The TDP programme aims to fund applied research, develop innovative projects for smart specialisation, and bring together public entities and industry players as a single consortium. Scientific evaluation is highly prioritised, and in addition, beneficiaries also need to ensure market potential with a Commercial Viability Programme (CVP).
Following the last call under this programme, every project must have a CVP. If your project does not have a CVP prior to your application to this programme, you can also include an IP Check and a Commercial Viability Test as part of the same proposal and its respective project. This feature helps to make such funds more accessible, feasible, and applicable to the market driven capabilities of Research and Innovation.
Applications are also invited to focus on Malta's priorities for , including:
- Aviation and Aerospace
- Future Digital Technology
- Health and Wellbeing
- Marine & Maritime Technology
- Smart Manufacturing
- Sustainable Use of Resources
The application is intended for collaboration between public entities, including the University of Malta, and Industry players. for compelling research and innovation. Every proposal should have a starting TRL minimum of 4, and the advancement opportunity ranging from TRL 5 to TRL 7. The TDP covers a time span up to 36 months, and it builds on the outcome the Commercialisation Voucher Programme. The grant value for all your activities in research, development, and innovation can reach up to EUR 500,000.
Please use this mailshot as a guide and consult the for all the necessary details to apply, and join us for the info sessions here below:
Xjenza Malta are hosting an online and public info session.
If you are interested in developing or participating in a proposal under this programme, please get in touch with our offices as soon as possible. Once your first draft is ready, you can follow the internal deadlines, and send your drafts for an internal review to our offices:
- TO: funding.rssd@um.edu.mt to draft, review and finalise your proposal
- CC: to support financial planning, and budget queries
- Attach and Budget Template
Adhering to deadlines is essential and makes it possible for us to both support you, and make sure your application is eligible on behalf of UM. Any applications received after the internal deadline are not guaranteed a full review, nor support for processing and signatures.
Internal Deadlines
15 December 2026 for Coordinator
9 January 2025 for UM as Partner
And Finalise your Proposal - All Documents ready by 16 January 2025
Submit to the Xjenza Malta by 23 January 2025, 23:59
This call is marked as urgent. Due to the high number of applicants, please get in touch as soon as possible to ensure the best support and response rate.
At the (RSSD), we offer core services that include: access and support for external funding, guidance on project setup as well as management, and Laboratory-related services, such as waste management, quality systems, and asset inventory.
