Being the collective voice of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Kosovo, STIKK promotes the converging interests of the businesses and individuals in the field of ICT.

About STIKK

As a catalyst to the dynamic technology industry, STIKK accelerates growth and progress for the fast-paced economy. it shapes the industry at large. STIKK provides a platform that unites technology leaders to connect and collaborate, and it avidly supports members who push the boundaries to propel technology forward.

Since its establishment in 2008, STIKK was able to achieve numerous successes and become one of the leading drivers of the ICT industry and ICT community in Kosovo. Striving towards the development of the ICT industry, STIKK implemented numerous projects aimed to promote the ICT sector of Kosovo, improve its regulatory framework, implement research and industry specific analysis, and facilitate professional development of sector’s constituents.

STIKK currently accounts for 200+ members, which represents 90% of the whole ICT market of Kosovo. STIKK is dedicated to help out the long-term-growth of the Information and Communications Technology industry in Kosovo; is committed to improving the business environment for the ICT, as well as promoting the contribution of the Information and Communications Technology to economic growth and social progress in Kosovo.

STIKK seeks to participate in the development and implementation of policies by helping the Government and Institutions of Kosovo to understand current and future technology trends, and how technology can contribute to the economic growth of the country.

Vision

The Kosovo Association of Information and Communication Technology (STIKK) shall have a central role in stimulating dynamic growth of the ICT sector in Kosovo, thereby opening up new opportunities and increasing competitiveness of the sector, within the country and abroad.

Mission

STIKK will help create a better ICT business environment by improving standards and educational opportunities, and advocating with the government on behalf of its members to ensure that the sector will attract new business and investment.

Board

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Ermal Sadiku

Chairman of the Board
  • LinkPlus IT
  • Managing Partner
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Zana Tabaku

Deputy Chairman of the Board
  • Appdec
  • CEO
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Vigan Budima

Board Member
  • Asseco
  • CEO
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Fatos Gacaferri

Board Member
  • Nettxio
  • CIO
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Bardha Ajvazi

Board Member
  • Brandfluence
  • CEO
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Faton Selishta

Board Member
  • KUTIA
  • CTO
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Alban Sahiti

Board Member
  • TENTON
  • CEO
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Benjamin Kolenović

Board Member
  • Growzillas
  • CEO
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Kristian Kabashi

Board Member
  • Numarics
  • CEO
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Staff

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Vjollca Çavolli

Executive Director
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Art Navakazi

Project Manager
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Hekuran Gashi

Project Manager
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Aldo Baxhaku

Project & Outreach Manager
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Blerina Rexhaj Dreshaj

Finance and Administration Manager
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Our objectives

Develop an independent and objective association focused solely on the needs of ALL of its members and society in general.

Implement value added activities that increase the profile and organisation of the entire ICT sector

Dedicate necessary funds to enable full time staff and allow reasonable time for association to become sustainable and operational.

Focus on revenue generating activities, best practices in the region, and integration into regional and European markets.

Our services

Advocacy & lobbying services

Advocacy & lobbying services

One-stop-shop services

for international and local clients
One-stop-shop services

Market intelligence, Promotion, and B2B matchmaking services

through Export Promotion Service
Market intelligence, Promotion, and B2B matchmaking services

Consulting and technical assistance services

business development
Consulting and technical assistance services

Coordination & networking services

Coordination & networking services

Project management services

Project management services

Capacity building services

through STIKK Education
Capacity building services

Incubation services and start-up support

through Innovation Centre Kosovo
Incubation services and start-up support

Innovation management services

through STIKK Innovation Hub
Innovation management services

Organization of events & conferences

Organization of events & conferences

European Union projects

European Union projects

R&D support

through partnerships with private and public educational institutions
R&D support

Projects

Projects

ICT-KOSEU

ICT-KOSEU is a project that helped establish dialogue and cooperation between EU & Kosovo in ICT R&D. This project was funded through the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) for research established by the European Union.

  • Donor:
    FP7 - European Union
  • Project Manager:
    Mjellma Hapçiu Alijaj
  • Duration:
    2011-2013
  • Price:
    200,000.00 €

ICT-KOSEU

  • Donor:
    FP7 - European Union
  • Project Manager:
    Mjellma Hapçiu Alijaj
  • Duration:
    2011-2013
  • Price:
    200,000.00 €

Wominnovation

Wominnovation aims to increase women start-ups, growth ambitions in women entrepreneurs and inspire more women to become business leaders. Wominnovation offers the know-how, network and inspiration to empower women to succeed in business. Their services include different tools, such as mentoring, profiling, competence enhancement and the informative web portal wominnovation.org.

  • Donor:
    Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • Project Manager:
    Mjellma Hapçiu Alijaj
  • Duration:
    2011-2013
  • Price:
    9,500.00 €

Wominnovation

  • Donor:
    Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • Project Manager:
    Mjellma Hapçiu Alijaj
  • Duration:
    2011-2013
  • Price:
    9,500.00 €

Matchmaking events

Throughout the years, STIKK has organised B2B and matchmaking events in Germany, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, where local ICT companies had the chance to network and meet renowned international companies with which they discussed the possibilities of outsourcing from Kosovo. Moreover, a number of startups had the chance to be part of these events. Out of these events, there were success stories in Germany and Norway, where some local companies and startups managed to outsource their services.

  • Donor:
    GIZ, SPARK, Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • Project Manager:
    Bardh Kadiu, Valon Canhasi
  • Duration:
    2010-2014
  • Price:
    20,000.00 €

Matchmaking events

  • Donor:
    GIZ, SPARK, Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • Project Manager:
    Bardh Kadiu, Valon Canhasi
  • Duration:
    2010-2014
  • Price:
    20,000.00 €

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