Xjenza Malta

The ESA - European Space Agency and Xjenza Malta have just launched the Fourth Fixed Call for Proposals under PECS 2026 in Malta, along with a PhD research call.

Funding opportunities ranging from €75,000 to €400,000 are available across R&D, space science, downstream applications, education initiatives, and industry-driven PhD research.

The calls provide opportunities for Maltese businesses, universities, research institutions, and innovators to develop new technologies, products, services, and scientific capabilities, with potential relevance for sectors including finance, insurance, biotech, AI, cybersecurity, and digital services.

This is a great opportunity to increasingly leverage space technologies and data to innovate within the rapidly growing European space economy.

Apply by 30 June 2026 via the ESA Star platform.

🔗 All Call details can be found on the Xjenza Malta website: https://xjenzamalta.mt/2026/06/03/the-fourth-call-for-malta-pecs-2026/

For more information visit esa-star Publication (https://esastar-publication-ext.sso.esa.int/ESATenderActions/details/185683) for the Fourth Fixed Call for Proposals under the Plan for European Cooperating States (PECS) in Malta and esa-star Publication (https://esastar-publication-ext.sso.esa.int/ESATenderActions/details/185683) for the Fixed Call for Proposals for co-sponsored research activities (PhD Theses) under the PECS in Malta esa-star Publication (https://esastar-publication-ext.sso.esa.int/ESATenderActions/details/185681).

Xjenza Malta participated in the 33rd Annual Engineering Conference- Engineering the Next Decade: Advancing Smart Industry & Sustainable Infrastructure.

During the event, Dr Melchior Cini, our Director for R&I, gave a presentation about the four new initiatives under the FUSION Go To Market programme. The four new R&I initiatives are designed to facilitate the transition from innovation and product development to market validation, scaling, and commercial growth, helping bridge the gap between research excellence and real-world impact.

Xjenza Malta has been awarded the Equality Mark by the National Commission for the Promotion of Equality (NCPE) for a two-year period. Xjenza Malta was represented at the official award ceremony by Ms Mary-Rose Mifsud, Senior Director – Human Resources.

This certification recognises Xjenza Malta's demonstrated commitment to implementing policies and practices that promote gender equality and family-friendly measures within the workplace, as well as in the access to and provision of goods and services.

Silvio Scerri | Omar Cutajar | Mary-Rose Mifsud

The Clean Energy Transition Partnership Joint Call 2026 for R&I is now open.

Xjenza Malta invites universities, public entities and private sector organisations to apply for funding under the Clean Energy Transition Partnership, a collaborative initiative designed to accelerate the transition to a sustainable energy system across Europe.

💰Malta-based entities can receive up to €500,000. Key focus areas include zero emission energy systems and power technologies, renewable energy, heating and cooling solutions, carbon management and battery technologies.

Join us online on the 19 June 2026 from 10:00 to 11:00 to learn more about the call and how to apply. Register here: https://forms.gle/GGmWUcATsq1AJfiZ7

🤝 Partnerships: CETP Project Consortia need to include at minimum three Beneficiary Partners from three different countries. CETP provides a matchmaking platform for Project Consortia formation: https://www.b2match.com/e/clean-energy-transition-partnership-2024
The full call details can be found here:
https://cetpartnership.eu/calls/joint-call-2026

Visit Xjenza Malta website to access the national guidelines ➡️ https://xjenzamalta.mt/2026/05/28/clean-energy-transition-partnership-cetp-2026-joint-transnational-call/
📅 Deadline for Pre-Proposal Submission: 8 October 2026
📩 Contact: Reach out to us at: [email protected]

We are proud to have partnered with FreeHour Malta in sponsoring the Tech & Science Excellence Award, celebrating the individuals and initiatives driving breakthroughs in science, research, and technology. Presented by Dr Melchior Cini, Director of the Research & Innovation Unit, this Award recognises innovation, dedication, and forward-thinking ideas that are shaping the future. The Tech & Science Excellence Award was won by the University of Malta Racing.

At Xjenza Malta, we remain committed to supporting research excellence and fostering a culture of innovation that creates lasting impact.

Silvio Scerri | Omar Cutajar | Melchior Cini

Xjenza Malta has recently launched three new Go-To-Market support measures alongside the previously launched EIT Jumpstarter, with the aim of helping innovators, start-ups, and SMEs accelerate commercialisation and market entry:

Prototype to MVP (P2M) Programme: https://xjenzamalta.mt/2026/05/14/prototype-to-minimum-viable-product-p2m-programme/

EIT Regional Innovation Booster (EIT RIB) Malta Edition: https://xjenzamalta.mt/2026/05/15/eit-rib/

Go To Market – Loan Assistance Programme (GTM LA): https://xjenzamalta.mt/2026/05/14/go-to-market-loan-assistance-programme-gtm-la/

These initiatives are designed to support the transition from innovation and product development to market validation, scaling, and commercial growth.
More information, eligibility criteria, and application details are available through the respective calls.

An information session for the EIT Regional Innovation Booster (EIT RIB) Malta Edition will be held online on 15 June. If you are interested in attending, you may register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf3h0h2sGPLqNgzqbpzaO7PZY1yEo-Ytar65AoyPuOZbkei8w/viewform.

📣 Malta-based entities can still join THCS 2026 projects

The THCS 2026 “Access to Care” (https://www.thcspartnership.eu/funding/jtc-2026-access-to-care.kl) call has reached the full proposal stage, and Malta-based organisations can still participate by joining existing projects.

💰 Up to €500,000 funding available
🔎 Find a consortium or showcase your expertise
Browse or share your expertise via the partner search tool:
https://partfinder.ncbr.gov.pl/ (filter: THCS Call 2026 widening)

📅 Submission Deadline: 30 June 2026
➡️ More Information: Visit Xjenza Malta’s THCS webpage: https://xjenzamalta.mt/2025/11/24/thcs-joint-transnational-call-2026-access-to-care/
📩 [email protected]

Around 320 students from San Andrea School enthusiastically participated in a session with Gregory Mann, who shared insights into NASA’s latest missions and future ambitions. Students actively engaged in discussions and asked thoughtful questions about human spaceflight and the wonders of space science.

Organised by Xjenza Malta, this inspiring outreach initiative continues to spark curiosity and nurture a growing passion for space science among Malta’s youth.

Edukazzjoni | Żgħażagħ | NASA Artemis | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration | Silvio Scerri | Omar Cutajar | Emily Agius | San Andrea School

Xjenza Malta and TÜBİTAK have officially launched the 2026 Joint Call for R&I Proposals, promoting scientific cooperation between Malta and Türkiye.

This bilateral initiative will support joint projects under two pillars:
Pillar 1: PRIMA Thematic Areas
· Water Management 💧
· Farming Systems 🌳
· Agro-food Value Chain 🍅

Pillar 2: Shared National Priority Areas
· Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning 📲🧠
· Smart Manufacturing ⚙️
· Health ❤️‍🩹

💰 Malta-based entities can request up to €100,000 per project.
🤝 Each consortium must include at least one Malta-based and one Türkiye-based partner.

📅 Application deadline: 5 June 2026, 23:59 CET.
For more information: https://xjenzamalta.mt/2026/03/25/xjenza-malta-tubitak-2026-joint-call-for-ri-proposals/