Registrations Now Open For Start Up Festival Malta’s Fourth Edition

Registrations Open for the Fourth Edition of the Start Up Festival Malta

Sep 19 2024

Malta is gearing up for one of its most anticipated entrepreneurial events of the year—the Startup Festival Malta, now in its fourth edition. Set to take place on 17th and 18th October 2024 at the Malta Fairs and Conventions Centre (MFCC) and the adjacent park in Ta’ Qali, this year’s festival promises to be bigger and more innovative than ever before.

Building on the success of the past three years, the Startup Festival has become a cornerstone of Malta’s startup ecosystem, attracting both local and international entrepreneurial talent. The 2024 edition will feature Techxpo, a new addition showcasing the latest in technology and industrial innovation, offering visitors a cutting-edge experience.

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Highlights from Previous Editions

The inaugural Startup Festival celebrated Malta’s thriving startup ecosystem and marked the 20th anniversary of the Kordin Business Incubation Centre (KBIC), which has played a crucial role in launching successful ventures.

The second edition expanded the event’s scope by providing matchmaking opportunities between founders and investors, bridging the gap between innovation and investment. In its third year, the festival introduced keynote speeches from international guests, practical workshops, and an expanded exhibition space, providing a holistic experience for attendees, including a mindfulness area to promote well-being.

Be Part of Malta’s Entrepreneurial Future

Registrations for the Startup Festival Malta 2024 are now open! Entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders are encouraged to join and be part of Malta’s growing startup ecosystem. Don’t miss the chance to connect, innovate, and inspire at what promises to be the most impactful entrepreneurial event of the year.

Register now at startupfestivalmalta.com.

About Malta Enterprise

Malta Enterprise, the government’s Economic Development Agency, is dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship, supporting local businesses, and attracting foreign direct investment. It also leads the national startup initiative, Start in Malta.

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Iconic TV Series Young And Restless Plays Local Artist’s Song

Sep 19 2024

Rising Maltese singer-songwriter Gilbert Gauci has achieved a significant milestone with his latest song being featured on CBS’s renowned daytime drama, The Young and the Restless. With millions of viewers across the U.S. and over 30 other countries, this global exposure represents a major moment in Gilbert’s career.

The featured track, titled “Pull Me Closer,” has thrilled Gilbert, who shared his enthusiasm by saying, “I still feel like I’m dreaming. Growing up watching soap operas, it has always been a dream of mine to have a song featured on one of America’s biggest television networks. I can’t stop rewatching the scene and smiling. I’m over the moon.”

Gilbert’s recent success is part of a broader wave of accomplishments. Last March, he temporarily moved to northern Sweden to study songwriting, and within just a month, he was invited to collaborate on Lidl Finland’s summer campaign.

This is yet another example of a local musician making strides in not only the national music scene but also the international one.

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€10 Million Invested In Identifying Pedestrian And Cyclist Friendly Roads

Sep 19 2024

Infrastructure Malta has unveiled an exciting new initiative called “Vjal Kulħadd,” designed to enhance pedestrian and cyclist-friendly roads and squares across the region.

This scheme, backed by a substantial €10 million investment, aims to promote sustainable transportation and improve mobility within various local communities.

“Vjal Kulħadd” is set to encourage local councils and NGOs to put forward innovative proposals that will enhance road accessibility, safety, and environmental sustainability, ultimately benefiting residents in numerous localities.

Transport Minister Chris Bonett, who introduced and inaugurated the scheme, emphasized the government’s commitment to improving infrastructure for future generations. He stated, “As a government, it is our obligation to provide the best infrastructure so that the next generation can live in a better environment than we found.”

The Minister further highlighted the importance of reducing car usage, noting, “It’s time to reduce car usage, but to do so, we must provide the necessary infrastructure—and ‘Vjal Kulħadd’ will do just that.”

Steve Ellul, CEO of Infrastructure Malta, echoed this sentiment, affirming the organization’s dedication to supporting new and sustainable transportation solutions. He emphasized that the initiative seeks to make walking and biking more common and accessible modes of transport.

The “Vjal Kulħadd” initiative will be open for submissions for six weeks, with local councils invited to present their proposals by October 30, 2024.

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Xewkija Mayor Simona Refalo Becomes Youngest Female Mayor Ever

Sep 19 2024

The Malta Records has officially awarded Xewkija Mayor Simona Refalo the title of “Youngest Female Mayor in the History of Local Councils in the Maltese Islands.” At just 19 years and 327 days, Simona Refalo, a law student, has secured a record-breaking feat by leading the Xewkija, Gozo Local Council.

The record-setting achievement was acknowledged in a recent move by The Malta Records, an organisation dedicated to documenting achievements in Malta. Following the recognition, Refalo took to social media to express her pride and gratitude, sharing her excitement with the public.

“I am honoured to receive this award and to represent the community I care deeply about,” she wrote. Simona Refalo, daughter of Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries, Food, and Animal Rights Anton Refalo, had already made a name for herself in the political scene by become mayor at age 19.

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