Entrepreneurship & Innovation Bootcamp for Digital Sector professionals

Posted on October 16, 2023October 16, 2023 by admin

Part of the Digital Bootcamps and Events 2023 initiative of eSkills Malta Foundation, Ascend Consulting will be delivering a free bootcamp training in entrepreneurial and innovative thinking for current and future professionals in the ICT / Digital sector. This will be hosted by Domain Academy at their premises in Mosta, 102/104 Constitution Street, on Saturday Read more about Entrepreneurship & Innovation Bootcamp for Digital Sector professionals[…]

Supporting the GEM Summer Camp

Posted on September 13, 2021October 16, 2021 by admin

When a cause is close to our heart, we do our best to support it! On 13th September 2021, Anamaria Magri Pantea offered her time and insights to guide and empower girls to embrace their digital and entrepreneurial potential. This was part of the summer camp organised by the University of Malta Read more about Supporting the GEM Summer Camp[…]

The Million Dollar Idea 2021

Posted on April 14, 2021April 14, 2021 by admin

Ascend Consulting is glad to once again support The Million Dollar Idea startup competition organised by the ICT Students’ Association representing all students at the University of Malta and the Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology. Anamaria Magri Pantea will be one of the judges, joining a great team of other judges and mentors Read more about The Million Dollar Idea 2021[…]

Series of webinars: Bridging the Gender Gap in the Digital Sector

Posted on November 14, 2020November 14, 2020 by admin

In follow up to the Analysis of the Gender Gap in the Digital Sector in Malta carried out earlier this year, and part of the “Women in ICT Events” initiative sponsored by eSkills Malta Foundation, Ascend Consulting has organised in November 2020 a series of webinars focused on practical insights & guidance on how to Read more about Series of webinars: Bridging the Gender Gap in the Digital Sector[…]

How to prepare a winning funding application under the EU EIC Accelerator / SME Instrument

Posted on July 9, 2020October 9, 2020 by admin

The EU’s SME Instrument has been restructured quite a bit in the last few years, being now part of the European Innovation Council, accepting applications only under Stage 2 (for actual implementation of innovation projects, not just precursor feasibility studies) and providing support in both grant and equity forms. Nevertheless, the main guidance points on Read more about How to prepare a winning funding application under the EU EIC Accelerator / SME Instrument[…]

Deep tech venture support

Posted on March 25, 2019March 25, 2019 by admin

Another Call for Applications is available under the EIT Digital Venture Program, closing on 5th May 2019. This program supports entrepreneurial teams from 19 countries with deep tech business ideas to finalise their Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and start their business venture. The specific support consists of up to €15,000 and a six-week Pre-Acceleration Phase. Read more about Deep tech venture support[…]

Launch of the ‘Guidelines to Increase and Retain Women in ICT’

Posted on April 3, 2018April 3, 2018 by admin

As the Women Web-entrepreneurs Hubs Malta Coordinator, Ascend Consulting has been involved for some time now in the set up and work of the Women in ICT Focus Group of eSkills Malta Foundation. The eSkills Malta Foundation is the National Coalition forming part of the Grand Coalition for Digital Jobs. Most of the Digital Read more about Launch of the ‘Guidelines to Increase and Retain Women in ICT’[…]

ERDF Startup Investment Grant Scheme: New Call for Proposals

Posted on February 1, 2018February 1, 2018 by admin

The Maltese Managing Authority responsible for administering the ERDF Startup Investment Grant Scheme just announced that this scheme will from now on be administered through an open rolling Call for Proposals. The next deadlines for submission of applications of support under this Scheme, are: Friday 30th March 2018 at noon Thursday 31st March 2018 at noon Read more about ERDF Startup Investment Grant Scheme: New Call for Proposals[…]

Malta Innovation Summit 2017

Posted on September 15, 2017September 15, 2017 by admin

We are so very much looking forward to joining the Malta Innovation Summit on 13th October to deliver a very practical and engaging workshop! As Einstein said, “If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always got”. But how do you get your team to do different things? Or do Read more about Malta Innovation Summit 2017[…]

Enterprises Europe Network and Innovate UK roadshow

Posted on September 15, 2017September 15, 2017 by admin

During July – August 2017, we were engaged by Innovate UK to participate, speak and consult at a number of events they organised in collaboration with Enterprise Europe Network across UK. The aim of these seminar has been to raise awareness and knowledge of a number of EU and intergovernmental funding opportunities for innovative small Read more about Enterprises Europe Network and Innovate UK roadshow[…]