Source of Funding: Xjenza Malta

widerAdvance Call for Beneficiaries is now open!

If you represent a research-performing organisation or innovation actor based in a Widening Country and have been a beneficiary of a Horizon 2020 or Horizon Europe project, this call is for you.

Who can apply?
Organisations from Widening Countries that have received funding under Horizon 2020 or Horizon Europe.

What’s in it for you?
Join the widerAdvance Open Call and unlock access to:

Individual expert support
– Tailored guidance for dissemination and exploitation of your project results;

Pitching coaching & matchmaking events
– Support for market uptake and building new partnerships;

Capacity building
– Trainings, workshops, and study visits…

Source of Funding: Xjenza Malta

A business plan is a strategic document that outlines the financial and operational roadmap of a start-up. It acts as a blueprint for business growth, guiding entrepreneurs through critical decisions while attracting potential investors and financial institutions. A well-crafted business plan highlights revenue projections, market strategies, and operational objectives, ensuring long-term sustainability and success.

The primary goal of this plan is to demonstrate how the business will operate, generate revenue, and achieve its objectives. It provides insights into market trends, competition, and risk factors, while outlining strategies to navigate challenges and seize opportunities. Key sections include:

• Executive Summary — A concise overview of the business plan.
• Company Description & Management — Business structure and leadership team.
• Market…

Source of Funding: Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT)

The FCT Mobility Programme, launched by the Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT) in Portugal, supports the international mobility of PhD researchers through medium- and long-term research stays. The programme funds research and/or fieldwork activities to strengthen international scientific cooperation.

Programme Structure

The programme offers two funding modalities:

• FCT Mobility Outgoing
  For researchers affiliated with Portuguese institutions to undertake research in foreign institutions, for 2 to 11 consecutive months.
• FCT Mobility Incoming
  For foreign researchers (including Malta-based researchers) to conduct joint scientific activities in Portugal, for 1 to 3 consecutive months.
  Applications for this stream must be submitted by the Portuguese hosting researcher.

Eligibility

Applications must be…

Source of Funding: Xjenza Malta

The Clean Energy Transition Partnership (CETPartnership) is a multilateral and strategic Horizon Europe partnership with the aim of empowering the energy transition and contributing to the EU’s goal of becoming the first climate-neutral continent by 2050.

The 2025 CETPartnership Joint Call is a 2-stage call structured around the following Call Modules.

• Multi-vector interactions between the integrated energy system and industrial frameworks
• Energy system flexibility: renewables production, storage and system integration
• Advanced renewable energy technologies for power production (ROA)
• Advanced renewable energy technologies for power production (IOA)
• Carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS)
• Hydrogen and renewable…

Source of Funding: Cascade Funding Hub

Visit the below link to view the 17 funding opportunities under Cascade Funding, an instrument by the European Commission. 

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

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Source of Funding: Xjenza Malta

Xjenza Malta in collaboration with the Ministry for Health and Active Aging has launched a new call to help fund research in the field of Obesity in Malta.

The Obesity Research Programme intends to support research efforts that investigate the impact of the local food environment on obesity. The programme aims to generate evidence that can inform policies and interventions designed to promote healthier food choices and improve public health outcomes.

These efforts contribute to a deeper understanding of the relationship between food environments and obesity, supporting the development of targeted strategies to combat diet-related health issues.

This call will focus on the following sub-areas:

• Food Provision
• Food Promotion
• Food Labelling

Programme…

Source of Funding: BGI

BGI presents the Blue Economy Acceleration, a cutting-edge, 3-stage online innovation program tailored for early-stage entrepreneurs and researchers that aims to transform blue bio-based technologies into market-ready ventures.

The Blue Economy Acceleration equips you with the knowledge, mentoring, and industry access needed to launch and grow a successful venture in the blue bioeconomy. From capacity building to go-to-market planning, this journey includes expert guidance, market validation, and incubation opportunities at AmpliAqua® , a Research & Development aquaculture facility.

Focus Areas

• Nutrient Upcycling & Circularity:
Valorize and upcycle aquaculture nutrients to reduce environmental impact and enhance circular systems.

• Fish Welfare Monitoring:
Monitor physical and microbiological…

Source of Funding: Exploit4InnoMat

The Exploit4InnoMat Open Call offers selected applicants free access to top-tier testing, validation, and upscaling services through a 6-month support program. Our Open Innovation Test Bed (OITB)provides tools, expertise, and training to help companies accelerate their material innovations for the building envelope.

Who Can Apply?

Source of Funding: European Cooperation in Science & Technology (COST)

A COST Action is an interdisciplinary research network that brings researchers and innovators together to investigate a topic for four years. Open to all science and technology fields, including new and emerging ones, COST Actions are also bottom-up meaning you can propose a network based on your own interests or ideas.

The funding a COST Action receives covers the expenses of networking activities and can be used to fund events, Short-Term Scientific Missions, Training Schools, communication activities, and virtual networking tools. A COST Action has an estimate budget of €125,000 in its first year and €150,000 per year for the other three years.

Participants are invited to submit a proposals that contributes to the scientific, technological, economic, cultural or societal knowledge advancement and development of Europe. Multi- and interdisciplinary proposals are encouraged.…

Source of Funding:

Visit the below link to view the 19 funding opportunities under Cascade Funding, an instrument by the European Commission. 

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

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