The Gozo Business Chamber has launched the 2026 edition of Youth4Entrepreneurship Gozo, focusing on the theme: Digital Solutions for a Smarter Island.

This year, the Gozo Business Chamber is challenging young people to develop innovative, digital-based business ideas that respond to real issues affecting Gozo.

The chamber invited participants to explore solutions within three key areas:

  • Accessibility - improving connectivity, mobility and access to services in Gozo;
  • Ageing population - supporting active, healthy and independent ageing through digital solutions;
  • Youth participation - creating new ways for young people to engage, participate and contribute to their communities.

The initiative is open to people aged 16 – 35 who reside in the Maltese Islands. Applicants don’t need to be Gozitan, but ideas must have a clear and practical application to Gozo, the Gozo Business Chamber said.

It said that participants will also have the opportunity to benefit from training, expert guidance and mentoring as they develop their ideas and prepare their pitch.

“Shortlisted participants will present their proposals during the Youth4Entrepreneurship Gozo final on Friday 6th November 2026 at 7pm, before a panel of evaluators."

Preparatory workshops by Aġenzija Żgħażagħ will be conducted in the coming weeks, the Chamber said. Further details on this and also how to apply can be found on the Gozo Business Chamber’s website.

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