Source of Funding: F6S

The EU-funded project INNO4CFIs  just launched its fourth open call for the Acceleration Program: Empowering Carbon Farming & Climate Pioneers, a unique 3-month program designed to help innovative SMEs and start-ups advance and scale their green-tech and carbon farming solutions and impact.

The programme is open to all initiatives from all EU Member States.

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🔊MED-HUBS Acceleration Program🌊 Looking to accelerate your growth and make a real impact across the Mediterranean and beyond?

The MED-Hubs Acceleration Program is here to help you scale, pilot, and showcase your blue-tech solutions internationally! 🚀

💡 Why join?

✔️ Introduction to Equity Investors

✔️ Tailored 1:1 Coaching & Mentoring

✔️ Access to Public Funding

✔️ MVP Pilots Across Europe

✔️ International Business Development

✔️ Post-Program Support

✔️ Exclusive Workshops & Blue Economy Expertise

✔️ Demo Day Showcase (Naples September 2027)

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Source of Funding: Xjenza Malta

The Research Networking Scheme (RNS) is a support scheme designed to strengthen Malta’s research ecosystem by supporting local and international networking, knowledge exchange, and collaborative engagement.

RNS will have 3 different schemes available:

• The Local Networking Scheme for two or more Maltese Entities or Maltese and Foreign entities to collaborate and host an event related to research here in Malta!

• The International Networking Scheme which covers travel costs for attending conferences abroad, short scientific missions and other research related activities.

• The Open Access Journal Support – available to Xjenza Malta research grant holders to publish their results!

The primary aim of the scheme is to enhance research connectivity through activities…

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

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: 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.…

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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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Source of Funding: ERA - Environment & Resources Authority

This award is intended to recognise projects or initiatives implemented by public entities as part of their commitment towards leading by example in the field of environmental sustainability through green practices, such as through waste reduction, reuse and recycling and sustainable mobility initiatives.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicant must be a public entity in Malta.

Award Criteria

The following are to be duly considered:

• The project/initiative contributes to environment and resources protection.
• The project/initiative is innovative within the context and/or goes beyond the minimum environmental permit compliance requirements, where possible and if applicable.
• Communication, education and awareness raising initiatives carried out as…

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…