Innovation for Industry (I4I) Scheme
Are you ready to invest in innovation? A new funding opportunity from Xjenza Malta could help transform your ideas into practical industrial improvements. The Innovation for Industry (I4I) scheme supports businesses in Malta, including SMEs and large enterprises, in developing or enhancing products, services, or processes through applied research and development.
This scheme focuses on practical, industry-driven innovation that can be integrated directly into company operations, helping organisations improve productivity, competitiveness, and sustainability while strengthening Malta’s research and innovation ecosystem.
The aim of this scheme is to accelerate the transfer of research and technological knowledge into industry, enabling companies to adopt research-informed solutions that generate measurable technical improvements and commercial impact. Successful applicants may receive funding of up to €150,000 to support the implementation of these innovative projects.
Consider these optional elements for your project:
Industry–academia collaboration: Partner with Maltese Higher Education institutions to leverage specialised research expertise and technical capabilities.
Talent integration top-up: Secure an additional €40,000 to recruit or internally transfer a highly qualified researcher into a dedicated R&D role within your company.
Choose from two state aid frameworks:
Exploring opportunities under Horizon Europe
Looking to expand your innovation projects? Horizon Europe offers opportunities worth exploring. Horizon Europe is the EU’s main research and innovation programme, supporting projects that tackle technological, industrial, and societal challenges. The programme has a budget of €95.5 billion for 2021–2027, making it one of the world’s largest funding initiatives for research and innovation.
Funding spans various sectors, including digital technologies, sustainability, advanced manufacturing, health, and energy.
For larger research or innovation projects, Horizon Europe provides access to EU funding and opportunities to collaborate with international partners.
How can we help?
Planning to apply under the Innovation for Industry scheme or explore Horizon Europe? We're here to help you find the best funding option for your project.
We'll work with you to assess eligibility, identify the most suitable scheme, and draft your project proposal. We also offer support with proposal preparation, partner identification, and guidance throughout the application process.
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