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What Europe’s Ageing Research Tells Us — And Why Malta Is Part of the Story.

Faye Mallia — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:06:00 +0000

For over a decade, EMCS has been entrusted with the collection of SHARE data in Malta, contributing to one of Europe’s most important long-term research initiatives. This ongoing work ensures that Malta’s demographic, social, and economic realities are accurately represented in the wider European evidence base.

Across Europe, this data is now shaping how we understand ageing, health, and wellbeing with important implications for policymakers, employers, and society at large.

Recent findings from the SHARE (Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe) programme highlight critical trends, from undiagnosed health conditions to the social factors affecting quality of life in later years.

Among the most striking insights is the discovery that millions of Europeans may be living with undiagnosed kidney disease, even among individuals already managing multiple health conditions. This points to gaps in screening systems and a broader need to rethink how healthcare monitoring is approached across ageing populations.

At the same time, research shows that cognitive abilities among older generations are improving overall, suggesting progress in education, lifestyle, and healthcare though not evenly across all groups. Meanwhile, other findings reveal surprising connections between loneliness and brain health, underlining the profound impact of social factors on physical wellbeing.

Beyond health, SHARE research also explores family and societal dynamics. For instance, studies suggest that parents report higher life satisfaction when their children experience upward mobility, while end-of-life planning appears less influenced by personality traits than previously assumed offering new considerations for policymakers designing support systems.

While these findings are European in scope, Malta’s contribution plays an essential role in strengthening the overall picture.

Through its long-standing work on SHARE, EMCS continues to ensure that local data feeds into this wider research effort, supporting more accurate insights, better policymaking, and more targeted social interventions.

As Europe continues to grapple with the challenges of an ageing population, initiatives like SHARE and Malta’s active participation through EMCS, are critical in shaping informed, data-driven decisions for the future.

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EMCS Helps Businesses Access Funding Through Malta Enterprise’s Green Mobility Scheme

Faye Mallia — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:14:52 +0000

EMCS Malta is proud to support businesses of all sizes as they take advantage of the Green Mobility Scheme, a national incentive helping companies shift toward cleaner and more sustainable transport solutions. The Green Mobility Scheme, continues to drive Malta’s shift toward cleaner mobility by supporting investments in commercial EV charging infrastructure.

The scheme is open to all eligible enterprises (small, medium, and large) provided they meet Malta Enterprise’s basic requirements, including being registered with the Malta Business Registry and employing at least five full‑time workers.

Funding Support for Charging Infrastructure

The scheme supports businesses investing in EV charging infrastructure, offering up to 50% funding for the full setup of private charging stations — from investment in equipment, installation and upgrades to the technical systems and works needed to make charging stations fully operational.

These investments are especially valuable for companies operating delivery fleets, logistics services, passenger transport, or any operation depending on commercial vehicles.

The support may take the form of:

Tax credits covering up to 50% of eligible investment costs
Interest rate subsidies on loans used to finance charging infrastructure investments

Charging installations must be located on properly licensed commercial premises used by the business—ensuring that the infrastructure directly supports day‑to‑day operations.

Not a de minimis Scheme

Unlike many other incentives, the Green Mobility Scheme does not fall under de minimis rules. It operates under the General Block Exemption Regulation (GBER), giving businesses more flexibility without consuming limited de minimis quotas.

Why This Matters

Malta is moving toward greener transport in line with EU climate goals, and businesses are increasingly recognising the value of upgrading to electric fleets. Investing in EV infrastructure:

Reduces fuel and maintenance costs
Lowers environmental impact
Helps future‑proof operations
Strengthens sustainability credentials

How EMCS Can Help

EMCS supports companies throughout the entire process — from understanding eligibility to preparing documentation and submitting applications. We help businesses:

Drafting and compiling the full application
Preparing and coordinating supporting documentation
Maximising eligible costs and funding levels
Liaising with Malta Enterprise

The Green Mobility Scheme is a practical and accessible way for companies to reduce costs and contribute to a cleaner Malta.

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Renovation of Buildings

Faye Mallia — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 13:32:11 +0000

Access up to €1 Million

Co-financing up to 65%

Investments in Gozo + 5%

Investment

Improve energy efficiency for existing private commercial buildings by at least 30%.

The scheme supports actions that reduce the building energy demand through the reduction in use of energy through renovation. Interventions include:

Heating
Cooling
Ventilation
Hot Water
Lighting

How can you benefit?

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Start Up Enhance

Faye Mallia — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 13:11:52 +0000

Access up to €400,000

Co-financing up to 50%

Investments in Gozo + 10%

Investment

The scheme will facilitate access to investments in tangible and intangible assets that contribute towards the improved productivity of the enterprise.

Eligible costs cover:

Equipment, plant and machinery
Ancillary items including software
Lease of private operational premises for 2 years
Indirect costs at 7%

How can you benefit?

Let's talk, set up a meeting today

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Digitalisation

Faye Mallia — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 13:08:16 +0000

Access up to €200,000

Co-financing up to 50%

Investments in Gozo +10%

Investment

Enhance and invest in digital technology to improve efficiency, productivity and customer experience.

Digitalisation initiatives to achieve and drive digital transformation, through investment in hardware, software and digital solutions. Investments can cover:

E-Commerce websites
Digital solutions, such as:

- Commercial off the shelf custom software

- Hardware

- Analytical tools

- Cyber security systems

- Cloud computing

- Routers, switches and wifi equipment

How can you benefit?

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SME Enhance

Faye Mallia — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 12:56:13 +0000

Access up to €500,000

Co-financing up to 50%

Investments in Gozo +10%

Investment

The scheme will facilitate access for SMEs to invest in tangible and intangible assets with the aim to improve their productivity., Projects supported can focus on:

expansion
diversification
innovation
initial investments.

Eligible costs cover:

Equipment, plant and machinery
Ancillary items including software
Lease of private operational premises for 2 years
Indirect costs at 7%

How can you benefit?

Let's talk, set up a meeting today

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Business Reports for SMEs

Faye Mallia — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 12:46:19 +0000

Access €4,000 (Lump sum)

Investment

Enhancing competitiveness and developing efficient processes. This scheme will facilitate access to external consultancy services to develop a:

Business Plan addressing investment initiatives to enhance SME competitiveness.
Process and Systems Review aimed at addressing the SME's potential of becoming more efficient.

How can you benefit?

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EU Grant Scheme for Equipment & Machinery

Faye Mallia — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 13:32:31 +0000

This EU Grant Scheme seeks to support investment in equipment and machinery aimed at directly improving the productivity of the enterprise. Such investment can be aimed at expanding, diversifying, and/or innovating the operations, and by supporting initial investments.

Financing

This scheme is funded through the European Regional Development Fund and will part-finance 50% of the eligible costs with a minimum funding amount of €10,000 and maximum funding amount of €120,000 per operation. Investments in Gozo will benefit from an additional 10% aid intensity.

We will assist you to APPLY and OBTAIN the grant you need – funding@emcs.com.mt

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Renovation of Private Sector Buildings Scheme

Faye Mallia — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 07:13:20 +0000

The Renovation of Private Sector Buildings Scheme funded under the Resilience and Recovery Fund has been launched. A company can benefit up to €1 million and the aid intensity is as follows:

Investments in Malta		Investments in Gozo
Small and Micro	50%	Small and Micro	55%
Medium	40%	Medium	45%
Large	30%	Large	35%

The scope of the support is to improve energy efficiency, reduce energy demand, lower carbon emissions and limited energy waste through the retrofitting of private sector buildings. Renovations to be undertaken must lead to a reduction of Primary energy demand (PED) of at least 30%.

Eligible Actions:

Actions that reduce the primary energy demand of the building by reducing the energy used for heating, cooling, ventilation, hot water and lighting are eligible.

Potential examples include:

Heating/cooling systems
Thermal insulation
Energy efficient apertures
Energy efficient lighting systems

Excluded:

Energy Generation from Renewable Energy Sources Activities
Actions on new buildings and extensions of existing buildings

Our team has been successful in securing funding for several projects. Let us assist you with accessing funding for your business.

Client Testimonials: https://www.emcs.com.mt/testimonials/

Contact funding@emcs.com.mt

Deadline to apply: 30 September 2022

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EU Digital Grant Schemes

Faye Mallia — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 16:24:50 +0000

Up to €200,000 to invest in Digital Technology for your Business

Digital has become the number one priority for all businesses. The Recovery and Resilience Plan for Malta is offering support through its two SME Digital Grant Schemes which were launched in June 2022 and extend till September 2022.

The past two years, have placed businesses on the fast lane, accelerating the transformation from local to global while adopting new ways of doing business. Companies today know that to thrive and remain competitive investing in digital technologies is essential.

When a business invests in digital transformation and adopts technology that is best suited to its strategic goals it can register new opportunities and growth. Through digital schemes, enterprises can get up to 50% - 60% funding support for investment relating to:

enhanced operations through improved business models
intelligent work and production processes
the creation of new business opportunities
more effective customer acquisition and improved customer experience
better networking.

Eligible costs cover:

hardware
software (bespoke and off the shelf)
digital solutions (incl. cloud, cyber security, networking, analytical tools, etc.)
significant operation technologies (OT), such as track and trace solutions and digital twinning
related training.

Our experienced consultants can guide enterprises to attain non-repayable grants to part-finance investment to digitalise their operations, thus improving their resilience, efficiency, productivity, and customer experience.

Our team has been successful in securing funding for several projects. Let us assist you with accessing funding for your business.

Client Testimonials: https://www.emcs.com.mt/testimonials/

Contact funding@emcs.com.mt

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