News
News
The Malta Digital Innovation Authority (MDIA), in collaboration with the Malta Information Technology Agency (MITA), is launching a call for the selection of one consortium of four (4) Local Councils under the EU-funded GovTech4All initiative (Digital Europe Programme).
The selected consortium will jointly identify a shared public service challenge and participate in a structured innovation procurement process to develop and pilot an AI-enabled digital solution.
Up to €95,000 will be allocated for the development of the selected solution through a design contest process.
Who Can Apply
Applications must be submitted jointly by four (4) Local Councils (one Coordinating Council and three Partner Councils).
Key Dates
- Call Launch: 23 February 2026
- Submission Deadline: 16 March 2026 at 17:00 (CET) (extended from 9 March 2026)
- Notification of Selection: 20 March 2026
Documents
The following documents are available for download:
Information Session
An information session for interested Local Councils will be held at the offices of the Malta Digital Innovation Authority (MDIA) on:
Date: 3 March 2026
Time: 11:30 – 12:30
Location: MDIA, Twenty20 Business Centre, Triq l-Intornjatur, Zone 3, Central Business District, Birkirkara CBD 3050
The session will provide an overview of the GovTech4All – Malta Local Councils AI Pilot, including the application process, expected project phases, and an opportunity for questions.
In addition, an online information session will be organised via Microsoft Teams for Local Councils who are unable to attend in person:
Date: 5 March 2026
Time: 09:00 – 10:00
Access Link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b17318d9-e11f-4864-bc67-e030565db979@34cdd9f5-5db8-49bc-acba-01f65cca680d
Local Councils interested in attending are kindly requested to confirm their participation by email to [email protected].