Energy efficiency & real-time monitoring
Digital solutions to measure, optimize and report energy consumption in SMEs.
National Digital Green Innovation Competition
Digital innovation that makes Kosovo's SMEs greener — and more competitive.
Apply by 30 September 2026. Winners get a cash prize, 6 months of mentoring, and access to Kosovo SMEs to pilot with.
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Implementing
By the numbers
What is built to support you — measurably.
30+
applicants selected for the capacity-building programme
6
months of post-competition mentoring for winners
3
winning solutions get a cash prize + SME pilot
Timeline
Seven steps from concept to winner
A guided journey — from your first concept idea to pitching your solution at the final Hackathon.
- 01Initial concept
Submit a short concept idea through the online platform. Applications focus on the idea and eligibility — no pitch deck required.
- 02Eligibility screening
The eligibility committee reviews the concepts and selects 30 applicants who meet the requirements.
- 03Capacity-building workshops
The 30 selected participants attend workshops with mentoring and business coaching to strengthen their ideas.
- 04Refined proposal
Participants download a standard proposal template (max 10 pages) and upload their refined proposal using the same platform credentials.
- 05Technical evaluation
The evaluation committee reviews the refined proposals and selects five finalists.
- 06Mentoring & pitching
The five finalists are announced and receive dedicated mentoring and coaching to prepare an effective final pitch.
- 07Final Hackathon
Finalists present their solutions to the jury at the final event, where the winning teams are selected.
Info sessions
Information Sessions
Join our information sessions to learn more about the Digital Green Innovation Competition — who can apply, how the competition works, and what support participants receive throughout the programme. During the sessions you'll also have the chance to ask the project team your questions directly before submitting your application.
Session 1
Wednesday, 26 August 2026
14:00
Online
Session 2
Wednesday, 09 September 2026
14:00
Online
Register for a session
Fill in your details below and we'll email you the session details.
Challenge areas
Six themes for green digital solutions
Your solution must address at least one of these priority areas.
Waste reduction, recycling & material reuse
Technology to track, sort and route waste back into the production cycle.
Circular economy & industrial symbiosis
Platforms for exchanging materials, by-products and capacity between SMEs.
Water efficiency & resource tracking
Sensors, IoT and analytics for smart water management in industry.
Sustainable logistics & green procurement
Route optimization, load consolidation and green procurement workflows.
Environmental compliance, carbon tracking & sustainability reporting
Software for CO₂ measurement, regulatory reporting and ESG standards for SMEs.
Inclusion
This competition is for every part of Kosovo
Digital Green Innovation Competition is open to innovators from every community across Kosovo.
Applications from women and from members of Kosovo's non-majority communities are strongly encouraged. Every eligible application is assessed on the merit of the idea.
Apply now
Do you have a green digital idea?
Apply now for mentoring, technical expertise and a national SME audience.