A delegation from Malta Enterprise and the Malta Life Sciences Park visited the city of Tartu in Estonia for a study visit focusing on Smart Specialisation and its application to traditional sectors, particularly the wood and food industries.
Malta’s innovation profile was showcased at the EUREKA Global Innovation Summit (EGIS) in Manchester, UK, which attracted representatives from over 60 countries ranging from industry, businesses, academia and research centres, to public agencies and EUREKA partner organisations.
The event also included a 3-day conference programme consisting of over 50 inspiring sessions with more than 140 speakers, as well as a wide range of interactive sessions with the EUREKA Clusters, practical workshops, and various matchmaking and networking opportunities.
The European Commission has included in its Market Access Database (MADB) detailed information on rules adopted by UK authorities that would apply on UK imports from the EU in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
While it is understood that the UK will seek an extension to its exit from the EU and the situation is still very volatile, operators should be prepared for any eventuality.
Malta Enterprise and the Malta Council for Science and Technology (MCST) organised a thematic consultation session on Malta’s Maritime sector. This session was organised as part of Malta Enterprise’s ‘RELOS3’ Interreg Europe project and, in line with the project objectives, contributes to the process led by MCST to design and shape Malta’s new Smart Specialisation Strategy post-2020.
Reference is hereby made to the article with Title 'Scandal At Malta Enterprise As Whistleblower Complaint Goes Missing' published by the news portal Lovin Malta on the 1st April 2019.
Since the year 2013 to date, Malta Enterprise Corporation has never received any Whistleblower disclosure in line with its Whistleblower Policy and Procedure.
Malta Enterprise in collaboration with the Malta Chamber has launched the ‘Make It’ campaign, which is aimed at encouraging young people to consider a career in manufacturing by shedding light on the great opportunities that exist within the industry.
Through a number of testimonials from young people showcasing their own life story and personal experience in manufacturing, the campaign inspires others to join the thousands of youths already engaged in the industry and seek their own rewarding career path in manufacturing.
Eleven Gozitan micro enterprises have been allocated industrial space within the new Tal-Hofra Workshop Complex in Xewkija, which is presently under construction and envisaged to be completed within the coming months.
The entrepreneurs are engaged in diverse local trades including woodworks, aluminium works, upholstery, wrought iron, as well as marble and granite.
As the local partner within Innova Foster, Malta Enterprise has finalised a Local Action Plan (LAP) with key actions that address the most pressing issues, thereby bringing to a close the first phase of the project.
The proposals presented in the LAP fall within three strategic areas - infrastructure, incentives and capacity building. Through the research carried out, 100 actions grouped under 35 objectives have been identified.
Malta Enterprise has launched a new scheme to suppport artisans in transferring their skills to other persons interested in learning the relevant craft.
Any duly registered craftsperson and self-employed persons who have experience in the production of a craft can benefit from this incentive when mentoring and transferring their skills to a trainee. Applicants will need to demonstrate they have the knowledge, capacity and facilities for providing the skills transfer.