MALTESE Training Successfully Started in Malta

The MALTESE Training successfully started yesterday, 05 May 2026, bringing together participants in Malta for a practical learning experience focused on digital innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable rural development.

The first day was dedicated to the presentation of the MALTESE Prototype, introducing participants to the project’s integrated digital ecosystem and its role in supporting rural innovation through smart, accessible, and practical tools.

Participants explored the three main pillars of the MALTESE digital approach:

JackDaw GeoAI Chatbot, presented as a smart advisory tool supporting users with guidance, location-based information, and practical decision-making support.

Map Whiteboard, introduced as a collaborative mapping and planning tool designed to support visual thinking, local challenge identification, and community-based planning.

E-Market Platform, presented as a digital marketplace concept helping rural producers and entrepreneurs connect more directly with markets and consumers.

Each session included practical demonstrations and interactive use of the tools, allowing participants to better understand how the MALTESE Prototype can support real-life rural development, entrepreneurship, and circular economy initiatives.

The training continues over the following days with further hands-on sessions on community planning, circular economy practices, smart irrigation, business model development, and participant-led project ideas.

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