Established in 2001, the Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology is the country’s leading vocational education and training institution. MCAST’s relationship with industry stimulates the College’s success – its programmes are flexible, relevant and responsive to the aspirations of the students and to the needs of industries which are constantly evolving to meet the challenges of a changing global economy. The College supports small and medium-sized enterprises through a multidisciplinary approach. This encompasses work-based learning through the Apprenticeships Programme, the various entrepreneurship initiatives and provides training courses tailor-made to their needs. Through its participation in various EU-funded projects, MCAST is currently expanding its research capacity whilst also aligning with SDGs, the National R&I Strategy 2020 and the Low Carbon Development Strategy 2050.

The Hub falls under the Applied Research and Innovation Centre (ARIC) at MCAST and strives to expand its research capacity whilst fostering a culture of innovation best practices. ARIC embraces peer learning through international networks leading to smart specialisations.