Malta aims to position itself as a leading European hub for MedTech, life sciences and digital health, Prime Minister Robert Abela said on Thursday.
During his keynote speech at the MedTech World Malta 2025, Abela stressed that this “national ambition” is embodied in the Malta Vision 2050.
“True innovation flourishes when government, academia, industry, and healthcare providers work together in a single collaborative ecosystem,” Abela said.
MedTech World Malta 2025 is an annual event bringing together over 2,000 delegates and expert speakers from around the world including a number of start-ups, investors and government representatives from the US, UK, other European countries, the Middle East and Asia.
The prime minister said Malta has introduced targeted incentives, support frameworks, and regulatory clarity designed to bring emerging technologies to market faster, without compromising on safety, ethics, or patient well-being.
He added that institutions including Malta Enterprise, the Malta Life Sciences Park, the University of Malta, and the Ministry for Health are working in synergy to foster an environment in which new ideas can grow, scale, and deliver global impact. This collaborative approach is backed by strong investment in education and workforce development, aimed at nurturing the next generation of scientists, engineers, and digital health experts.
Ongoing partnerships with international research institutions are helping the country expand its talent pool in biotech, MedTech engineering, AI, and digital health, Abela said.
He also referred to Malta’s agility as a national testbed for digital health and real-world data platforms.
“Hospitals and clinics across the country are already rolling out projects in AI-driven diagnostics, telehealth, robotics, and digital hospital systems. These initiatives are not only improving patient outcomes but also demonstrating Malta’s ability to innovate quickly,” Abela said.
He added that Malta is continuing to build strong international ties with research centres, hospitals, and MedTech companies.
“Public-private collaborations with the University of Malta and Mater Dei Hospital are helping turn scientific research into practical, market-ready healthcare solutions.”
The prime minister continued that rising investors’ interest, especially in oncology research and AI-powered diagnostics, “strengthens Malta’s reputation as a reliable EU base for high-value innovation.”
Economy minister Silvio Schembri also addressed the conference remarking that Malta’s progress in digital transformation has “laid the foundation” for a new economic niche of MedTech.