Who are we?

MIIS is a Malta based research centre, which was established in 2005 in order to assist Maltese SMEs to become more innovative and competitive through their active participation in strategic research and development projects. The key areas of technical and scientific expertise of MIIS include electronics, sensor technology, wireless sensor networks, ICT expertise, etc.

MIIS is currently participating in a number of research projects which are being funded under Framework Programme Six and MIIS looks set to play a key and instrumental role in leading Maltese participation in research and development programmes under the upcoming Framework Programme Seven. To date, MIIS has been instrumental in mobilising SME participation in the European Framework programme, and most especially in the Programmes oriented towards research for SMEs and research for SME collectives and association.

MIIS is extremely well connected to the industrial tissue on the island of Malta, which is renowned for its value added and high end manufacturing operations. In addition MIIS is well networked with key industrial drivers and institutional stakeholders across Malta, such as Malta Enterprise, Malta Federation of Industry, Malta College for Arts Science and Technology, University of Malta, etc.