EIT Urban Mobility Mixer – Demo Day & Matchmaking
As part of the EIT Urban Mobility RIS Summit (internal meeting), the EIT Urban Mobility Malta Representative, Deep Tech Foundry, is organising the EIT Urban Mobility Mixer, Demo Day & Matchmaking Event in collaboration with key national and European innovation stakeholders, including the Ministry for Sustainable Mobility, Xjenza Malta, the EIT Community Hub Malta, and the Malta Innovation Forum. The event aims to connect RIS Summit representatives with Malta’s wider innovation ecosystem, showcasing urban mobility initiatives, startup innovation, research and funding opportunities, while fostering collaboration between local and international stakeholders.
EIT Urban Mobility Mixer & Demo Day
Programme 14.30 – 17.30
Co-hosted by the Ministry for Sustainable Mobility, Xjenza Malta, EIT Community Hub, and the Malta Innovation Forum, this open event welcomes Malta’s broader innovation ecosystem alongside EIT RIS delegates.
14:30 | Opening Remarks
Deep Tech Foundry & EIT Urban Mobility & EIT Community Hub Malta (15 min)
14:45 | EIT Regional Innovation Booster Showcase
Presented by Xjenza Malta (10 min)
14:55 | Ministerial Address
Hon. Dr. Chris Bonett on Malta’s sustainable mobility agenda, the introduction of Malta in Motion, and the Ministry’s role as a consortium partner in the UrbanMinds project (15 min)
15:10 | UrbanMinds Project Update
Presented by Deep Tech Foundry, highlighting participant outcomes, placements, and next steps (10 min)
15:20 | Live Startup Pitches
Six startup presentations, including a 15-minute networking break (60 min)
16:20 | EIT National Contact Point (NCP) Project Presentation
Presented by Xjenza Malta (10 min)
16:30 | Innovation Exchange Panel Discussion
Hosted by the EIT Community Hub (60 min)
Programme 18.00 – 21.00
Malta Innovation Forum Annual Event & Networking Dinner
An evening networking reception co-organised by the Malta Innovation Forum and Xjenza Malta. Guests from Malta’s wider innovation ecosystem are invited to join for an informal standing reception with food and drinks.
Opening Remarks
Johan Zammit
Welcome from MIF Stakeholders
Xjenza Malta Presentation
Overview of current programmes and initiatives
European Innovation Actor Introductions
One-minute introductions from EIT Urban Mobility Country Representatives representing 14 countries
Networking Reception
Food, drinks, and opportunities for collaboration across Malta’s and Europe’s innovation ecosystems.