Public Call for Participation in the Young Entrepreneurs Western Balkans Project for Young Entrepreneurs

Do you have an entrepreneurial idea and want to turn it into a concrete project?

The Science and Technology Park of Montenegro invites you to apply for participation in the Young Entrepreneurs Western Balkans (YEB) project, which connects youth, innovation, entrepreneurship, knowledge, and international cooperation.

The project is aimed at young people between the ages of 21 and 28 who are creative and have ideas they want to bring to life, providing support in the first steps toward entrepreneurship. During the program, from the end of February to November 2026, selected participants will have the opportunity to:

  • Attend the kick-off meeting and program introduction (last week of February);
  • Participate in an online training on social and environmental entrepreneurship, featuring video lectures and interactive sessions (training begins on March 16, 2026);
  • Receive support through a mentorship program with experienced experts and entrepreneurs;
  • Visit Italy (April 20–24) and Albania (September) to learn about social entrepreneurship and connect with peers;
  • Participate in pitching sessions, where they will present their entrepreneurial ideas to local stakeholders and experts.

The goal of the project is to support young entrepreneurs from Montenegro, Serbia, Kosovo*, Albania, and Italy in mutual collaboration, creating new jobs, and contributing to a sustainable and inclusive economy, while simultaneously strengthening ties with the European Union.

How to Apply?

Apply via the LINK.

Applications are open until February 19, and for more information, you can contact the following email addresses:

[email protected] i [email protected]

The Science and Technology Park is implementing YEB in partnership with: the Business and Technology Incubator of Technical Faculties, Belgrade (BITF), the University of Shkodër “Luigj Gurakuqi,” the Kosovo Innovation Center (ICK), and the Polytechnic University of Turin (PoliTO).