FPEI - Foundation for the Promotion of Entrepreneurial Initiatives

19/09/2025

Our Business for Good event brought together the FPEI Future Founders+ community for a morning of learning, connection and fresh ideas.

The discussion explored how startups, freelancers and small business owners in Malta can consciously weave impact into their work - whether through community initiatives, sustainability, or simply running ventures with purpose at their core.

The conversations were honest, practical and inspiring, reminding us that profit and purpose don’t compete, but can strengthen each other.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to the dialogue!

More photos can be viewed via https://blurstudios.pic-time.com/-fpeiseptember/gallery

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16/09/2025

15/09/2025

Ready to take your business digital?

Join us on Thursday, 18th September from 10:00 - 12:30 [CET] for the Digital4me online session!

You’ll hear about:
🤖 AI
🔗 Blockchain
📊 Business Intelligence
🛡️ Cybersecurity
💼 Digital Entrepreneurship & Marketing
⚡ Digital Tools & Transformation

And… you’ll get to try the new Digital4me platform built just for microentrepreneurs!

👉 Save your spot: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4JkMNknKb2JjFePKjAanRA3QaeSZbHhoXQbnVdkPBp1JM8A/viewform

The event and the platform are free to attend and use.

In a rapidly evolving business landscape, embracing digital transformation is key to staying competitive. DIGITAL4ME is designed to equip micro-entrepreneurs with the skills, tools, and knowledge needed to thrive in the digital era. DIGITAL4ME is open to micro-entrepreneurs across various sectors, f...

15/09/2025

Can small businesses make a social impact while growing their business?

Aaron Buhagiar, one of our speakers at Business for Good – How to Build Social Impact into Your Venture, has been showing how purpose and innovation can go hand in hand.

Aaron is the co-founder of Fortify Meals , one of Malta’s leading meal-prep companies, and Garnish.mt, a workplace catering platform. With a background in food operations and a strong focus on technology, he has built solutions that help individuals and businesses eat well and work well.

His passion lies in combining food, health, and innovation to create platforms that go beyond just serving meals. Aaron is now developing new concepts that bring together catering, automation, and community engagement.

At our upcoming FF+ event, Aaron will share:
✅ How even small ventures in traditional industries can create meaningful social impact
✅ The opportunities and challenges of building purpose into fast-growing businesses
✅ Why giving back should be part of the entrepreneurial journey from the start

Join us for Business for Good on 19 September 2025 at BusinessLabs, Birkirkara for a morning of insights, coffee, brunch and networking!

🎫 FREE for FF+ members | €25 non-members
Register now: https://forms.gle/Hz35tJjEMSG1QEWk8

09/09/2025

Ever wondered how entrepreneurship can drive not just profit, but community transformation?

That’s exactly what Christian Borg, one of our speakers at Business for Good - our next FPEI FF+ event - has been working on for years.

Christian is the co-founder of the Merill Rural Network, an initiative that brings together farmers, breeders and artisans to promote authentic local products, preserve traditional practices, and create sustainable income opportunities through rural tourism.

He also serves as Development Coordinator at the Malta Youth in Agriculture Foundation, Treasurer of the Social Entrepreneurs Association Malta (SEAM), and is actively involved in national-level advocacy for the growth of Malta’s social enterprise ecosystem.

At our upcoming panel, Christian will reveal:
✅ What social entrepreneurship actually looks like in practice
✅ How grassroots initiatives can be turned into sustainable business models
✅ Ways startups, freelancers and small business owners can integrate social impact into their own ventures
✅ Why doing good isn’t just about size or money, but about mindset and creativity

If you’ve ever wondered how to combine purpose and business in a way that strengthens both your community and your venture, Christian’s story and insights will give you practical inspiration.

Join us for Business for Good on 19 September 2025 at BusinessLabs, Birkirkara – an energising morning of insights, coffee, brunch and networking with Malta’s entrepreneurial community!

🎫 FREE for FF+ members | €25 non-members
Register now: https://forms.gle/Hz35tJjEMSG1QEWk8

26/08/2025

What does it really mean to be a social entrepreneur?

Many think it’s a path reserved for large corporations with big budgets, but the truth is, even the smallest ventures can weave impact into what they do.

This September, FPEI's Future Founders+ community is getting together for a panel discussion from entrepreneurs who are already doing just that.

Through their insights, we’ll explore:
✨ What social entrepreneurship actually is (and isn’t)
✨ Different ways of giving back that can be integrated into the business models of startups, freelancers and small businesses
✨ How purpose can strengthen your brand, community ties and team culture
✨ Practical first steps to integrate impact, even on a shoestring budget

The morning will kick off with a panel discussion, followed by coffee, brunch and networking time - the perfect chance to exchange ideas, ask questions, and connect with others who believe that business can and should be a force for good.

🗓️ Date:19 September 2025 09:30
📍 Location: BusinessLabs, Birkirkara
🎫 Registration: https://forms.gle/Hz35tJjEMSG1QEWk8 (FREE for FF+ members | €25 non-members)

Face Value - Why your personal brand matters for your business Venue: BusinessLabs, Triq Dun Karm, B'Kara Bypass, B'Kara Date: Friday 19th September 2025 Time: 09:30 - 12:30 CET Fee: FREE for members | €25 non-members - Panel Discussion + Networking Event Future Founders+ membership info here: htt...

22/08/2025

Module 1: Artificial Intelligence

👉 Ready to take the first step into the future of digital entrepreneurship? Enroll to the DIGITAL4ME free and open training program here: https://learn.digital4meproject.eu/

🚀 Module 1: Artificial Intelligence

Are you a micro-entrepreneur looking to digitalize your business? Start your journey with Artificial Intelligence (AI), the technology transforming industries worldwide! 🌍✨

🔑 In this 2-hour module (+30 min reading), you will:

✅ Understand the basics of AI and how it relates to human intelligence
✅ Explore the history and milestones of AI development
✅ Discover real-world applications of AI across industries
✅ Learn the benefits of AI for your business – from efficiency to productivity
✅ Recognize the ethical challenges behind AI adoption

📌 Learning outcomes:
By the end of this module, you’ll be able to define AI, explain how it works, and trace its evolution.

💡 Whether you run a small shop, a service company, or a startup, this module will show you how AI can open new opportunities for growth and innovation.

👉 Ready to take the first step into the future of digital entrepreneurship? Enroll to the DIGITAL4ME free and open training program here: https://learn.digital4meproject.eu/

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21/08/2025

📣Are you a micro-entrepreneur looking to stay competitive?

Test your digital skills with Digital4me on a dedicated e-learning platform.

See below ⬇️

📣Are you a micro-entrepreneur looking to stay competitive?

Embrace the digital transformation and become the transformation the labor market needs!🎯

For these purposes, we have created our own E-learning platform with introductory videos and modules about key important aspects:

💡Artificial Intelligence
💡Blockchain
💡Business Intelligence
💡Cybersecurity
💡Digital Entrepreneurship
💡Digital Marketing
💡Digital Tools for Business
💡Management of Enterprises and Digital Transformation and Innovation

Stay tuned for more information!

Are you interested?
📲 Enroll to the DIGITAL4ME free and open training program here:: https://learn.digital4meproject.eu/

10/08/2025

And CONNECT + CHILL we did!

Our August meetup brought us together for some laid-back networking over a drink (or two) and ice cream, proving that business communities don't always have to be formal and structured to be effective.

More photos from our fun evening here (courtesy of Blur) - https://lnkd.in/d6S7h9A9

If you're a startup founder, a freelancer, small business owner or thinking of testing the entrepreneurship waters, join FPEI's Future Founders+ community - https://lnkd.in/dXvjTtyh

31/07/2025

Another valued professional joins the FPEI Future Founders+ family!

Say hello to Mireille Pellegrini Petit - Executive Coach, Trainer and Organisational Consultant with a specialist focus on workplace culture, staff wellbeing, and leadership development.

As founder of Thrive Positive, Mireille brings over 30 years of experience across public, private, and not-for-profit sectors, along with a combined Master's in Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology. She applies evidence-based strategies from Positive Organizational Psychology to her leadership and culture-building work.
With her background in Clinical Psychology, Mireille brings insight into human dynamics and complex systems. She specialises in whole-system, participatory change approaches such as Appreciative Inquiry, working to shift mindsets and change conversations across the health, education, community, and corporate sectors. Mireille focuses on creating positive, values-driven and sustainable change that helps people work and THRIVE together.

Interested in becoming part of our business community? Join us at our next meetup - more info on www.fpei.mt/fpei-future-founders-plus

30/07/2025

Work hard, CHILL harder? FREE icecream will be served by gelatOH! icecream van at our August FF+ meetup CONNECT + CHILL.

Whether you're looking to unwind after a packed day, get to know our Future Founders+ community, or simply enjoy some quality time with like-minded entrepreneurs, this one's for you.

📅 7th August 2025 18:30 CET
📍 Lija Bocci Clubhouse
🎟️ FREE for FF+ members | €15 non-members

REGISTER HERE (complimentary nibbles and your first drink is on us!) - https://forms.gle/qEy1N1bXFYKG3HBX9 to confirm your attendance. This event is also open to non-members - help us spread the word!

28/07/2025

What if building your professional network felt more like FINDING YOUR PEOPLE than collecting business cards?

At FPEI's Future Founders+ community, meaningful relationships happen naturally when we come together with shared goals and genuine support.

No elevator pitches required - just real conversations with people who actually get it.

👉🏻 Join our next event on www.fpei.mt/fpei-future-founders-plus