Funding Programs
Available Funding Opportunities in Malta (2024–2027)
We focus on grant schemes funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and managed locally by Malta’s Measures and Support Division (MSD). These programs are designed to support SMEs with investment, innovation and expansion.
Digitalisation Support
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maximum grant: up to €128,400
(+ 7 % indirect costs) -
co-financing rate: 50 % (Malta)
/ 60 % (Gozo) – start-ups up to 70 % -
bonus: +10 % for AI, IoT,
Big Data, Cloud & Cybersecurity -
eligible costs: software, ERP/CRM, automation, AI tools, cybersecurity,
data systems - rolling call with periodic cut-off dates by SEM
- The Digitalise Your SME scheme helps businesses modernise their digital infrastructure and adopt smart technologies to enhance efficiency, innovation and competitiveness.
SME Enhance (Investment)
- maximum grant: up to € 128.400
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co-financing rate: up to 70 %,
depending on project type and location - eligible costs: new machinery, equipment, intangible assets, and operational premises
- minimum project size: € 10.000
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rolling call managed by the Measures
and Support Division (MSD)
- The SME Enhance scheme supports small and medium-sized enterprises in Malta and Gozo investing in growth, diversification and innovation through non-repayable grants for sustainable business expansion.
Business Reports for SMEs (ERDF)
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maximum grant: € 4.000
(up to 80 % of costs) -
eligible costs: professional business
plans or process & systems reviews -
beneficiaries: SMEs in Malta or Gozo
seeking accredited consultancy -
funding source: ERDF 2021–2027
under the de minimis regulation -
rolling call managed by the
Measures and Support Division (MSD)
- This programme supports Maltese small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in developing professional business reports, feasibility studies, or process and systems reviews. All work must be carried out by a registered external service provider approved under the ERDF scheme.
Feasibility
Study
- maximum grant: up to € 50.000
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co-financing rate: up to 70 %
of eligible project costs -
eligible costs: technical, economic
& market feasibility studies -
focus areas: innovation, R&D,
and smart specialisation sectors -
rolling call managed by the
Malta Enterprise / MSD
- The Feasibility Study scheme helps enterprises test innovative ideas before major investments, funding early-stage research, market validation, and expert analyses to reduce risk and prepare for successful implementation.
How we work
The simple process for identifying the ideal grant
Simplified steps to easily find and use your optimal subsidy plan.
Potential analysis
Potential analysis serves to identify the strengths and development opportunities of your company in order to make the most of funding opportunities.
Consulting
During the consultation phase, we work with you to develop a customized strategy based on the results of the potential analysis and precisely define your funding goals.
Implementation
We will accompany you step by step through the process of preparing the necessary documents for submitting your application to implement the funded projects.