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
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