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Support the moments that bring Malta's ecosystem together. Deep Tech Foundry sponsored the networking and deep tech part of The Innovation Exchange 2025.
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Stronger together, for Malta's startups.
Not a founder? There's still a place for you at HATCH, a startup incubator in Malta. Mentors, partners, sponsors, public bodies and researchers all help Malta's startups go further.
For Mentors
Share what you've learned.
Founders, operators and specialists who've been there help early-stage teams avoid the mistakes that cost the most time.
Between sessions at The Innovation Exchange 2025.
What you give
Experience in areas like product, sales, finance, law or technology
Honest, practical feedback on real decisions
Introductions from your own network, when they'd help
Regular time with a founder or team
Mentoring format: a mix of one-to-ones and group sessions, including in-person sessions. The founders you mentor also get a place at The Innovation Exchange.
What you get
A direct line to early-stage founders with traction, working on real problems
A place in a community of founders, experts and partners
A hand in shaping Malta's next wave of startups
For Partners & Sponsors
Back Malta's next wave of founders.
Partner with HATCH to meet promising founders early, and help them grow into businesses that last.
Share expertise and resources
Offer tools, services, workshops or office hours that remove a real barrier for early-stage teams.
Make introductions
Connect founders with customers, pilots, investors and partners, in Malta and across Europe.
What partners get
Every partnership is shaped around your goals. It can include:
Early sight of the founders and ideas coming through HATCH
A visible role in Malta's startup ecosystem, alongside public and European partners
Recognition at the programmes and events you support
Some of our collaborators
EIT Community Office
European Institute of Innovation & Technology
Malta Enterprise
MDIA
Xjenza Malta
Climate Action Authority
Climate KIC
InnoEnergy
MCAST
EIT Food
EIT Health
EIT Manufacturing
EIT Urban Mobility
Deep Tech Foundry
Malta Accelerate
For Public Bodies & Researchers
Connect policy and research to real ventures.
We bring founders, policymakers and researchers into the same room. The 2025 Innovation Exchange featured speakers from the European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT), Malta Enterprise, MDIA, Xjenza Malta and MCAST.
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speakers on the 2025 Innovation Exchange programme3
panel discussions on Malta Vision 20503
workshop tracks on the drivers and barriers of innovationPublic bodies and EU programmes
You bring: calls, funding routes, policy insight and programmes that help founders grow.
You get: a direct line to early-stage founders, and first-hand insight into what helps and hinders innovation in Malta.
Researchers and universities
You bring: research, talent and technology with the potential to become a venture.
You get: founders ready to test and apply new ideas, and a voice in conversations on Malta's innovation priorities, like The Innovation Exchange.
For Press
Writing about Malta's startups?
We can help with background, comment and logo files for stories on startups, innovation and The Innovation Exchange.
Media contact
info@hatch.mt
Press kit
Logo files, available on request by email
Video
Recaps of the three 2025 workshop tracks on youtube.com/@Hatch-mt
Can I get the HATCH logo?
Yes. Logo files are available on request: email info@hatch.mt and tell us where they'll appear. Please use them as supplied, without recolouring, stretching or adding effects.
How should I describe HATCH?
You're welcome to use this: "HATCH is a launchpad for innovation and startup success, empowering founders with tailored incubation, mentorship and access to networks that bridge ideas with execution." For a shorter version: "HATCH is a startup incubator in Malta, run by B2BMALTA Ltd."
Who can I speak to for comment or an interview?
Email info@hatch.mt with your outlet, topic and deadline, and we'll do our best to connect you with the right person in time.
How is the name written?
In capitals in copy: HATCH. Our website is hatch.mt.
Not sure where you fit?
Tell us a little about yourself and how you'd like to help. We'll suggest the best way in.
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