The scheme provides financial support to innovative start-ups that demonstrate viable business concepts and a commitment to expanding their economic activities. In 2024, it allocated dedicated funding through various grants to support small start-ups undertakings and academic research in AI. The financial support is provided as a repayable advance.
Name in original language
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Initiative overview
The Startup Finance scheme, managed by Malta Enterprise, is designed to assist early-stage companies with innovative business ideas by providing repayable financial support. In 2024, the scheme dedicated resources specifically for start-ups and academic research working with AI, offering targeted grants to strengthen this sector.
By encouraging both entrepreneurial ventures and research-driven initiatives, the programme seeks to accelerate the growth of Malta’s start-up ecosystem and promote the application of AI and other emerging technologies in business.
Name of responsible organisation (in English)
Malta Enterprise
