The Idea-to-Scale Program – 2nd call follows a well-structured activity flow that will guide startups through their journey of growth, development, capacity building, and education. During the period of incubation, they will have access to all the resources and support provided by the program. They will be paired with experienced experts who provide guidance, share insights, and offer strategic advice throughout the program.
Regular mentorship sessions and workshops will be organized to address specific business challenges, foster skill development, and enhance the startups' capabilities. Mentors also will facilitate valuable connections within their networks to open doors to potential partners, investors, and customers.
Feedback sessions and performance reviews will be conducted individually with each startup, to help them refine their strategies.
Follow an extensive program for the incubation of your startup, idea or existing business.
Selected applicants will have the unique opportunity to participate in the Startup Competition,
which will last for three consecutive days. During this intensive phase, you will have the
opportunity to refine and validate your ideas. Expert mentors and industry professionals will
provide valuable advice to help you shape your vision into a viable business concept. During two
days, the participants will learn about Ideation and Validation, Business model and presentation
skills of their idea to any audience, while on the third day they will present the solution offered
by their idea to the selection jury.
15 winning teams
On the third day of the "Startup Competition", after the presentation of the ideas before the jury,
the 15 winning teams of this competition will be announced and will benefit from the support
worth up to 10,000Eur. This support includes a grant of up to 2,000Eur and in this case you will
be a beneficiary of the Idea-to-Scale business incubation program worth 8,000Eur, gaining
access to other resources such as support in idea development, mentoring from international and
national experts, workspaces, access to investments.
Demo day is the event that will be organized for the startups that have completed the incubation program. Graduating startups will be certificated for the completion of the program. This event will highlight an important milestone for startups allowing them to showcase their progress, attract potential investors, forge partnerships and networking with interested parties, and gain visibility in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
To be eligible for the program, potential applicants of the Idea-to-Scale incubator must meet these certain criteria.
Having a clear, innovative and well-defined business idea
Priority is on women entrepreneurs, co-founders with an idea, product or early-stage existing business.
Be 18 years old and above individual or team
Inspired individuals and/or teams who are willing to participate in program activities and events, and be dedicated throughout the duration of this call,
Live in Prizren or region
Itp Prizren and Swiss EP mentors will guide you throughout the program
Design Thinking
Value Proposition & Business Modelling
Financial Planning
Marketing and Branding
Sales and Sales Channels
Technology Transfer, IPR, and Legal Setup
Business Digitalization
Building the Network of Stakeholders
Go to Market & Growth Strategies
Pitching Preparation
Investment Readiness (Startup Valuation & Pitching)
Successful startups of the first cohort
