Various Malta Bio-tech and Energy Projects

In 2002 - 2004, PSC, together with other Team members including Elvingston Science Centre, Simpson Research, Technology for Industry and BioMedical Business Partners, undertook a series of assignments in the bio-tech and energy sectors, focused primarily on Malta.

We advised and supported three early-stage bio-tech companies (cancer research; vaccine delivery; and genomics, bio-manufacturing and neuro-pharmaceuticals). Our advice and services included technology assessment and validation; development of business and financial plans; and identification of and introduction to investment partners. While two of these bio-tech companies were based in Toronto and Melbourne (respectively), all three had strong Malta connections, and were evaluating opportunities for Malta-sourced investment and bases for operations.

We also worked closely with Institute for Promotion of Small Enterprise (IPSE – now a part of Malta Enterprise), and established a Memorandum of Understanding for the twinning of the Kordin Business Incubation Centre (KBIC) with the Elvingston Science Park in East Lothian, Scotland.

On the energy side, the PSC Team introduced several innovative energy technology developments to Malta, and made proposals for a strategy for the exploitation of renewable energy sources for Malta’s electricity generation needs. We also promoted the establishment of an Ecosite Project (see www.ecosite.net) in Malta.