EIT Culture & Creativity will operate a dedicated space within Xjenza Malta’s headquarters, expanding its initiatives and opportunities in the region.
EIT Culture & Creativity, the institutional partnership for Europe’s cultural and creative sectors and industries, supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union, has formalised an agreement with Xjenza Malta – the national governmental agency for research and innovation – to establish a physical presence and contact point in the country.
The new Malta office will operate as part of the EIT Culture & Creativity Regional Hub South, which covers 9 countries across the Mediterranean, and will work in close collaboration with the EIT Community Hub Malta. By providing a local venue for sector stakeholders and hosting dedicated activities, the office will facilitate access to EIT Culture & Creativity’s programmes and stimulate new collaborations and project development within the Maltese cultural and creative ecosystem.
Malta has a thriving creative sector, encompassing dynamic communities across cultural heritage, gaming, and film production. This collaboration underscores EIT Culture & Creativity’s commitment to nurturing local engagement and building strong ecosystems across Europe.
“Establishing a presence in Malta marks an important step in strengthening our pan-European network of innovation for culture and creativity. By working closely with Xjenza Malta, we are deepening our engagement with a vibrant national ecosystem and creating new opportunities for Maltese organisations, researchers, and creatives to connect, collaborate, and scale their impact across Europe”, said Anette Schaefer, CEO at EIT Culture & Creativity.
As the national agency responsible for promoting research, technological development, and innovation, Xjenza Malta is a natural partner to advance EIT Culture & Creativity’s mission of enhancing the competitiveness and innovation capacity of Europe’s cultural and creative sectors.
“We look forward to contributing to the operation of the EIT Culture & Creativity space in Malta. Its presence will reinforce not just the EIT’s footprint in Malta, but it will also enhance our diverse portfolio of support services to the wider cultural and creative industry sectors. This is a vibrant industry with considerable potential to tap into R&I funding opportunities and scale up across the EU market”, stated Silvo Scerri, CEO at Xjenza Malta.
The announcement comes shortly after the EIT and Xjenza Malta signed a new Memorandum of Understanding to launch the EIT Regional Innovation Booster pilot in Malta from 2026, bringing targeted support to startups and scaleups. Together, these initiatives mark a decisive step in strengthening innovation and cross-border expansion across Europe.
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