Target industriesStartups in these areas will have the chance to accelerate their business through the program. Plug and Play Malta will be focused on three specific industries with its second batch of startups, always with a Data-Driven Component as this is key to run a successful business.
Green-tech
Green technology is one of the fastest-growing economic niches in Europe this year. Malta is committed to invest and actively promote its development. In this new Cohort, we are looking for startups working in the areas of renewable energy, waste management, water purification, and self-sufficient buildings, reducing carbon footprint and greener enterprises. Malta is allocating both resources and support measures with different grants to green tech solutions.
Blue economy
As a maritime nation, the sea has always played a pivotal role in the history and economy of the Maltese Islands and since time and again Malta has made significant contributions to international efforts towards the conservation and sustainable use of the oceans and seas. Today the blue economy is part of the economic success of the Maltese Islands. In fact, many of the established, as well as emerging blue economy sectors are vital components of the Maltese economy. And within the current European context of the European Green Deal and the EU Blue Economy Report 2021, Malta is working to attract more companies working within the blue economy.
Supply Chain & Logistics
Today’s supply chains have become circular. This paradigm shift, which is intrinsically linked to sustainability, is reshaping the industry as we know it. In this new landscape, innovation must tackle every step of the process. From raw materials to manufacturing, warehouse automation, AI for forecasting, robotics, distribution, recycling, and more. Malta has a relevant port area with two main ports Valletta and Marsaxlokk, which provide a wide variety of professional shipping services of value to major commercial entities because of their strategic location in the middle of the Mediterranean. This sector will also be an area of focus of the new cohort.
How startups can apply
Submit your details to get in contact with the Plug and Play Malta team. If your startup is a fit, the team will let you know all the opportunities available and put you on the right track to scale your business.