Unlocking EU funding opportunities

EU funding and grants play a critical role in enabling businesses and organisations to finance growth, innovation and transformation initiatives. From supporting research and development to facilitating digitalisation, sustainability projects and international expansion, these funding mechanisms provide access to primarily non-repayable financial support that can significantly enhance competitiveness.

Understanding a complex funding landscape

The funding landscape in Malta and across the European Union is diverse and constantly evolving. Businesses can access a wide range of funding instruments, including national incentives, co-financed schemes and direct EU programmes, each with distinct eligibility requirements, regulatory obligations and evaluation criteria.

Successfully securing funding requires more than identifying an opportunity. It demands a structured and strategic approach, from project planning and application preparation through to implementation and compliance.

Our EU funding advisory team

Our team has several years of experience of successfully assisting clients in their funding applications across different schemes and institutions. We combine technical expertise, commercial knowledge and financial acumen and a deep understanding of both local and EU funding frameworks. By leveraging multidisciplinary capabilities and international experience, we support clients in navigating this landscape with clarity and confidence. We work closely with management teams to align funding opportunities with strategic business objectives, ensuring that the funding scheme(s) identified and applied for are relevant for the commercial objectives of the client.

Our approach
It's centred on delivering comprehensive, end-to-end support across all phases of the funding process:

Funding identification & strategy

Assessing project plans and identifying the most suitable funding opportunities at both national and EU level, including Malta Enterprise incentives, Business Enhance schemes, Xjenza Malta R&D programmes and direct European Commission funding. We shall also evaluate the project’s and the Client’s eligibility for the relevant funding schemes, assess compliance with the applicable requirements and criteria, and provide guidance on the most appropriate approach for pursuing the selected funding opportunity.

Project planning & application preparation

Data gathering and analysis stage to develop robust project proposals, business plans and supporting documentation that meet technical, financial and regulatory requirements to maximise the likelihood of success. We shall also support the Client on clarifications with the funding representatives during evaluation stage.

Monitoring, reporting & compliance

supporting clients throughout the reporting process, including the preparation of interim and final reports, ensuring proper documentation of eligible costs and readiness for audits and reviews.

Ongoing funding advisory

Providing continuous guidance on emerging funding opportunities, regulatory developments and optimisation of funding strategies over time.

From funding opportunity to business impact

Given the increasing importance of funding in driving business investment and innovation, our objective is to provide a clear, structured and practical pathway that enables clients to unlock available opportunities and translate them into measurable outcomes.

The RSM Malta advantage

Cross functional expertise

We bring together governance, risk, regulatory, and strategic expertise to provide a holistic board assessment.

Adaptable and context‑driven approach

Our approach is tailored to each organisation’s sector, size, risk profile, and governance and strategic maturity.

Global reach with local insight

As part of the RSM International network, we draw on global best practices while applying a deep understanding of the Maltese and EU regulatory environment.

EU funding advisory that delivers results

Unlock growth, innovation and transformation opportunities with strategic guidance on EU funding and grants.

Speak to an expert

Bertrand Spiteri
Principal
RSM Malta