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Xjenza Malta is the government agency responsible for promoting and coordinating scientific research, technological innovation, and science communication in Malta.
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Policy & Strategy
The Policy & Strategy Unit (PSU) leads the development of the National R&I Strategy, oversees its implementation and follows up on its monitoring. The PSU supports the government in the development of Malta’s Smart Specialisation Strategy and provides technical support to the governance structure set up for its implementation.
Internationalisation
The Internationalisation Unit supports scientific-research expert stakeholders based in Malta to actively engage in transnational Research and Innovation (R&I) projects by developing, managing and/or facilitating their participation in various bilateral, regional and international funding programmes.
Framework Programme – Horizon Europe
The Framework Programme Unit serves as the National Contact Point and provides guidance to all Maltese expert stakeholders interested in applying for Horizon Europe funding. Horizon Europe is the current EU Framework Programme (2021-2027), which has a budget of €95.5 billion. Horizon Europe is the EU’s key funding programme for research and innovation for Maltese researchers and organisations.