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Malta Enterprise has been leading the national ecosystem for start-ups. This is the third year that has seen the Start Up Festival running. The first year saw a celebration of our ecosystem and the 20th Anniversary of the Kordin Business Incubation Centre (KBIC) which provided a launchpad for various startups and today boasts several success stories.
After the success of the first year the second year provided experiences for youngsters that aspire to be founders but also matchmaking for more advanced start-ups and scale-ups looking to strike deals with local and international angel investors.
The fifth edition of the Startup Festival will be held between the 20th and 24th of October 2025.
In its first four editions, Startup Festival Malta has hosted some of the best entrepreneurial minds in Malta and has managed to attract hundreds of new local and international businesses, representing various sectors including FinTech, Digital Gaming, VR/AR, Metaverse, Medicinal Cannabis, BioTech, MedTech and the Blue Economy. We no aim to bring to you an even better and bolder event!
Apart from keynote talks by headline international guests and thought-provoking panels this year we shall be adding tailor-made practical workshops. Our expanded exhibition space will embody the vision for an event which is coming of age, while our mindfulness area shall seek to offer an experience that appeals to both mind and body. The festival will once more offer a matchmaking opportunity for startups and scaleups looking at raising funds via local and international business angels and VCs.
Start Up Festival 2021
The Start Up Festival 2021, held at the Kordin Business Incubation Centre, was a two-day event featuring engaging panels, keynotes, and interactive sessions. The festival attracted 250 registrations, bringing together entrepreneurs, innovators, and thought leaders. Attendees enjoyed insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and live performances, all within a vibrant and inspiring atmosphere aimed at fostering the Maltese start-up ecosystem.
Start Up Festival 2022
The Start Up Festival 2022, hosted at Villa Bighi, marked a significant leap in Malta's entrepreneurial scene, attracting 800 registrations. This two-day event featured insightful panels, keynotes, and a dedicated students' program, fostering innovation and collaboration among attendees. For the first time in the festival's story a dedicated investor matchmaking area was introduced to the festival. The festival offered a vibrant atmosphere with interactive discussions, networking opportunities, and live performances, further solidifying its role as a key platform for aspiring and established entrepreneurs in Malta.
Start Up Festival 2023
The Start Up Festival 2023, held at MFCC, Ta’ Qali, showcased the rapid growth of Malta’s start-up ecosystem with an impressive 1,900 registrations. This two-day event, organized by Start in Malta, featured engaging panels, keynotes, interactive workshops, and the innovative "Pitch Black" session, where entrepreneurs pitched their ideas. The festival also included a dedicated students' program, promoting youth involvement in entrepreneurship.
Start Up Festival 2024
The Start Up Festival 2024, hosted once again at MFCC, Ta’ Qali, marked another milestone for Malta’s entrepreneurial community, attracting a remarkable 2,500 registrations. Organized by Start in Malta, this two-day event featured insightful panels, keynotes, hands-on workshops, and a dedicated students' program, creating a vibrant and dynamic environment for networking and collaboration.
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