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Malta Enterprise launches the Blue Med – a focal point for sustainable blue economy.

Malta Enterprise launched the Blue Med, a new initiative focusing on assisting businesses to develop further the blue economic potential in Malta.

Incorporated within the organisational structure of Malta Enterprise, the Blue

Med specifically targets local and international disruptors and innovators, in emerging blue economic niches. At the same time, it supports and assists traditional blue economic sectors in embracing innovative business solutions, making their business operation more sustainable in the long run.

The Critical Raw Materials Act: Towards ‘Open Strategic Autonomy’ in Europe’s Industrial Policy

Similar to other global players, the European economy and its future development depend greatly on what are known as Critical Raw Materials (CRMs) particularly in view of the digital and sustainability transition to Net Zero by 2050. This is due to their strategic and economic importance in an array of industrial sectors such as; aerospace, defence, digital including clean tech for the energy sector and transportation. These aim to ensure the sustainable functioning of the European economy through the dual digital and carbon reduction transformation.

Malta Enterprise extends the Skills Development Scheme

Scheme aimed at supporting a knowledge-based workforce

Malta Enterprise has extended its Skills Development Scheme, a programme designed to boost skills and drive growth in Malta’s business sector. 

This new support for businesses was launched by Minister for the Environment, Energy and Enterprise Miriam Dalli and Malta Enterprise Chairperson William Wait, during a presentation about the scheme by the corporation’s CEO Kurt Farrugia.

New EU Measure to reduce Industry's packaging waste

Photo Credits - Chris Sant Fournier

The growth of a low-carbon circular economy has been impeded in recent years by rising packaging usage and low rates of recycling and reuse. In response, the European Commission will be repealing the current Directive on Packaging & Packaging Waste 94/62/EC and will replace it with a new regulation requiring member states to reduce packaging waste by five per cent by 2030 and 15 per cent by 2040, compared to 2018 levels.

The European Commission issued consultation on the first draft of the European sustainability reporting standards

The European Commission (EC) has recently issued the first draft of the European sustainability reporting standards (ESRS) delegated act for public consultation.

This act supplements the Accounting Directive as amended by the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, which requires large and also listed companies to publish regular reports on the social and environmental risks they face, and how their activities impact people and the environment.

Malta Enterprise supports Richmond Foundation through its CSR initiatives

Mental health is a pressing concern that touches each one of us, directly or indirectly. For three decades, Richmond Foundation has been a beacon of hope, providing support to those grappling with mental health issues and their families. This year, Malta Enterprise as part of its CSR initiatives, has put together a memorable recital which saw the participation of two extraordinary artists violist Carmine Lauri and classical guitarist Simon Schembri to celebrate Richmond’s relentless efforts in raising mental health awareness, particularly within the workplace.

Opportunities for SMEs in the European Defence Fund

The European Defence Fund (EDF) promotes cooperation among companies and research actors of all sizes and covers all EU Member States and regions, in research and development of state-of-the-art and interoperable defence technology and equipment. The EDF supports competitive and collaborative projects throughout the entire cycle of research and development to leverage a bigger impact on the European defence capability and industrial landscape.

Unpacking the Impacts of the EU’s Packaging and Packaging of Waste Regulation

Malta Enterprise, in collaboration with the Ministry for Environment, Energy and Enterprise, the Environment & Resources Authority (ERA), and the Malta Business Bureau (MBB), held an online session to discuss with industry operators the impact of the proposed EU legislation on Packaging and Packaging of Waste.

Kurt Farrugia, CEO of Malta Enterprise, opened the session by emphasizing the importance of businesses familiarizing themselves with the provisions introduced under the draft regulation. He urged companies to prepare for the changes by understanding the new legislation.

Erasmus for young Entrepreneurs

SMEs Growing in Europe [01/02/2023- 31/01/2027]

The Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs (EYE) programme, which is supported locally by Malta Enterprise, is a business exchange programme which helps both new and experienced entrepreneurs to scale up. Since 2009, EYE has helped entrepreneurs from all over Europe to exchange knowledge and expertise, and to expand their business and their professional network.

Malta Enterprise to host Europe's Single Market at Risk debate

Malta Enterprise will be organising a debate: Europe’s single market at risk - the intensification of geopolitical tensions and their implications on small member states within the single market. This will also delve into the implications that EU regulations have on the bloc’s competitiveness. 

Date: Wed 29th March at 8:30am 
Venue: AX Palace, Sliema

Interested stakeholders, policy makers and industrialists should register on [email protected] 

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