Help build, sustain, and expand research, innovation, and societal impact through FiR.mt!

At the Foundation for Innovation and Research – Malta (FiR.mt), research is a continuous ecosystem rooted in Malta and connected to Europe and Mediterranean. Your support sustains the Living Laboratories, interdisciplinary research, Social Sciences and Humanities integration, and the development of new ideas and future projects.

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General Support

Research and Innovation

SSH & Societal Impact


Living Labs & Infrastructure

Operations & Continuity

New Projects & Future Ideas


Your support enables continuous research beyond project cycles, sustains Living Labs, strengthens SSH integration, and allows new ideas and researchers to emerge from Malta into the European and Mediterranean lanscape.

The Foundation for Innovation and Research – Malta (FiR.mt) operates as an independent, public-benefit organisation committed to advancing research, innovation, and societal impact. Our work is rooted in Malta and connected to European and Mediterranean research ecosystems, ensuring that knowledge generated contributes beyond institutional and geographic boundaries. All donations are managed with a strong commitment to transparency, accountability, and responsible stewardship. Contributions directly support research activities, Living Labs, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the development of new initiatives and researchers. FiR.mt aligns its practices with European research principles, ensuring that funding is used ethically, effectively, and in a way that delivers measurable societal value.

Interested in leading a new research theme at FiR.mt? Contact us at 📧 info@fir.mt.

The Foundation for Innovation and Research – Malta (FiR.mt) processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection legislation, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679 and relevant Maltese data protection laws.

Any personal information you provide when making a donation (including your name, contact details, and payment information) will be used solely for the purposes of:

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