Energy efficiency & real-time monitoring
Digital solutions to measure, optimize and report energy consumption in SMEs.
The Challenge
From ideas to deployable solutions
The competition follows an end-to-end support model — from the first concept to pilot deployment with SMEs.
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.
Eligibility
Who can apply — and what qualifies
Applications undergo an initial eligibility screening to ensure compliance with the competition requirements. To be considered eligible, applicants must meet all of the following criteria.
Eligibility criteria
- The applicant is based in Kosovo (individual residency or legal registration of the entity).
- The proposed solution is digital in nature (e.g. software, mobile application, web platform, AI solution, IoT application, digital service, data-driven tool, or similar digital innovation).
- The proposed idea addresses at least one of the identified green transformation challenges faced by SMEs.
- The application form is complete and all required information has been submitted by the deadline.
- The applicant has submitted only one application under the current competition round.
- The proposed idea is original, owned by the applicant(s), and has not been previously presented, awarded, or submitted in another competition, accelerator, incubator, or public innovation challenge before the launch of this competition.
- The applicant confirms that the proposed idea does not infringe the intellectual property rights of any third party.
Who can participate
The competition is open to a range of applicant types.
Individuals
Based in Kosovo; proposes an original digital green solution idea.
Teams (2–5 members)
Based in Kosovo; with a designated team leader; proposes an original digital green solution idea.
Startups
Registered in Kosovo; proposes an innovative digital green solution at the ideation or early-development stage.
Students (undergraduate or postgraduate)
Enrolled at a higher education institution in Kosovo; any field of study; proposes an original digital green solution idea.
Freelancers / technology professionals
Based in Kosovo; with relevant expertise in digital technologies, sustainability, or innovation; proposes an original digital green solution idea.
Timeline
How the competition unfolds
Key dates for GreenTech Kosovo 2026.
01
M1
Applications open
19 July 2026
02
M3
Applications close
20 August 2026
03
M7
Hackathon & Demo Day
25 September 2026
Apply now
Do you have a green digital idea?
Apply now for mentoring, technical expertise and a national SME audience.