The Start up Residence Programme is open to startup founders and co-founders as well as to core employees who are vital for the startup to operate in Malta and who have specialised skills. They need to be over the age of 18 and cannot be from sanctioned countries. The business plan needs to be innovative and/or promise to improve products and practices. The startup needs to invest at least EUR 25 000. The Startups need to take place in a specific sector or follow specific activities, such as manufacturing, software development, health, biotechnology or green energy amongst others.