This incentive is open to all Maltese entities with the exception of public companies including local councils and government departments. The scheme is applicable to both employers carrying out an economic activity and employers that do not carry out an economic activity.
- Accredited training - MQF/EQF Levels 1- 5
Non-accredited training
- Accredited and non-accredited training:
Classroom style training
E-learning online training (live)
- Accredited training only:
Distance learning
E-learning online training (self-led)
The Investing in Skills incentive covers the following costs:
Trainer/s personal costs such as the hours spent by trainers in training
Training operating costs which are related to the training project such as travel expenses
Trainee’s personnel costs for the hours spent in training
This incentive is operated on a first come first served basis. Complete applications must be received within 21 days from the start of training but not later than 7 days before the training starts. Training will only be considered as eligible if it commences once an application has been sent to JobsPlus and an acknowledgement has been issued.
What aid will be awarded?
The maximum contact hours that can be supported are 25 hours per trainee for non-accredited training. In the case of accredited training all the approved contact hours can be supported. There is a capping of 10 trainees per group.
Funding for trainers’ cost is provided at a rate of €28.25. Funding for trainees’ cost is provided at a rate of €5.55.
The aid intensity will vary depending on the size of the undertaking:
Size |
Aid intensity |
Large |
50% |
Medium |
60% |
Small & Micro |
70% |
Key Deadlines
This Scheme shall be administered through an open rolling call with the list of cut-off dates scheduled as follows:
- 31st December 2026 - Last submission subject to the availability of funds
- 30th June 2027 - Training to be completed
- 31st August 2027 - Deadline for documents of claims for reimbursement
How can we help?
With years of experience working with EU funding schemes, our team of professionals in advisory can help you develop solutions to face your challenges and operate more profitably, with the support of our international network. We can assist you in making value-adding decisions by identifying opportunities within your operations and carefully selecting the most suitable funding scheme available to you.
We will also support you throughout the application process. PwC can prepare and compile the content and collate the documentation required as part of the grant scheme application form.
Should you require any further information or have any queries on these schemes, or the support that we offer, including on entity eligibility, please do not hesitate to reach out to us for further guidance.
