Feasibility Study Grant Scheme

The Feasibility Study grant scheme provides non-repayable grants to eligible enterprises to engage with a service provider to assess their business ideas, identify necessary resources, and determine the viability of their projects.

With the aim to stimulate research, development, and innovation (R&D&I), the Feasibility Study grant scheme supports investment in these areas, in alignment with Malta's Smart Specialisation Strategy 2021-2027. The application process is structured in two stages:

1. Stage 1: Submission of a concept note, where the initial idea and objectives are presented.
2. Stage 2: Full application, including the feasibility study, following a successful concept note evaluation.

Feasibility studies can be submitted for projects in the following sectors:

• Health and well-being
• Sustainable use of resources for climate change mitigation and adaptation
• Smart manufacturing
• Marine and maritime technology
• Aviation and aerospace
• Future digital technologies

• Maximum funding is €100,000 per undertaking.
• The aid intensity for applicants is defined as per below, where the percentage of eligible costs is determined by the size of the entity:
  • Micro or Small enterprise: 70%
  • Medium-sized enterprise: 60%
  • Small mid-cap enterprise: 50%
• Aid under this scheme will be awarded in accordance with the General Block Exemption Regulation (‘GBER’).

Cut off dates are currently available from now until December 14, 2026 subject to availability of funds.

Our team is ready to assist you in understanding how this scheme can best benefit your business and guide you through the application process. 

Through our multidisciplinary team of experts, we can also support in the drafting of the concept note and the feasibility study itself.

Reach out to learn more about how EU funds can transform your business or to start your application process.