MALTA NATIONAL FUNDING AGENCY (AGENCIES)

Name of Agency: The Council for Science & Technology Address: Villa Bighi, KKR1320, Malta +35623602115 Website: http://www.mcst.gov.mt/ Website in EN (if http://www.mcst.gov.mt/ available): Programme type: FUSION (Technology Development Programme). The main objectives of FUSION is: To raise the level and profile of locally funded research; to ingrain research and innovation at the heart of the Maltese economy; to spur knowledge-driven and value-added growth; and to sustain improvements in the quality of life. Contact person - Name and telephone number available: http://www.mcst.gov.mt/Home/ContactUs.aspx name e-mail/tel Email: [email protected] /Tel: +35623602132 or +3562360176 Beneficiary (who can All types of organization are eligible for funding. The Malta Council for Science & submit a proposal): Technology funds research projects in the R&D sector. Projects are selected on the basis e.g. SMEs, Big of a public call for proposals and are normally of 3 years duration with a total project enterprises, non- budget in the region of €80-100K. profit research etc. Thematic priorities: Open How to get info? Procedure and links to document are available at: Another contact http://www.mcst.gov.mt/R_A_I/Fusion.aspx name/e-mail? Application Forms available at the link below: http://www.mcst.gov.mt/R_A_I/TDOpenCall.aspx How to submit a Further information can be obtained by calling on +3523602132 or by email on proposal (on-line, [email protected] keeping maria.b.dimech[at]gov.mt in copy. website, etc.) Deadlines? For the upcoming calls you can consult the link below: http://www.mcst.gov.mt/R_A_I/TDOpenCall.aspx

Name of Agency: Malta Enterprise Address: Industrial Estate Xewkija XWK 3000 Malta Website: http://www.maltaenterprise.com/en Website in EN (if http://www.maltaenterprise.com/en/ available): Programme type: Two programmes are available: Research and Development 2014-2020: http://www.maltaenterprise.com/en/support/industrial-research-and-experimental- development-scheme. Projects supported under this scheme are to be completed within 36 months. This scheme funds also EUREKA and Eurostars. Feasibility Studies 2014-2020: http://www.maltaenterprise.com/en/support/preparatory-technical-feasibility-studies Projects supported under this scheme are to be completed within a 6 month period. Contact person - Contact names and telephone number available at: name [email protected]

e-mail/tel For further information you can contact: Mr. Johann Caruana email: johann.caruana[at]maltaenterprise.com/ Direct Tel: +35625423360 or +356 2542 0000 Beneficiary (who This measure supports industrial research or experimental development carried out for the can submit a acquisition of knowledge leading to the development of innovative products and solutions. proposal): e.g. SMEs, All types of legal person can participate, e.g. SMEs, big Enterprises and Research Institutes. Big enterprises, non- profit research etc. Thematic priorities: Open How to get info? For further information regarding eligibility criteria for the Research and Development Another contact Programme of 2014- 2020 you can consult the link below: name/e-mail? http://www.maltaenterprise.com/sites/default/files/support_measures/rd_2014- 2020_version_1_post_samb_clarifications.pdf Procedure and links to documents for the Feasibility Studies Programme 2014-2020 are available at the link below: http://www.maltaenterprise.com/sites/default/files/support_measures/guidelines_versio n_1_post_samb_clarifications.pdf How to submit a Before submitting the application regarding Research and Development 2014-2020 you proposal (on-line, have to consult the Incentive Guidelines see above. website, etc.) Deadlines? Open until 31st Dec 2020.