PartnerUp: A National Stakeholder Networking Forum – RNS Edition
Date: 22 January 2026
Time: 17:00 – 21:00
Venue: Villa Bighi, Kalkara
About the Event
PartnerUp is a fast-paced networking event designed to bring together Malta’s research, innovation, and industry communities under one roof.
The session aims to help participants build new connections, share expertise, and explore opportunities for collaboration and funding.
Through structured networking and open discussion, attendees from academia, industry, public administration, and civil society will have the chance to identify common interests, bridge knowledge gaps, and form partnerships that can grow into future research and innovation projects.
Whether you’re active in technology, health, sustainability, education, or industry, PartnerUp offers the ideal space to meet new partners, exchange ideas, and shape projects that can make a tangible difference.
Why Attend
- Connect with potential partners from across Malta’s R&I ecosystem
- Discover opportunities for national and EU research funding
- Exchange ideas through fast, focused networking sessions
- Build relationships that can lead to future projects and collaborations
- Be part of a growing community driving Malta’s innovation landscape forward
Who Should Attend
- Researchers and academics
- Industry professionals and innovators
- Public sector representatives
- NGOs and civil society organisations
- Consultants, incubators, and R&I support entities
- Diaspora Researchers
Event Format
The evening will feature short sector insights, guided networking rounds, and thematic discussion clusters all designed to help participants find the right connections quickly and effectively. The event will close with an open networking session to continue conversations in a relaxed setting.
Join Us
Take part in an evening built around collaboration, creativity, and connection.
PartnerUp is where ideas meet opportunity and where Malta’s next research and innovation partnerships begin.
