This competition provides a dynamic learning journey that equips aspiring entrepreneurs with essential skills, industry knowledge, and valuable connections to thrive in the ever evolving local and international business landscape.

This year’s finalists will take the stage to pitch their boldest, most innovative ideas - and compete for the title of CYE 2025 Winner.

Part of a broader international event, this national competition aims to champion, enhance and boost 🚀 the prospects of talented young entrepreneurs in Malta.

Following mentoring among vying start-up contenders  and a series of pitch workshops, the culminating finale will offer the winners amazing prizes including further opportunity to take their ideas further - including additional training sessions with seasoned business professionals and the chance to compete in the JCI European Conference in Denmark in June 2025, besides a significant cash prize!

An evening auguring innovation, inspiration and energy, it showcases the finalists’ journey spanning business concepts ranging across different sectors.

JCI Malta put together a panel of local and international business leaders and experts to judge the national finale:

o Dana Carmon, Founder & CEO at FEMALE; Chairwoman EmpowerHER VO

o Deepika Joshi, Founder & CEO at IDEAOVATOR; President, ICL & ID Labs; Director, Fugenic

o Dr Nathaniel Massa, Department of Business & Enterprise Management, University of Malta

o Giovanna Mirabile, CEO at Aeroates Ltd

 The event is open for all, and the public is invited.