MBB launches EU project to empower young green innovators and develop mini business incubators

The Malta Business Bureau, together with its partners from Italy, Greece, Portugal, Spain, and Cyprus, has launched the Erasmus+ funded INNO-ANTIDOTE project, focused on establishing mini business incubators in each partner country.

INNO-ANTIDOTE aims to empower Mediterranean youth to tackle critical environmental challenges. These incubators aim to generate at least 18 innovative ideas addressing sustainability across air, sea, and land.

The initiative specifically targets Mediterranean youth (aged 18–26), equipping them with the tools and opportunities to create sustainable solutions while fostering green entrepreneurship and contributing to the circular economy.

By participating in these incubators, young entrepreneurs will receive education and mentorship to turn their innovative concepts into viable businesses.

“Mediterranean youth face significant challenges, from high unemployment to climate-related risks,” explained Mario Xuereb, CEO of MBB. “By fostering green entrepreneurship and supporting youth through mini business incubators, INNO-ANTIDOTE will inspire the next generation to drive sustainable growth and contribute to the EU’s climate goals.”

Project Highlights:

• Development of educational resources and e-learning opportunities.
• Creation of mini business incubators in each participating country.
• Generation of at least 18 green-focused innovative ideas.

Selection of top ideas from each incubator to participate in an international competition in Greece.

These efforts align with the European Union’s goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2050 and underscore the importance of youth-driven innovation in addressing urgent environmental and economic challenges.

INNO-ANTIDOTE is a collaborative initiative, implemented by Cosvitec Sarl (Italy – Lead), Malta Business Bureau, Strategic Omnia Research and Technology Development Ltd (Cyprus), VogalOrizontal (Portugal), Liofyllo Social Cooperative Enterprise (Greece), and the Association for the Promotion of Sustainable Initiatives and Competences (Spain).

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The Malta Business Bureau is the EU business advisory of The Malta Chamber and the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association. It is also a partner of the Enterprise Europe Network.