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Today its remit has developed and expanded to include the
1. Responsibility for the National Research and Innovation Strategy 2020 and related Action Plan.
2.

Xjenza Malta (Science Malta) is the Malta Government Agency acting as the National R&D and Space funding agency, policy development and implementation body, in the area of Research, Innovation and Space. The Malta Council for Science & Technology acting for and on behalf of the Foundation for Science and Technology, is a public body established by central government in 1995 with the mandate of adv

ising government on science and technology policy. Responsibility for Policy recommendations in the area of science and technology as well as representation of the Government of Malta in EU fora such as: ERAC, ESFRI, JRC, DG working parties, EIT, SFIC, COST, ERAC, MoCo, SGHRM and the High Level Space Working Party.
3. The management and administration of the National and EU Research and Innovation Funding Programmes.
4. The setting up of the first National Interactive Science Centre, science communication and science popularisation. The Council is also responsible for supporting entities, being academic institutions or enterprises to join foreign consortia to undertake large-scale multi-national research activities. Typically, such projects would have public-private partnerships set up at a European level to address strategic areas where research and innovation are essential to European competitiveness. The Council also enters into Bilateral Agreements with other countries

02/09/2026

28/08/2026

A kick-off meeting, organised by Xjenza Malta, marked the launch of five new research and innovation (R&I) projects that foster greater collaboration between Malta-based researchers and partners in Türkiye. The projects, awarded funding under the fifth Xjenza Malta–TÜBİTAK Joint Call for R&I Proposals (2025), cover a range of research areas, including aviation, health, water management, and farming systems.

Read more in the article Think: https://thinkmagazine.mt/xjenza-malta-and-tubitak.../

University of Malta | Wes Trade Ltd | Mediterranean Institute of Innovation, Communications and Technology (MIICT) | Silvio Scerri | Omar Cutajar | Maria Azzopardi | Sandrine Borg | Nathan Aquilina | Michael Galea | Corinne Scicluna | Melissa Formosa | Barbara Bracone | Rossana Caputo | Lourdes Farrugia | Ruben Paul Borg | Frederick Lia | Justin Cauchi

Xjenza Malta and TÜBİTAK signed a Protocol for Cooperation in Science, Technology and Innovation to strengthen R&I cooperation between Malta and Türkiye.

25/08/2026

🇲🇹 Is-Senior Director ta’ Esplora, is-Sa Mary Ann Cauchi, kienet preżenti llum waqt il-konferenza stampa li fiha tħabbret il-15-il edizzjoni ta’ Science in the City 2026.

Matul il-konferenza, is-Sa Cauchi tkellmet dwar l-involviment ta’ Xjenza Malta u ċ-Ċentru Interattiv tax-Xjenza Esplora f’Science in the City, kif ukoll dwar il-kontribut tagħhom biex jgħinu fit-twettiq u s-suċċess ta’ din iċ-ċelebrazzjoni annwali tax-xjenza, ir-riċerka u l-innovazzjoni.

L-edizzjoni ta’ din is-sena se ssir fil-25 u s-26 ta’ Settembru fi Pjazza Tritoni, il-Belt Valletta, u fis-6 u s-7 ta’ Novembru fis-Sala San Duminku.

🇬🇧 Esplora Senior Director, Ms Mary Ann Cauchi, was present today at the press conference announcing the 15th edition of Science in the City 2026.

During the conference, Ms Cauchi spoke about the involvement of Xjenza Malta and Esplora Interactive Science Centre in Science in the City, as well as their contribution towards supporting the delivery and success of this annual celebration of science, research and innovation.

This year’s edition will take place on 25 and 26 September at Triton Square, Valletta, and on 6 and 7 November at St Dominic Hall.

Clifton Grima | Silvio Scerri | Mary Ann Cauchi | Omar Cutajar | Edward Duca | Science in the City, Malta | University of Malta | Edukazzjoni | Ġustizzja

24/08/2026

Join Xjenza Malta on 23 September 2026 at the Planetarium Hall, Villa Bighi, Kalkara for a practical event focused on successful implementation and management of Horizon Europe projects.

What’s on the agenda:
🔹 Updates on Horizon Europe 2026–2027
🔹 Insights into Lump Sum Funding
🔹 Guidance on Financial and Legal Obligations
🔹 Navigating Audits and Ex-Post Controls
🔹 Strategies for Bringing Research Results to Market
🔹 Latest developments in the Funding & Tenders Portal

Register now: https://forms.gle/kbBCXLYD581x9bDr9
For more details, visit our website: https://xjenzamalta.mt/2026/08/24/horizon-europe-implementation-event/

19/08/2026

Xjenza Malta and TradeMalta invite you to submit an EOI to participate as part of Malta’s contingent at Space Tech Expo Europe 2026 in Bremen, Germany between 17 and 19 November 2026. Join the Maltese delegation, showcase your innovations and connect with international industry leaders. Selected participants may also access partial funding for their participation.

🗓️ Deadline: 31 August 2026
Apply now: [email protected]
For more information visit Xjenza Malta website: https://xjenzamalta.mt/2026/08/19/space-tech-expo-europe-2026/

14/08/2026

📣 Xjenza Malta is currently looking for an Executive (Framework Programme) to support and promote Malta’s participation in the EU’s Framework Programme—the key funding instrument for research and innovation.

Interested? Find out more about the role, requirements and how to apply 👉 https://xjenzamalta.mt/careers/

11/08/2026

📣 Xjenza Malta is currently looking for an Administrator (Technical Units) to support the coordination of activities, initiatives, events and day-to-day operations across the organisation.

Interested? Find out more about the role, requirements and how to apply 👉 https://xjenzamalta.mt/careers/

07/08/2026

Xjenza Malta will be holding an online information session on the 2026 A2P Scheme on Wednesday, 2 September 2026 at 11:00 CET.
Join us to find out how you can apply for international R&I projects under Horizon Europe Partnerships, Malta is not an official funding partner.

Register here: https://forms.gle/ipVuUPxhc88St6pJ7
Join us to learn more on the scheme objectives and eligibility, funding of up to €300,000 per project and the application process and required documentation.

All call details can be found on Xjenza Malta website: https://xjenzamalta.mt/2025/03/24/access2-partnerships-a2p-scheme/

06/08/2026

Congratulations to the 12 Maltese researchers and early-stage start-ups selected for the FUSION Go To Market – Xjenza Malta EIT - European Institute of Innovation and Technology Jumpstarter programme.

Running from July to December 2026, the programme provides training, mentorship and business support to help participants validate their ideas and accelerate their journey to market. It will conclude with an Award Ceremony, where the top three entrepreneurs will receive prizes of up to €10,000.

Xjenza Malta is contributing over €50,000 towards this initiative through travel grants and award prizes.

Xjenza Malta would like to congratulate; Juta Kārkliņa from Moss Hub Ltd., Sergio Muscat from Oxygia, Rebekah Kamsky from Little Isle Marketing Studio, Marco Audino, Jon Micallef, Luca Arrigo, Wayne Hewitt, Mark Borg, Armani Porter and Matthew Bonello, Pierre Schembri-Wismayer MD PhD and Chiara Isabell Chytil from the University of Malta.

Clifton Grima | Silvio Scerri | Omar Cutajar | Melchior Cini

EIT - European Institute of Innovation and Technology | EIT Urban Mobility | EIT Food | EIT RawMaterials | EIT Health | EIT InnoEnergy CommUnity

04/08/2026

Xjenza Malta is proud to celebrate Maria Aquilina, a young Maltese researcher at CERN, as Malta prepares to initiate the expression of interest towards official Associate Membership of CERN. This milestone positions Malta as a contributor to global innovation and scientific progress.

Read more in the Times of Malta about how Maria, a Maltese PhD student helped oversee the final days of the Large Hadron Collider before its upgrade. Maria is just one of the talented Maltese students and scientists actively involved in research on the international stage, together with Andrea Vella, Julia Vella, Ryan Paul Camilleri and Ariana Cassar.

👉 Read the article here https://xjenzamalta.mt/2026/08/04/maltese-phd-student-helps-oversee-final-moments-of-large-hadron-collider/

Clifton Grima | Silvio Scerri | Omar Cutajar

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