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 20 August 2026. Winners get a cash prize, 6 months of mentoring, and access to Kosovo SMEs to pilot with.
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Partners
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
Four phases from concept to winner
From strategic design to post-competition mentoring — end-to-end support for innovative teams.
- 01Strategic Design
Launch of the call, national communication and opening of the online platform.
- 02Capacity Building
Workshops, mentoring and business coaching for 30 selected applicants.
- 03Hackathon & Demo Day
Final pitching, professional jury and announcement of 3 winning solutions.
- 046-month Mentoring
SME matchmaking, pilot implementation and impact monitoring.
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
We set measurable inclusion targets — not as slogan, but as a commitment reported weekly to Helvetas.
50%
of applicants must be youth aged 29 or under.
40%
of applicants must be women.
10%
of applicants must come from non-majority communities.
Partners
Backed by international and government institutions
GreenTech Kosovo Challenge 2026 runs under the patronage of strategic partners and is implemented by Universum International College.
Under the patronage of
Implementing partners
Apply now
Do you have a green digital idea?
Apply now for mentoring, technical expertise and a national SME audience.