List of Schemes and Opportunities:

Business/Negozju:

Youth/Żgħażagħ:

Agriculture/Agrikoltura:

Other/Varji:

Scheme: Digitalise your SME

Introduction: Assist SMEs in enhancing their operations through digital solutions like E-commerce, Business Management Systems (ERP/CRM), and Cyber Security. Purchasing hardware, software, and subscriptions to cloud-based services. Usually covers up to 50% of eligible costs.
Intended Beneficiaries: Enterprises
Maximum Funding Allowed: Grant of up to €128,400
Application Status: Currently open
Application Deadlines: 31/12/2026
Relevant Authority: Measures and Support Division
Contacts:
Office of MEP Peter Agius in Brussels
Telephone: +32 2 28 37192
Further information:

Scheme: SME Enhance

Introduction: A grant program designed to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Malta expand, diversify, and innovate their operations. The project must focus on business expansion, diversifying into new products, or fundamental changes to existing processes.
Intended Beneficiaries: Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) engaged in an economic activity.
Maximum Funding Allowed: Up to €120,000 (plus a 7% flat rate for indirect costs, total potential grant approx. €128,400).
Application Status: Currently open
Application Deadline: 31/12/2026
Contacts:
Office of MEP Peter Agius in Brussels
Telephone: +32 2 28 37192
Further information:

Scheme: Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs

Introduction: A cross-border exchange programme that offers new or aspiring entrepreneurs the chance to learn from experienced entrepreneurs running small businesses in other participating European countries.
Intended Beneficiaries: New entrepreneurs (firmly planning to set up their own business or have started one within the last three years) and experienced entrepreneurs.
Application Status: Currently open
Application Deadline: Apply any time
Contacts:
Office of MEP Peter Agius in Brussels
Telephone: +32 2 28 37192
Further information:

Scheme: Accelerating the best use of technologies

Introduction: This is a call for proposals for EU action grants in the field Accelerating the Best Use of Technologies under the Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL).
Intended Beneficiaries: Business – Legal entities established in an EU member state and is registered in the Participant Register.
Maximum Funding Allowed: Grant up to €6 million per project.
Application Status: Currently open
Application Deadline: 19/05/2026
Contacts:
Office of MEP Peter Agius in Brussels
Telephone: +32 2 28 37192
Further information:

Scheme: MicroInvest

Introduction: 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.
Intended Beneficiaries:
Applications shall be accepted from undertakings which at point of application satisfy all of the following criteria:
a. During the year in which the costs were incurred, the undertaking did not employ more than 50 full time employees in its trade or business
b. The turnover or annual balance sheet total of the undertaking did not exceed €10 Million in the fiscal year preceding the year in which the application is submitted.
c. At the date of application, the undertaking must employ at least 1 person (on full or part time basis)
d. Unless exempted, the undertaking should be duly registered with the VAT department.
Maximum Funding Allowed:Tax credits up to €70k (over a 3 year period)
Application Status: Currently open
Application Deadline: 31st October 2026
Contacts:
Office of MEP Peter Agius in Brussels
Telephone: +32 2 28 37192
Further information:

Scheme: Internationalisation Strategy for SMEs

Introduction: The underlying aim of this advisory support ERDF aid scheme is to render the enterprises more efficient and/or more competitive and gain further credibility for their business operations.
This incentive seeks to part-finance costs incurred for external services contracted to provide an Internationalisation Strategy.
Intended Beneficiaries:
Small-Medium Enterprises.
Eligible Action: Internationalisation Strategy.
Maximum Funding Allowed: €20,000
Application Status: Currently open
Application Deadline: 30th June 2026
Contacts:
Office of MEP Peter Agius in Brussels
Telephone: +32 2 28 37192
Further information:

Scheme: Euro Fraud Protection

Introduction: This programme funds staff exchanges, seminars, and training to prevent and combat euro counterfeiting and related fraud. It supports technical and scientific assistance to preserve the integrity of euro banknotes and coins.
Intended Beneficiaries: Competent national authorities (Law enforcement, central banks, and judicial authorities).
Maximum Funding Allowed: Around €600,000.
Application Status: Currently open
Application Deadline: 15th September 2026
Contacts:
Office of MEP Peter Agius in Brussels
Telephone: +32 2 28 37192
Further information:

Scheme: AI4Creatives Support Platform: embracing a fair AI revolution

Introduction: This Horizon Europe call aims to establish a support platform for the Cultural and Creative Sectors and Industries (CCSI) to leverage Artificial Intelligence. The platform provides shared services, training, and tools to develop AI solutions that are ethical, transparent, and aligned with EU regulations.
Intended Beneficiaries: Creative startups, researchers, AI tech companies, and CCSI professionals established in EU Member States.
Maximum Funding Allowed: Grant of up to €5,000,000 per project.
Application Status: Forthcoming
Application Opening: 13th May 2027
Application Deadline: 23rd September 2027
Contacts:
Office of MEP Peter Agius in Brussels
Telephone: +32 2 28 37192
Further information:

Scheme: European Film Sales Agent

Introduction: Part of the Creative Europe MEDIA strand, this scheme supports the transnational circulation of non-national European films. It provides funds to sales agents based on their market performance to be reinvested in the acquisition, promotion, and marketing of recent films.
Intended Beneficiaries: European Film Sales Agents acting as intermediaries for producers.
Maximum Funding Allowed: Grant details not yet published.
Application Status: Forthcoming
Application Opening: 28th April 2026
Application Deadline: 18th June 2026
Contacts:
Office of MEP Peter Agius in Brussels
Telephone: +32 2 28 37192
Further information:

Scheme: Traineeships – European Parliament (Schuman)

Introduction: Flagship paid internship program designed to give university graduates a “behind-the-scenes” look at EU law-making and politics.
Intended Beneficiaries: Graduates
Application Status: Currently CLOSED
Application Deadline: Opens May 1, 2026.
Contacts:
Office of MEP Peter Agius in Brussels
Telephone: +32 2 28 37192

Scheme: Empower YOUth

Introduction: Flagship initiative in Malta designed to support young people who are currently disconnected from the workforce and education system.
Intended Beneficiaries: Participants learn new skills, gain work experience, and receive a €2,000 grant.
Application Status: Currently open
Application Deadline: Open until 2035.
Contacts:
Office of MEP Peter Agius in Brussels
Telephone: +32 2 28 37192

Scheme: EPSO Competitions

Introduction: Competitions that allow you to work within the EU. 1500 places are available!
Intended Beneficiaries: Young People
Application Status: Currently open
Application Deadline: 10th March 2026
Contacts:
Office of MEP Peter Agius in Brussels
Telephone: +32 2 28 37192

Scheme: Blue Book Traineeship programme

Introduction: Opportunity to work in the EU Commission.
Intended Beneficiaries: Graduates
Application Status: Will open from 16 March 2026 at 10:00 a.m. (Brussels time)
Application Deadline: 7 April 2026 at 10:00 a.m. (Brussels time)
Contacts:
Office of MEP Peter Agius in Brussels
Telephone: +32 2 28 37192

Scheme: Traineeships with ECB

Introduction: Offers young professionals a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the European Central Bank in Strategic Communications.
Intended Beneficiaries: Graduates
Application Status: Open
Application Deadline: 13th March 2026
Contacts:
Office of MEP Peter Agius in Brussels
Telephone: +32 2 28 37192
Further information: Website link

Scheme: Green Mobility Scheme

Introduction: This intervention seeks to assist farmers and others to participate in quality schemes that would result in quality products.
Intended Beneficiaries: Must be registered with the Malta Business Registry, employ at least five full-time employees, and comply with tax and social security obligations.
Application Deadline: 30th September 2026
Contacts:
Office of MEP Peter Agius in Brussels
Telephone: +32 2 28 37192
Further information: https://maltaenterprise.com/sites/default/files/Green%20Mobility%20Scheme%20-%20Incentive%20Guidelines%20%28V%201.0%29_1.pdf

Scheme: Replacement or Modernisation of Engines of Fishing Vessels

Introduction: Specifically focuses on the replacement or modernisation of fishing vessels engines with the aim to increase decarbonisation in the sector. Investing in modern technology directly reduces carbon emissions.

Intended Beneficiaries: Fishers holding an MFA or MFB license.
Maximum Funding Allowed: €200,000 – 40% of eligible project cost
Application Status: Currently open
Application Deadline: Open Rolling Call until 30 September 2026.
Contacts:
Office of MEP Peter Agius in Brussels
Telephone: +32 2 28 37192

Scheme: On-Farm Non-Productive Investments (Afforestation)

Introduction: Support for planting of trees and ancillary works for purposes of agri-environmental and climate objectives, including tree planting for soil management and erosion control action. Removal of invasive alien tree species is also eligible.

Intended Beneficiaries: Farmers
Maximum Funding Allowed: Grant finances 80% of the total eligible costs of the project – €1,250,000.
Application Status: Currently open
Application Deadline: 29th May 2026 noon
Contacts:
Office of MEP Peter Agius in Brussels
Telephone: +32 2 28 37192

Scheme: Support for Participation in Quality Schemes – Fisheries

Introduction: Helps professional fishers in Malta develop new income sources in the “Blue Economy” that do not involve catching more fish.

Intended Beneficiaries: Applicants holding MFA/MFB Licence.
Maximum Funding Allowed: Grant of up to €75,000
Application Status: Currently open
Application Deadline: 31/12/2026
Contacts:
Office of MEP Peter Agius in Brussels
Telephone: +32 2 28 37192

Scheme: Support for Vocational Training & Skills Acquisition Actions

Introduction: Covers costs for organizing and delivering knowledge transfer actions, including hire of facilities and trainer expenses.

Intended Beneficiaries: Full-time bona fide established farmers (natural persons only).
Maximum Funding Allowed: Call budget of €1,500,000 to finance 100% of eligible costs.
Application Status: Currently open
Application Deadline: 27/03/2026
Contacts:
Office of MEP Peter Agius in Brussels
Telephone: +32 2 28 37192