M-ERA.NET is a European-funded initiative that supports research and innovation in materials science and battery technologies, aligning with the European Green Deal. The M-ERA.NET Joint Call 2026 is now open — with particular emphasis on clean energy technologies, future batteries, circular economy, and the integration of digital technologies.
Malta-Based entities are eligible to apply for funds up to €300,000 per project, to join a consortium and submit a proposal addressing one of the following topics:
- Materials for energy storage and distribution systems
- Materials for energy conversion
- Innovative surfaces, coatings and interfaces
- Innovative functional materials with defined architectures
- Materials addressing environmental challenges
- Next generation materials for electronics
Eligibility & Application Process
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Carefully review the relevant Call text and Guidance for applicants
- Be a Malta-based entity in accordance with the National Rules for Participation (State Aid or Non-State Aid)
- Complete and submit a signed National Application Form and supported by the required Annexes as stipulated in the rules. These annexes can be downloaded from the Xjenza Malta Resource Page.
Click here to access the 2026 M-ERA.NET National Application Form
Click here to access the 2026 M-ERA.NET National Rules – Non-State Aid
Click here to access the 2026 M-ERA.NET National Rules – State Aid
Application Deadlines
- Project coordinator needs to submit the pre-proposal via the M-ERA.NET Electronic Submission Tool by 12 May 2026, 12:00 CET.
- Each Malta-based applicant must submit a signed National Application Form to eusubmissions.xjenzamalta@gov.mt by 12 May 2026, 23:59 CET.
Information Session and Resources
A national information session was held to disseminate details about the M-ERA.NET Joint Call 2026 and provide guidance to prospective applicants. The presentation used during the session can be downloaded here.
The Information Session recording is available here.
For More Information
Correspondence should be directed to:
| Kaylen Borg (Executive – Internationalisation) |
| 📩 kaylen.borg.1@gov.mt
☎️ +356 2360 2134 |
| Cc’ing eusubmissions.xjenzamalta@gov.mt |
(N.B. if multiple national partners are included in a single consortium, the total funding for all Maltese participants combined cannot exceed the €300,000 cap).
