Digitalise your SME Grant Scheme

Eligible actions include digital technologies and related processes in the enterprise in particular hardware, software and other digital solutions to improve their efficiency, productivity and customer experience.

• Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and Custom Software

• Hardware (such as Laptops, Docking Station, Port Replicator, Monitors, Tablets)

• Analytical Tools (including necessary hardware and software)

• Cyber Security systems

• Cloud computing

• Internet of Things (IOT)

• Artificial intelligence (AI)

• Big Data analysis

• Cyber security

• Quantum technology

• Routers, switches and WIFI related equipment

• Other hardware, software or digital solutions

• Installation including any training costs on the use of the specific item acquired under points above and included in the purchase price of the item in question, and thus from the same provider.

The aid intensity is set at 50% of the cost for investments in Malta and 60% of the cost for investments in Gozo (up to a maximum grant of €120,000 + an additional 7% flat rate).

The scheme shall be managed on a demand driven basis. The Measures and Support Division have issued a public open call (rolling-call) with periodical cut-off dates for interested eligible Undertakings to submit their applications. Following each cut-off date, applications will be assessed and evaluated and eligible applications scoring at least 50% of the selection criteria shall be awarded subject to budget availability.