Malta Enterprise R&D
Cash grants and tax credits for industrial research and experimental development. AI product development, ML model research, and proprietary AI systems all qualify. EUREKA Network endorsement unlocks additional support.
% of eligible costs
Cash grants + tax credits
30 Sept 2026
Application deadline
Who it's for
Ltd companies & partnerships
What it covers
- AI product development
- Machine learning model research
- Proprietary AI systems
- Industrial research and experimental development
Eligibility
- Registered Ltd companies and partnerships in Malta
- Project must qualify as research or experimental development
- EUREKA Network-endorsed projects may unlock additional support
How to apply
Applications are submitted through Malta Enterprise. We help structure the R&D scope and technical documentation to match the eligible categories.
Grant Details
Status
OPEN
Amount
% of eligible costs
Deadline
30 Sept 2026
Who it's for
Ltd companies & partnerships
Administered by
Malta Enterprise
From eligibility check to funded project.
Free eligibility check
We review your project against this scheme's rules and confirm what you qualify for.
Application & documentation
We scope the technical project and prepare the supporting documentation the scheme requires.
Submission & tracking
We submit on your behalf and track the application through to a decision.
Delivery & reporting
We deliver the funded project and prepare any reporting the grant requires.
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