Page contents Page contents How Malta ranks within EU countries Total investment March 2022 Total financing under the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) in Malta amounts to €44 million and is set to trigger €211 million in additional investments Infrastructure and innovation projects 2 approved project financed by the European Investment Bank (EIB) with EFSI backing approximately 33 million in total financing set to trigger €71 million in total investment Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) 2 approved agreement with an intermediary bank financed by European Investment Fund (EIF) with EFSI backing €11 million in total financing set to trigger approximately €139 million in investments with some 430 SMEs and mid-cap companies expected to benefit from improved access to finance Examples of projects supported by the Investment Plan in Malta Mobile broadband network: GO GO plc is a leading telecommunications provider in Malta. Thanks to a €28 million loan from the EIB under the Juncker Plan, GO is increasing the reach of its Fibre-To-The-Home network to provide high-speed broadband to thousands of homes across the country. The three-year project will result in an additional 70,000 Maltese households having access to fast internet, making a big difference for businesses and families alike. The investment will also be channelled towards making the mobile network 5G-ready. Semiconductors: STMICROELECTRONICS STMicroelectronics is a global semiconductor manufacturer. The company secured financing from the EIB under the Juncker Plan to invest in R&D into the next generation of semiconductors, particularly in the Smart Driving and Internet of Things domains. The company is based in France, Italy and Malta. Innovative companies: APS BANK The EIF has signed a financing agreement with APS Bank to boost their lending to innovative small and medium-sized businesses. The agreement is expected to make €12 million in loans available to Maltese companies. Full list of EFSI-backed projects approved by the EIB Full list of EFSI-backed agreements with financial intermediaries signed by the EIF
