knowledge of the materials’ characteristics and
specific behaviours in the context of specific
applications. In addition there is also the need for
comprehensive prototyping and testing.
As outlined in the NGAP 2020, the Malaysian
Government, through NanoMalaysia as the lead
implementing agency, will assist local companies
and industries to successfully innovate graphene
applications by providing specific support . Its
main roles are:
Awareness building and facilitating projects:
NanoMalaysia will be responsible for conducting
an extended outreach effort and generating
awareness and comprehension within industry
of the potential applications of graphene. The
Government will also facilitate partnerships and
collaborations across the various stakeholders
in the ecosystem (e.g., between industry and
academia, or between upstream and downstream
producers).
Project Execution: Companies can get assistance
with late stage R&D and prototyping. The four
basic project execution support functions are R&D
and prototyping, access to graphene suppliers,
access to IP advice and access to expert
networks. Several Malaysian universities already
have prototyping facilities.
Scale-up support: At the commercialisation
stage, NanoMalaysia will facilitate introductions to
existing Government agencies such as Pemandu
and MIDA to access available resources, tax
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