Digitalise Your SME Grant Malta 2026
Get up to €128,400 to transform your business operations. We build the software and support your application.
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Grant at a Glance
Everything you need to know about the Digitalise Your SME funding scheme.
Why It Matters
Digital transformation isn't just about new technology. It's about running your business more effectively.
Stay Competitive
Digital tools help you keep pace with competitors already using modern systems. Streamlined operations mean faster service and better margins.
Save Time & Reduce Errors
Automate repetitive tasks and eliminate manual data entry mistakes. Your team focuses on customers, not spreadsheets.
Better Customer Experience
Faster responses, online booking, and professional client portals. Modern systems make it easier for customers to work with you.
Make Informed Decisions
Real-time dashboards and reports give you visibility into your business. Know what's working and what needs attention.
Calculate Your Funding
See exactly how much EU funding you could receive for your digital transformation project.
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Gozo-based projects receive 10% higher aid intensity
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Payment Timeline
* Payment timing is indicative. Actual payments depend on project milestones and claim verification.
* Estimates based on official Digitalise Your SME scheme guidelines. Actual funding subject to eligibility assessment and approval.
What Can You Fund?
The Digitalise Your SME scheme covers investments that improve your business operations. Here's what qualifies:
- Custom-built business software (ERPs, CRMs, booking systems, client portals)
- Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software and licenses
- Subscription-based software (2-year subscription cost is eligible)
- Process automation and workflow tools
- Inventory and stock management systems
- Point-of-sale (POS) systems
- Business intelligence and reporting dashboards
- Client/customer portals
- Internal communication and collaboration tools
- Laptops and desktop computers
- Tablets
- Monitors and displays
- Docking stations and port replicators
- Routers, switches, and WiFi equipment
- Servers (if required for your solution)
- Cyber Security systems and tools
- Cloud Computing infrastructure
- Internet of Things (IoT) devices and sensors
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions
- Big Data analysis and analytics platforms
- Quantum Technology applications
- Installation and setup costs (when bundled with hardware/software purchase)
- Training on the specific system purchased (must be from the same supplier, included in purchase price)
Not sure if your project qualifies?
Check Your EligibilityWhat's Not Covered
To avoid surprises, here's what this scheme doesn't fund:
Ineligible Expenses
Looking to build an e-commerce project?
E-commerce falls under a different scheme which has closed.
Contact us to discuss alternative options for your online shop project.
How It Works
The application process has several steps. Here's how we can help.
MDIA Assessment
Book a Digital Intensity Assessment with the Malta Digital Innovation Authority. This measures your current tech adoption and identifies opportunities.
Prepare Your Proposal
Document your project: what you're building, technical specifications, supplier quotes, and expected outcomes. We handle straightforward applications directly, or work with specialist consultants for complex ones.
Submit Online
Applications are submitted through the fondi.eu portal. We prepare the technical documentation and support the submission process.
Development
Once approved, we build your software solution. The Grant Agreement sets your project timeline (6-24 months depending on scope).
Get Funded
Submit claims as you hit milestones. You receive advance payments throughout the project, not just at the end.
MDIA Assessment
Book a Digital Intensity Assessment with the Malta Digital Innovation Authority. This measures your current tech adoption and identifies opportunities.
Prepare Your Proposal
Document your project: what you're building, technical specifications, supplier quotes, and expected outcomes. We handle straightforward applications directly, or work with specialist consultants for complex ones.
Submit Online
Applications are submitted through the fondi.eu portal. We prepare the technical documentation and support the submission process.
Development
Once approved, we build your software solution. The Grant Agreement sets your project timeline (6-24 months depending on scope).
Get Funded
Submit claims as you hit milestones. You receive advance payments throughout the project, not just at the end.
Ready to start your application?
Book a Free ConsultationWhy Solveita
Built by Senior Developers
Your project is built by experienced developers, not outsourced or handed off to juniors. The same people who scope your project are the ones who build it.
Small Team, Direct Access
You work directly with the founder and lead developer. No account managers, no handoffs to junior staff, no communication breakdowns.
Malta-Based, Malta-Focused
We understand local business needs and have experience with EU-funded projects. We're based in Malta and available for face-to-face meetings.
Honest About Fit
If this grant isn't right for your project, we'll tell you. We'd rather build the right solution than chase funding that doesn't fit.
What We Build
The grant covers operational software that improves how your business runs. Here are examples of what we develop:
Custom platforms to manage your entire operation - clients, bookings, inventory, staff, and finances in one place.
Salon management system with appointment booking, client records, inventory tracking, and staff scheduling.
Secure online spaces where your customers can access their information, documents, bookings, or project status.
Client portal for a professional services firm with document sharing, messaging, and project tracking.
Tools that automate repetitive tasks - invoicing, reminders, data entry, reporting - so your team focuses on what matters.
Automated quotation and invoicing system integrated with accounting software.
Online booking platforms for appointments, reservations, or resource scheduling.
Multi-location booking system for a fitness studio with class schedules, memberships, and payments.
Custom internal systems tailored to your specific workflow - not off-the-shelf software forced to fit.
Operations management system for a service company with job tracking, team assignments, and client communication.
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Let's discuss your project and see if EU funding is right for you. No commitment, no pressure - just an honest conversation.
I oversee every grant project personally.
From first call to final delivery.
Free eligibility assessment for your project.
End-to-end support from application to delivery.
Fixed-price quotes with no hidden costs.
We build the software AND help with the paperwork.
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