A Strategy and Vision for Artificial Intelligence in Malta 2030 aims to map the path for Malta to gain a strategic competitive advantage in the global economy as a leader in the AI field. The Strategy is expansive, looking at the impact commercially and socially, areas of economic opportunity and the need for special consideration, if not regulation, where AI use cases potentially intersect with national priorities, values and citizen’s rights.
AI is expected to have a transformative impact across multiple areas of society, government and business. The Strategy and Vision for Artificial Intelligence in Malta 2030 therefore takes a holistic approach and aims to give due focus to the needs of various different groups of stakeholders as the country looks forward to achieving its vision.
Below is the progress status of the enabler action points related to the strategic and vision for Artificial Intelligence in Malta by 2030.
The ‘education and workforce’ strategic enabler plans for the impact of technology and automation on the Maltese labour market and proposes measures to assist workers to develop new digital skills, increase the number of AI specialists and equip all students on higher education programmes in Malta with AI knowledge.
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The Work Exposure Scheme is intended to facilitate transition into employment by providing jobseekers with initial hands-on training that will help individuals obtain the knowledge, skills and competences required to find and retain employment. This scheme is designed to mirror contemporary labour market demand, whereby the job preferences of the jobseekers are matched with employers’ requests.
Besides offering free of charge courses, Jobsplus administers the Training Pays Scheme, which offers financial grants to cover the costs of courses that are not offered by Jobsplus. This scheme, which is part-financed by the European Social Fund, is aimed at individuals who completed compulsory schooling up to 64 years of age, excluding the self-employed persons.
Jobsplus offers a wide range of free of charge courses that are financed through national funds. Most of Jobsplus’ courses are accredited and are pegged up to level 4 of the Malta Qualifications Framework (MQF). Since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, Jobsplus started offering its courses online. Any person who completed compulsory schooling up to 64 years of age may follow a Jobsplus’ course irrespective of their employment status.
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The Scheme was launched to promote the training of persons actively participating in the Maltese Labour Market, with the aim to increase productivity and enhance adaptability.
This scheme falls under Malta’s Operational Programme II of the European Social Fund – ‘Investing in human capital to create more opportunities and promote the well-being of society’ for the 2014-2020 programming period.
The Scheme was launched in March 2017 and should funds still be available, the last date of submission of applications is the 23rd of June 2023. Training must be completed by 30th June 2023. In case the budget is fully committed, Jobsplus reserves the right to close the scheme before the deadline without any public notification. The scheme is demand driven and grants will be provided on a first-come first-served basis.
The Access to Employment (A2E) Scheme provides employment aid to enterprises in Malta and Gozo to promote the recruitment of the more challenged amongst jobseekers and inactive persons.
Through this scheme, the integration into the labour market is facilitated by:
This scheme falls under Malta’s Operational Programme II of the European Social Fund – ‘Investing in human capital to create more opportunities and promote the well-being of society’ for the 2014-2020 programming period.
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Details on courses offered / supported by Eskills Malta Foundation are available here from: https://eskills.org.mt/
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The Malta.AI Taskforce conducted a survey amongst a representative cross-section of the Maltese population to measure awareness and attitudes towards AI.
Action Point has been established, objectives were addressed by the survey and as per the findings of this survey ongoing projects are being carried out in accordance with the requirements of Action Point 40 – National AI Campaign.
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The Malta Digital Innovation Authority has proposals to build awareness of what AI is, counteract fears and showcase how it will benefit Maltese citizens of all ages mainly:
As part of awareness campaign MDIA has partnered for the following event:
A business breakfast hosted by the Malta Digital Innovation Authority and supported by Times of Malta. Moderated by Times of Malta journalist James Cummings.
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The event took place on April 26th, 2023.
It is imperative that the younger generation of society adapt and learn more about Artificial Intelligence, Digital Innovation and Information Technology that is constantly evolving.
As a result, MDIA is organizing a Summer School related to this topic known as the Future Innovators Summer School.
This program will be aimed at teens aged thirteen (13) to fifteen (15) years old, with the goal of assisting young minds in providing creative abilities in artificial intelligence and digital innovation, which are essential for all career pathways in all sectors.
Teens who finish this summer school program will have a greater grasp of artificial intelligence and digital innovation, as well as a stepping stone for them to continue their education at the secondary and perhaps postsecondary and tertiary levels.
| Dates | 10th July 2023 – 7th September 2023 |
| Times | 08:30am – 12:30pm |
| Age Groups | Year 9 to Year 11 of Scholastic Year 2023-2024 (13- to 15-year-olds) |
The Future Innovators Summer School will consist of two (2) lessons each week for eight (8) weeks, with lessons beginning at 8:30 a.m. and ending at 12:30 a.m. including a 30-minute break. These will take place on Mondays and Fridays of every week.
Project Budget: €22,000
MDIA in collaboration with the Faculty of ICT, University of Malta, are providing the following programme for Maltese teenagers: xPloring Intelligence – A Bootcamp on Us and Tech.
This program will be aimed at preteens attending scholastic year 7 to year 9 during the scholastic year 2023-2024.
This boot camp focusses on assisting young minds in providing creative abilities in artificial intelligence and digital innovation, which are essential for all career pathways in all sectors.
| Dates | 11th September 2023 – 15th September 2023 (Full week) |
| Times | 8:30am till 13:00pm (including two 30 minutes breaks) |
| Age Groups | Year 7 till Year 9 of the Scholastic Year 2023-2024 (11- to 13-year-olds) |
Project Budget: €10,000
Further projects to be rolled out, lessons learned to be used for determination of next stages and actions.
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Various initiatives are being carried out to address the action point, in particular:
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The Institute for Education launched various training programmes to address this measure.
Other initiatives include:
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The Government introduced a scheme to provide financial reimbursement for educators wishing to obtain certification in approved Massive Open Online Courses in AI-related fields.
GET QUALIFIED is an initiative that supports the personal development of individuals for the achievement of qualifications and certifications required by industry. The incentive is applicable to individuals following a course of studies leading to a certification, diploma, degree, or post-graduate degree courses. Upon successful completion the student will benefit from a tax credit enabling them to recover part of the costs incurred.
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Discussions between the Department of AI and the Faculty of Education have already started to explore possible collaborations through which, tomorrow’s educators are familiarised with AI and how this can be used to empower them and their teaching.
Another objective will be that of increasing research collaborations that investigate how AI is best exploited for the common good in education. In this regards a new study unit focusing on Ethics and AI is being launched as from academic year 2022/2023 that is quite relevant to this aspect of AI.
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The Department of AI has designed several accredited (based on ECTS credits) study units intended to make AI more accessible to students and the public. These units are intended for those students following programmes specifically in the area of AI, as well as those students, professionals and the public that want to learn more about what AI is, but do not have a technical background. The plan is for these units to start being offered as from the academic year 2022/2023.
The blended learning study unit Principals of AI is specifically intended to provide 1st year students pursuing different degree programmes as well as professionals from different walks of life, with an applied perspective to AI. AI techniques are being applied to different disciplines and research areas and therefore both current and future professionals need to be equipped with knowledge and skills to be able to understand when to best apply AI while also measure its implications. There are also several issues related to ethics and trust in AI that learners need to be aware of. Through this unit students will also be empowered by different skills that will enable them to evaluate AI techniques and data sources.
Ethics and AI is another blended learning unit that although intended for students following the undergraduate and graduate degrees in AI, it can be pursued by individuals that are interested in the ethical and legal implications behind AI. This unit will in fact focus on the need to present the basic ethical frameworks used in current approaches to ethics in AI, the methods used in designing artificial agents which conform to instances of such frameworks, and the need to equip students with the skills of analysis needed to reason about ethical dilemmas in AI. Students will furthermore be exposed more formally to the concept of Algorithmic Fairness especially in relation to Machine Learning (ML). Students will be able to appreciate and present ways of measuring and preventing biased decision-making by ML models, and the accuracy/fairness trade-off. It is also very important for students to fully understand the legal ramifications associated with AI since this will have implications on any work that they will do in the future. In this regards student, will be exposed to the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and its impact on AI that involves personal data. Additionally, other legal policies like the Anti-discrimination law, IPR, Compliance, and the MDIA act, will also be discussed
A third planned study unit is entitled AI Bootcamp. The scope behind this unit is twofold. It is first intended for those prospective MSc in AI degree students that want to have a refresher on important theoretical and fundamental topics in the area. Different professionals with different industrial backgrounds are becoming increasingly interested in the use of AI techniques in their place of work also in cases where individuals want a carrier change or advancement. Other individuals might have obtained their relevant undergraduate qualification years back and this course will serve them as a refresher as well as a natural steppingstone into the MSc in AI.
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During the Erasmus+ Project called Introducing AI, the institute of ICT and partner countries which included Germany, Lithuania, Finland, and Malta have contributed to the generation of teaching material to teach AI, particularly focusing on Computer Vision and Machine Learning using robotics. The material developed will be accredited to EQF Level 4 with a 6-credit value. The aim is to include this unit within Full-time Advanced Diplomas and also as a part-time course.
Through this project, the institute managed to acquire a robotic arm and 10 Jetbot Nano robots.
Through the E-skills Malta Foundation, MCAST has agreed to promote the course Elements of AI which is an online introductory course on AI developed by the University of Helsinki and technology company Reaktor.
MCAST hosted with partner countries a closure meeting with respect to the Erasmus+ KA2 Strategic Partnerships for vocational education and training project “Introducing Artificial Intelligence to Vocational Schools in Europe” No. 2020-1-LT01-KA202-078015. The scope of this meeting is to present the resources created to secondary school computing and IT teachers.
Also, MCAST participated in an AI in Lithuania (at one of the partners as part of the project) where MCAST students won the hackathon.
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The University of Malta will look to develop an Applied AI Platform (an interdisciplinary entity within the university aimed at fostering collaborations between different faculties and institutions) over the coming years. The investment will enable the University to increase the number of academics, areas of research and specialist modules it can offer; develop new joint degree undergraduate and postgraduate courses with other faculties; embark on new research and EU projects; increase its work with industry on AI-related projects; and accelerate AI awareness programmes.
The proposed action is in line with UoM’s philosophy to promote multidisciplinary collaborations across Faculties, Centers, or Institutes. In this regard, there is an ongoing effort to create Research Clusters within UoM to conduct research on topics of national, regional, and global interest. Due to its importance, it is being envisioned that there will be an AI Research Cluster.
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The UM through the FICT, and in collaboration with the Malta Digital Innovation Authority (MDIA), have over the past years made available to students that intend to pursue (or are pursuing) MSc and PhD degrees in AI, several scholarships.
In a recently signed agreement between FICT and MDIA the scholarships will cover 80% of the tuition fees including bench fees. Furthermore, if a student is pursuing his studies full-time with no stipend, they will be eligible to a grant that does not exceed 10K euro. This is a very positive initiative and one that should encourage more students to further their studies at higher levels.
Recent information collected by FICT showed that there were 22 students that received a scholarship in the last two years.
The scholarships were supported through schemes set up with MDIA, MEDE and the eSkill’s foundation. Information related to students availing themselves from the Get Qualified scheme was not available at the moment since currently students do not have to inform UoM about this.
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Tax Credit on Higher Educational Qualifications has been introduced.
Details can be found on the Malta Enterprise website.
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ICT professionals with strong industry experience but no undergraduate degree, and graduates with undergraduate degrees in different areas may be granted access to the course on either a full-time or part-time basis, subject to completing three foundational modules prior to entry.
The UoM currently offers several MSc programmes through the FICT that are specifically focused on AI or related topics (including Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, Big Data, Data Science and Fintech, to name a few).
MSc degree programs such as those offered by the Faculty of Engineering through the Department of Systems & Control Engineering focus on the use of AI within engineering and industrial contexts
Over time it is becoming also quite common to find dissertations from across UoM that in some way or other focus on AI in relation to other areas such as law, regulatory frameworks, finance, gaming, and transportation.
Through the full-time MSc in AI with the placement, the student has the possibility to work on some AI-related tasks that are of interest to the company and within the company’s environment. Agreements between the UoM and the relevant companies are set up to establish the parameters of the placement including the duties and responsibilities of the company (such as mentorship of the student) and those of the UoM (including things such as supervision).
On the other hand, the general full-time MSc has this year attracted several students whose dissertation is specifically focused on AI.
The part-time MSc in AI has been on offer since 2016/2017 and has attracted an average of 25 students per year. The structure of this MSc is very flexible and consists of a set of core units that include Machine Learning (and Deep Learning) and the students can then chose to follow study units from several streams.
These include the Big Data, Computer Vision, Robotics, Natural Language Processing, Fintech, and Geosciences streams. Streams however do not straight-jacket students into taking units from a particular stream. In preparation for the MSc in AI, the UoM offers preparatory study units depending on the needs of the students. The AI Bootcamp unit (described earlier) is intended as a refresher of important theoretical and fundamental topics in AI for those professionals that have obtained their undergraduate qualification a while back and will therefore serve as a stepping stone into the MSc.
On the other hand, students that want to pursue the MSc in AI degree but have an Honours undergraduate degree that is not related to an ICT area, have to first successfully complete at least three individual study units before enrolling in the MSc. Through these units, the students are exposed to machine learning and programming which are fundamental for progressing in the MSc.
Individuals that are not interested in pursuing a complete degree even though they have the necessary requirements, have the possibility to register and get accreditation for short courses (individual study units) that are offered as part of the MSc programme. It is also possible for a student that has successfully passed through six individual units (total of 30 ECTS) over a period of years to then register for the dissertation unit and still manage to successfully obtain the MSc.
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The Master in AI programme has been launched.
The implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within Industry 4.0 influences all industries including manufacturing, public sector, education and many more, particularly since Industry 4.0 focuses heavily on interconnectivity, automation, machine learning and real time data.
The MCAST Masters in AI for Industry 4.0 programme focuses on the key knowledge required for solving business challenges and yielding competitive advantage through the application of Artificial Intelligence technologies. It provides the theoretical and practical knowledge to work across industries and implement AI where needed. Graduates will be well versed in the Fundamentals of AI, Machine Learning, Neural Networks, Social Implications, Ethics, Regulation and Business Analysis proficiencies.
The MCAST Masters in AI for Industry 4.0 is taught by industry experts and leading academics who are actively engaged in successful careers in their respective fields.
Fees apply – Further information through MG2i (MCAST Gateway to Industry)
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The ‘ethical and legal’ strategic enabler establishes the world’s first national AI certification programme to provide a platform to practitioners and companies that wish to showcase ethically aligned, transparent and socially responsible AI solutions, building on Malta’s Ethical AI Framework Towards Trustworthy AI. It makes provision for the formation of a Technology Regulation Advisory Committee to advise on laws and regulation in respect to AI matters and the creation of regulatory and data sandboxes.
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The purpose of the Malta Ethical AI Framework is to establish a set of guiding principles and trustworthy AI governance and control practices that can serve as the foundation for the design and implementation of these broader constructs.
Malta intends to continue its strong tradition of being an innovator and first mover in the space of innovative technologies. It is therefore in the process of creating the world’s first national AI certification programme, which is expected to launch in October 2019. The certification process will largely be based on Malta’s Ethical AI Framework and provide applicants with valuable recognition in the marketplace that their AI systems have been developed in an ethically aligned, transparent and socially responsible manner. The ambition is to create the right frameworks to help trustworthy AI springboard from Malta to the world, in line with Malta’s vision to become the Ultimate AI Launchpad.
The Government is developing the Malta Ethical AI Framework as it understands that for Malta to become the Ultimate AI Launchpad, the country needs to create a regulatory and innovation ecosystem that promotes the design and operation of trustworthy AI.
The Government recognises that developing trustworthy AI is a complex task that will require the Ethical AI Framework to intersect with various policy initiatives including investments in tools and continuous monitoring mechanisms, skills and capabilities, innovation ecosystem and regulatory mechanisms.
A National Technology Ethics Committee will be set up under the Malta Digital Innovation Authority (MDIA) to oversee the Ethical AI Framework and its intersection across these areas.
https://malta.ai/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Malta_Towards_Ethical_and_Trustworthy_AI.pdf
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The board of the mentioned committee needs to be formed. Internal discussions are in place to decide on the framework.
Ethics Committee in relation to EDIH is at a set-up stage.
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A technological sandbox is an innovative concept that provides a safe environment for individuals or companies developing solutions based on Innovative Technologies such as Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence or solutions deployed in critical environments, to enable the correct nurturing of such solutions in line with recognised standards.
Alignment in the early phases of deployment proves to be cheaper than rectification in a post-development stage.
One of the main functions of the Malta Digital Innovation Authority is that of providing technology assurance certification. The MDIA licenses Systems Auditors – entities which have the capacity to provide technical audits.
The MDIA provides guidelines as to what is required for the provision of certification (control objectives to be audited, and other legal/technological requirements). Technology developers and/or providers may apply for certification by undergoing a technical audit by a licensed Systems Audit.
Certification caters for Innovative Technology Arrangements (ITAs), currently covering DLT-based systems, AI, and critical systems. Certification is on a voluntary basis unless mandated by the lead authority in the application domain (gaming, financial services, environment, etc.).
Recognised certification is intended to be a mark of quality providing user and investor assurances.
https://mdia.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/MDIA-TAS_ProgrammeGuidelines.pdf
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Currently, the MDIA is fulfilling the functions of the committee.
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A technological sandbox is an innovative concept which provides a safe environment for individuals or companies developing solutions based on Innovative Technologies such as Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence or solutions deployed in critical environments, to enable the correct nurturing of such solutions in line with recognised standards. Alignment in the early phases of deployment proves to be cheaper than rectification in a post-development stage.
The MDIA-TAS is specifically designed to cater for start-ups, smaller players or any other entity seeking the correct development of their IDPS, through a process that consists of a number of Technical Soundness Reviews conducted by MDIA-recognised Technical Experts and is monitored by the Authority. This process supports the Applicant in identifying technological gaps, to be in conformance with the resident-identified Control Objectives and is intended to provide further confidence to stakeholders, such as investors, developers, users, and the public.
Technical Soundness Reviews would focus on functional correctness and reliability and robustness of the IDPS and the underlying operational processes in line with industry standards and best practices. The maximum permitted Sandbox Residency period is of four (4) years. The Sandbox is not intended to serve as a certification scheme.
Sandbox residency allows for gradual technology assessment, deployment of technology, and oversight. Based on the principle of proportionality, scaling with the level of technological risk.
Forming part of the MDIA-TAS brings about a number of advantages to the applicant:
The Technology Assurance Assessment (TAAF) Framework by the MDIA is a tiered framework designed to provide varying degrees of technological assurances for a wide range of technologies, from emerging to traditional, aligning with international standards and industry best practices.
TAAF is scalable, allowing seamless integration of new technologies. It is targeted towards owners or operators of technology solutions, who want to assess and obtain recognition for their technology-related controls.
TAAF’s Official Recognition aims to provide varying degrees of confidence for stakeholders like Lead Authorities, investors, developers, suppliers, end-users, and the public. The framework is flexible, allowing applicants to choose what they want to be assessed against, with different assessment levels building on each other for higher trust levels.
https://www.mdia.gov.mt/certification/taaf-technology-assurance-assessment-framework/
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In Q4 2019, IDPC held initial meetings with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office, during which, they explored the possibility to conduct onsite study visits for their technical staff to familiarise themselves with and learn from the UK’s experiences in relation to the implementation of the regulatory sandbox environment. The officers, with whom we engaged, were amenable to the proposal and indicative dates for such visits were also being explored.
However, following the ministerial portfolio changes that happened during the beginning of 2020 and the outbreak of the pandemic, IDPC didn’t pursue the matter further particularly since it appeared to them that the implementation of this strategy by Government was being temporarily parked.
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The ‘ecosystem infrastructure’ strategic enabler lays out investments in tools to enable Maltese Language AI solutions, initiatives to support data availability and actions to mitigate cybersecurity risks and facilitate cost-effective access to high-performance compute capability among other measures designed to create the underlying infrastructure to support a thriving AI ecosystem.
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The investment will enable computers to be able to process, understand and generate Maltese text and speech, and AI solutions to be developed and accessible in both of Malta’s national languages and become a part of everyday life.
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The PA prepared a proposal for an EU-funded project entitled SEnsorneT which amongst other initiatives aims to create a network of physical multi-domain sensors and enable a real-time stream of information which is integrated allowing for analysis of multi-thematic spatial data integrative initiatives. The project will morph the data into information structures that will come together to enable an intelligent output enabling policymaking and decision-taking for instant and predictive modes.
The intention is to submit this proposal as part of the Operational Programme for ERDF 2021-2027.
The scope will enable the Government of Malta and its public-service and public-sector entities to share, consolidate and integrate data-to-information systems and carry out real-time, quasi-real-time, and strategic outputs based on governmental data, AI, and digitalisation initiatives. It should be noted that the SEnsorneT project was not specifically mentioned in the public consultation draft of the Operational Programme 2021-2027.
The INSPIRE Directive, establishing an infrastructure for spatial information in Europe to support Community environmental policies, and policies or activities which may have an impact on the environment entered into force in May 2007.
INSPIRE is based on the infrastructures for spatial information established and operated by the Member States of the European Union. The Directive addresses 34 spatial data themes needed for environmental applications, with key components specified through technical implementing rules. This makes INSPIRE a unique example of a legislative “regional” approach.
INSPIRE, formally known as European Directive 2007/2/EC, establishes an Infrastructure for Spatial Information in the European Union.
The Directive was transposed into Maltese legislation currently by Legal Notice 185 of 2013 under the Environment Protection Act (Cap. 549).
In 2021, the Planning Authority has been designated as the competent Authority in terms of the implementation of the Directive and the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) in Malta.
Environmental related geospatial datasets are made available by the respective data owners on the NSDI portal, enabling the tapping of this data for further analyses including AI driven ones.
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The project proposed, led by the Malta Digital Innovation Authority, foresees the setting up of a single EDIH in Malta titled: Malta- EDIH. In line with the call for proposals for the EDIHs, the Malta-EDIH aims at providing the complete set of services of an EDIH on an open, transparent, and non-discriminatory basis and targeted towards SMEs, small midcaps, and public sector organisations.
Malta joins the European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU), a joint initiative between the EU, European countries, and private partners that pools resources to develop a world-class supercomputing ecosystem in Europe.
Malta, formally an Observer on the EuroHPC JU Governing, will now be a full Member, along side the other 32 Participating States.
Malta AI Strategy is built on three strategic pillars:
European Digital Innovation Hub (EDIH) project will be addressing all three strategic pillars and directly interlinks with the two strategic enablers which are common across all pillars:
Currently, the EU has just accepted the EU funding for the project under the Digital Europe Programme under the guidance of the European Commission, following the consent of the Ministry for Finance and Employment (MFIN), the MINISTRY FOR THE ECONOMY, EUROPEAN FUNDS AND LANDS and cabinet and following a national appeal. Malta is rated 127th out of 225 nations with the EDIH initiative.
EDIH has been launched in March 2023 with kick-off conference. Works in process to finish first floor within MDIA premises, actions taken are constantly in line with EU established deliverables and milestones, which are the base of Hub’s operation.
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EDIH is working on the infrastructure to fulfill this action point.
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Malta joins the European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU), a joint initiative between the EU, European countries, and private partners that pools resources to develop a world-class supercomputing ecosystem in Europe.
Malta, formally an Observer on the EuroHPC JU Governing, will now be a full Member, along side the other 32 Participating States.
The project proposed, led by the Malta Digital Innovation Authority, foresees the setting up of a single EDIH in Malta titled: Malta- EDIH. In line with the call for proposals for the EDIHs, the Malta-EDIH aims at providing the complete set of services of an EDIH on an open, transparent, and non-discriminatory basis and targeted towards SMEs, small midcaps, and public sector organisations.
Currently, the EU has just accepted the EU funding for the project under the Digital Europe Programme under the guidance of the European Commission, following the consent of the Ministry for Finance and Employment (MFIN), the MINISTRY FOR THE ECONOMY, EUROPEAN FUNDS AND LANDS and cabinet and following a national appeal. Malta is rated 127th out of 225 nations with the EDIH initiative.
EDIH has been launched in March 2023 with kick-off conference. Works in process to finish first floor within MDIA premises, actions taken are constantly in line with EU established deliverables and milestones, which are the base of Hub’s operation.
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