PRIMA Participating States fund transnational R&I projects addressing the scope and objectives of the PRIMA Section 2 multi-topic call tackling the following topics:<\/p>\n
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- Thematic Area 1: Water management in the Nexus <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Topic 2.1.1- Leveraging Ecosystem Functions and Enhancing Water Allocation for the Protection and Restoration of Non-Perennial Watercourses in the Mediterranean<\/p>\n
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- Thematic Area 2: Farming systems in the Nexus<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Topic 2.2.1- Novel remote and non-invasive ICT monitoring and control systems against disease and pest infestation<\/p>\n
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- Thematic Area 3: Food value chain in the Nexus <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Topic 2.3.1- Empowering Mediterranean Food Value Chains through Context-Aware Digital Traceability<\/p>\n
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Eligibility & Application Process<\/strong><\/p>\n
To be eligible, applicants must:<\/p>\n
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- Carefully review the Call text 2026 and Guidance for applicants<\/a><\/li>\n
- Ensure to form a consortium with eligible partners from PRIMA Participating States<\/strong> to be considered for funding. (PRIMA Participating States list<\/strong> can be found on the PRIMA website<\/a>)<\/li>\n
- Be a Malta-based entity with an operating base in Malta in accordance with the National Rules for Participation (State Aid or Non-State Aid)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Click here to access the National Rules for Participation – State Aid<\/a><\/p>\n
Click here to access the National Rules for Participation – Non-State Aid<\/a><\/p>\n
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- Complete and submit the National Application Form<\/strong> duly signed and supported by the required Annexes. These annexes can be downloaded from the Xjenza Malta Resource Page<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Click here to access the National Application Form<\/a><\/p>\n
Application Deadlines<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- Project coordinator needs to submit the pre-proposal via the PRIMA Electronic Submission System (ESS)<\/a> by the 15 May 2026, 13:00 CET<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Each Malta-based applicant must submit a National Application Form to prima.xjenzamalta@gov.mt<\/a>\u00a0by the 15 May 2026, 23:59 CET<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Information Session and Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n
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.<\/a><\/p>\n
Click here to view the Information Session Recording.<\/a><\/p>\n
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Support Scheme – PRIMA Training and Mobility Award 2026 (<\/strong>PTMA)<\/strong><\/p>\n
This scheme offers up to \u20ac8,000<\/strong> to support collaboration with partners across PRIMA Participating States<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
Funding supports:
\n\u2022 Short training or research placements abroad
\n\u2022 Strategic networking visits
\n\u2022 Knowledge-transfer seminars or workshops in Malta on PRIMA R&I themes<\/p>\nSubmission deadlines:<\/p>\n
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- 7th<\/sup> July 2026 at 23:59 CET<\/strong><\/li>\n
- 6th<\/sup> October 2026 at 23:59 CET (final deadline) <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Further information is available here: Click here to visit the PTMA Website page.<\/a><\/p>\n
PRIMA website: Click here to visit the PRIMA website.<\/a><\/p>\n
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For More Information<\/strong><\/p>\n
Correspondence should be directed to:<\/p>\n
- 6th<\/sup> October 2026 at 23:59 CET (final deadline) <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Each Malta-based applicant must submit a National Application Form to prima.xjenzamalta@gov.mt<\/a>\u00a0by the 15 May 2026, 23:59 CET<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Project coordinator needs to submit the pre-proposal via the PRIMA Electronic Submission System (ESS)<\/a> by the 15 May 2026, 13:00 CET<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Ensure to form a consortium with eligible partners from PRIMA Participating States<\/strong> to be considered for funding. (PRIMA Participating States list<\/strong> can be found on the PRIMA website<\/a>)<\/li>\n
- Carefully review the Call text 2026 and Guidance for applicants<\/a><\/li>\n
- Thematic Area 3: Food value chain in the Nexus <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
- Thematic Area 2: Farming systems in the Nexus<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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