Source of Funding: ERA - Environment & Resources Authority

This award is intended to recognise initiatives or innovations implemented by private companies to contribute to their environmental sustainability, while also supporting the achievement of Malta’s national environmental objectives, such as in terms of air quality, waste management, and biodiversity. The award recognises efforts that exceed relevant environmental regulations and standards and allow for community engagement.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicant must be either a locally registered private company or a corporate body lawfully established which has legal personality distinct from that of its members, or an individual involved in industry and innovation.
• Applicant must be fully compliant with applicable environmental and resources considerations including, as applicable, specific legal requirements, where applicable.
• The project or…

Source of Funding: Xjenza Malta

Funding Opportunity for Malta-based Researchers in Water Management, Farming Systems & Agro-Food Value Chain – Apply Now!

Malta-based entities are eligible to apply for up to € 500,000 in funding, allowing them to join a consortium and submit a proposal for this Call (N.B. if multiple national partners are included in a single consortium, the total funding for all Maltese participants combined cannot exceed the €500,000 cap).

PRIMA Participating States fund transnational R&I projects addressing the scope and objectives of the PRIMA Section 2 multi-topic call tackling the following topics:

• Thematic Area 1: Water Management in the Nexus
  • Topic 2.1.1 (RIA) Enhancing Policy Development through Impact-Driven Water Footprint and Virtual Water Concepts in the Mediterranean…

Source of Funding: Xjenza Malta

Following the successful launch of the 1st call of the Digital Technologies Programme in collaboration with Malta Digital Innovation Authority (MDIA), this year the 2nd call for this programme is now open!

The Digital Technologies Programme is designed to support research that will drive us towards a safer and more trustworthy development, adoption and use of digital technologies

The Digital Technologies Programme will primarily focus on the following high-level priority areas:

Source of Funding: CINEA - European Climate, infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency

The new CEF Energy call makes available €600 million from the EU budget to co-finance studies and works for both PCIs and PMIs. The call will close on 16 September 2025.

Projects in the fields of electricity, smart electricity grids, CO2 networks, hydrogen and electrolysers, and offshore, included in the latest PCI and PMI list can apply for funding.

Check the call in the Funding and Tenders Portal:

• Electricity, Gas, Smart Grids, Hydrogen and CO₂ networks - Works: CEF-E-2025-PCI-PMI-WORKS…

Source of Funding: Xjenza Malta

Xjenza Malta, in collaboration with the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK), has launched the 5th Xjenza Malta-TÜBİTAK 2025 Joint Call for R&I Proposals. This initiative aims to foster cooperation in science, technology, and innovation between Malta and Turkey by supporting researchers and innovators in strengthening their scientific expertise and networks.

This Call will focus on two distinct pillars:

Pillar 1: PRIMA Thematic Areas

1. Management of Water
2. Farming System
3. Agro-Food Value Chain

Pillar 2: Shared National Priority areas:

1. Smart Manufacturing
2. Health
3. Aviation

Cross-Cutting Theme: Digital Technologies

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Source of Funding:

Visit the below link to view the 22 funding opportunities under Cascade Funding, an instrument by the European Commission. 

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

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Source of Funding: Xjenza Malta

Funding Opportunity for Malta-based Researchers to Join R&I proposals under various Horizon Europe Partnerships – Apply Now!

Are you looking for funding to participate in international R&I projects within Horizon Europe Partnerships where Malta is not an official funding partner?

The A2P Scheme is now open and enables Malta-based researchers to participate in transnational calls for R&I projects from over 50 initiatives across various thematic areas, including health (such as pandemic preparedness, rare diseases, and personalised medicine), climate, energy and mobility, digital technologies, food and bioeconomy, natural resources, and environment.

Funding Opportunities:

• Support for Malta-…

Source of Funding: Xjenza Malta

Following the successful launch of the 1st call of the Cancer Research Programme, this year the 2nd call for this programme is now open!

The Cancer Research Programme aims to support research that might in the future help reduce the incidence of cancer, improve cancer treatment, survival, and the quality of life of cancer patients.

The Cancer Research Programme aims to support capacity-building efforts related to:

• Molecular Research and Diagnostic Innovations
• Community-Based Cancer Research
• Therapeutic Development and Clinical Strategies
• Psychosocial Support and Patient-Centred Approaches

It aims to support fundamental and translational research including genetic, pharmacogenomic, proteomics, pharmaceutical, cellular, and pre-clinical in vivo research into the causes, mechanisms, diagnosis, treatment or prevention of cancer as well as research targeting psychosocial aspects of cancer, its…

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

Xjenza Malta and the Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR) have launched the 2025 Joint Call for Research Proposals under the SPIRE Programme. This initiative aims to strengthen research collaborations between Malta-based and CNR researchers by providing seed grants for small-scale projects that pave the way for larger future research efforts.

The SPIRE: Seed Grants for International Research Programme enhances Malta’s international research collaboration by facilitating joint calls with international partners. Through multi-annual calls, SPIRE supports projects that foster research partnerships, promote knowledge exchange, and serve as a foundation for larger-scale initiatives.

Funding & Project Details for the Xjenza Malta-CNR Joint Call

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Source of Funding: Xjenza Malta

Xjenza Malta is receiving proposals under the Technology Development Programme Lite (TDP Lite).

The TDP Lite is a national funding programme aimed at providing support for the development of innovative projects proposed by public entities or industry players. The programme is designed to provide Maltese innovators with an expedited route to develop and demonstrate their novel technologies.

TDP Lite provides financial support of up to €200,000 for sole entities to carry out research, development and innovation, with the SMART Specialisation Areas:

• Aviation and Aerospace
• Future Digital Technology
• Health and Well-being
• Marine and Maritime Technology
• Smart Manufacturing
• Sustainable Use of Resources

In order to be an eligible applicant under this funding…