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Support Measures and Other Services

In order to help our clients further improve their competitive edge, Malta Enterprise has developed various incentives for the promotion and expansion of industry and the development of innovative enterprises.

Malta Enterprise provides incentives for enterprises demonstrating commitment towards growth, an increase in value added and employment. Enterprises engaged in manufacturing, ICT development activities, call centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, aviation and maritime services, education and training, logistics and more may benefit from these incentives.

It is advisable that prior to submitting an application you make contact with our Relations Representatives so that you are guided to the requirements of the support you are seeking. You may send an email to [email protected] and the relations representative appointed for your project will get in touch.

Accelerate 2024

Accelerate supports Undertakings in their initial 7 years in financing participation in an Accelerator Programme recognised by Malta Enterprise.  This measure in intended for ventures with potential for growth, that have a viable business concept based on sound technical and scientific knowhow and that are in the process of developing the technology into a market ready offering. Eligible Undertakings may receive up to €100,000 to cover costs related to the establishing a start-up venture in Malta, fees charged by Accelerator Programmes and other costs incurred during the acceleration period.  

Published on Sat, 20/04/2024 - 18:08

Business Development

Support for Business Development and Transformation

The Business Development Scheme aims to facilitate value-added projects, including new business initiatives, start-up, expansions and transformation activities that contribute to the regional development of Malta.    

 

Published on Sat, 20/04/2024 - 19:05

Business Start

Business Start provides early seed funding for small start-ups that have an economically feasible business concept to further develop their business proposal prior to seeking further funding or third-party equity.  

Published on Tue, 16/01/2024 - 16:22

EUREKA Instruments [Network projects, European Partnership on Innovative SMEs / Eurostars and Innowwide, Clusters]

EUREKA supports the development of rapidly marketable innovative products, processes and services that help improve the daily life of everyday people.

Participation in Network projects, European Partnership on Innovative SMEs / Eurostars and Innowwide, Clusters amongst other EUREKA instruments raises participants’ international profiles through EUREKA label award, facilitates access to finance for companies involved, offers high degree of flexibility and bottom-up approach to project generation with greater chance of project proposal success.

 

Published on Tue, 10/12/2019 - 22:18

Exploring Research Grant

The Exploring Research Grant aims to support businesses in planning better their R&D initiatives. Through this measure, Malta Enterprise aims to encourage businesses to think strategically, consider the market disruptions the research results could lead to and look beyond the organisation for strategic collaborations.

Published on Tue, 16/01/2024 - 17:52

Family Business Grant

Family Businesses should plan a smooth transition for succession to retain the status of a family business.  These plans should be as holistic as possible and should cover issues such as ultimate ownership, financial management, and governance.  The Family Business Act provides a framework to support businesses that fall within the definition of a Family Business in their planning for succession and an effective transfer of ownership. The legislation establishes operational benchmarks so that Family Businesses can further achieve their aims. Malta Enterprise, further supports this process through the Family Business Grant by providing part financing of advisory and mediation services required by Family Businesses towards facilitation and planning of succession.

Published on Fri, 24/05/2024 - 14:11

Get Qualified [2026]

GET QUALIFIED is an initiative that supports the personal development of individuals for the achievement of qualifications and certifications required by industry. The incentive is applicable to individuals following a course of studies leading to a Relevant Award. Upon successful completion the student will benefit from a tax credit enabling them to recover part of the costs incurred. Students successfully completing a Relevant Qualification in a STEM subject may also benefit from a fiscal attainment bonus additional to the Get Qualified Tax Credit.

Published on Tue, 31/03/2026 - 22:54

Gozo Transport Grant Scheme

Undertakings operating from Gozo are supported by having their additional inter-island transport costs incurred for transporting materials, goods and finished products between Malta and Gozo, partly covered through this support measure.  This assistance serves to reduce the cost-disadvantages for manufacturers based in Gozo by addressing the additional costs incurred when competing with Malta-based undertakings and thus also rendering these businesses in a better position to compete effectively within the single market.

Published on Fri, 02/08/2024 - 11:20

Green Mobility Scheme

The Green Mobility Scheme shall support the transition to more sustainable transportation by accelerating the uptake of electric vehicles used in business for the transportation of goods and people, by supporting investment in recharging infrastructure required for vehicles which are an integral part of a business activity. The scheme shall also support leasing of clean or zero-emission vehicles.

Published on Wed, 27/03/2024 - 10:36

IPCEI Advanced Semiconductor Technologies - Expression of Interest

This is a call for organisations to express interest to participate in the Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) for Advanced Semiconductor Technologies (AST). Malta Enterprise will use this call to assess which and how much interest companies in the Malta have in potentially participating in this IPCEI AST.  This potential IPCEI AST builds on the previous IPCEIs for Microelectronics, Microelectronics and Communications Technology, and the European Chips Act.

Published on Wed, 03/12/2025 - 00:40

Micro Invest [2026-2030]

The Micro Invest Scheme supports small and medium-sized enterprises in Malta to undertake investments that drive innovation, business growth, and operational development. Through a fiscal incentives, the scheme enables businesses to strengthen competitiveness, modernise operations, and enhance long-term sustainability.

Published on Tue, 12/05/2026 - 07:38

MicroInvest 2024

The scheme encourages undertakings (including Start-ups, family businesses and self-employed) to invest in their business, so as to innovate, expand and develop their operations. Undertakings benefitting from this measure will be supported through a tax credit calculated as a percentage of eligible expenditure, which also covers increased in wage costs. 

Published on Wed, 06/04/2016 - 22:17

Patent Box Deduction

The Patent Box Deduction Rules, 2019 establishes a fiscal regime for income arising from patents, similar intellectual property (IP) Rights and copyrighted software.  The rules additionally provide that small companies may utilise the patent box rules on income from any intellectual property based on an invention that could be patented. A tax payer qualifying for the Patent Box deduction will be entitled to deduct a percentage of its income from taxable income.

Published on Wed, 20/11/2019 - 13:36

Research & Development

Research and Development should address scientific or technological uncertainties. The knowledge acquired through the research is expected to lead towards the development of innovative products and solutions.

The aim of this incentive is to support industry in undertaking Industrial Research and Experimental Development activities.

Published on Tue, 23/01/2024 - 10:42

Skills Development

Through the Skills Development scheme business undertakings may be supported to provide training with the scope of developing and updating the skills and knowledge of their workforce thus aiding them to perform more effectively.

Published on Tue, 23/01/2024 - 11:59

Start-up Finance

Start-up Finance aims to support Small Start-up Undertakings that demonstrate a viable business concept and show commitment to expand and further develop their economic activity.

Published on Tue, 23/01/2024 - 13:34

Support for the Rental & Acquisition of Industrial Space

The Support for the Rental & Acquisition of Industrial Space scheme aims to support businesses engaged in industrial activities, that require industrial space for starting a new business, expand or diversify operations or optimise supply chains. The support subsidises rental and acquisition of private industrial premises required for long term development strategies.

Published on Thu, 03/07/2025 - 13:47

Tax Credit on Higher Educational Qualifications

The Higher Education Qualification Rules have been superseded the Get Qualified 2026 rules. 

Individuals that started an eligible qualification before 1st January 2026, and who:

  • completed an eligible qualification before 1st January 2026  
  • commenced a programme of studies leading to an eligible qualification, before 1st January 2026

may request to receive the benefit in terms of the Tax Credit (Higher Educational Qualifications) Rules, if this is more beneficial.  Such applicants must submit a request to the Corporation, in writing, by no later than 31st December 2026, declaring the intention of benefiting from the Tax Credit (Higher Educational Qualifications) Rules. 

Individuals opting to benefit from these rules will not be eligible to benefit from the provisions of the Get Qualified 2026 (Industry Required Certifications and Qualifications Rules, 2026).

Published on Fri, 10/09/2021 - 15:45
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