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
To qualify for this Grant, MSPs must be:
• Incorporated under the Companies Act 1965, or Sole proprietors and Partnerships registered with respective professional bodies;
• At least 60% equity held by Malaysians.

Services associations are also eligible.

ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES
The following activities are eligible under SEF

• Participation in International Trade Fair, Trade and Investment Mission (T&I), Specialised Marketing Mission (SMM) and Industry Related International Conference Overseas.
• Follow-up Business Meetings and hosting potential clients within 6 months after participation in Trade Promotion Programme (Trade and Investment Mission, Specialised Marketing Mission and International Trade Fair) organised by MATRADE & MITI Agencies.
• Preparation of Promotional Materials.
• Initial Cost of Setting up Office Overseas

For women entrepreneurs, additional activities include participation in MEEC, local seminar and workshops.

ELIGIBLE EXPENSES
Reimbursable expenses are subjected to the eligible activities undertaken by MSPs including airfare, accommodation, participation fee, printing cost, office rental and etc.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Application should be submitted to MATRADE

CONTACT
Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE)
Menara MATRADE
Jalan Khidmat Usaha Off Jalan Duta
50480 Kuala Lumpur