Malta

Malta Enterprise

Malta, a small island nation in the central Mediterranean, has long been a crossroads of cultures. Just 80 km south of Sicily and 333 km north of Libya, its strategic location has shaped a history spanning the Phoenicians, Arabs, Knights of St. John, French and British.

Today, Valletta, its fortified 16th-century capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, embodies this layered past with Baroque palaces, harborside bastions and lively piazzas. Malta is also known for its crystal-clear waters and prehistoric temples older than Stonehenge. 

With a population of 574,250 (National Statistics Office, 2024), it is one of Europe’s most densely populated countries. The growing startup scene is strong in in tech, game development and the medical sector, and supported by initiatives like Malta Enterprise, the government’s economic. development agency; and Gaming Malta, an independent nonprofit set up to focus on making Malta a leading global hub for iGaming, interactive entertainment and gaming innovation.

Malta Startup Ecosystem Overview

Before you arrive

Finding an apartment

Getting around

Language essentials

Life in Malta

Starting a Company

Where to work

Where to get business support

Work in Malta

Bracket

Flying Squirrel Games

Garland Surgical

Greenroads

Mediterranean Innovation Engineering

MyMama

NARC

OpenIIoT

RePlant Malta

Trust Stamp

A few interesting, newly developed businesses usually under five years old.

Startups

Discover the Explorer Series Malta Map

Malta as a gameplay

Building trustworthy AI

Scaling from an island

On trust, teamwork, and transforming materials

Building biotech on an island

Building Malta's go-to student platform

Insight from local experts and founders from established organizations that can provide advice and local tips.

Interviews

The Maltese language (Malti), which evolved from medieval Arabic mingled with Italian and English, is the only Semitic language written in the Latin script and the only Semitic official language of the EU.

Did you know?

Popular coworking hubs, both new and well established, where entrepreneurs can work and grow successfully.

Spaces

Bajada Lyons Group

GO Ventures

Malta Venture Capital Fund

Malta Development Bank

PEVCA

Get to know some of the most interesting investors in Malta, from angel investors to venture capitalists.

Funding Opportunities

City Essentials

Investors

Locals Picks

Working Spaces

Cafes, bars and restaurants

The Explorer Series is the ideal pocket companion for entrepreneurs, startup talent, and digital nomads exploring diverse startup ecosystems worldwide.
With curated insights and personal recommendations from local founders, the Explorer Series offers an insider’s look at exciting places and inspiring people, bringing together business and leisure in one practical guide.
 
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Malta Enterprise
Published October 2025

The Explorer Series: Malta

Your pocket guide to exploring Malta's startup scene, city highlights and entrepreneurial life.

Dive into Malta's community-focused ecosystem.

Malta is known for its sunny beaches, azure-blue waters and rich culture, but the island is also home to a rapidly growing and highly innovative startup scene that is especially strong in tech, game development and the medical sector. In this community-focused ecosystem, creativity and innovation walk hand in hand.

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