In November 2025, ten million people celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) through 40,000 different events in over 180 countries around the world. With an international network of 20,000 partners, events during the annual GEW initiative are designed to stimulate, inspire and encourage entrepreneurial activities through different stakeholder groups. These events aim to promote originality, creativity and ingenuity through local and global activities. The Edward de Bono Institute has proudly been the official National Host for this event in Malta since its inception in 2008, and collaborates each year with various partner organisations to put together exciting programmes of activities to join this global celebration of entrepreneurship.
Wednesday 5th November (in person)
From Learning to Leading - INNO-ANTIDOTE Workshop (MBB @ Chamber Valletta)
As part of the INNO-ANTIDOTE project, the Malta Business Bureau organized a workshop aimed at inspiring young people to better understand the benefits and opportunities associated with entrepreneurship. This initiative seeks to encourage youths to explore innovative and sustainable business ideas, fostering an entrepreneurial mindset from an early stage. The workshop included a keynote and two panel discussions which explored role of formal and informal education in supporting youth entrepreneurship, and highlighted practical strategies and opportunities for young people to embark on their entrepreneurial journeys. The workshop was held at the Malta Chamber of Commerce.
Tuesday 11th Nov, 13.00-15.00 (in person)
Creativity and Idea Generation Workshop (mandatory for CEBI MEnt students - EBI 5002)
This hands-on workshop helped participants develop essential skills to stimulate creativity and spark business idea generation. They learned how to reframe challenges as opportunities and used a creative thinking method to support innovative thinking.
The session was exclusively offered to Master in Entrepreneurship students at the University of Malta.
Wednesday 12th Nov, 17.00-19.00 (Zoom)
Sources of Funding with Dr Ewa Kraska (mandatory for IOT5033 students)
This session introduced participants to the various types and sources of financing available to new and growing businesses. The lecture explored a range of funding pathways, from self-financing and bootstrapping to external options such as business angels, venture capital, crowdfunding platforms, grants, credits, and bank loans. Participants gained an understanding of how each financing source works, its advantages and challenges, and how entrepreneurs can assess which option best supports their business goals and stage of development. The lecture was delivered by Dr Ewa Kraska, who visited The University of Malta on an Erasmus+ mobility assignment from Jan Kochanowski University in Kielce, Poland.
Wednesday 12th Nov, 17.30-20.30 (in person)
MBA Business Concept Pitching Event (mandatory for MBAs)
This event, now a regular part of the GEW Malta programme, gave International MBA students in their final year at the University of Malta the chance to learn from one another, engage in discussion, and gain expert feedback early in the development of their business ideas. Students pitched their concepts to a selected panel of entrepreneurship experts and practitioners. Students are now required to carry out an in-depth feasibility study to evaluate the viability of their proposed business ideas, serving as a preliminary step toward potentially developing the concept into a real entrepreneurial venture. This event was organised by Prof. Nathaniel Massa, Senior Lecturer at the University of Malta' Department of Management, in collaboration with The Edward de Bono Institute, and is reserved for the University of Malta's International MBA students.
Thursday 13th Nov, 09.00-17.00 (in person)
GreenBiz Awards
The GreenBiz Awards celebrated micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in Malta that offer everyday eco-solutions. They aimed to recognize and honour business owners in a variety of sectors who demonstrate excellence and dedication to environmentally-friendly practices through innovative products and services. This year’s winners included TerraSoil for the ‘Household’ category, Omoils for the ‘Beauty & Wellness’ category, Golden Island for the ‘Food & Drinks’ category, Vogue Xchange for the ‘Fashion’ category. There was also an Audience’s Choice Award, which was won by Sincerely Hunny, and the overall Green Entrepreneur of the Year Award, which was won by Merill. The GreenBiz Awards were organised by Zen D’Amato Gautam, Founder of Eco Market.
Thursday 13th Nov, 18.00-21.00 (in person)
FPEI FF+ Women Entrepreneurs event
FPEI jumped on the GEW bandwagon and held an inspiring evening celebrating women who are transforming Malta’s entrepreneurial landscape! Panellists Helen Chorley and Theresa Bartolo Parnis opened up about their journeys, from bold beginnings and tough lessons to moments of triumph, and shared heartfelt stories, practical insights, and plenty of inspiration. The discussion was moderated by Prof. Leonie Baldacchino (The Edward de Bono Institute), and was followed by networking and refreshments, offering the perfect chance for participants to connect.
Thursday 20th Nov, 17.00-18.30 (online)
RePRISE / EURAM Entrepreneurship webinar (mandatory for IOT 5033)
This international webinar began with a presentation by Dr Christian Wimmer on his study titled “EnJOY Conflict: How Emotions Affect Co-Founders’ Team Satisfaction and Exit Intentions”, which won this year's EURAM Entrepreneurship SIG Best Paper Award. Prof. Leonie Baldacchino then moderated a panel discussion with entrepreneurs Alexandra Sciberras, Kevin Attard and Daniel Damke Chiang, along with EURAM track co-chair Prof. Sara Sassetti, who shared their views and experiences related to the topic. The webinar was hosted by The Edward de Bono Institute, University of Malta, in collaboration with SIG Entrepreneurship @ EURAM and the R.E.Pr.I.S.E. Network as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week 2026 : 'Together We Build'.