Xjenza Malta, in collaboration with Poland’s National Centre for Research and Development (NCBR), has officially launched the Malta–Poland 2026 Joint Call for Research & Innovation, aimed at supporting cross-border cooperation between Maltese and Polish entities. The Call seeks to strengthen bilateral collaboration in priority areas of shared national interest and to encourage innovative solutions with international impact.

The initiative is co-funded by Xjenza Malta through the Access2GlobalResearch (A2GR) Scheme and by NCBR through the INNOGLOBO Programme.

Thematic Areas

For this first Joint Call, proposals must address one or more of the following thematic areas:

• Marine & Maritime Technologies

• Digital Technologies

• Health & Well-being

• Sustainable Use of Resources

• Smart Manufacturing

• Aerospace, Aviation & Space

• Cultural Heritage

Funding and Consortium Requirements

A Malta-based consortium may receive up to €150,000 in funding. Proposals must be submitted by Malta–Poland consortia, consisting of at least one eligible Malta-based entity and one eligible Poland-based entity.

Deadlines

• Malta-based entities: 30 March 2026

• Poland-based entities: 30 April 2026

These deadlines ensure both national and international submission procedures are respected, including administrative assessments and declarations of co-financing.

Online Information Session

Date: 6 February 2026
Time: 10:30–11:00 CET
Registration Deadline: 4 February 2026

Click here to Register

How to Participate

Further information, including national rules, application documentation, and submission procedures for Malta-based applicants, is available via the Xjenza Malta Call Page.

For enquiries from Malta-based applicants, contact:
📩 kristina.darmanin.2@gov.mt and international.xjenzamalta@gov.mt 

Poland-based applicants should refer to NCBR for national documentation and submission processes.

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