Building Innovation with Confidence
Officially recognized by MDEC as Penang's first Malaysia Digital (MD) Hub focused on Product Innovation & Commercialization
Helping businesses grow with Malaysia Digital status through engineering, collaboration, product incubation and an officially recognised innovation ecosystem
Government Recognized
Innovation Ecosystem
Industry Collaboration
Business Growth
More Than Recognition. A Real Advantage.
Join a trusted innovation ecosystem designed to help businesses connect, collaborate and grow
Official Recognition
Designated by MDEC as an official Malaysia Digital (MD) Hub
Innovation Ecosystem
Access a vast network of Product Innovation, technology and engineering partners
Industry Network
Connect with engineers, manufacturers and industry specialists
Growth Opportunities
Explore collaboration opportunities and business growth
WHY BUSINESSES LOVE THE MD STATUS
Building Better Opportunities for Innovative Businesses
Malaysia Digital (MD) status maximises investment, research and grows innovation-focused, digitally recognised regional business.
Whether you're developing products, entering Southeast Asian markets or building a footprint in Malaysia, MD creates a stronger foundation for business growth
Innovation & Growth
Support the right innovation, technology and business support
Connected Ecosystem
Access partners, initiatives and a growing innovation ecosystem
Regional Opportunities
Grow your business presence in Malaysia and beyond
One Ecosystem. One Partner.
Instead of coordinating multiple organisations, businesses gain access to industry-wide engineering, product incubation and business growth support — through one connected ecosystem's
Establish Your Business
Malaysia Digital status
Develop Better Products
Product incubation
Build With Confidence
Engineering & collaboration
Connect With The Right Partners
Innovation ecosystem
Everything you need to innovate, build and grow — through one connected ecosystem
Built For Every Stage Of Growth
Startup
Build your first product with the right support and ecosystem
SME
Accelerate innovation and improve business competitiveness
International Companies
Access Malaysia's engineering talent and manufacturing incentives
Technology Companies
Collaborate, build and commercialise innovative products
Frequently Asked Questions About Malaysia Digital (MD)
Malaysia Digital (MD) is a national initiative by the Ministry of Digital that supports innovation, technology companies and ecosystem development in Malaysia.
The Hatchere was officially recognised by MDEC as Penang's first Malaysia Digital Hub focused on Product Innovation & Commercialization.
Yes — international companies regularly use The Hatchere to establish and grow their product innovation capability in Malaysia.
Yes — Innovation Space offices are available on their own. Joining Product Incubation is optional and only needed if you also want our engineering and product-development program.
MD status eligibility depends on your company's activities — our team can advise which incentives apply to your business.
Book a visit through our Book a Visit page and our team will confirm your preferred slot.
Yes — The Hatchere is officially recognised as Penang's first Malaysia Digital Hub focused on Product Innovation & Commercialization.
It signals MDEC-backed credibility and gives businesses direct access to a nationally recognised innovation ecosystem — government recognition, industry connections and growth support in one place.
Startups, SMEs, technology companies, manufacturing companies and international companies expanding into Malaysia.
Let's Build Something Great Together
Whether you're developing a product, expanding into Malaysia or looking for the right collaboration opportunities, we'd love to hear from you