The Technology Assurance Sandbox managed by the MDIA offers a secure environment for individuals or companies to test solutions based on innovative technologies such as blockchain and AI. The sandbox ensures that solutions meet recognised standards for safety and security.
Name in original language
Malta Digital Innovation Authority`s Technology Assurance Sandbox
Initiative overview
The Sandbox is designed with start-ups and smaller players in mind. It grants ultimate flexibility in the selection of which controls shall be applicable at which stages within the Sandbox residency, as defined by applicants themselves, thus seamlessly integrates within the development plans of the individual applicant.The initiative has the following objectives:Enabling the development of solutions in alignment with predefined control objectives, following international standards, thus mitigating the risk of failure that could negatively impact users.Offering technological assurance to investors and end-users, providing certainty in the functionality, correctness, and reliability of these technologies and their underlying operational processes, making the solution more appealing.Ensuring legal and regulatory compliance, even with evolving EU regulations in the technological domain.Providing a competitive advantage for competing solutions.Facilitating a seamless MDIA certification process following sandbox residency.
Name of responsible organisation (in English)
Malta Digital Innovation Authority
