Are you developing a breakthrough technology, prototype, or business model with the potential to disrupt markets or solve global challenges?Malta’s innovators now have a tailored opportunity to enhance their success in Europe’s most competitive innovation funding programme through the European Innovation Council Support Scheme.The European Innovation Council (EIC), part of the EU’s Horizon Europe framework programme, is the flagship initiative supporting high-risk, high-impact innovation across the full innovation lifecycle. From early-stage development to commercial growth, the programme funds transformative ideas with strong market potential through flagship instruments such as:EIC Pathfinder for visionary research with disruptive potential.EIC Transition for maturing technologies with promising commercial potential.EIC Accelerator for scaling start-ups and SMEs with the ambition and potential to scale up with both grant and equity support.To strengthen Malta’s participation, Xjenza Malta is offering the EIC Support Scheme, specifically designed to help Maltese applicants prepare competitive proposals for the EIC calls under the Horizon Europe work programme.Under the scheme, eligible innovators can access financial reimbursement for expert support at key stages of their EIC applications, including:Proposal Development Grant (up to €10,000) to cover costs of engaging a grant- writing consultant for EIC Pathfinder, EIC Transition first stage, or EIC Accelerator second stage applications.Business Coach Grant (up to €5,000) to help prepare the business case and interview for EIC Accelerator first-stage applicants.Pitch Coach Grant (up to €2,000) to refine pitch skills for interviews, available for EIC Transition second stage, Advanced Innovation Challenges second stage, and EIC Accelerator first stage applications.This support is available to sole applicants and consortium coordinators and can be combined across options to match your innovation’s stage and needs.Whether you’re at the proof-of-concept stage, building market-ready solutions, or ready to scale internationally, the Xjenza Malta’s EIC Support Scheme is here to boost your chances of success, providing targeted resources to strengthen your proposal and prepare you for a competitive pitch.Don’t miss this opportunity to bring your innovation to Europe’s leading innovation funding ecosystem, contact Xjenza Malta’s National Contact Points on horizon.malta@gov.mt for more information! Share this with someone who should pitch in•