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Montekristo Estate

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The Malta Venture Capital manages a €10 million fund by investing equity in start-up companies operating within the digital economy and innovative economic sectors that contribute significant value to the Maltese economy.

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Transport Malta, officially the Authority for Transport in Malta, is the national body responsible for regulating, coordinating, and developing all forms of transport in Malta. It oversees land, sea, and air transport, working to enhance connectivity, improve road safety, and promote sustainable mobility.

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For over 50 years, Bank of Valletta has been a cornerstone of Malta's economic landscape, enjoying a strong, sustainable market position as Malta’s leading financial services institution. The Bank provides retail and business clients with a suite of services, offered through a network of branches, business and investment centres, financial well-being centres, 24x7 services and corporate and wealth management arms. Bank of Valletta is an institution trusted across generations, leading by example in sustainability and active in its support to the communities it serves, living up to its promise of being Malta’s Bank of Choice.

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VisitMalta Incentives & Meetings (VMIM), a division within the Malta Tourism Authority, promotes conference, incentive travel, association business, luxury travel and destination weddings to the Maltese Islands. 

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Residency Malta Agency is the Government entity responsible for managing and promoting three residency programmes for non-EU nationals. The Malta Permanent Residence Programme, the Nomad Residence Permit and the Malta Startup Residence Programme. Through these programmes, third-country nationals are granted temporary or permanent residency in a safe and stable jurisdiction, with business opportunities, and access to top-notch education and health care, while enjoying a Mediterranean lifestyle.

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The Malta Startup Residence Programme grants a 3-year residence permit, extendable for an additional 5 years, during which beneficiaries are able to reside in Malta while launching their startup venture. Intended for non-EU nationals, this competitive programme is specifically designed to facilitate the setting up of innovative startups and scale-ups in Malta whilst supporting the immigration process of their founders/co-founders, core employees and  respective immediate family members. 

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The Nomad Residence Permit enables holders to retain their current employment based in another country whilst legally residing in Malta. The Permit is open to individuals who can work remotely and independent of location, using telecommunications technologies.

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SuperCharger Ventures is the leading global ecosystem for EdTech startups, operating across the United Kingdom, Singapore, Malta, Saudi Arabia and Rwanda.  To date, in Malta SuperCharger Ventures has accelerated 70 startups out of 1,860 applicants. This selection rate has enabled SuperCharger to find companies with average ARR of $500,000 and with Cohort 4 reaching a 100% relocation intention. SuperCharger Ventures is in the process of putting together a fund, to further enhance its value proposition and strengthen Malta Startup Eco-system. 

The Startup Festival Week

The Student's Programme

This year, we’re dedicating a full day just for students, with a programme designed specifically for them.

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The Startup Awards

These awards will celebrate the vibrant spirit of startups across every sector, from technology to the arts. 

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The return of Pitch Black

The second edition of the Pitch Black competition, where entrepreneurs present their ideas to a panel of experts.

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Startup Festival Day 01

The first day of the festival will feature keynote talks, panels, workshops and more.

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Startup Festival Day 02

The second day will feature keynote talks, panels, workshops, and the Pitch Black final

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How It All Started

The Startup Festival began by celebrating Malta’s growing start-up scene and the 20th anniversary of KBIC. It quickly evolved, with the second edition introducing youth engagement and investor matchmaking. In the years that followed, it continued to grow, drawing top entrepreneurial talent and hundreds of start-ups from sectors like FinTech, Gaming, VR/AR, BioTech, and the Blue Economy.

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OUR TEAM WILL BE AVAILABLE TO ASSIST YOU THROUGHOUT THE FESTIVAL

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