The Fondazzjoni Temi-Zammit was set up in 2004 as Malta's leading local development agency and non-profit organization based at the University of Malta. Originally, its main objectives were to provide e-learning services and promote educational projects, but it eventually expanded its role to foster a strong research and innovation culture across various fields. The foundation undertakes initiatives in the areas of ICT-assisted education and culture, research and innovation support, regional development, environmental issues, and social and European issues. It implements local and international projects through collaborative networks with municipalities, stakeholders, and the University to benefit the Maltese community.