2Dots
Malta's Premier AI Grant

Digitalise Your SME

Non-repayable funding for Malta-registered SMEs going digital — up to €235,400 in combined digitalisation and AI grants.

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50%
Aid intensity
60%
For Gozo-based SMEs
1 Jul 2026
Call 2 opens
SMEs Only
Eligibility
€15M Call 2 Just Announced
“In the last Budget, we announced a total of €100 million in measures related to Artificial Intelligence and innovation.”
— Silvio Schembri, Minister
Call 2 opens: 1 July 2026
First cut-off: 31 July 2026
SCHEME OVERVIEW

What Is the Digitalise Your SME Scheme?

A non-repayable grant programme for Malta-registered SMEs, supporting digital transformation across the business — from design through after-sales.

The AI component is administered by the Malta Digital Innovation Authority (MDIA) and adds up to €107,000 for AI projects, disbursed one year after project completion, subject to two mandatory reports.

Administering BodyFondi.eu
AI PartnerMDIA
Eligible ApplicantsMicro, Small & Medium Enterprises
Application Portalsfd.gov.mt
Aid TypeNon-repayable grant
Budget (Call 2)€15,000,000
Opens1 July 2026
FUNDING BREAKDOWN

Funding Breakdown

€128,400
Base Digitalisation Grant — 50% aid intensity (60% for Gozo-based SMEs)
+€107,000
AI Top-Up — disbursed one year post-completion
€235,400
Total Maximum Funding
AI Top-Up Requirements
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Productivity Gains Report
Documents the efficiency improvements delivered by the AI component.
→
Ethical AI & Societal Well-being Report
Confirms compliance with the MDIA ethical AI framework.

2Dots prepares both reports as part of the application support engagement.

ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES

What Can You Fund?

→Product and process design & engineering
→End-to-end procurement digitalisation
→Supply chain and distribution systems
→After-sales process automation
→AI-powered customer experience tools
→Digital workflow automation
→Machine learning integration
→Intelligent document processing
APPLICATION SUPPORT

We Handle Your Entire Application — End to End

01
Free Eligibility Assessment

We review your business at no cost to confirm you qualify.

02
Application Preparation

We scope the project, budget, and write the technical narrative.

03
Submission & Tracking

Submitted via sfd.gov.mt, with cycle monitoring through decision.

04
Project Delivery & Reporting

We build the solution and prepare both MDIA reports.

DEADLINES

Application Cut-Off Dates

Call 2 Cut-Offs (Opens 1 July 2026)
31 July 202617 August 202618 September 202630 September 202616 October 202630 October 202613 November 202630 November 202614 December 2026
Call 1 Remaining Dates
15 May 202629 May 202612 June 202630 June 2026

If your project is ready now, applying under Call 1 means you don't have to wait for Call 2 to open.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Who qualifies for this grant?

Any Malta-registered SME — there are no sector restrictions.

What does the AI top-up require?

The additional €107,000 is subject to two mandatory reports: a productivity gains report and an ethical AI & societal well-being report, both aligned to the MDIA framework.

Can 2Dots' fees be claimed under the grant?

Yes — our engagement is structured so our fees fall within eligible costs.

When does Call 2 open?

1 July 2026. Call 1 is still active in the meantime, so project-ready applicants can apply now instead of waiting.

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Business Reports for SMEs

€4,000 grant at 80% aid intensity for professional advisory reports.

Malta Enterprise Business Development

Up to 50% grant support for eligible business development costs.

Xjenza Digital Innovation

Up to €225,000 in funding, with a deadline of 1 July 2026.

Ready to Apply for the Digitalise Your SME Grant?

Book a free 30-minute consultation. We assess your eligibility, scope the project, and handle the entire application — at no upfront cost.

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