Xjenza Malta

Xjenza Malta together with the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) have launched the EIT Regional Innovation Booster.

This programme is designed to support high-potential Maltese Start-Ups and SMEs with market-ready solutions, helping them to expand internationally and accelerate their growth with financial support of up to €90,000 throughout the programme stages. Selected participants will have the opportunity to get expert guidance from European innovation leaders.

For more information visit the Xjenza Malta website:https://xjenzamalta.mt/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/EIT-RIB_Malta_one-pager.pdf

Xjenza Malta hosted the latest European Research Area (ERA) Forum meeting this week in Malta.

Over two days of discussions, the meeting was proudly co-chaired by Jacqueline Grech from Xjenza Malta, who serves as the Member States' co-chair for the ERA Forum, representing the collective interests of EU countries in shaping ERA policy. The meeting was attended by over 35 representatives from across EU Member States and Associated Countries, along with various stakeholder groups, to discuss key ERA priorities, strengthen collaboration, and advance our shared vision for research and innovation.

Malta had the opportunity of showcasing how it is making the most of its participation in ERA activities to drive progress within its research and innovation ecosystem while contributing to broader European objectives.



Silvio Scerri | Omar Cutajar | Jackie Grech | Magda De Carli | European Commission | Maria Hili

Xjenza Malta is currently seeking to recruit an Executive (Procurement).
This role involves assisting the Procurement Deputy Director in overseeing procurement tasks for Xjenza Malta. The selected candidate will support the Procurement team across all procurement processes and procedures.
To learn more about the role, including duties, requirements, working conditions, and application details, please click here ➡️ https://xjenzamalta.mt/careers/

🇲🇹 Xjenza Malta, il-Kap Eżekuttiv is-Sur Silvio Scerri u t-tim jawguraw mill-qalb lis-Sur Johan Galea għall-ħatra tiegħu bħala Segretarju Permanenti fi ħdan il-Ministeru għall-Ġustizzja, ir-Riċerka u l-Innovazzjoni. Inħarsu ’l quddiem biex nappoġġaw l-isforzi tiegħu sabiex inkomplu navvanzaw ir-riċerka, l-innovazzjoni u l-progress xjentifiku f’Malta flimkien mal-Onor. Clifton Grima.

Grazzi kbira lis-Sur Matthew Vella għad-dedikazzjoni u l-kontributi siewja tiegħu matul il-perjodu tiegħu bħala Segretarju Permanenti.

🇬🇧 Xjenza Malta, CEO Mr Silvio Scerri and the team warmly congratulate Mr Johan Galea on his appointment as Permanent Secretary within the Ministry for Justice, Research & Innovation. We look forward to supporting his efforts to further advance research, innovation and scientific progress in Malta together with the Hon. Clifton Grima.

A heartfelt thank you to Mr Matthew Vella for his dedication and valuable contributions during his tenure as Permanent Secretary.

Silvio Scerri | Clifton Grima | Johan Galea | Matthew Vella | Is-Servizz Pubbliku

📣 Malta-based entities can still join BrainHealth 2026 projects
The BrainHealth 2026 Joint Transnational Calls have 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: BrainHealth Call 1/2)

📅 Submission Deadline: 30 June 2026
More Information: Visit Xjenza Malta’s BrainHealth webpage ➡️ https://xjenzamalta.mt/2026/01/09/ep-brainhealth-joint-transnational-calls-2026/
📩 [email protected]

Xjenza Malta is launching a Transdisciplinary Research Programme bringing together academia, private, public, and civil society to tackle Malta’s biggest challenges.
Aligned with the EU Missions, this programme supports collaborative projects delivering real socio-economic and environmental impact.

Stay tuned for the launch and get ready to apply.
For more information ➡️ https://xjenzamalta.mt/2026/06/08/transdisciplinary-research-programme/

🇲🇹 Xjenza Malta, il-Kap Eżekuttiv is-Sur Silvio Scerri u t-tim jawguraw mill-qalb lill-Onor. Clifton Grima għall-ħatra tiegħu bħala Ministru għall-Ġustizzja, ir-Riċerka u l-Innovazzjoni. Inħarsu ’l quddiem biex nappoġġaw l-isforzi tiegħu sabiex inkomplu navvanzaw ir-riċerka, l-innovazzjoni u l-progress xjentifiku f’Malta.

Grazzi kbira wkoll lill-Onor. Keith Azzopardi Tanti għad-dedikazzjoni u l-kontributi siewja tiegħu matul il-perjodu tiegħu bħala Segretarju Parlamentari għaż-Żgħażagħ, ir-Riċerka u l-Innovazzjoni.

🇬🇧 Xjenza Malta, CEO Mr Silvio Scerri and the team warmly congratulate Hon. Clifton Grima on his appointment as Minister for Justice, Research & Innovation. We look forward to supporting his efforts to further advance research, innovation and scientific progress in Malta.

A heartfelt thank you to Hon. Keith Azzopardi Tanti for his dedication and valuable contributions during his tenure as Parliamentary Secretary for Youth, Research & Innovation.

Silvio Scerri | Clifton Grima | Keith Azzopardi Tanti

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