A kick-off meeting, organised by Xjenza Malta on 28 July 2026, marked the launch of five new research and innovation (R&I) projects that foster greater collaboration between Malta-based researchers and partners in Türkiye. The projects, awarded funding under the fifth Xjenza Malta–TÜBİTAK Joint Call for Research and Innovation R&I Proposals (2025), cover a range of research areas, including aviation, health, water management, and farming systems.