Source of Funding: Xjenza Malta

Xjenza Malta, in collaboration with the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) of the People’s Republic of China, has launched the SINO-MALTA 2025 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 to strengthen R&D activities, technology transfer and to carry out comprehensive, steady, and long-term cooperation through support of researchers’ mobility and the networking of industries, universities and research institutions to generate mutual-beneficial and win-win research.

For the SINO-MALTA Fund 2025 Joint Call, the eligible thematic areas are:

• Health
• Green and Blue Transitions
• Digital Technologies

Funding & Project Details for the SINO-MALTA 2025 Call

• Call Budget: €1,200,000
• Funding: Up to €200,000 for the Malta-based consortium (at least one Malta-based partner).
• Project Duration: Up to 24 months
• Application Deadline: 30th June 2025, 23:59 PM CET
• Technology Readiness Levels (TRL): 1–7

Who Can Apply?

Each consortium must include:

• At least one eligible Malta-based Private Entity. Public entities and Research and Knowledge Dissemination Organisations (RKDOs) are also eligible to apply as lead or partner, provided that at least one eligible Malta-based private entity is involved.
• At least one eligible China-based entity

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

Visit the below link to read further and download the application forms and guidelines.

Online Information Session

Xjenza Malta will be hosting an online information session on 13th May 2025 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM CET. This session is dedicated to interested Malta-based entities and will cover key details about the call, eligibility criteria, and the application process.

Interested participants can register here: SINO-MALTA Fund 2025 Call – Virtual Information Session

Still looking for a partner? Use the plumtri matchmaking tool to find your partners by registering your interest here: https://bit.ly/3EYhBkR, you can also use the partner search tool by registering here: https://bit.ly/4hhLcrc

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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 part of the project/initiative.
• How the project/initiative contributes to increased wellbeing of clients, employees, the community and/or other relevant stakeholders from an environmental and resources perspective.
• Relevant recognised environmental certifications or processes incorporating ESG principles will be considered an asset for selection, where applicable.

The project/initiative must address elements of one or more of the following National Strategy for the Environment Strategic Goals:

• Strategic Goal 1: Clean Air
• Strategic Goal 2: Quality Neighbourhoods
• Strategic Goal 3: Thriving Biodiversity
• Strategic Goal 4: Zero Waste
• Strategic Goal 5: Resilient Land Resources
• Strategic Goal 6: Flourishing Seas
• Strategic Goal 7: Sustainable Water Resources
• Strategic Goal 8: Enabling Change

Visit the below link to read further or download the below circular:

Green Public Leadership Award for Public Entities.pdf

Green Public Leadership Award for Public Entities.pdf

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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 initiative is providing appropriate innovation and benefits in the environmental and resources sector.

Award Criteria

The following are to be duly considered:

• Implementation of innovative approaches, technologies, or strategies that address environmental challenges.
• Development of unique solutions or ideas that set the company or the individual apart in its environmental efforts.
• The project/initiative goes beyond the minimum environmental permit compliance requirements, where possible and if applicable.
• The potential for long-term environmental benefits resulting from the project/initiative and how well it is integrated into the company’s business operations.
• How the project/initiative contributes to increased wellbeing of clients, employees, suppliers, the community and/or other relevant stakeholders from an environmental and resources perspective.
• Relevant recognised environmental certifications or processes incorporating ESG principles will be considered an asset for selection, where applicable.

The project/initiative must be in line with one or more of the following National Strategy for the Environment Strategic Goals:

• Strategic Goal 1: Clean Air
• Strategic Goal 2: Quality Neighbourhoods
• Strategic Goal 3: Thriving Biodiversity
• Strategic Goal 4: Zero Waste
• Strategic Goal 5: Resilient Land Resources
• Strategic Goal 6: Flourishing Seas
• Strategic Goal 7: Sustainable Water Resources
• Strategic Goal 8: Enabling Change

Visit the below link to learn further or download the below circular:

Corporate Award for Environmental Innovation and Sustainability.pdf

Corporate Award for Environmental Innovation and Sustainability.pdf

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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 Region
• Thematic Area 2: Farming Systems in the Nexus
  • Topic 2.2.1 (RIA) Upscaling Agroecology Practices at the Farm Level in the Mediterranean
• Thematic Area 3: Agro-food Value Chain in the Nexus
  • Topic 2.3.1 (RIA) Towards a Plant-Based Alternative Protein products Transition in the Mediterranean Region

Eligibility & Application Process

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Carefully review the Call text 2025 and Guidance for applicants: Click to view the call text 2025 and Guidance.
• Ensure to form a consortium with eligible partners from PRIMA Participating States to be considered for funding. (PRIMA Participating States list can be found on the Click here to access the PRIMA website)
• Be a Malta-based entity, including private and public organisations, Research & Knowledge Dissemination Organisations (RKDOs), and other, with an operating base in Malta in accordance with Click here to download the National Rules – State Aid or Click here to download the National Rules – Non-State Aid ;
• Complete and submit a Click here to download the National-Application-Form-Final duly signed and supported by the required Annexes. These annexes can be downloaded from the Xjenza Malta Resource Page: Click here to access the Resource Page (Application Resources).

Application Deadlines

• Project coordinator needs to submit the full proposal via the PRIMA Electronic Submission System (ESS) by the 8 July 2025, 17:00 CET
• Each Malta-based applicant must submit a National Application Form to xjenzamalta@gov.mt by the 8 July 2025, 23:59 CET.

Information Sessions:

PRIMA 2025 Work Programme Info Day (online) on 14th April 2025, 10:00 – 13:30 (CET) –    Click here to access the Registration link

Xjenza Malta PRIMA Info Session on 25th April 2025, 11:00 – 12:30 (CET) – Click here to access the Registration link

Visit the below link to read further.

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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
• Electricity, Gas, Smart Grids, Hydrogen and CO₂ networks - Studies: CEF-E-2025-PCI-PMI-STUDIES

A CEF Energy info day to present the call explain its policy context and inform about the application and evaluation process will be held virtually on 22 May 2025 in the morning.

More information on the policy context and projects targeted by the call is availabile on the below link.

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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

Digital Technologies is a cross-cutting theme, relevant across both pillars.

Funding & Project Details for the Xjenza Malta- TÜBİTAK 2025 Joint Call

• Funding: Up to €100,000 for the Malta-based consortium (at least one Malta-based partner).
• Project Duration: Up to 24 months
• Application Deadline: 20th June 2025, 23:59 PM CET
• Technology Readiness Levels (TRL): 1–7

Who Can Apply?

Each consortium must include:

• At least one eligible Malta-based entity
• At least one eligible Turkey-based entity

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

Visit the below link for eligibility and application guidelines.

Online Information Session

Xjenza Malta will be hosting an online information session on 16 April 2025 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: Click to Register.

Still looking for a partner? Use the plumtri matchmaking tool to find your partners by registering your interest here: Marchmaking Tool, you can also use the partner search tool by registering here: Partner Search Tool

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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 March 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-based self-funded partners up to €300,000 per project (first-come, first-served basis)
• Assistance with administrative processes, including Letter of Intent for eligible applicants. This letter may be required during the Partnership’s pre-proposal submission as proof of funds availability for the self-funded partner.

Visit the below link to read about the dligibility and application process.

For questions or additional information, please contact eusubmissions.xjenzamalta@gov.mt.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis – we strongly encourage early submissions to secure funding availability! 

Deadline: 15 working days prior to the pre-proposal deadline

By participating in this short 5–10 minute survey, you’ll help us identify challenges, refine funding initiatives, and enhance support services tailored to your needs. Your insights will directly contribute to improving access to EU partnerships and dedicated support schemes like A2P.

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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 treatment and survival.

Programme Parameters

If state aid is applicable, applicants are to apply under the de minimis regulation or the GBER.

The following figure summarises the different Priority Areas and Subareas of Cancer Research which will be the focal topics of this Programme:

If state aid is applicable, applicants are to apply under the de minimis regulation or the GBER.

Visit the below link to read further and download guidelines and application forms.

Information Session

An online information event on the Cancer Research Programme will be held to provide an overview on this call, which is another Thematic Programme for 2025.

Date: 28 March 2025

Time: 11:00 CET

Click here to access the Registration Form

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