Malta Enterprise supports business undertakings in providing training that enables employees to upgrade their skills, address skill shortages and skill gaps, facilitates re-skilling and strives towards developing a knowledge-based workforce.

Through the Skills Development Scheme, eligible businesses - including SMEs, large enterprises, and self‑employed undertakings engaged in qualifying economic activities - can receive financial support in the form of cash grants, tax credits, or a combination of both. Aid intensity can reach up to 70%, with a maximum of €2 million per project.

What training qualifies for support under this scheme?

The training being considered for support needs to be provided by qualified trainers employed by the applicant or engaged specifically for the delivery of the training, and needs to meet at least one of the following criteria*:

training that leads to the acquisition of skills, knowhow or knowledge directly related to the business operations of the applicant undertaking and the development of the current and future function of the trainees within the organisation;
training provided to non-Maltese employees to support them in learning the Maltese language and culture;
training in the use of digital technologies, digital communications, cyber security, and other topics related to digitisation;
training on improving the applicant’s position vis-a-vis Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance practices.

*Further terms and conditions apply.

The following forms of training are automatically considered ineligible:

Team building activities and training which focuses on corporate culture, values, organisational behaviour, brand identity and similar company focused actions specific to the employer
Training which undertakings carry out to comply with national mandatory standards on training as established by national law
Routine training which is carried out periodically, such as training aimed to keep employees updated of current processes and procedures
Any training related to the Gambling sector

Eligible costs

Support may be provided in relation to the following costs:

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Wage costs of trainees, covering direct contact hours during which the trainer and trainee are interacting as part of an approved training programme, whether this is delivered physically or online.

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Air travel expenses incurred to send trainees to foreign training locations if the training is not available locally and it is more economically feasible than holding the training locally.

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Wage costs of internal trainers, covering direct contact hours during which the trainer is delivering the training irrespective of whether the training is delivered physically or online.

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Air travel expenses incurred to bring trainers to Malta.

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Hourly costs covering direct contact hours of training provided by an external expert engaged to deliver training irrespective of whether the training is delivered physically or online, and related costs of materials and supplies (including access to online tools) to the extent that they are used exclusively for the training project and have been requested by the external expert for the delivery of the training.

Application deadline

Applications for assistance under this Scheme may be submitted by 31 December 2026.

Other incentives

Malta Enterprise offers incentives to support investments in the form of tax credits, cash grants, loan interest rate subsidies, and/or loan guarantees.

Maltese enterprises may benefit from several incentive schemes which seek to incentivise investment in research, development and innovation.

Malta Enterprise has launched new guidelines for the Start-up Finance Scheme, providing funding in the form of a repayable advance.

Benefit from aid to cover up to 75% of your eligible costs in support from Malta Enterprise when undertaking certain value added projects.

Funding for sustainable business investments, energy efficiency and green mobility in Malta.

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Malta Incentives: Skills Development

What training qualifies for support under this scheme?

training that leads to the acquisition of skills, knowhow or knowledge directly related to the business operations of the applicant undertaking and the development of the current and future function of the trainees within the organisation;

training provided to non-Maltese employees to support them in learning the Maltese language and culture;

training in the use of digital technologies, digital communications, cyber security, and other topics related to digitisation;

training on improving the applicant’s position vis-a-vis Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance practices.

The following forms of training are automatically considered ineligible:

Team building activities and training which focuses on corporate culture, values, organisational behaviour, brand identity and similar company focused actions specific to the employer

Training which undertakings carry out to comply with national mandatory standards on training as established by national law

Routine training which is carried out periodically, such as training aimed to keep employees updated of current processes and procedures

Any training related to the Gambling sector

Eligible costs

Wage costs of trainees, covering direct contact hours during which the trainer and trainee are interacting as part of an approved training programme, whether this is delivered physically or online.

Air travel expenses incurred to send trainees to foreign training locations if the training is not available locally and it is more economically feasible than holding the training locally.

Wage costs of internal trainers, covering direct contact hours during which the trainer is delivering the training irrespective of whether the training is delivered physically or online.

Air travel expenses incurred to bring trainers to Malta.

Application deadline

Other incentives

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What training qualifies for support under this scheme?

training that leads to the acquisition of skills, knowhow or knowledge directly related to the business operations of the applicant undertaking and the development of the current and future function of the trainees within the organisation;

training provided to non-Maltese employees to support them in learning the Maltese language and culture;

training in the use of digital technologies, digital communications, cyber security, and other topics related to digitisation;

training on improving the applicant’s position vis-a-vis Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance practices.

The following forms of training are automatically considered ineligible:

Team building activities and training which focuses on corporate culture, values, organisational behaviour, brand identity and similar company focused actions specific to the employer

Training which undertakings carry out to comply with national mandatory standards on training as established by national law

Routine training which is carried out periodically, such as training aimed to keep employees updated of current processes and procedures

Any training related to the Gambling sector

Eligible costs

Wage costs of trainees, covering direct contact hours during which the trainer and trainee are interacting as part of an approved training programme, whether this is delivered physically or online.

Air travel expenses incurred to send trainees to foreign training locations if the training is not available locally and it is more economically feasible than holding the training locally.

Wage costs of internal trainers, covering direct contact hours during which the trainer is delivering the training irrespective of whether the training is delivered physically or online.

Air travel expenses incurred to bring trainers to Malta.

Application deadline

Other incentives

Malta Incentives: Invest

Malta Incentives: Research, Development and Innovation

Malta Incentives: Start-up Finance

Malta Incentives: Business Development

Malta Incentives: Green and Sustainable Investments

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