Xjenza Malta, in collaboration with the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) of the People’s Republic of China, has launched the SINO-MALTA Fund 2026 Joint Call for R&I Proposals. The aim of this Science and Technology Cooperation–SINO-MALTA Fund is to intensify scientific collaboration between the two countries, strengthen R&D activities and technology transfer, and foster comprehensive, steady and long-term cooperation through the support of researchers’ mobility and the networking of industries, universities and research institutions to generate mutually beneficial and win-win research. 

For the SINO-MALTA Fund 2026 Joint Call, the eligible research areas are:

1. SMART Manufacturing 📲
    a. Additive Manufacturing
    b. Flexible Automation

2. Renewable Energy and Storage ⚡

3. Resource Efficiency and Valorisation 🌊
    a. Marine Resource
    b. Turning Waste into Resource

Funding & Project Details:

• Funding: Up to €200,000 for the Malta-based consortium (at least one Malta-based partner). 

• Project Duration: Up to 24 months

• Application Deadline: 21 December 2026, 23:59 PM CET

• Technology Readiness Levels (TRL): 1–5

Who Can Apply?

Each consortium must include:

• At least one eligible Malta-based Private entity (public entities and RKDOs may also participate as lead or partner). 

• At least one China-based entity

Projects should be balanced in terms of workload and funding distribution between the two partners.

Download the guidelines on eligibility and application forms from the below link.

Online Information Session

Xjenza Malta will be hosting an online information session on 18 November 2026, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM CET. This session will cover key details about the call, eligibility criteria, and the application process. Interested participants can register here.

Further Information: click on the external link below 👇🏽