The information provided in the table below is a high-level summary of the Research & Development support measure. Interested applicants should read the full Incentive Guidelines which may be downloaded further down.
| Scheme Title | Research & Development |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Published on | 23rd January 2024 |
| Overview |
The aim of this incentive is to support industry in undertaking Industrial Research and Experimental Development activities (R&D).
R&D projects should address scientific or technological uncertainties, and the knowledge acquired through the research is expected to lead towards the development of innovative products and solutions. This support measure also encourages cooperation between organisations by providing additional assistance for collaborative research projects. Projects accepted and endorsed by the EUREKA Network and its instruements: Network projects, European Partnership on Innovative SMEs / Eurostarts, Clusters, may also be considered for support under this incentive. |
| Eligibility |
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| Type of Aid |
Cash Grants, Tax Credits
Aid is calculated as a percentage of the costs incurred and is dependent of the type of research and the size of the applicant |
| Eligible Costs |
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| Application Deadline | 30th September 2026 |
| Application Submission |
Interested parties are advised to speak to a client relations representative at Malta Enterprise to discuss their project and if in line with the guidelines criteria request access to the application form and annexes which will be made available through sharepoint and compiled completely online. Once completed, a copy of the forms is to be printed, signed and uploaded via the Corporation's client portal, following instructions as detailed in the template documents provided. (First time users will need to register)
An uneditable copy of the application form may be accessed below for reference purposes only. |