A project application shall be submitted by a Consortium consisting of two or more Partners as follows:
- At least one Partner shall be a Maltese Registered Public Entity
- At least one Partner shall be coming from Maltese Registered Private Entity
The TDP supports the actual development of innovative projects with particular focus on innovative research, knowledge transfer and establishing collaborations between Public Entities and Private Entities. 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.
The Programme provides financial support for research, development and innovation within the SMART Specialisation Areas identified in Malta’s National Research and Innovation Strategic Plan 2023-2027:
- Aviation and Aerospace - Future Digital Technology - Health and Wellbeing
- Marine and Maritime Technology - Smart Manufacturing - Sustainable Use of Resources
Eligible direct costs are those costs incurred directly by the Partners during the lifetime of the project, and which are primarily used for the purpose of achieving the objectives of the project, which include:
- Personnel costs - Equipment and software - Consumables
- Travel costs - Overheads
Applicants can apply under the following 3 options:
Option A1: Private entities applying under the de minimis Regulation can receive up to 75% of their eligible costs.
Option A2: Private entities applying under the General Block Exemption Regulation (GBER) can receive up to 25% of their eligible costs.
Option B: Public entities applying under the Non-State Aid Route can receive 100% of their eligible costs.
Xjenza Malta has issued a public open call with one cut-off date for interested entities to submit their applications. The application process is a single stage process, meaning modifications by the Applicant or negotiations on the content are not allowed once submission has been made. Applications will be assessed and evaluated and eligible applications scoring less than 65% pass will lead to rejection of the proposal.
Key Deadlines
The deadline for submission is January 23, 2026.
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