Source of Funding: Xjenza Malta

JPI Oceans Joint Transnational Call 2025 on Blue Carbon Ecosystems is now officially open, aiming to support research that addresses critical knowledge gaps in the understanding and management of blue carbon ecosystems. It focuses on advancing scientific insight into the processes that govern carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas fluxes in these ecosystems, and on generating evidence to inform effective policy and management responses.

National Participation

Xjenza Malta is proud to participate as one of the Research Funding Organisations launching this Call. Malta-based entities are eligible for funding of up to €150,000 per project to join international consortia addressing one (or more) of the following priority topics:

• Carbon stocks and fluxes at local and regional scales

• …

Source of Funding:

Visit the below link to view the 21 funding opportunities under Cascade Funding, an instrument by the European Commission. 

Please note that these calls have different deadlines within the month of November 2025.

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Source of Funding: Xjenza Malta

The Technology Development Programme (TDP) is a national funding programme designed to support research, development, and innovation (RDI) through strong collaboration between public entities and industry partners.

The main objective of TDP is to accelerate the development of innovative products and services, enabling them to progress from a minimum Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 4 to TRL 7 within the project lifecycle.

Successful applicants may benefit from funding of up to €500,000 for projects with a duration of 24 to 36 months, within the following SMART Specialisation Areas:

• Aviation and Aerospace

• Future Digital Technology

• …

Source of Funding:

Visit the below link to view the 15 funding opportunities under Cascade Funding, an instrument by the European Commission. 

Please note that these calls have different deadlines within the month of October 2025.

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Source of Funding: WEFE4MED

A Call for Practical Demonstrations of the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems (WEFE) Nexus in the Mediterranean

he principal aim of WEFE4MED is to promote a W(ater)E(nergy)F(ood)E(cosystems) Nexus-oriented approach to sustainable development in the Mediterranean region. Over the course of the last three years, the consortium behind this project have also sought to build a thriving Nexus Community of Practice (NCoP). 

A central component of this Community is a collection of demonstration sites located across the Mediterranean basin which showcase the utility and socio-economic viability of the WEFE Nexus. 

As WEFE4MED enters its third and final year, this competition represents the culmination of our efforts to shed light upon the work performed by these demonstrators, and to form a lasting NCoP. Moreover, we are pleased to invite demo-projects from the Mediterranean region…

Source of Funding: Xjenza Malta

“Digitalisation and Innovation for Resilient Marine Ecosystems Businesses, and Communities to Strengthen the EU Blue Economy’s Competitiveness.”

The Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership is a Horizon Europe co-funded partnership. It constitutes a network of 30 countries and the European Commission that enables an unprecedented effort to pool research and innovation investments and align national programmes at pan-European scale.

Xjenza Malta, as one of the Research Funding Organisations launching this Joint Transnational Co-Funded Call and will be financially supporting R&I projects addressing challenges on the following priority areas:

• Digital Twins- development and use
• Transitioning Blue Economy Sectors
• Managing Sea Uses
• Blue Bioresources

·        Resilient Coastal Communities and Businesses

Malta-Based Entities are eligible for funding, with…

Source of Funding: Xjenza Malta and Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR)

Additional Financial Support for Malta-Based Researchers Requesting Ship Time on the Research Vessel Gaia Blu

Xjenza Malta is providing additional financial support to Malta-based entities collaborating with the Italian National Research Council (CNR) for access to ship time aboard the Research Vessel Gaia Blu in the two-year period 2026-2027.

The R/V Gaia Blu offers a platform for conducting advanced marine research, varying from oceanographic surveys, environmental monitoring, long-term data collection, and educational or outreach-focused cruises. Researchers can propose a variety of projects on several research fields as highlighted in the CNR Application Form. This ship time opportunity enables multidisciplinary studies that contribute to a deeper understanding of the Mediterranean’s marine environment, supporting a wide range of scientific and environmental goals. The deadline to submit proposals to…

Source of Funding: Xjenza Malta

The Market Discovery Plan Voucher is designed to help innovators strategically position their technology for investment and market entry. It supports FUSION beneficiaries who have reached Technology Readiness Level 5 or higher and already have a well-developed business plan.

Through this programme, beneficiaries receive expert guidance on:

• Identifying the most effective opportunities to present their innovation.
• Targeting the right investor profiles and funding sources.
• Selecting high-impact platforms and events for exposure.
• Crafting a strong, investor-ready communication strategy.

Working closely with a pre-approved Xjenza Malta service provider, participants will develop an action plan to secure investment via investor events, direct outreach to angel investors or venture capitalists, and consultation with experienced fundraising advisors. Support also covers the creation of tailored investor…

Source of Funding: QuantERA III Consortium

The QuantERA III Consortium announces a new Call for international research projects in Quantum Technologies – QuantERA Call 2025.

Through this Call, the QuantERA Consortium seeks to boost cross-border collaboration and accelerate breakthrough research and cutting-edge engineering in quantum technologies, with funding from QuantERA partners and contribution from the European Commission.

Funding: ca. €53M

Deadline for proposals submission: 5 December 2025, 17.00 CET

Application and evaluation procedure

The Call follows a one-stage submission and evaluation procedure.

The Project Coordinator (PC) prepares a joint proposal for the whole project consortium, using the templates available on the QuantERA…

Source of Funding:

Visit the below link to view the 18 funding opportunities under Cascade Funding, an instrument by the European Commission. 

Please note that these calls have different deadlines within the month of September 2025.

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