JA StartUp Programme 2026
Programme Structure
- For Students aged 18-30, enrolled in tertiary education
- Duration of 3 months
- Through your school or individually
15 Teams
Finalists
Awards & Judges
- Awards
- Judges
Awards
Startup
of the
year award
ESG SustainAbility Award
Market Appraisal Award
Customer Focus Award
Digital Innovation Award
Disruptive Excellence
Award
Entrepreneurial Spirit Award
Judges
Anthony David Gatt
Office of the Prim Minister
Vision 2050 Team
Chris Meliak
EY
EY Malta Valuations, Business Modelling and Economic Advisory Lead, EY Parthenon, Partner
Jessica Camilleri
Bajada Lyons Group
Head of Business Advisory
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Dr. Leonie Baldacchino
The Edward de Bono Institute for Creative Thinking and Innovation
Senior Lecturer
Sergio Bellizzi
HSBC
Head of Distribution
Stefan Debono.
Prospero
Co-Founder & Head of Commercial