Albania ClimAccelerator
Together, let’s pave the way for a greener, more sustainable future. The Albania ClimAccelerator is your launchpad to create lasting impact in the realms of decarbonization, energy efficiency, circular economy, and resource efficiency. Join us in building a world where innovation and sustainability converge for the benefit of all.
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About the Programme
The Albania ClimAccelerator is set to be an example of innovation, poised to ignite transformative change in Albania’s entrepreneurial landscape.
We invite emerging startups, innovators, and visionaries who are dedicated to tackling climate issues head-on to participate in this extraordinary journey. With the guidance and support of seasoned mentors and a network of like-minded peers, you will have the opportunity to refine your potential high climate-impact business ideas and harness the transformative potential of your climate-focused ventures
What to expect?
# Training sessions with European speakers in business and sustainability.
# Online and offline workshops, innovation labs, mentoring sessions, learning journeys, pitching and roasting sessions.
# Access to different ecosystems in Albania and European network of investors.
# Access to the EIT Climate-KIC ecosystem to boost your start-up.
# Access to EIT Climate-KIC financial sustainability tool: Climate SAFE.
# Visibility, marketing and communication.
Thematic Areas
Decarbonization
Circular economy
Energy Efficiency
Resource efficiency
Programme Structure
Discover
Problem-Solution-Fit
Is there a need for my product/service?
Validate
Product-Market-Fit
Am I building something people want and are willing to pay for it?
Impact
Climate Impact
Webinars on Climate impact assessment and Climate Safe tool by EIT- Climate KIC.
Build
MVP (Minimum Viable Product)
Build your idea – make it visible and understandable!
Shine
Pitch training to shine!
Learn and rehearse how to feel confident and present proudly your business idea.
Programme Organizers
Meet the Team
Asetila Koestinger
Lead Expert
Jetona Myteveli
Business Development Expert
Xaira Shurdha
Sustainable Development and Access to finance Expert
Denisa Murataj
Senior Expert
Armela Duka
Senior Expert
Eligibility Criteria
Your startup must offer a scalable solution
Your startup idea must have a potential high climate impact or significant climate adaptation
Your company must be incorporated (not more than 5 years ago) or in the legal process of incorporation before entering the programme.
Your company must be operating in Albania
You must have a dedicated team of minimum 2 persons
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply to the program?
Start-ups and businesses with a scalable and impactful idea
From which countries can I apply?
Anywhere in Albania.
Do I have to register a company?
Your company must be incorporated not more than 5 years ago (or in the legal process of incorporation) before entering the programme.
How long is the programme?
The program lasts 3 months and starts on 26 January 2024 – April 2024.
Could you tell me more about the stages?
The participants of the accelerator program will have to go through the following masterclasses:
1. Discover
2. Validate
3. Impact
4. Build
5. Shine
For more information on these stages please read the call document.
I have a question that is not answered here. Who can I ask?
No problem, just send an email to: asetila@koestinger-consulting.com
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