January 2025
We are excited to introduce the 13 amazing startups joining the Blue Economy ClimAccelerator Malta. These innovators are developing groundbreaking solutions to tackle some of the biggest challenges facing our oceans, from pollution and biofouling to sustainable energy and resource management. Get ready to be inspired!
Algae Scope: Blue economy, circular economy.
BioBright: Marinas and ports pollution, AI.
Bout: Maritime mobility.
Clean Valley: Aquaculture and fish farming.
Ogyre: Plastic pollution, blockchain, inclusion.
Green Independence: Water purification and green hydrogen.
GT Wings: Marine transport.
MANHAT: Water purification.
Mardeca: Sustainable vessels retrofit.
NatureSafe Marine: Sustainable yacht cleaning.
Planetixx: Ocean monitoring, data, AI.
TUCCO: Intelligent biofouling control.
Vessel X: Marinas and ports pollution.
From protecting our oceans to driving clean energy and transforming port operations, this cohort is leading the change for a brighter, bluer future!
February 2025
What a fantastic event! It was a joy to be part of such a dynamic and forward-thinking global tech gathering. Delegates, representing a diverse mix of countries from Malta and Italy to New Zealand and Serbia, had the opportunity to connect, network, and explore exciting collaborations with industry leaders, innovators, and investors.
LEAP once again showcased groundbreaking technologies, from advancements in mobility and smart cities to cutting-edge AI and cybersecurity solutions.
A special highlight of our exciting journey: TUCCO, one of the outstanding startups from our Blue Economy ClimAccelerator Malta program, made it to the LEAP Rocketfuel Semifinals, standing out among 500 contestants! Huge congratulations to Pietro Bonavita and the TUCCO team on this fantastic achievement!
Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this event such a success. We look forward to building on the momentum and exploring the very promising opportunities ahead!
March 2025
MALTAccelerate proudly joined European Ocean Days and BlueInvest 2025 in Brussels, two pivotal events shaping the future of the EU’s Blue Economy. From pioneering innovations to unlocking investments, these events set the stage for lasting, scalable impact on our oceans and coastal communities, as well as fostering new partnerships and opening up new opportunities to empower blue technology solutions!
As one of the most exciting highlights of the week, 3 high-potential startups from our Blue Economy ClimAccelerator programme, joined the event. The visionary entrepreneurs, driving cutting-edge solutions for ocean sustainability, who shared the fantastic Brussels experience were:
Ogyre – turning marine plastic collection into a scalable, community-driven model that restores oceans and supports coastal livelihoods.
Bout – revolutionizing water transport via on-demand boat-sharing platform, making maritime destinations more accessible and cutting emissions.
BioBright – cleaning the waters of our ports and marinas with algae and transforming harbours into thriving ecosystems via AI solutions.
April 2025
On Friday, 09 May, 12 Blue Economy leading-edge startups will be pitching at this edition of the ClimAccelerator, developing innovative, real-world solutions directly tied to Malta’s key environmental and maritime challenges.
The event kicks off with speeches from Bernard Montebello (MDIA), Matthew Walsh (Expert Board Member, EC Mission Restore our Oceans and Waters), Katalin Magyar (Director of Business Development, Island Innovation) and Andrea Conti (Ecosystem Lead South Europe, EIT Digital), Giuseppe Miceli (FDI Specialist, Malta Enterprise).
Two pitching sessions will follow, with a keynote speech by Lawrence Walsh (Head of EIB Group, Malta Office), and a panel discussion in between titled Climate-tech ventures and equity investment in Europe: Challenges and Opportunities, moderated by Francesco Cracolici (CEO at Nomadic Minds).
The panellists will be Ulyana Shtybel (CEO at Quoroom), Nora Szeles (CEO at TokePortal), Danijela Matovic (Founding Partner and CEO at Strategic Investment Partners), Anastasios Avranas (MP at Pella) and Ranier Chircop (Manager at Malta Venture Capital).
May 2025
The MALTAccelerate team extends heartfelt thanks to all our sponsors and partners who made the first Blue Economy Demo Day in Malta possible.
It is increasingly clear that addressing the challenges faced by our oceans and coastal communities due to climate change is an urgent priority.
By joining forces to stimulate sustainable technologies and foster blue-tech innovation, we are demonstrating that meaningful and tangible contributions can be made, not only to confront these challenges, but to actively resolve them.
Special thanks to:
Malta Digital Innovation Authority
MeDirect Bank Malta
Malta Enterprise
Malta Venture Capital
Tokeportal.com
Quoroom
Island Innovation
DEEP Ecosystems
Nomadic Minds
MaritimeMT
June 2025
For too long, Europe's vibrant entrepreneurial spirit has been hampered by fragmentation and structural challenges. While the continent boasts a wealth of talent and groundbreaking research, the journey from lab to market, and from startup to global scaleup, has often been an uphill battle. Yesterday's launch of the EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy, "Choose Europe to Start and Scale," marks a pivotal moment, signaling a concerted effort to transform Europe into a global innovation leader.
This is an incredibly exciting initiative and holds immense potential to unlock unprecedented
growth.
This comprehensive strategy, deeply aligned with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's broader 'Choose Europe' initiative, directly addresses the persistent issues that have hindered European startups and scaleups. The strength of this strategy lies in its holistic approach, tackling five crucial areas that are essential for nurturing a thriving entrepreneurial landscape.
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