This Research & Development and Innovation (R&D&I) initiative is designed to help Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in temporarily engaging highly qualified personnel to work on R&D&I projects within the SME. In this way, SMEs can benefit from knowledge transfer and increased innovation capabilities.

 

Eligibility

This incentive is available to SMEs that intend to carry out an Industrial Research and Experimental Development project may apply for assistance under this incentive.

 

Available Support

Enterprises may benefit from part financing of the costs directly related to the secondment of highly qualified personnel, seconded from a research organisation or large enterprise.

These cost may consist of wages paid by the SME to seconded personnel or fees charged by the research institute or large undertaking for such secondment.

 

Application process

Prior to applying for aid under this incentive, enterprises are advised to contact Malta Enterprise for guidance on the application process.

Loan of Highly Qualified Personnel (Knowledge Transfer Scheme)