Horizon Europe Malta

📗 🔬 Read this very interesting article about Health opportunities in Horizon Europe written by Ayrton Barbara; Horizon Europe National Contact Point for Malta in Health and Research Infrastructures.

A New Era For Maltese Innovation In recent years, Malta has seen a significant leap in its research output. In the current Horizon Europe cycle alone (2021-2027), Maltese health researchers have secured nearly €8 million in funding. This represents a substantial increase compared to previous framework programmes and proves that o...

⭐ Horizon Europe Project of the Month WATERLINE ⭐

WATERLINE aimed to create a European Digital Water Higher Education Institution (HEI) Alliance, based on the quadruple helix model of innovation, leading to the development of the Alliance’s research, educational and entrepreneurship capacities.

To achieve this, WATERLINE had five specific objectives:
📌 support consolidation of the Alliance by co-creating a common governance framework, and a Research & Innovation (R&I) capacity building plan
📌 co-create a portfolio of water components for Master level (EQF Level 7) and transform emulative laboratories in partner Widening HEIs into assisted and virtual reality. These structural changes will lead to transformed and more competitive R&I HEIs
📌 strengthen WATERLINE researchers’ R&I capacity excellence by implementing activities, such as summer schools to enhance education and R&I skills, and proposal writing workshop
📌 build a European network of academics/researchers who, together with quadruple helix actors, will allow knowledge flow in water domains and extended reality technologies;
📌 sustain the alliance by, (i) establishing ambassador networks, (ii) identifying the R&I funding landscape, thus increasing participation in HE and the mobilisation of resources in the water sphere, and (iii) creating synergies with EU initiatives, institutions, other projects and networks.

The Malta College of Arts Science and Technology is the co-ordinator of the project, which was funded under the Widening participation and spreading excellence of Horizon Europe.

https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101071306

Are you interested in applying for an ERC Starting Grant? 🚀

Join the workshop
“Towards an ERC Starting Grant: from promising idea to competitive proposal”
📅 26 June 2026
🕙 10:00 – 12:30 (Brussels time)
💻 Online – streaming live on YouTube

🔎 What to expect:
• Insights from ERC grantees and an ERC Ambassador
• Guidance from an ERC Scientific Officer
• Panel discussion with ERC evaluators
• Practical advice on proposal structure, CV & track record
• Key tips on scientific independence, strengths and common weaknesses in proposals

🗓 Registration is open until 25 June 2026.

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=FgjCosZ-ekmt7riw9-RScUBx_wcNzJBAoEasmikwm1tUNTczNTBTWk5RNUU1UFBKWlpaU1FTQ1o2UC4u&route=shorturl

🔊 80 new COST Actions approved

The 80 new COST Actions cover topics as wide and varied as phychosis prevention, silent fans, neuromorphic computing, vaccines for overall health benefits, artificial intelligence, conservation of modern art, and parental and children well-being.

You can find and download the full list here 🖇️

80 new COST Actions approved - COST COST’s Committee of Senior Officials (CSO) confirms the funding of 80 new COST Actions and share's results of its Open Call 2025.

🔊 Online Info session - From lab to market: Strengthening the role of Technology Transfer Offices in bringing knowledge to the market

Thursday 18 June 2026, 09:30 - 11:00 (CEST)

Online Info session - From lab to market: Strengthening the role of Technology Transfer Offices in bringing knowledge to the market Learn more about the new open calls and how to apply! A team of experts will share insights about the work programmes & application process.

🔊 Themed ‘Investing in a nature-positive economy', this year’s EU Green Week will explore how nature-positive models work in practice, focusing on profitable farming, soil health, greening cities, and innovative financing to reverse rural flight.

You can find more details here 🖇️

https://cinea.ec.europa.eu/news-events/events/cinea-green-week-2026-2026-06-03_en

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.

📌 The Horizon Europe NEB Facility Call 2026 is open

The NEB Facility invites projects to develop innovative solutions for the transformation of neighbourhoods.

Deadline for submissions⏰: 1 December 2026

https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/calls-for-proposals?order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=relevance&keywords=HORIZON-NEB-2026-01&isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502,31094503&programmePeriod=2021%20-%202027&frameworkProgramme=43108390&callIdentifier=HORIZON-NEB-2026-01