M-ERA.NET Joint Call 2026 is now open

EUR 300,000 funding opportunity for Malta-based Researchers to Innovate in Advanced Materials & Battery Technologies: M-ERA.NET Joint Call 2026 is now open.

Xjenza Malta is pleased to announce the launch of the M-ERA.NET Joint Call 2026 — a dynamic funding opportunity that will empower Malta-based researchers and innovators to participate in transnational research projects focused on advanced materials and battery technologies in support of the European Green Deal.

Xjenza Malta is participating with a national budget allocation of up to EUR 300,000 per project.

Unlocking New Opportunities

The M-ERA.NET Joint Call 2026 offers eligible applicants the chance to:
Participate in transnational projects by leveraging funding and support to develop pioneering solutions in advanced materials and battery technologies.

Address six thematic areas:
i. Materials for energy storage and distribution systems
ii. Materials for energy conversion
iii. Innovative surfaces, coatings and interfaces
iv. Innovative functional materials with defined architectures
v. Materials addressing environmental challenges
vi. Next generation materials for electronics

Key Dates & Application Process
Applicants must comply with the National Rules for Participation:

Be a Malta-based entity, including private and public entities, RKDOs, etc with an operating base in Malta in accordance with State Aid or
Non-State Aid National rules; Complete and submit a National Application Form, duly signed and supported by the required Annexes.

Key Deadlines

Project coordinator needs to submit the pre-proposal via the M-ERA.NET Electronic Submission Tool by 12 May 2026, 12:00 CET.
Each Malta-based applicant must submit a signed National Application Form via email by 12 May 2026, 23:59 CET.

Announcements

Xjenza Malta’s M-ERA.NET Online Information Session on 26 March 2026, 11:00 – 12:00 (CET) – Register online.
M-ERA.NET Call 2026 information webinar will be held 18 March 2026, 12:00 (CET). More information is available online.

For further details, visit the Xjenza Malta website or contact us by email.