Second Steering Committee Meeting in Istog

The second Steering Committee Meeting of the EU financed project, “Harnessing innovation & entrepreneurship in cross-border region of Kosovo (KS) and Montenegro (MNE)”.

Today, on 26th of September 2016, the Steering Committee meeting is being held in CBC Innovation Hub in Istog, as part of the “Harnessing innovation & entrepreneurship in cross-border region of Kosovo (KS) and Montenegro (MNE)” project, financed by EU, implemented from Kosovo ICT Association (STIKK) and Syri i Vizionit, in cooperation with Tourist Organization Berane and IT Cluster Montenegro.

Participants of the meetings are officials of the Municipality of Istog, representatives of the project from both sides of the cross-border region, Kosovo and Montengero.

This meeting is being directed by Mr. Lorik Mullaademi – Project Manager, who is explaining all the details of the work process and achievements until the actual stage and expected results until the end of the project.

As such, the first steps of the project are being discussed, where presentations at high schools of the Dukagjini region with the aim to inform students about the project’s objectives are mentioned; study visit at Val Di Fassa; activities of CBC Innovation Hub such as trainings and workshops in Istog and Berane, which prepares youth to contribute in developing tourism sector through the use of technology, and at the same time positively impact the development of economy.

In addition, during the meeting, all participants are discussing their opinions and ideas in regards to activities, which are focused in preparing youth to engage in developing the tourism sector on online platforms.

STIKK Education opens the application for the second generation!

The main goal of STIKK Education is to increase the capacities in the sector of ICT through professional and competent trainings, specifically designed to meet the needs of the local industry, while keeping on with international technology trends.

You can be part of STIKK Education by registering online @ stikk.education/register. Deadline for applying is March 31, 2016.

STIKK Education will implement 2 training cycles and other supplementary project activities as foreseen in the activity plan below in a 12-month period 2016-2017. Through the trainings, the young IT enthusiasts will gain specific skill-sets that are currently key on the local and European Union market by successfully mastering over curricula that are in full compliance with the European e-Competence Framework 3.0, which is an initiation of multi-stakeholders from the European ICT sector in order to identify and standardize skills that are currently needed in the market, and which has also been prioritized by the local ICT companies to implement.

During the second half of our training programme, 45 young IT enthusiasts will go through intensive training in these three profiles: IT Management, Mobile Development (iOS), and Software Engineering (Java). 3 months of internship will be provided to successful trainees at STIKK member companies, which will help them put to practice the newly acquired skills and showcase their skills to potential employers.

The total fee for attending one training profile is 200 EURO.

For further information, please refer to the Terms and Conditions: https://stikk.org/fileadmin/user_upload/Terms_and_Conditions_-_STIKK_Education.pdf

Training on “Digital Promotion Tools”

The first training of “Digital Promotion Tools” at CBC Innovation Hub in Istog, financed by EU, “Harnessing innovation & entrepreneurship in cross-border region of Kosovo (KS) and Montenegro (MNE)” project.

At “Digital Promotion Tools” training, financed by EU, “Harnessing innovation & entrepreneurship in cross-border region of Kosovo (KS) and Montenegro (MNE)” project, 27 youngsters of Dukagjini region are participating. They aim to collaborate with each-other and trainers as well, in order to be productive throughout trainings, workshops, and innovative week.

Trainings will continue until Friday and they will include topics which will serve the youth of Dukagjini to develop their innovative ideas.
The topic which is being discussed today is “Introduction to Digital Marketing”.

Extension of deadline: Organization of Entrepreneurship Training and Branding Workshops for the EU funded project “Harnessing innovation & entrepreneurship in cross-border region of Kosovo (KS) and Montenegro (MNE)”

Request for offers: Organization of Entrepreneurship Training and Branding Workshops for the EU funded project “Harnessing innovation & entrepreneurship in cross-border region of Kosovo (KS) and Montenegro (MNE)”.

Kosovo Association for Information and Communication Technology (STIKK) and Syri i Vizionit (SiV) are seeking to hire a consultant or company to organize Entrepreneurship Training and Branding Workshops for the EU funded project “Harnessing innovation & entrepreneurship in cross-border region of Kosovo (KS) and Montenegro (MNE)”

Attached please find the detailed Terms of References for the scope of work of the company.

Selection criteria is based on work experience submitted, a brief training and workshops action plan proposal, a brief description of the materials to be taught, a proposed work timeframe, and the financial offer.

You need to send your proposal via e-mail to [email protected] no later than 19.08.2016.

Looking forward to your applications.
This project is financed by the European Union, managed by the European Union Office in Kosovo.

CBC 28 – ToR Entrepreneurship training and Branding workshops: https://stikk.org/fileadmin/user_upload/ToR_-_Entrepreneurship___Branding_extended_deadline.pdf

Organization of Entrepreneurship Training and Branding Workshops for the EU funded project “Harnessing innovation & entrepreneurship in cross-border region of Kosovo (KS) and Montenegro (MNE)”

Request for offers: Organization of Entrepreneurship Training and Branding Workshops for the EU funded project “Harnessing innovation & entrepreneurship in cross-border region of Kosovo (KS) and Montenegro (MNE)”.

Kosovo Association for Information and Communication Technology (STIKK) and Syri i Vizionit (SiV) are seeking to hire a consultant or company to organize Entrepreneurship Training and Branding Workshops for the EU funded project “Harnessing innovation & entrepreneurship in cross-border region of Kosovo (KS) and Montenegro (MNE)”

Attached please find the detailed Terms of References for the scope of work of the company.

Selection criteria is based on work experience submitted, a brief training and workshops action plan proposal, a brief description of the materials to be taught, a proposed work timeframe, and the financial offer.

You need to send your proposal via e-mail to [email protected] no later than 10.08.2016.

Looking forward to your applications.
This project is financed by the European Union, managed by the European Union Office in Kosovo.

CBC 28 – ToR Entrepreneurship training and Branding workshops: https://stikk.org/fileadmin/user_upload/CBC_28_ToR_Entrepreneurshiptraining___Brandingworkshops.pdf

Launching of CBC Innovation Hub in Istog, project funded by EU

Launching event of “Harnessing innovation & entrepreneurship in cross-border region of Kosovo (KS) and Montenegro (MNE)” project, financed by European Union.

Today the launching event of “Harnessing innovation & entrepreneurship in cross-border region of Kosovo (KS) and Montenegro (MNE)” project, financed by European Union was held, in which Mayor of Municipality of Berane, Mr. Dragoslav Scekic, and Mayor of Municipality of Istog, Mr. Haki Rugova participated.

Launching of the project was held at the Culture Palace in Istog, specifically, at CBC Innovation Hub. After the opening speeches, guests and all participants had the opportunity to talk and search for future potential cooperation with each-other.

Starting from today, CBC Innovation Hub in Istog will serve as a co-working space for the youth of Dukagjini region, supporting innovative ideas by being based on development of tourism sector in technology. It is expected that trainings and workshops of specific topics that will prepare youth in particular field to be held at CBC Innovation Hub. In addition, the co-working space can also be used by the NGOs which aim to improve the socio-economic situation through trainings and workshops.

Extension of deadline: Facilitation of training and workshops of Digital Promotion Tools for the EU funded project

Request for offers: Training on Digital Promotion tools for the European Union funded project “Harnessing innovation & entrepreneurship in cross-border region of Kosovo (KS) and Montenegro (MNE)”.

Kosovo Association for Information and Communication Technology (STIKK) and Syri i Vizionit (SiV) are seeking to hire a consultant or company to facilitate trainings and workshops of Digital Promotion Tools for the EU funded project “Harnessing innovation & entrepreneurship in cross-border region of KS and MNE” project.

Attached please find the detailed Terms of References for the scope of work of the company.

Selection criteria is based on work experience submitted, a brief training and workshops action plan proposal, a brief description of the materials to be taught, a proposed work timeframe, and the financial offer.
You need to send your proposal via e-mail to [email protected] no later than 06.07.2016.

Looking forward to your applications.
This project is financed by the European Union, managed by the European Union Office in Kosovo.

CBC 27 – ToR_Digital_Promotion_Tools: https://stikk.org/fileadmin/Extended_-_ToR_-_Digital_Promotion_Tools_Training___Workshop.pdf

Launching conference of National Strategy of Information Technology on national media

Ministry of Economic Development, in cooperation with STIKK organized the Launching Conference of the “Kosovo Information Technology Strategy”.

Presentation of Launching National Strategy of Information Technology on national media

Mustafa zotohet për transformimin digjital të bizneseve (VIDEO)

http://digjitale.com/kosovo-launches-its-national-it-strategy/

Strategjia e Teknologjisë Informative – hapërim drejt ekonomisë dixhitale

http://fax.al/read/news/4381538/12076860/mustafa-teknologjia-informative-qen-euml-sore-p-euml-r-zhvillimin-ekonomik

http://koha.net/?id=27&l=120668

https://www.indeksonline.net/tech-auto/25508/lansohet-strategjia-e-kosoves-per-teknologji-informative/

Qeveria Synon Rritje të Punësimit Përmes Teknologjisë Informative

National Conference on Kosovo Digital Economy (KODE) Program

Today on 21.06.2016 the representatives of STIKK were present at the opening of the National Conference on Kosovo Digital Economy (KODE) Program organized by the World Bank Group.

KODE started the first day with the opening remarks of the Minister of Economic Development Mr. Blerand Stavileci, who said in that the future of Kosovo’s economy should be seen towards the fields of information technology and it has culminated in this regard is the program of the digital economy. Present at the conference was also the Minister of Finance Mr. Avdullah Hoti, who said last year that part of the fiscal package has been the release of VAT-tech equipment as part of the development of this sector.

In the first session of the conference unfolded current results and prospects of the pilot-project “Women at Work Online” (WOW), continuing with the discussion panel.

The second part of the day continued with the second session on: digital skills and digital businesses in which Mr. Uranik Begu from the Innovation Centre Kosovo (ICK) presented the results on the analysis of new digital businesses.

The first day of the conference ended with a panel discussion on skills and digital businesses.

Facilitation of training and workshops of Digital Promotion Tools for the EU funded project

Request for offers: Training on Digital Promotion tools for the European Union funded project “Harnessing innovation & entrepreneurship in cross-border region of Kosovo (KS) and Montenegro (MNE)”.

Kosovo Association for Information and Communication Technology (STIKK) and Syri i Vizionit (SiV) are seeking to hire a consultant or company to facilitate trainings and workshops of Digital Promotion Tools for the EU funded project “Harnessing innovation & entrepreneurship in cross-border region of KS and MNE” project.

Attached please find the detailed Terms of References for the scope of work of the company.

Selection criteria is based on work experience submitted, a brief training and workshops action plan proposal, a brief description of the materials to be taught, a proposed work timeframe, and the financial offer.
You need to send your proposal via e-mail to [email protected] no later than 27.06.2016.

Looking forward to your applications.
This project is financed by the European Union, managed by the European Union Office in Kosovo.

CBC 27 – ToR of Digital Promotion Tools Training: https://stikk.org/fileadmin/ToR_-_Digital_Promotion_Tools_Training___Workshop.pdf