Through the EnInGeP-supported participation at ViennaUP, 20 women-led ICT companies from Kosovo had the opportunity to connect with an international startup ecosystem, build new relationships and explore new markets. But the real impact goes beyond participation. For companies such as Softeh and Dare to Create, connections made in Vienna have developed into concrete collaborations, new […]
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Through a Digital Empowerment Initiative (DEI) grant, a women-owned agribusiness in Kosovo is strengthening its digital presence and connections with suppliers and customers. In Batllavë, near Podujeva, Eco Fruits has grown from a family business focused on mushroom cultivation into a diversified food-processing company working with fruits, vegetables and wild mushrooms, while also developing new […]
The EnInGeP project is seeking a professional photography company to create a high-quality visual library promoting Kosovo’s industrial parks, innovation ecosystem, tourism potential, and KIESA-supported investments. The assignment includes professional photography, aerial images, and drone footage. 💶 Budget: Up to €2,300, VAT excluded 📅 Application deadline: 21 September 2026, COB 📧 Apply at: jehona.jashari@eciks.com Subject: […]
Since 2012, ECIKS has supported the Kosovo Business Consultants Association (BCC) in building a stronger, more professional and internationally recognized consultancy sector. From ICMCI accreditation to digital transformation certification and inclusive professional development, this journey demonstrates what can be achieved through strong partnerships. With continued support from ADA and Austrian expertise, BCC is helping shape […]
For architect Nalan Biba, stainless steel was familiar long before it became the foundation of her own business. Her father worked in the same industry, and Nalan grew up around a material that would later become part of her professional life. After studying architecture in Turkey, she returned to Kosovo, bringing together the creativity and […]
Every dress tells a story. For fashion designer Shema Sahiti, those stories begin in her atelier in Prishtina, where sketches become handcrafted bridal gowns and evening dresses. Today, they often begin somewhere else too, on a phone screen, where a photograph or a short video introduces her work to women looking for the perfect dress. That digital journey […]
Enabling Income Generation for the Poor (EnInGeP), financed by the Austrian Development Agency (ADA) and implemented by CARE International in the Balkans and ECIKS, is seeking a qualified Graphic Designer to support the project’s communication, visibility, and dissemination activities during its final implementation phase. The selected consultant will be responsible for developing high-quality visual communication […]
In a sector where trust, professionalism, and preparation matter most, the Imperium Medical School has positioned itself as a growing contributor to Kosovo’s healthcare education system. Founded just four years ago, Imperium has quickly positioned itself as a serious and forward-looking institution in Kosovo’s education landscape. With 172 students currently enrolled and plans to grow […]
Since 2009, PANI has been building its business within the circular economy, a sector that rarely gets the spotlight but plays a critical role in sustainability. Focused on plastic recycling and production, the company transforms materials often seen as waste into reusable products, from biodegradable plastic bags to a wide range of packaging solutions that […]
In a world where sustainability is no longer a choice but a responsibility, Eco Kos stands as a pioneer in Kosovo’s green transition. Founded in 2019, the company became the first licensed enterprise in Kosovo for the management of used cooking oil, introducing a system that collects, transports, stores, and processes waste oils to give them a new life as […]
A short drive outside Prishtina, tucked away from the city’s noise, there’s a workshop where creativity meets craftsmanship and where every piece of furniture tells a story. This is Orendi, a company that has been shaping interiors with custom-made furniture since 2014. Leading it all is Yllka Mustafa Vejsa, a woman whose determination sets her […]
Kosovo has just taken the lead in the Western Balkans for access to finance for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), according to the 2025 OECD Convergence Report. This remarkable achievement – with 61.8% of business loans going to MSMEs, surpassing the EU average of 49.5% – is not a coincidence. It is the result […]
On a quiet street in Prizren, nestled between the scent of fresh dough and warm tradition, a young woman is quietly rewriting what it means to run a bakery in today’s world. Meet Arrita Cela, a food technologist in her final year of studies, and the unstoppable force behind POGAQA, a family bakery first established […]
Meet Emre Jılta, one of the newly Certified Digital Transformation Experts (CDTE) through the Enabling Income Generation for the Poor (EnInGeP) project — financed by the Austrian Development Cooperation and jointly implemented by ECIKS and CARE International Balkans. As a Business Solutions Specialist, Emre has over four years of experience in the banking industry and […]
Just a short drive from the city, there’s a place where goats are named Ronaldo, sheep strut around like Shakira, and Messi isn’t scoring goals, but he might follow you along a hiking trail. Lazdrohu isn’t just a farm, it’s a Hall of Fame in the middle of nature, where animals with VIP names bring […]
Kujtim Dobruna, April 2025 More than two decades ago, Swiss media described Brezovica as the second-largest ski resort in the former Yugoslavia. With slopes reaching an altitude of 2,500 metres, a vertical drop of 1,600 metres, and breathtaking views stretching across Kosovo, North Macedonia, and Albania, Brezovica offers everything one would expect from a […]















