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

Xjenza Malta is receiving proposals under the ERC Support Scheme. The Scheme aims to strengthen the opportunities for talented researchers to obtain grants from the ERC (European Research Council) for excellent and ground-breaking research based on researchers’ own ideas within all areas of research. The Scheme is divided into two options. Applicants are to fill in the appropriate sections of the form; they may select either Option A or Option B, or both:

Option A: Mentoring initiative

The mentoring initiative will support potential ERC applicants by helping to identify international experts to provide coaching and advice.

Applicants interested to benefit from the ERC Mentoring Initiative are to indicate their…

Source of Funding: Xjenza Malta

Xjenza Malta, in collaboration with Poland’s National Centre for Research and Development (NCBR), has officially launched the Malta–Poland 2026 Joint Call for Research & Innovation, aimed at supporting cross-border cooperation between Maltese and Polish entities. The Call seeks to strengthen bilateral collaboration in priority areas of shared national interest and to encourage innovative solutions with international impact.

The initiative is co-funded by Xjenza Malta through the Access2GlobalResearch (A2GR) Scheme and by NCBR through the INNOGLOBO Programme.

Thematic Areas

For this first Joint Call, proposals must address one or more of the following thematic areas:

• Marine & Maritime Technologies

• Digital Technologies

• …

Source of Funding: Xjenza Malta

Xjenza Malta is receiving proposals under the Horizon Internationalisation Partnership Award Scheme (HIPAS). The Scheme will support Maltese eligible entities intending to submit a Horizon Europe proposal (including Partnerships indicated in the Scheme Rules), as a Coordinator entity to engage a service provider (local or foreign) who will be supporting the applicant entity through proposal writing and submission. The support is limited to € 8,000. More details can be seen the rules.

Interested Applicants are to submit their application form electronically to horizon.malta@gov.mt keeping Lili Kankaya lili.vasileva@gov.mt in copy with “HIPAS – Application 2026” as a subject heading. The call will be open throughout the year (until 13th November 2026) with the following cut offs:

30th March 2026

19th June 2026

13th November 2026 (final deadline)

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Source of Funding: Xjenza Malta

The European Partnership for Brain Health (EP BrainHealth) gathers 54 partners from 33 countries, with the common goal of improving brain health for all by developing scientific knowledge as a foundation to promote brain health throughout the lifetime, to prevent and to cure brain diseases as well as to improve wellbeing of people living with neurological and mental disorders in Europe and beyond.

Xjenza Malta together with other Research Funding Organisations, co-funded by the European Union have launched the 1st Two Joint Transnational Calls to financially support R&I projects. 

Malta-Based entities are eligible to apply for funds up to €500,000 per project, to join a consortium and submit a proposal to one of the following Calls:

• Call 1: Biological, social and environmental factors that impact the trajectory of brain…

Source of Funding: Xjenza Malta

A new Joint Call under the JPI Oceans OFG initiative, co-led by Xjenza Malta and Italy’s MUR has been launched. This Call aims to serve as a “proof of concept” through a pioneering scientific exploration and validation campaign. It seeks to pave new pathways for a water-secure future by bridging cutting-edge science with responsible policymaking and community well-being.

Call’s focus topics:
- Comprehensive characterization and validation of OFG bodies 
- Environmental, technological, and economic feasibility of OFG utilisation 
- Legal and governance frameworks for sustainable management

Xjenza Malta is supporting successful Malta-based entities, both public and private, with up to €300,000 per project. Deadline to submit proposal and National application: 6 March 2026.

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Source of Funding: Xjenza Malta

“Treatments and Adherence to Treatment Protocols”

About the Partnership

The European Partnership on One Health Antimicrobial Resistance (EUP OHAMR) unites 53 organisations from 30 countries across Europe and beyond. By adopting a One Health approach, the partnership recognises that the health of humans, animals, plants, and the environment are deeply interconnected. Together, participating countries are investing in collaborative research to develop effective, sustainable solutions to combat AMR.

EUP OHAMR First Joint Transnational Call 2026

The Partnership launched its First Joint Transnational Call focusing on “Treatments and Adherence to Treatment Protocols.”

This call marks the beginning of a multi-annual effort to accelerate research and innovation that addresses the global challenge of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Future calls…

Source of Funding: Xjenza Malta

Transforming Health and Care Systems (THCS) Partnership is a multilateral strategic initiative under Horizon Europe, aimed at fostering the transition towards more sustainable, efficient, resilient, inclusive, innovative and high-quality people-centred health and care systems equally accessible to all.

Xjenza Malta together with other Research Funding Organisations from 26 countries, has launched the 4th Joint Transnational Call to financially support R&I projects. Entities based in Malta are eligible to apply for up to €500,000 in funding, enabling 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).

This Call for proposals, entitled “Access of Care”, aims to fund research and…

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: 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…