17.03.2026

Digitalize Your Business (DYB) Programme in Kosovo launched — Call for Applications for DYB trainer candidates now open

STIKK is pleased to announce the launch of the Digitalize Your Business (DYB) Programme in Kosovo, implemented through the ILO HoReCa Kosovo Project, in collaboration with AICS Tirana and the Embassy of Italy in Pristina. DYB is part of the ILO Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) family of products. The programme is designed to help businesses build a stronger digital presence, sell products or services online, and adapt their operations to digital needs. In Kosovo, this implementation phase is expected to focus particularly on the HoReCa sector. As part of this first phase, STIKK is opening the Call for Applications for professionals interested in joining the first local DYB trainer cohort in Kosovo. Selected applicants will participate in the upcoming Training of Trainers (ToT) and enter the first stage of the wider DYB trainer-development pathway.

Important: Participation in the ToT is an important part of the trainer pathway. However, trainer certification is granted only after successful completion of the wider process and assessment requirements.

Who should apply?

The call is open to professionals with relevant experience in training, facilitation, business advisory, entrepreneurship support, management, marketing, digitalisation, coaching, mentoring, or related practical business fields. Applications are especially welcome from professionals who have experience working with adults, entrepreneurs, SMEs, or service-oriented sectors such as HoReCa.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted only through the official Google Form. Before starting the form, applicants should make sure they have the following documents ready for upload:

1 – Updated CV

2 – Motivation letter

The application deadline is 5 April 2026. For questions related to the call, applicants may contact [email protected].

This activity is implemented by STIKK through the ILO HoReCa Kosovo Project, in collaboration with AICS Tirana and the Embassy of Italy in Pristina.

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13.03.2026

Call for Application: Conducting the Annual Skills Gap Analysis – Kosovo IT Barometer (2025), including Dual VET Focus

STIKK seeks to engage a qualified research company or consulting team to design, conduct, analyse, and report the Kosovo IT Barometer 2025, integrating both traditional ICT market insights and a Dual VET thematic focus. The selected service provider will be responsible for:

– Updating and refining the Barometer questionnaire, including a dedicated section for Dual VET (e.g., awareness, participation, perceived benefits, challenges, readiness to engage, training needs).

– Proposing and applying a clear methodology (quantitative and qualitative, as applicable), including sampling approach and data validation measures.

– Conducting data collection from a minimum of 100 ICT companies operating in Kosovo (or more, if proposed and feasible).

– Coordinating closely with STIKK throughout all research stages for feedback, validation, and alignment on key findings.

– Producing a comprehensive analytical report in English and Albanian (final, edited versions).

– Preparing a professional presentation of key findings for dissemination.

– Supporting and/or participating in a public presentation event or conference organised by STIKK (if applicable).

– Designing and layout of the final version of the Kosovo IT Barometer report, including visual identity application, formatting, infographics/graphs, tables, and production of a publication-ready document (print-ready and web-ready PDF)

– Ensuring the report is professionally designed and readable, with consistent styling, charts, and visual storytelling aligned with STIKK/LuxDev visibility requirements.

For more information, please refer to the TOR.

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Mbledhja e XVIII-të e Kuvendit të STIKK: miratohet Plani i Punës 2026, zgjidhet Kryetari i ri i Bordit

Prishtinë, 5 mars 2026 — Në Tech Park Prishtina u mbajt Mbledhja e XVIII-të e Kuvendit të STIKK-ut, ku anëtarësia e shoqatës mori vendime kyçe për drejtimin e vitit të ardhshëm: u miratua Plani i Punës dhe Buxheti për vitin 2026 me objektivat përkatëse strategjike, u zgjodhën anëtarët e rinj të Bordit dhe u konstituua Kryetari i ri i Bordit. Mbledhja shërbeu po ashtu si një moment i rëndësishëm reflektimi mbi punën dhe arritjet e STIKK gjatë vitit 2025, si dhe mbi prioritetet që do ta udhëheqin sektorin e TIK-ut në vitin 2026.

Kuvendi u zhvillua në frymën e transparencës dhe llogaridhënies, duke ndjekur agjendën e paraparë, ku përfshiheshin diskutimi dhe aprovimi i raportit vjetor të shoqatës, prezantimi dhe miratimi i planit të punës dhe buxhetit për vitin 2026, si dhe aprovimi i raportit të auditimit për vitin 2025. Në pjesën zgjedhore të mbledhjes u realizua procesi i nominimit dhe votimit për Bordin e ri, duke konfirmuar orientimin e STIKK drejt një qeverisjeje aktive dhe përfaqësuese të industrisë.

Plani i Punës 2026 u aprovua si një dokument udhërrëfyes që e mban STIKK në fokusin e rolit të saj kryesor: të jetë platforma që bashkon kompanitë e sektorit të teknologjisë në Kosovë, i përfaqëson interesat e tyre dhe i shndërron prioritetet e industrisë në programe konkrete. Objektivat e planit për vitin 2026 synojnë të ndërtojnë kapacitete njerëzore sipas nevojave reale të tregut, të avancojnë agjendën për përmirësimin e kornizës ligjore dhe rritjen e qasjes në financa, të zgjerojnë mundësitë e shitjes dhe bashkëpunimit për kompanitë kosovare në tregje lokale dhe ndërkombëtare, si dhe të forcojnë identitetin e industrisë dhe pozicionimin e Kosovës në hartën evropiane të teknologjisë.

Kjo qasje vjen mbi një bazë pune të konsoliduar në vitin 2025, kur STIKK rriti ndikimin e saj si organizatë që prodhon rezultate të matshme dhe ndërton ekosistem. Në një vit të mbushur me ritëm e ngjarje, STIKK fuqizoi platformat e saj kryesore të bashkëpunimit dhe promovimit, duke i dhënë sektorit jo vetëm një hapësirë prezantimi, por edhe një mekanizëm lidhjesh, partneritetesh dhe mundësish reale. KosICT 2025 u dëshmua edhe një herë si ngjarja më e madhe e teknologjisë në vend, me 2,798 pjesëmarrës, 47 folës, përfaqësim të gjerë të kompanive dhe një program që e lidhi inovacionin lokal me ekspertizën dhe rrjetet ndërkombëtare. Në këtë edicion, Investors Pitch solli jo vetëm ide e energji sipërmarrëse, por edhe një sinjal të qartë besimi në startup-et vendore, me njoftimin e një investimi total prej 50,000 euro për pesë prej tyre.

Përtej ngjarjeve, STIKK e thelloi punën e saj edhe në atë që shpesh nuk shihet në foto, por e mban sektorin në lëvizje: analiza, politika dhe ndërtimi i strukturave që e bëjnë industrinë më konkurruese. Publikimi dhe prezantimi i IT Barometrit të Kosovës u shndërrua në një referencë të rëndësishme për të kuptuar trendet, sfidat dhe potencialin e tregut të TIK-ut në Kosovë, ndërsa ndërhyrjet në dialogun institucional synuan t’i japin zë nevojave të kompanive në kohën kur ekonomia digjitale kërkon vendime të shpejta dhe të informuara.

Një kapitull i veçantë i punës së STIKK gjatë vitit 2025 lidhet me zhvillimin e Tech Park Prishtina, si hapësirë e re e industrisë dhe si qendër që po e riorganizon mënyrën se si bashkëpunojnë bizneset, institucionet dhe komuniteti i inovacionit. Përmes rritjes së funksionalitetit të parkut dhe aktivizimit të tij si vend i përditshëm pune dhe ngjarjesh, STIKK po e shndërron këtë investim në një platformë të prekshme për kompani, startup-e dhe iniciativa të reja. Paralelisht, iniciativa të tilla si DigiWomen Cluster Kosovo po e forcojnë dimensionin e gjithëpërfshirjes në industri, duke ndërtuar një komunitet profesional dhe duke i hapur rrugë pjesëmarrjes më të madhe të grave në sektorin e teknologjisë.

Në kuadër të vendimeve të Kuvendit, pas votimit, Bordi i ri i STIKK përbëhet nga:

Z. Astrit Leti – Tive (Kryetar)
Znj. Erblina Idrizi – Imbus Peja (Nënkryetare)
Z. Alban Sahiti – Tenton
Z. Albert Aliu – Global CT Digital Kosovo
Znj. Besa Gjonbalaj – Rrota
Z. Blendrit Elezaj – Tactica
Z. Visar Berisha – Kantar Index Kosova
Z. Gegë Efendija – Pretera
Z. Erion Vrella – GenZ Digital

STIKK falënderon kompanitë anëtare për pjesëmarrjen, debatet konstruktive dhe besimin e vazhdueshëm. Me Planin e Punës 2026 të miratuar dhe Bordin e ri të konstituuar, shoqata hyn në vitin e ardhshëm me mandat të qartë: të prodhojë më shumë mundësi për kompanitë e TIK-ut, të rrisë ndikimin e sektorit në ekonominë e vendit dhe të forcojë pozicionimin e Kosovës si një histori reale suksesi në teknologji.

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Kosovo Startup Ecosystem Forum 2026: dy ditë dialogu dhe veprimi për një ekosistem më të fortë

Më 22 dhe 23 janar, në Tech Park Prishtina, u mbajt Kosovo Startup Ecosystem Forum—një forum dy-ditor i dizajnuar për të forcuar ekosistemin e startup-eve në Kosovë duke ndërtuar një kuptim të përbashkët për gjendjen aktuale, duke identifikuar boshllëqet dhe mundësitë, si dhe duke krijuar lidhje kuptimplota mes aktorëve të ekosistemit, investitorëve dhe startupeve.

Forumi u bashkë-organizua nga Swiss EP, Startup Wise Guys, Kosovo ICT Association STIKK, HiSpace, VentureUp dhe Makerspace Innovation Center Prizren.

Në total, në forum morën pjesë 15 startup-e (dita e parë) dhe 50 përfaqësues të ekosistemit (dita e dytë). Ky kombinim e bëri ngjarjen praktikisht të dobishme për startupet dhe njëkohësisht strategjike për gjithë ekosistemin.

Dita 1: punë praktike me startupet
Dita e parë u fokusua në përgatitjen e startup-eve për rritje dhe investim. Programi përfshiu workshop-e mbi investor readiness, ndërtimin dhe përmirësimin e modelit të biznesit, vlerësimin e kompanisë, mentorim 1-1, përmirësim pitch-esh dhe prezantime.

Në fund të ditës u realizuan startup pitches dhe u përzgjodhën 6 startup-e për prezantim në ditën e dytë.

Dita 2: hartëzim, dialog dhe rekomandime konkrete për ekosistemin
Dita e dytë u hap me një diskutim të strukturuar për ekosystem mapping dhe due diligence, me fokus në aktorët kyç të ekosistemit, nivelet e pjekurisë së startup-eve, cilësinë e dealflow, qasjen në kapital të hershëm dhe pengesat strukturore që duhen zhbllokuar për rritje më të shpejtë.

Më pas, programi vazhdoi me ndarje përvojash nga ekosisteme të tjera dhe me roundtable tematike mbi katër fusha kyçe: kapitali, mbështetja për startupet, talenti dhe kultura, si dhe roli i institucioneve dhe korporatave.

Këto diskutime u udhëhoqën nga pyetje praktike që synonin të nxirrnin rekomandime të zbatueshme për hapat e ardhshëm.

Pjesa e dytë e ditës u mbyll me startup pitches dhe networking, duke i kthyer diskutimet në lidhje konkrete dhe mundësi bashkëpunimi.

Pse ky forum ishte i rëndësishëm
Kosova ka energji, talent dhe ide. Ajo që e përshpejton rritjen është koordinimi: mekanizma më të qartë mbështetjeje, sinjale të forta për investitorët dhe rrugë më të strukturuara për përgatitjen e startup-eve. Pikërisht këto tema u adresuan në forum—me synim që ekosistemi të bëhet më i investueshëm dhe që kapitali i huaj të hyjë më natyrshëm përmes suksesit të startup-eve vendase.

Me praninë dhe kontributin e Startup Wise Guys në Kosovë, hapet një kapitull i ri për mbështetjen e startupeve dhe zhvillimin e ekosistemit. Ndërkohë, progresi real vjen nga bashkëpunimi—prandaj falënderojmë çdo pjesëmarrës dhe partner për angazhimin dhe idetë e ndara.

Një falënderim i veçantë për bashkë-organizatorët dhe për të gjithë pjesëmarrësit që kontribuan me mendime dhe rekomandime. Falënderim i posaçëm për Günce Onur dhe Davide Coppola për kontributin e tyre gjatë programit.

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26.12.2025

PUBLIC CALL FOR BIDS – Design and Implementation of the UK – Kosovo Tech Hub Space

STIKK, with the support of the British Embassy, is implementing the UK – Kosovo Tech Hub initiative. The Hub will be located at Tech Park Prishtina and will serve as a focal point for information, events and cooperation between Kosovo’s ICT ecosystem and UK partners.

Through this public call, STIKK invites eligible economic operators to submit bids for the design and implementation of the Hub space, including the necessary furniture and equipment.

The procurement is structured into two lots that form a single, phased assignment.

Submission deadline 26.01.2026
Deadline for questions 25.01.2026
Planned contract start 02.02.2026

Please find the full call details on the following link: https://stikk.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ToR0012026UKHubSTIKK-2.pdf

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KosICT 2025 wraps its 14th edition

The 14th edition of KosICT – Kosovo’s flagship technology festival, powered by STIKK, closed after two intensive days at Tech Park Prishtina with 2,798 registered participants, 208 companies represented, 47 speakers across 22 sessions (14 Main Stage, 8 Developers Stage), 40 exhibitors, and a Future Developers Corner featuring 50 children aged 6–15 learning coding and robotics. Around 20% of attendees were C-level executives, signaling growing demand for practical content, credible partners, and investable opportunities in Kosovo’s tech ecosystem.

The festival opened the OctoberTech Kosova season, a nationwide umbrella for innovation supported by public and private partners, and featured high-level participation including Vjosa Osmani, President of the Republic of Kosovo, alongside national and international stakeholders. Across two stages, the program connected strategy to execution: from AI-driven skills and founder scale-ups to secure cloud communications, municipal digitalization, applied QA for AI systems, and leadership designed for growth.

On the Main Stage, Coursera’s Andy Poole framed skills as the economy’s new currency in the age of AI; Krenar Komoni (Tive) translated founder lessons into operator discipline; WithSecure Intelligence’s Paolo Palumbo mapped the dual-use security reality of AI; and Rachel Mooney (RMM People) distilled two decades of people leadership into decision-rights and feedback systems that compound execution. An EBRD-supported masterclass with Robert Garcia (former CEO, Resonate) explored how leaders scale and then deliberately hand off—structuring ownership, making processes legible, and ensuring customers recognize the product more than the personality. UNDP Kosovo supported a greentech conversation moderated by Louise Skärvall (BOOST), with PI Labs, Electric Mobility, and the Municipality of Prishtina discussing outcome-based procurement, interoperable data, and pilot ownership that residents can feel.

The Developers Stage stayed close to code and delivery. Ericsson Nikola Tesla examined where ML truly helps in embedded systems; CloudAstro unpacked real-world DevOps pipelines; LuxDev convened employers and educators on dual-VET pathways; the Embassy of Finland and Finnpartnership mapped Kosovo–Finland collaboration in private 5G and cybersecurity; Ligna Energy presented ultra-thin, greener power for ambient IoT; ISA Robotics bridged heritage and mechatronics; HERCyber and the British Council pushed privacy-by-design and threat-modeling into daily routines; and ScanwAi Oy reminded teams that clear communication and sales turn technology into business.

Investment flowed in parallel to content. In an EBRD-supported Investors Pitch, nine startups presented to a six-member panel; €50,000 was committed by Krenar Komoni, divided equally among five teams—Foton, Planomate, Me Zemër, Kosova Global Talent Center, and Hamatics—rewarding product clarity, evidence of demand, and execution capacity. Deal-making extended beyond the stage through a hybrid B2B Matchmaking format, powered by the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) Kosovo, where 40 companies coordinated online and on-site meetings via the b2match platform to scope pilots, integrations, distribution, and co-development.

On the exhibition floor, Trailblazers and Innovation Fairs brought 40 exhibitors into a working marketplace of short demos and fast follow-ups, linking discovery to concrete next steps. The Future Developers Corner showcased 50 children from schools and academies who learn coding and robotics from an early age; their projects and Main Stage appearance offered a glimpse of the pipeline already forming beneath today’s teams. Community energy carried into the eSports Showdown, where eight corporate teams competed in Counter-Strike 2.0 and FIFA; Mikena Global took the trophy, while a professional 1v1 League of Legends tournament organized by Xportal and supported by Red Bull Kosova added a competitive edge with a charitable purpose.

“KosICT exists to convert attention into outcomes—skills into jobs, demos into pilots, and stage time into capital,” said Burbuqe Hashimi, Chairwoman of the STIKK Board. “This year’s edition proved again that Kosovo can host world-class conversations while moving real deals forward.” Vjollca Çavolli, Executive Director of STIKK, added: “The collaboration across government, donors, investors, and companies is what makes OctoberTech Kosova special. We’re proud that KosICT continues to be the operating system for those partnerships.”

About KosICT

Founded in 2011 and curated by STIKK (Kosovo ICT Association), KosICT is the country’s leading technology festival, bringing together founders, engineers, investors, policymakers, educators, and students to advance the digital economy. The festival blends high-level talks with hands-on tracks, exhibitions, B2B matchmaking, and community activations.

About STIKK

STIKK – Kosovo ICT Association is the umbrella organization for Kosovo’s ICT industry, representing 120+ member companies. STIKK promotes sector growth through advocacy, capacity building, market access, research, and the production of Kosovo’s flagship tech events.

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01.07.2025

Call for Application – External Expert for Final Evaluation of the STAR UP Project

The STAR UP project, funded by the European Union and implemented by STIKK (Kosovo ICT Association), was launched with the aim of strengthening Kosovo’s digital innovation ecosystem by supporting the growth and development of ICT start-ups. Through a combination of infrastructural investments, tailored support services, and internationalization efforts, the project has worked to enhance the competitiveness of start-ups and create a more enabling environment for entrepreneurship in the ICT sector.

Over its implementation period, the project has focused on empowering start-ups with the tools, knowledge, and opportunities needed to scale their operations, improve their market readiness, and build sustainable business models. Special emphasis has been placed on inclusion, access to funding, capacity building, and connectivity with regional and EU markets.

As the project approaches its conclusion in August 2025, STIKK is seeking to commission a final external evaluation. This evaluation will assess the overall performance and impact of the project, provide an independent review of its achievements and challenges, and deliver key insights and recommendations for future programming and policy development in support of Kosovo’s innovation ecosystem.

Scope of the Assignment 

STIKK seeks a qualified external Expert to carry out a comprehensive evaluation of the STAR UP project, with the following core focus areas:

• Review of project relevance, efficiency, effectiveness, sustainability, and impact;
• Assessment of the implementation of the Logical Framework, especially indicators and targets;
• Review of acceleration services, mentorship, and seed funding scheme;
• Evaluation of the project’s visibility, stakeholder engagement, and inclusion of women-led start-ups;
• Review of alignment with EU visibility guidelines and value for money;
• Identification of lessons learned and strategic recommendations for follow-up programming

For more information on the terms of reference, click the link below:

Terms of References (ToR) TOR/07-2025

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11.06.2025

Call for Application – Expert Engagement for Development and Implementation of Membership Growth and Ensure the Sustainability of Dual VET in ICT sector

The Kosovo Association of Information and Communication Technology (STIKK) is the leading representative organization of Kosovo’s ICT sector. STIKK serves as a bridge between the private sector, educational institutions, and public stakeholders to foster innovation, workforce development, and sustainable digital growth in Kosovo.

Within the framework of the “Skills for Sustainable Jobs in Kosovo” project, which is funded by the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and implemented by LuxDev in Partnership with STIKK, we are implementing a wide range of activities to strengthen the Dual Vocational Education and Training (Dual VET) system in the ICT sector. The project’s fourth result area focuses on ensuring the sustainability and long-term institutionalization of Dual VET in Kosovo through structured engagement with private sector actors.

As part of this effort, Activity 4.1 focuses on developing and implementing a strategic approach to expand STIKK’s membership and strengthen the foundation for ongoing cooperation between businesses and vocational education institutions. Increasing the number of engaged member companies is essential to ensure continuity of Dual VET programs and the availability of practical training opportunities for students.

The strategy to be developed through this assignment will aim to clearly define the value proposition of STIKK membership, promote the benefits of participation in Dual VET, and align member engagement with broader sectoral goals such as improving workforce readiness, closing the skills gap, and enhancing Kosovo’s competitiveness in the ICT sector. Furthermore, the strategy will lay the groundwork for a sustainable collaboration model that is supported by a growing and committed network of ICT companies actively contributing to education and skills development.

Scope of the Assignment

STIKK seeks to engage a qualified individual expert to develop and help initiate the implementation of a Membership Growth and Dual VET Sustainability Strategy. The expert will conduct internal and external analysis, consult stakeholders, define strategic objectives, and design a clear operational and implementation structure to ensure that the Dual VET system is sustainable and embedded within the ICT sector through strong company involvement.

For more information on the terms of reference, click the link below:

Terms of References (ToR) TOR/LD/03-2025

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29.04.2025

TOR – Conducting the Annual Skills Gap Analysis – Kosovo ICT Barometer (2023 & 2024), including Dual VET Focus

The Kosovo Association of Information and Communication Technology (STIKK) is the implementing entity of the KSV/021 – Skills for Sustainable Jobs in Kosovo project, funded by LuxDev. As part of this initiative, Activity 4.4 aims to conduct a comprehensive annual skills gap analysis through the Kosovo IT Barometer, now expanded to include a new focus on Dual Vocational Education and Training (Dual VET) in Kosovo’s ICT sector.

The Kosovo IT Barometer has been conducted annually by STIKK since 2014 and is a key tool for assessing export capacity, workforce trends, and sectoral challenges within the ICT industry. This year, the 2025 edition will cover developments in both 2023 and 2024, and will include a dedicated section on the implementation, awareness, and impact of Dual VET across the private ICT sector.

Scope of the Assignment

STIKK seeks to engage a qualified research company or consulting team to design, conduct, and analyse the 2023 & 2024 Skills Gap IT Barometer, integrating both traditional ICT market insights and a new Dual VET thematic focus.

For more information on the terms of reference, click the link below:

Terms of References (ToR) TOR/LD/02-2025

 

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31.01.2025

TOR – Design of the Canteen at TechPark Prishtina

STIKK fton kompanitë  që të ofertojnë shërbimet e dizajnimit dhe akitektures.

Per me shume klikoni linkun me poshte:

FTESË PËR OFERTIM

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