Tools and Schemes
Empowering Innovation
MDIA stands as a beacon for innovation, fostering growth and resilience in both commercial and non-commercial landscapes. Hence, MDIA offers a diverse range of tools and schemes designed to elevate your digital experience.
Mind the Gap
Research Empowerment Initiative
In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital commerce, cybersecurity is non-negotiable. Mind the Gap, a collaborative effort by MDIA, Tech.mt and the MCA, is our response to the growing need for robust cybersecurity. This initiative is tailored for e-commerce businesses in Malta.
Mind the Gap introduces:
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Cybersecurity Self-Assessment
- An intuitive tool to evaluate and enhance your cybersecurity
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Cybersecurity Improvement Scheme
- Actionable steps to fortify your online presence, meeting and exceeding user expectations.


MARG
Cybersecurity Empowerment Initiative
The world is witnessing an era of unprecedented advancements in Artificial Intelligence, Digital Trust, Knowledge and Data Representation and Analysis, Technology for Sustainability and ESG, Quantum Computing and other emerging technologies.
At MDIA, we’re not just observing—we’re driving it forward. The MDIA Applied Research Grant (MARG) aims to move towards safer and more trustworthy development, adoption and use of digital technologies.
Local Communities Schemes
Cybersecurity Empowerment Initiative
In the pursuit of smart, sustainable communities, MDIA introduced the Local Communities Scheme.
The Local Communities Scheme introduces:
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Improved Liveability
- Tackles economic, social and environmental challenges with smart technology solutions.
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Open Data Engagement
- Increases the availability of public and private data sets, unlocking innovation and business opportunities.
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Smart Locality Ecosystem Development
- Fosters innovation and collaboration within local governments, driving increased efficiency.
