Deadline Date: May 29, 2026
The Feasibility Studies Grant Scheme is inviting applications to support enterprises in assessing the viability of new or proposed business ideas through structured research and financial assistance.
The key focus areas, of this scheme include Feasibility Study support for business ideas, investment in Research, Creativity and Innovation (RCI), alignment with Malta’s Smart Specialisation Strategy (S3) 2021–2027, and promotion of entrepreneurship and innovative economic transformation under Policy Objective 1.
This scheme helps enterprises cover the costs associated with conducting feasibility studies that determine whether a business idea is viable and sustainable. It enables businesses to reach informed conclusions about their proposals while identifying the resources needed for successful implementation and long-term growth potential.
The initiative is also aligned with strengthening Malta’s research, creativity, and innovation ecosystem by increasing investment in RCI and supporting economic growth across priority sectors identified under the national strategy.
The priority sectors under Malta’s Smart Specialisation Strategy include health and well-being, sustainable use of resources for climate change mitigation and adaptation, smart manufacturing, marine and maritime technology, aviation and aerospace, and future digital technologies.
The scheme operates under Policy Objective 1, which focuses on promoting entrepreneurship by encouraging the creation of new firms, facilitating the economic use of new ideas, and supporting innovation-led regional development. It also aligns with the specific objective of developing research and innovation capacities and the adoption of advanced technologies.
The grant is available as a non-repayable financial contribution to part-finance feasibility studies, with an initial budget allocation of €2,000,000. The maximum funding available per undertaking is set at €100,000.
The scheme is open to micro, small, medium-sized, and small mid-cap enterprises engaged in economic activity, regardless of legal form, provided they meet eligibility requirements. It will remain in effect until 31 December 2026, subject to available funding.
For more information, visit FONDI.eu.
