MDIA AI Applied Grant 2023/2024 – The Malta Digital Innovation Authority (MDIA) is currently inviting submissions for the AI Applied Research Grant. The primary objective of this initiative is to facilitate the broader integration of innovative technological solutions across both the public and private sectors. This integration aims to enhance operational efficiency, transparency, and engagement with citizens.
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The MDIA has been entrusted with the responsibility of overseeing the allocation of public funds through the administration of this Grant. This endeavor is in line with the strategic implementation and governance framework for artificial intelligence (AI). The scope and rationale of this Grant closely align with multiple objectives outlined in the Malta AI Strategy, including:
Furthermore, the Grant is designed to drive progress in accordance with the following Actions detailed within the Malta AI Strategy:
Preference will be given to credible proposals aimed at advancing projects explicitly specified in the Malta AI Strategy. Notable pilot projects mentioned in the strategy include:
The overarching goal of the AI Applied Research Grant is to bolster capacity-building endeavors related to AI and/or Internet of Things (IoT) research within Malta. Specifically, the Grant aims to stimulate the following:
The financial allocation for the AI Applied Research Grant has been set at €120,000. The maximum value of the grant for individual projects is €40,000. The Grant offers full financial assistance (100% aid intensity).
Eligible Applicants To qualify for this grant, the applicant must be a local Research Institution (RI), regardless of whether the RI is involved in economic activities. In cases where a research institute has less than 50% public ultimate shareholding, evidence of partnership with an entity possessing more than 50% public ultimate shareholding (e.g., ministries, government entities, commissions, and boards) for the purposes of the project is required. MDIA retains the right to reject project applications if there is reasonable suspicion that the proposed project lacks substantial differentiation from a previously approved project.
Exclusions Applicants engaged in illegal economic activities are ineligible. Applicants lacking substantial economic and physical presence within Malta are excluded.
How to apply: CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Application Closing Date: September 30, 2023
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