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Get Funded Up to €10,000
To Power Your Brand Forward.

With 9H as an approved service provider, you’ll gain expert guidance to refine your brand, sharpen your market position, and drive real growth.
9H is an Approved Service Provider

Strategic Funding
for Future Growth.

The Marketing Strategy for Micro & Small Enterprises Grant Scheme offers non-repayable funding to help Maltese businesses build a focused, future-ready marketing strategy.
With 9H as an approved service provider, you’ll gain expert guidance to refine your brand, sharpen your market position, and drive real growth.
Funding

Non-repayable funding for marketing strategy.

Expertise

Expert guidance from an approved provider (9H).

Impact

Focus on future-readiness and real growth.

Who can apply & what is covered?

Eligibility & Funding

a.

Micro Enterprises

Fewer than 10 employees, turnover or balance sheet ≤ €2 million.

b.

Small Enterprises

Fewer than 50 employees, turnover or balance sheet ≤ €10 million.

60% Funding
Micro & start-ups (up to 5 years from registration)
50% Funding
Micro & small enterprises (over 5 years from registration)
Deadline 30 June 2026

Subject to availability. Only one application per business allowed.

What the grant covers.

Note: Marketing materials, ad spend, or promotional campaigns are not covered.

Market Analysis

Understanding your target audience, competitors, and market trends.

Positioning & Branding

Defining your brand purpose, proposition, and principles.

Measurement & Evaluation

Identifying KPIs and monitoring success.

Implementation Plan

Detailed actions, timelines, responsibilities, and priorities.

9H
9H
9H

To streamline your grant application, 9H has partnered with GCS, a leading Maltese advisory firm specialising in VAT, accounting, audit, and EU funding. GCS will guide you through the full application process, handling eligibility checks, compliance, and submission requirements, while 9H supports you with the marketing strategy and execution once the grant is approved, so you can focus on growing your business.

Our Role

How 9H guides you through.

We handle the complexity of the grant so you can focus on your business growth.

Explaining eligibility & what’s covered

We assess your business status immediately to ensure you qualify, saving you time and effort before you start.

Application & Documentation

Forget the paperwork headache. We assist with gathering quotations, filling forms, and compiling the necessary evidence.

Customised Strategy

Actionable marketing plans tailored to your specific market position and growth objectives.

Reporting & Reimbursement

We support you until the funds are in your account, handling all the final reporting requirements.

End-to-End
The Process

How do I apply?

A simple four-step journey from application to reimbursement, guided by experts.

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01

Expression of Interest

Start by filling out the form below. We’ll assess your eligibility and have an initial discussion about your business objectives to ensure this grant is the right fit for you.

02

Application Prep

We guide you through the entire application process. Our team helps you prepare the grant documentation, gather necessary quotations, and craft a compelling case.

03

Strategy Delivery

Once approved, 9H will develop your tailored marketing strategy. We work within the six-month implementation window to deliver actionable insights and plans.

04

Reimbursement

The final step is claiming your funds. We support you in compiling all reports and evidence required for reimbursement, ensuring a smooth payout process.

Ready to grow your business?

Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your marketing strategy with expert support and financial backing.

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