Unlock AI Efficiency: Malta SME Review for €1 000

Digital Brain’s AI-Led Systems & Process Review lets Maltese SMEs tap into advanced automation expertise for as little as €1 000 out-of-pocket, thanks to the government-backed SME Consultancy Services Grant and related Business Re-Engineering & Transformation incentives. Below is a clear, reader-friendly overview you can publish as a refreshed blog post.


Why an AI Readiness Review Matters

Jumping into AI without first mapping processes often leads to cost overruns and under-performing pilots. Our review pinpoints bottlenecks, data silos, and manual pain-points so you invest only where automation delivers measurable gains.


NEW: Check Your AI Readiness in 5 Minutes

Not sure whether you’re ready for a full consultancy engagement?
Take our AI Readiness Assessment—a free, five-minute questionnaire that instantly reveals:

  • Your current AI readiness score (no jargon, just a clear rating)

  • The specific gaps holding you back

  • Actionable next steps tailored to your situation

  • How you compare to peers in your industry

Try the assessment here: https://lnkd.in/gyJ3m2dv


What the €5 000 Package Includes

Deliverable What You’ll See in the Final Report
360° Process Audit Heat-mapped workflows highlighting delays, duplicate tasks, and data gaps
AI Opportunity Report Practical use cases—e.g. predictive stock replenishment, invoice OCR—that cut waste and boost margin
Priority Roadmap Phased actions with costings, grant alignment, and ROI estimates you can take straight to the board

(All work is carried out by Digital Brain consultants registered under the approved service-provider lists for Maltese SME grants.)


How the Grant Funding Works

  • SME Consultancy Services Grant: refunds 80 % of eligible consultancy fees up to
    €4 000.

  • Business Re-Engineering & Transformation Scheme: supports technology-driven process upgrades after the audit stage.

  • Both fall under the Business Enhance EU Grant Schemes for 2021-27 and are administered on a rolling first-come, first-served basis.

Financial Snapshot

Item Cost Grant Reclaim Net Outlay
Digital Brain Review €5 000 – €4 000 (80 %) ≈ €1 000

Why Act Now

Grant tranches come with limited envelopes and cut-off dates; once funds are allocated, applicants must wait for the next call—or pay full price. Acting early secures both your refund and a head-start on competitors already streamlining with AI.


Step-by-Step Timeline

  1. Discovery Call – clarify scope and confirm grant eligibility (15 min)

  2. Paperwork Handled – Digital Brain prepares and files the grant application on your behalf

  3. On-Site Workshops – map processes, interview stakeholders, collect data (1-2 days)

  4. Report & Roadmap – delivered within three weeks, ready for board approval

  5. Reclaim €4 000 – submit claim with our support; typical reimbursement within 8-10 weeks


Frequently Asked Questions

Who qualifies?

Maltese-registered SMEs employing fewer than 250 staff and meeting the de-minimis aid thresholds.

Do I need prior AI projects?

No. The audit is designed for businesses at any stage of digital maturity.

Can the roadmap feed into other grants?

Yes—findings align with Digitalisation, SME Enhance, and Green Investment calls under Business Enhance.


Ready to Start?

  • Book a discovery call via hello@digitaltrafficbrain.com

  • Secure your grant slot—we handle the application process

  • Begin your review and watch efficiencies snowball

Stop guessing; start optimising with evidence-backed AI.

How AI Transformed Material Mixing and Cut Costs for a Maltese Manufacturer

Background: The Challenge of Traditional Manufacturing

Manufacturing companies frequently face the complex challenge of designing new products, particularly when it involves developing new combinations of materials. Although supported by historical data, the traditional process is heavily manual, involving extensive trial and error. This approach inevitably leads to substantial material wastage, increased operational costs, and elongated development times.

A Maltese manufacturing firm, confronted with these challenges, collaborated with Digital Brain seeking an innovative, data-driven approach to streamline their operations.

Digital Brain’s AI-Driven Solution

The Digital Brain team implemented a powerful yet intuitive AI automation tool, specifically designed to optimise the material mixing and manufacturing process. The approach was elegantly straightforward:

  1. Data Collection and Integration: Historical data from previous trials and formulations was systematically compiled.
  2. Advanced AI Analysis: An AI algorithm processed and analysed this extensive data, rapidly extracting key insights beyond human capability.
  3. Optimisation Modes:
    • Parameter-Based Optimisation: Engineers could input specific ratios of materials and desired process parameters—like temperature, humidity, curing time, mixing speed, and pressure—and the AI predicted the properties of the resulting materials.
    • Property-Based Optimisation: Users specified desired final product properties (such as hardness, tensile strength, and elongation). The AI then identified optimal compound ratios and processing parameters automatically.

Real-Life Demonstration

Digital Brain developed an intuitive, interactive demo to illustrate the ease and effectiveness of their solution. Users could adjust inputs in real-time through a user-friendly interface, seeing immediate predictive feedback on quality scores, cost per unit, batch consistency, and process efficiency.

Try the interactive demonstration here: AI Material Mixing Platform Demo

Key Benefits for the Company

This AI-powered solution had a direct positive impact on the company’s operations:

  • Significantly Reduced Waste: Precision recommendations led to fewer discarded batches.
  • Cost Efficiency: Optimised combinations and processes markedly reduced production costs.
  • Accelerated Product Development: Reduced trial-and-error cycles substantially accelerated the R&D timeline.
  • Improved Product Quality: Consistency and accuracy in meeting product specifications significantly enhanced final product quality.

Broader Industry Implications

Digital Brain’s successful implementation of this AI-driven solution represents a significant advancement for Malta’s manufacturing industry. By harnessing the power of intelligent automation, other companies facing similar challenges can replicate this success, becoming more competitive, sustainable, and innovative in their manufacturing processes.

Looking Forward

This case study exemplifies the transformative potential of AI within traditional manufacturing sectors. Digital Brain remains dedicated to crafting tailored AI solutions to further streamline operational efficiencies, reduce costs, and minimise waste across diverse industries.

To explore how your business can leverage AI for transformative results, connect with Digital Brain today:

 

13 Ways We’re Reinventing Urban Living

Ever scrolled past AI-generated images of futuristic cities—autonomous vehicles, adaptive buildings, seamless public services—and thought, why isn’t this real?

At Digital Brain, we’re making it real. Using AI-driven solutions, we help cities become smarter, safer, and more efficient with real-time monitoring and predictive analytics.

From traffic flow to public safety and infrastructure, our solutions aren’t just ideas—they’re transforming urban life right now. Read on to find out how our projects are reshaping cities!


1. WaiPoint: Navigate Smarter, Arrive Sooner

For Commuters and Transport Authorities

WaiPoint is an intelligent mobility solution that revolutionises how people navigate Malta, surpassing traditional navigation apps. While conventional apps focus primarily on driving routes, WaiPoint delivers comprehensive journey planning across all transportation modes—seamlessly integrating buses, ferries, walking, and cycling into a single, intelligent platform.

What makes WaiPoint truly innovative is its ability to analyse and recommend the optimal combination of transport methods based on real-time conditions. Rather than defaulting to car-centric solutions, the app intelligently evaluates multiple travel options to suggest the most efficient journey, whether that means taking a bus to avoid congestion, combining a ferry with a short walk, or cycling along a traffic-free route.

By considering the entire transportation ecosystem, WaiPoint empowers users to make smarter mobility choices that save time, reduce stress, and decrease traffic congestion across Malta. This holistic approach to navigation transforms how people move through their day—turning fragmented transportation options into a cohesive, efficient network at your fingertips.

image explaining traffic events, an app being developed by the Digital Brain team

2. Traffic Insights: Data-Driven Decisions for Better Planning

For Local Councils, City Planners, Government Agencies, and Transport Authorities

Understanding traffic patterns is key to better urban planning by local councils and city planners, and Traffic Insights provides the tools to make it happen. By aggregating data from traffic cameras, GPS systems, and sensors, this platform offers real-time and historical analytics.

Authorities can use Traffic Insights to identify congestion hotspots, assess the effectiveness of current infrastructure, and plan future developments. For example, a local council could analyse rush-hour patterns to determine the best location for a new bus lane or pedestrian bridge. By turning raw data into actionable insights, Traffic Insights helps create cities that move more efficiently.

3. Traffic Flow: Test Before You Implement

For City Planners and Transport Authorities

City-wide traffic experiments can be disruptive, but what if you could test strategies in a risk-free environment? Traffic Flow is an advanced simulation platform that allows authorities to model and optimise traffic management plans before implementing them.

Imagine simulating the effects of a new roundabout or road closure on a virtual version of your city. Planners can tweak variables, test scenarios, and predict outcomes, all without inconveniencing drivers. This proactive approach minimises costly errors and ensures smoother transitions when changes are rolled out in real life.

infographic describing Traffic Flow, an app developed by Digital Brain

4. Dynamic Traffic Signage Control: Real-Time Road Updates

For Commuters and Transport Authorities

Outdated road signs can’t keep up with modern traffic demands. Our Dynamic Traffic Signage Control system leverages real-time data to display updates that reflect current conditions. Whether it’s rerouting traffic during an accident or adjusting speed limits in response to weather changes, the system ensures that drivers receive accurate, timely information.

For commuters, this means safer, more predictable journeys. For transport authorities, it’s a powerful tool to optimise traffic flow and reduce congestion without the need for manual intervention.

5. Incident Detection and Response: Immediate Action When It Counts

For Emergency Services and Public Safety Officials

Accidents, fallen trees, or blocked roads can paralyse a city. Our Incident Detection and Response system uses AI-powered public camera networks to identify issues the moment they occur. By recognising incidents in real time, authorities can dispatch resources faster and minimise disruptions.

For example, if a car accident blocks a major intersection, the system can immediately alert traffic controllers and emergency services, enabling quicker response times. It’s about reducing downtime and keeping cities moving, no matter what.

6. Emergency Response Coordination: Optimized for Speed

For Emergency Services

In emergencies, every second counts. Our Emergency Response Coordination system integrates real-time analytics with intelligent resource allocation. By connecting dispatch centres, ambulances, and first responders through a unified platform, it reduces response times and enhances collaboration.

This system ensures that resources are sent where they’re needed most, whether it’s rerouting ambulances during heavy traffic or deploying additional personnel during large-scale incidents. The result? Lives saved and a more resilient community.

7. Ferry Monitor: Efficient Commutes Over Water

For Ferry Operators and Passengers

Daily ferry commutes shouldn’t feel like a gamble. Ferry Monitor uses AI-powered cameras to monitor terminal capacities and predict wait times. Passengers can plan their trips more effectively, reducing stress and avoiding unnecessary delays.

For operators, the system provides valuable insights into passenger flow and passenger count, helping optimise schedules and prevent overcrowding. Smooth sailing for everyone, both on land and at sea.

infographic describing Ferry Monitor, an app developed by Digital Brain

8. Environmental Inspection: Building Responsibly

For Environmental Agencies and Construction Companies

Construction sites often bring noise, dust, and regulatory challenges to neighbourhoods. Our Environmental Inspection tool monitors these sites using AI to detect violations in real time. Whether it’s tracking noise levels or ensuring dust control measures are in place, the system helps protect communities while enabling responsible urban growth.

infographic describing Environmental Inspection, an app developed by Digital Brain

9. Litter Watch: Cleaner Streets for All

For Municipal Services and Communities

Nobody likes irresponsible dumping of litter around bring-in sites, and with Litter Watch, you won’t have to. This system uses smart surveillance to detect and report littering around bring-in and waste collection sites in real time. For municipalities, it’s like having an always-on cleanup crew. For residents, it means cleaner, more welcoming public spaces.

10. RoadCare Tracker: Proactive Maintenance

For Infrastructure Agencies

Potholes and damaged roads are more than just nuisances—they’re safety hazards. RoadCare Tracker uses AI to monitor road conditions, flagging issues before they escalate. This proactive approach ensures repairs are made quickly, extending the life of road infrastructure and keeping drivers safe.

11. PPE Compliance Monitor: Safety on Construction Sites

For Construction Companies and Workers

Construction sites demand strict safety compliance. The PPE Compliance Monitor uses AI to ensure workers wear required protective gear.

It automates checks, detecting missing PPE like helmets or vests and alerting supervisors instantly. Integrated site monitoring also tracks equipment use, traffic impact, and danger zones, optimising efficiency while reducing risks.

By minimising human error and enhancing real-time decision-making, the system improves safety, ensures compliance, and keeps projects on schedule.

infographic describing PPE Compliance Monitor, an app developed by Digital Brain

12. Nurse LUCIE: Enhanced Elderly Care

For Eldercare Facilities and Families

Nurse LUCIE is an AI-powered healthcare system that enhances caregiver capabilities while maintaining the human element of care. By integrating computer vision, wearable health tracking, and real-time monitoring, LUCIE provides automated alerts and proactive health insights. It streamlines care coordination, optimises staff resources, and ensures patient privacy and dignity. Designed to support, not replace, caregivers, LUCIE empowers healthcare professionals to focus on meaningful patient interactions.

infographic describing Nurse Lucie, an app developed by Digital Brain

13. Digital Guard: Secure Correctional Facilities

For Correctional Institutions

Safety and security in correctional facilities are critical but often constrained by resources. The Intelligent Digital Guard uses AI to monitor inmate phone calls in real time, enhancing oversight and security.

The system provides automated transcription (80% accuracy) and seamless translation between Maltese, English, Italian, and Arabic, reducing reliance on translators. AI-driven analytics detect suspicious keywords and alert staff via an intuitive dashboard in English and Maltese.

With automated reporting and the ability to track 10 concurrent calls, it streamlines monitoring while maintaining security and ethical standards.

This solution improves security and cuts costs by reducing manual intervention and providing instant communication insights, ensuring safer facilities while respecting privacy and dignity.


Join Us in Shaping the Future

At Digital Brain, we’re not just imagining smarter cities—we’re building them. Our team, led by experts like Professor Alexiei Dingli, a former Mayor of Valletta and AI specialist, is dedicated to transforming urban living through technology. With over 40 years of combined AI expertise, we’re developing solutions that benefit everyone from city planners and government institutions to local communities and individual residents.

You’ll be hearing more about our projects in the coming months, especially as we roll out Traffic Events. Stay tuned, and get ready to experience a city that works seamlessly to make your daily life better.


Connect with Us

Interested in learning more about how Digital Brain’s AI solutions can benefit you or your city? Reach out to us, and let’s build a smarter future together.

Digital Brain: From Shark Tank to Multisector Innovation

Digital Brain, formerly Digital Traffic Brain, founded by Profs. Alexiei Dingli is making waves in Malta’s tech scene. Its rise to prominence began in January 2024 with an investment on Shark Tank, a moment that marked a turning point for the company when Mark Bajada invested €1.5m. Since then, its growth has been nothing short of extraordinary. Starting as a traffic management startup, Digital Brain has evolved into a leader in multisector innovation.

At its core, the company began with intelligent traffic solutions. A journey planning app and a traffic simulation model were its first creations. These tools impressed national stakeholders, showcasing the potential of technology to solve real-world problems. Their success didn’t go unnoticed. Winning the Smart Transport Initiative at the Malta Business Awards cemented Digital Brain’s reputation as a pioneer in smart transport systems.

But traffic management was just the beginning. The company is now breaking into healthcare with a digital nursing station. This system aims to revolutionise how medical staff manage patient care and workflows. It’s an exciting development, proving that their expertise in intelligent systems can be applied to essential services like healthcare.

Security is another area where Digital Brain is stepping up. The company has developed an intelligent guard system. This system sets a new standard in surveillance and safety using advanced monitoring and predictive technologies. It could play a vital role in enhancing national security measures.

Digital Brain hasn’t stopped there. Environmental monitoring has also come under its innovative umbrella. The company created a litter watch system to track bring-in sites with precision. Local councils now have better tools to maintain urban cleanliness, showing how technology can address even small but significant challenges.

The construction industry has also benefited from Digital Brain’s vision. A site monitoring system developed by the company offers real-time updates to improve safety and efficiency. For construction firms, this means better project management and fewer delays. It’s a game-changer for a sector that often struggles with unpredictability.

Each step Digital Brain takes highlights Malta’s growing potential as a tech hub. The company’s success shows how local startups can create solutions that matter, both at home and abroad. From healthcare to security, and from transport to the environment, Digital Brain is setting an example for others to follow. Its journey is a testament to the power of innovation in solving today’s challenges and shaping the future.

Digital Brain’s remarkable trajectory from a traffic management startup to a multisector innovator exemplifies the boundless potential of technological creativity. As the company continues to expand its footprint across healthcare, security, environmental monitoring, and construction, we are seeking passionate, forward-thinking professionals who want to be part of something extraordinary.

Join us. Innovate with us. Shape the future with Digital Brain.