A Bold Step Toward Innovation
Growpreneur Accelerator Program proudly presents its first batch of dynamic start-ups, selected for their innovative ideas, passion for impact, and commitment to solving real-world challenges.
These start-ups are divided into two tracks: Intensive Acceleration and Flexible Acceleration, each tailored to meet the unique needs of their growth journeys. Let’s meet the teams shaping the future!
Start-ups in the Intensive Acceleration Track
These start-ups are diving deep into a structured acceleration process, working intensively to scale their ideas and impact.
Avenirs
Avenirs is revolutionizing career guidance with its AI-driven platform, offering personalized educational and career recommendations. Focused on students and families in Albania and the Western Balkans, Avenirs bridges outdated advising methods with data-driven insights to make informed decisions accessible to all.
Almanart
Almanart centralizes Albania’s cultural events into one digital hub, making it easy for locals and tourists to discover and engage with cultural activities. With plans to expand regionally, Almanart is promoting a sustainable cultural ecosystem through innovative digital solutions.
Stampisti
Stampisti combines fashion and sustainability, offering eco-friendly, customizable apparel for conscious consumers and businesses. By merging sustainable practices with innovative design, Stampisti is redefining what it means to shop responsibly.
Komuniteti
Streamlining building administration in Albania, Komuniteti provides tools for transparent, efficient, and eco-friendly property management. By modernizing a traditionally inefficient sector, Komuniteti is transforming how communities manage their spaces.
BeachMaster
BeachMaster is taking beach tourism to the next level with its SaaS platform. From booking sun loungers to ordering food and drinks, this app is revolutionizing how travelers experience the beach while supporting businesses with innovative management solutions.
BuildIQ Solutions
BuildIQ integrates computational engineering, automation, and AI to optimize operations in construction and infrastructure sectors. By reducing costs and improving efficiency, BuildIQ is shaping the future of sustainable project management.
Living App
Living App gamifies local exploration, connecting businesses with customers through interactive, location-based games and rewards. This unique platform encourages users to discover their surroundings while supporting local businesses.
Pronar.al
Pronar.al transforms property transactions in Albania with virtual tours, allowing buyers to explore properties remotely. By eliminating intermediaries, Pronar.al is making real estate more efficient, cost-effective, and accessible.
Bonsai Agency
Bonsai is a digital marketing agency helping businesses grow their online presence through personalized, data-driven strategies. From small enterprises to international brands, Bonsai is bridging the gap between businesses and their audiences.
DuArt
DuArt celebrates Albanian artisans by connecting them with global consumers. Through e-commerce, storytelling, and sustainable practices, DuArt is preserving Albania’s cultural heritage while empowering its artisans.
Open Balkan Market
Open Balkan Market connects businesses across the Balkans, facilitating secure and transparent B2B transactions. By promoting cross-border collaboration, this marketplace is driving innovation and efficiency in regional trade.
Batica
Batica is setting a new standard in laundry and dry-cleaning services with eco-friendly practices and digital solutions. By focusing on sustainability, convenience, and customer satisfaction, Batica is leading the charge in transforming traditional services.
Zamu Art Studio
Zamu Art Studio blends craftsmanship with modern design, offering personalized, handmade string art. By connecting global customers with unique, locally-made decor, Zamu is promoting Albanian artistry on an international stage.
Mamir.al
Mamir.al is on a mission to become the largest provider of Albanian-language online courses. With a focus on accessibility and quality, this platform is creating new opportunities for learners across Albania and beyond, filling a critical gap in the education market.
Tails of Joys
Tails of Joys is simplifying pet care by connecting pet owners with trusted service providers. From boarding to grooming, this platform supports both pet owners and businesses, making pet care easier and more reliable.
Start-ups in the Flexible Acceleration Track
These teams are taking a customized approach, balancing program resources with their specific needs to scale effectively.
SunEasy
Making beach reservations seamless, SunEasy offers a digital platform for real-time sunbed bookings, enhancing convenience for tourists and operational efficiency for businesses.
TattooGigs
This platform connects tattoo artists and shops with job listings, portfolios, and recruitment tools, streamlining hiring in the tattoo industry worldwide.
Vytal Albania
Championing sustainability, Vytal Albania offers reusable packaging solutions for the food industry, reducing single-use waste while providing convenience for businesses and consumers.
Bliss
A culturally-tailored online therapy platform for Albanian-speaking users worldwide, Bliss bridges the gap in accessible mental health support for diaspora communities.
Switch Technologies
Combining programming and graphic design courses with global web development services, Switch Technologies equips young professionals with real-world skills for digital careers.
The3fts
Albania’s first peer-to-peer resale platform for second-hand goods, The3fts promotes sustainable shopping while offering a secure, user-friendly marketplace.
Therefrom
A gamified cultural exploration app, Therefrom connects travelers with hyperlocal stories and experiences through interactive scavenger hunts, promoting responsible tourism.
These start-ups represent the best of Albania’s entrepreneurial spirit, addressing challenges across industries with innovative solutions and ambitious visions. As they embark on their Growpreneur journey, powered by EU4Innovation and implemented by Yunus Social Business Balkans in partnership with Deep Ecosystems, they’re taking bold steps toward shaping the future.
Stay tuned as we share updates on their progress, milestones, and successes in the coming months!
