Startup Launchpad

The Malta Digital Innovation Authority (MDIA), through DiHubMT and in collaboration with Tech.mt, is launching the Startup Launchpad, an 8-week pre-accelerator designed to support future tech founders in validating their early-stage ideas.

The programme equips teams who are not yet incorporated with the tools and methodologies needed to achieve problem-solution fit, confirming that their idea addresses a clearly defined problem in a viable way.

At its core, the programme focuses on digital technology as the key enabler of the project, product, or service being developed.

Who Can Apply

Teams of 2–3 members, with at least one member having a technical background
Applicants must be ordinarily resident in Malta
Project ideas must have digital technology at their core

Why Join

Access to expert mentors and hands-on workshops
Tools to achieve problem-solution fit and build a scalable business model
A chance to compete for cash prizes (€2,000 each) in three categories
Networking opportunities within Malta’s startup ecosystem

How to Apply

Read the Startup Launchpad Guidelines
Submit your application by 22 September 2025, 23:59 CET
Email your CVs and required documents to startuplaunchpad.mdia@mdia.gov.mt

Applications open on the 22 August 2025, 09:00 CET

Interested?

Please contact us with any queries you may have.