Eurostars is a funding instrument that supports innovative SMEs and project partners (large companies, universities, research organisations and other types of organisations) by funding international collaborative R&D and innovation projects. By participating, organisations can access public funding for international collaborative R&D projects in all fields. LEARN MORE To have a successful Eurostars application, you must: […]
From 1 December 2025, Europe’s glassblowers, potters, cutlers, jewellers and other makers will be able to register their products’ names under a new EU geographical indications (GI) scheme. For the first time, this protection – long available for food and drink – will extend to craft and industrial products, completing the Single market for GIs. […]
This event, organised by the University of Calabria and the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering of the University of Malta, and co-organised by Enterprise Europe Network (Calabria and Malta) brought together thought researchers, leaders, innovators, and engineers from Universities and industrial companies for 3 days of inspiring keynote talks, panel discussions, and networking opportunities […]
The Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs programme is a business exchange initiative launched by the European Union in 2009 and run locally by Malta Enterprise. It is financed by the European Commission and operates across the Participating Countries with the support of local contact points. The programme offers new entrepreneurs the opportunity to shadow an experienced […]
The fourth call for Innowwide applications will be open from 25 September to 25 November 2025, 14:00 PM (CEST). To help applicants prepare, a webinar will take place online on 23 September 2025 at 12:00 Brussels time. The session will provide: Interested applicants can register for the webinar here.
The Eurostars grant programme, a key funding initiative supporting international collaboration among R&D-focused small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), is preparing to open its ninth call for project proposals in July 2025. Innovative SMEs partnering with organisations from participating Eurostars countries are encouraged to begin preparing their applications, with the submission deadline anticipated for 4th September […]
A new chapter in economic collaboration between Malta and Ireland was opened last week as the Malta Business Bureau (MBB), in partnership with the Cork Chamber, hosted a virtual trade mission designed to foster cross-border business growth and innovation. Entitled “Trade Horizons — Malta & Ireland: Market Insights and Collaboration”, the event brought together business […]
The partners of ‘Sustainable Transition to the Agile and Green Enterprise (STAGE)‘ launched the new call of the STAGE Grant Programme, targeting SMEs and sustainable/financial advisors. Through a competitive process, the STAGE Grant Programme will provide up to €25,000 funding for SME, to support the preparation of an investment project plan and/or other additional services […]
Minister for the Economy, Enterprise and Strategic Projects Silvio Schembri addressed the Yearly Enterprise Innovation conference hosted by Malta Enterprise. This conference provided ample networking opportunities and brought together leading entrepreneurial minds in the country to explore themes of innovation and cutting-edge technology adoption in business. The primary focus of this year’s conference was to […]
The Malta Tourism Authority is participating in an EU-funded project called Cross-Re-Tour. The objective of Cross-Re-Tour is to support small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in tourism to become more sustainable and more digital. The main areas of focus are water, energy, plastic, food, equipment/furniture, mobility, client nudging and staff nudging. The project involves a […]