PEOPLE

Our experts & researchers

PROJECTS

Our research actions

INFRASTRACTURE

Our living labs and capabilities

SOCIETAL IMPACT

Cross-disciplinary contribution
The Foundation for Innovation and Research - Malta (FiR.mt) is a Maltese-based Research Institute, also defined as Research and Technology Organisation (RTO) or Research and Dissemination Organisation, strongly committed to advancing innovation, research, and public policy analysis for humanity across the Mediterranean. Through strong Social Sciences and Humanities integration, we connect people, projects, and real-life research infrastructure to position Malta as a knowledge hub linking Europe and the region.

PROJECTS

PROMISE

A research platform for studying PV systems and digitalisation, plus training and knowledge-sharing activities for the Maltese research community.

TRANSIT

Supports the societal changes needed to meet ambitious energy deployment goals in the coming decades through education, retraining and social engagement.

MARINEX1.0

A bold step toward sustainable seas integrating renewables, smart marine systems, and living-lab innovation.

RoOFPEVs

Smarter PV & EV Charging planning, lower costs, and stronger support for Malta’s clean-energy targets.

VirtualKES1.0

Actionable insights for future PV deployment and virtual-inertia technologies, supporting a more secure, flexible, and resilient national grid.

News

19/02/ 2026
First-ever Solar Mobility Experiment Malta

The Foundation for Innovation and Research – Malta (FiR.mt) has successfully carried out the first real-world vehicle-mounted photovoltaic (PV) mobility experiment in Malta, generating empirical data under realistic driving conditions…

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06/02/ 2026
Cooperation Agreement with Typhoon HIL

The Foundation for Innovation and Research – Malta (FiR.mt) has signed a cooperation agreement with Typhoon HIL, strengthening national research infrastructure in power systems, electric mobility, and advanced grid technologies.…

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03/02/ 2026
GIANTS Project Showcased

Through Collaboration Activities Linked to IEEE ISGT Europe 2025 The GIANTS project was recently featured through collaboration activities linked to IEEE ISGT Europe 2025, highlighting ongoing European research efforts in…

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20/01/ 2026
NEW WEBPAGE LAYOUT

FiR.mt Launches a New Webpage Layout to Support European Research Collaboration The Foundation for Innovation and Research – Malta (FiR.mt) has launched a refreshed webpage layout designed to better reflect…

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15/01/ 2025
TRANSIT Awards!

We’re thrilled to introduce the TRANSIT project competitions, aimed at fostering innovation, sustainability, and community engagement within the realms of renewable energy. Our competitions are held in Malta, United Kingdom,…

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