Why Growpreneur’s collaboration with Deep Ecosystem is a game-changer for startups?

Unlock Global Opportunities

This year, Growpreneur Accelerator is taking things global.

Thanks to our collaboration with Deep Ecosystem, your startup can gain access to international networks, investors, and the tools needed to scale beyond Albania.

What’s in It for You?

  1. Access to Global Networks
    Deep Ecosystem brings unmatched expertise in connecting startups with international networks and investors. This means your startup can tap into resources that are otherwise hard to access in local markets.

  2. Expert Guidance for Sustainable Growth
    Startups will benefit from data-driven strategies and advice from global experts who have a proven track record of helping businesses scale internationally.

  3. Internationalization Opportunities
    This partnership isn’t just about growing locally, it’s about taking your business to the world stage. Deep Ecosystem offers opportunities to attend global networking events, giving startups the visibility they need to secure investors and partners from around the globe.

  4. Tailored Support to Scale
    With personalized coaching and the right connections, startups in the Growpreneur Accelerator will be better positioned to build sustainable and scalable business models that appeal to investors, locally and globally.

Why this matters for Albanian start-ups?

The Albanian startup ecosystem is growing, but accessing international markets and investors remains a challenge. By collaborating with Deep Ecosystem, Growpreneur bridges this gap, offering Albanian startups a platform that combines local knowledge with global expertise.

If you’re ready to scale your startup and break into new markets, this is the accelerator for you. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to gain access to global networks and world-class mentorship.

APPLY HERE

Intensive vs Flexible Track: Which One Is Right for Your Startup?

Choosing the Right Path in Growpreneur Accelerator

At Growpreneur Accelerator, we get it, every startup has different needs. That’s why we’ve designed two tracks: Intensive Track and the Flexible Track. Let’s break them down so you can choose the one that fits your growth goals.

Intensive Track

Fast-paced growth for startups ready to scale quickly

The Intensive Track is designed for startups that are ready to commit full-time and scale fast. Here’s what you can expect:

  • 12-week Full-Time Program: This immersive experience is perfect if you want to focus entirely on growing your startup.
  • Structured Learning: You’ll go through a bootcamp, deep-dive sprints on business strategy, product optimization, financial planning, investment readiness and more.
  • Hands-On Mentorship: Get direct, focused mentorship from industry experts throughout the program.
  • Demo Day: At the end of the 12 weeks, you’ll pitch to investors and partners in a high-profile Demo Day

If you’re looking for a fast-paced, high-impact program where you can accelerate quickly and focus intensely on scaling, the Intensive Track is for you.

APPLY NOW FOR INTENSIVE TRACK

Flexible Track

Flexible Track

Grow at your own pace with tailored support

The Flexible Track offers the same level of support, but with more adaptability for your schedule. Here’s what it offers:

  • Apply Year-Round: Start when it works best for you. The Flexible Track allows for more personalised timing.
  • 3-6 Months of Tailored Support: You get one-on-one coaching and access to resources that fit your specific needs, with less time pressure.
  • Optional Events: Choose which masterclasses, workshops, and networking events you want to attend based on your schedule.
  • Demo Day Opportunity: When you’re ready, you can pitch at Demo Day alongside startups from the Intensive Track.

The Flexible Track is ideal for founders who may be balancing other commitments but still want to take advantage of the resources, top-tier mentorship, and networking offered by Growpreneur.

APPLY NOW FOR FLEXIBLE TRACK

Which Track Is Right for You?

If your startup is at a point where rapid growth is a priority and you can commit full-time, the Intensive Track is the best option. However, if you need more flexibility and want to work on your own terms while still gaining access to high-quality mentorship and resources, the Flexible Track will provide the support you need.

Growpreneur Accelerator Program has opened its Call to Apply!

Growpreneur Demo Day!

Are you ready to take your startup to the next level?

Well, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for! The Growpreneur Accelerator Program has launched today its Open Call for applications, and we want YOU to be a part of it.

The Growpreneur Accelerator is a dynamic program tailored to accelerate growth-stage startups like yours toward investment readiness. It’s all about refining your business model, optimizing your product, and setting you up for rapid, scalable growth.

We know every startup is different, which is why Growpreneur offers two tailored tracks:

  1. Intensive Track – for startups looking to dive deep, fast.
  2. Flexible Track– for those who need more adaptability while still accessing all the benefits.

No matter which track you choose, Growpreneur will provide you with the resources, mentorship, and strategies you need to scale your business.

Why choose Growpreneurr? What makes it different?

This isn’t just another accelerator program. Growpreneur has some serious backing, supported by EU for Innovation (EU4I) and implemented by the powerhouse team at Yunus Social Business Balkans (YSBB). But here’s where things get really exciting, we’ve teamed up with Deep Ecosystem, a global leader in building innovation networks.

Deep Ecosystem offers something no other accelerator in Albania can, exclusive access to international networks, global investors, and strategic insights from top experts around the world. With global-level ecosystem intelligence and unparalleled networking opportunities, you’ll connect with key players far beyond Albania’s borders. If you’re aiming to take your business global, this is the place to be!

What’s in it for you?

The benefits of Growpreneur go beyond your typical accelerator program. Here’s what you’ll get:

  1. Mentorship that matters: Forget generic advice—you’ll be getting hands-on, tailored mentorship from some of the most experienced mentors, both locally and internationally.
  2. Workshops and Masterclasses: We’ll cover everything you need to know about business analysis, marketing strategies, financial planning, product optimization, and getting investment-ready.
  3. Networking and Peer Learning: You won’t just learn from us; you’ll be part of a community of startups just like you. Plus, you’ll have the chance to pitch your business to investors during Demo Days.
  4. Access to Funding: Yes, that’s right! Get in front of investors and partners who are actively looking for startups to invest in.
  5. Tailored Tracks: Whether you’re part of the Intensive Track or the Flexible Track for a more customizable approach, you’ll get the support you need, at your pace. Do you want to know the difference? Check out this article and find out who fits your start-up. 
  6. Global Connections via Deep Ecosystem: This is the big one. With Deep Ecosystem on board, you’ll gain access to global innovation networks, strategic partnerships, and the kind of exposure that could land you international investors.

We’re looking for growth-stage startups that have already validated their product or service and are ready to scale. If you’ve got a vision, a strong team, and the ambition to grow fast, this is your chance. 

Apply NOW and be part of Albania’s growing innovation ecosystem, with global support through Deep Ecosystem.

Bees & Trees Bio Cosmetics break-through in the EU market

Bees & Trees Bio Cosmetics is an Albanian organic skincare brand, first established and produced in Albania, but as the brand has grown, the production has moved to Italy (all products are produced based on the EU Regulation for cosmetics and can be sold anywhere in Europe physically and online worldwide). The core belief of Bees & Trees is in the simplicity of loving yourself and your environment – loving where your soul lives and where your body lives. They show this through clean and organic products, recycled packaging, and the spirit of our social media. Bees & Trees has started very spontaneously, not intended to be a business, which makes it very unique. Their main markets currently are Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia, and sporadically EU, USA, and Canada. Their five-year mission is to expand in Europe, towards which they have started working hard.

At Bees & Trees, there exist two core beliefs: 

“Everything we do should complement 

1. Loving ourselves.

2. Loving our planet.”

Being this the base of their business, what Bees and Trees has done until now has helped raise awareness about sustainable living, the importance of self-appreciation and love through healthy living, and taking care of our bodies.

Simply put, they create new skincare products from scratch with the aim to target specific skin needs and while doing this, giving a sense of self-comfort. Most of all, everything is done while loving nature, the provider of our ingredients. They do this for all those who appreciate self-care, clean living, and eco-living.

 

What was the challenge?

Rona, the founder, has been rock climbing since high school and mountains have a special place in her heart. Back in 2011 when she was frequently going in the mountains for rock climbing, she really needed an organic sunscreen to use while climbing and couldn’t find one. She used to be very decisive to not use chemical sunscreen (what couldn’t be found in the market back then), she tried to create one herself at the lab of the University. A lot of friends started asking her to make one for them also, and the circle of people that wanted it grew very fast. After the sunscreen, she made a natural moisturizer and that’s when she realized, she could start a business out of this. She created an account on Instagram / Facebook where she started sharing her passion and experimented with formulations until graduation. In 2016 Bees & Trees was officially registered as a business.
Until 2017, when they opened their first shop at a shopping center in Tirana.

What is the solution?

Currently, Bees and Trees has ten EU-registered products and are in the process of launching three new ones (one of which is in the process of being patented). Their expertise is in face care products and have been solely focused on developing face care products. They don’t plan to expand on other areas until they feel to have successfully completed this one.

Nothing would be possible without the team in Italy and their experience in face care formulations, production, and business development. They think moving the production to Italy has been the smartest move they’ve done. Currently, they sell in Albania, Kosovo, and North Macedonia (sporadically in the EU, USA, and Canada). This year they opened their first studio of Facial Treatments with Bees & Trees products in Tirana but saw the need to bring it to Pristina and Skopje too. 

This article was first posted by AlbanianTech