Xjenza Malta is pleased to announce the launch of the PRIMA Section 2 Call 2026—an exciting funding opportunity for Malta-based researchers and innovators to participate in transnational research projects focusing on Water Management, Farming Systems, and Agro-Food Chain.

With a national budget allocation of up to €500,000, this call enables Malta-based entities to collaborate with international partners in tackling key challenges related to the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems (WEFE) Nexus.

Unlocking New Opportunities

The PRIMA Section 2 Call 2026 offers eligible applicants the chance to:

• Participate in transnational projects by leveraging funding and support to develop pioneering solutions in sustainable water, farming, and agro-food systems.

• Address critical challenges within the following topics:

1. Thematic Area 1: Water management in the Nexus 

Topic 2.1.1- Leveraging Ecosystem Functions and Enhancing Water Allocation for the Protection and Restoration of Non-Perennial Watercourses in the Mediterranean

2. Thematic Area 2: Farming systems in the Nexus

Topic 2.2.1- Novel remote and non-invasive ICT monitoring and control systems against disease and pest infestation

3. Thematic Area 3: Food value chain in the Nexus 

Topic 2.3.1- Empowering Mediterranean Food Value Chains through Context-Aware Digital Traceability 

Key Dates & Application Process

Applicants must:

• Carefully review the Call text 2026 and Guidance for applicants;

• Comply with the National Rules for Participation (State Aid/Non-State Aid);

• Be a Malta-based entity (private/public entities, RKDOs, etc.) with an operating base in Malta; 

• Complete and submit a National Application Form, duly signed and supported by the required Annexes.

Key Deadlines

• Project coordinator needs to submit the pre-proposal via the PRIMA Electronic Submission System (ESS) by the 15 May 2026, 13:00 CET

• Each Malta-based applicant must submit a National Application Form to prima.xjenzamalta@gov.mt by the 15 May 2026, 23:59 CET

Announcements

• PRIMA Info Day 2026 (Online): 26 March 2026, 10:00 – 13:30 CET - Registration here

• Xjenza Malta PRIMA Info Session (Online): 27 March 2026, 11:00 – 12:00 CET - Registration here

Full details are available on the PRIMA website and Xjenza Malta Call webpage.

Support Scheme - PRIMA Training and Mobility Award 2026 (PTMA)

This scheme offers up to €8,000/project to support collaboration with partners across PRIMA Participating States.

Funding supports:
• Short training or research placements abroad
• Strategic networking visits
• Knowledge-transfer seminars or workshops in Malta on PRIMA R&I themes

Submission deadlines:

• 7th July 2026 at 23:59 CET

• 6th October 2026 at 23:59 CET (final deadline) 

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Further information is available here.

PRIMA website: Click here

For more information, please contact us at prima.xjenzamalta@gov.mt