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ICT Pedagogical Development Program; Kosovo Change project.

PRISHTINA TECH HUB & ICK on Wheels

Innovation Centre Kosovo (ICK) aim is to connect to scientific research and development with the business sector, focusing on creating new job opportunities oriented towards the future, based on knowledge and new technology. It was founded to support entrepreneurship, innovation and commercially based business development, with a focus on information and communication technology. The Centre supports both start-ups and existing companies with the potential for growth.

ICK will both create new jobs through the businesses that supports and train young people for job opportunities in the labor market. ICK is a hub for connecting new ideas and technology with human and financial resources to create or expand commercially viable companies that can successfully capitalize on market opportunities, generating sales, trade, local productive capacity and skilled employment. Innovation Centre Kosovo offers incubator services, mentoring, consulting and training to entrepreneurs, freelancers, students, public servants, managers and civil society in business planning, accounting, finance, product/service development, marketing/ sales, human resources, technology development, programming, graphics design, animation, multimedia, cyber security, as well as transfer and matchmaking with local, regional and international businesses. ICK undertakes innovative activities and events and is a launch pad for geeks, techies, scientists, coders, students, entrepreneurs and innovators who are either innovative by nature of their products/services or can demonstrate innovative working practices.

Overall Objective of the Action is to consolidate the startup ecosystem in Kosovo, through supporting instruments and activities that enhance entrepreneurship, innovation and employment.

ICK is the leading organization of its kind and the relevance of its work is noted by all major actors in the sector of ICT. It is an integral part of several strategic and planning documents for the ICT sector and is the primary duty bearer for implementing two chapters of the Kosovo ICT Strategy created by STIKK for the Ministry of Economic Development of Kosovo.

Prishtina HUB aims to gather all stakeholders in one place, and coordinate efforts and activities. It will have its own brand and will be integrated within the Innovation Centre Kosovo.

* This is a preliminary document and could be a subject of change!