Accelerate your startup to the next level with Uplift Albania.

About

Uplift is an early-stage Start Up accelerator program focused on growing business and increasing valuation.  We aim to support dozens of the most innovative and promising startups from the Balkans region. Through Uplift, Startups will learn how to pitch to investors, protect their intellectual property, improve their business models and apply the lean methodology.

WHAT WE OFFER?

  • 4 months complex acceleration program

  • 50 000 EUR investment access for the selected startup

  • 3 000 EUR cash prize for the best team

  • Workshops, networking sessions, dedicated business coaching and 1-on-1 mentoring

  • 50+ top industry experts, mentors and successful entrepreneurs in Europe and region

  • Access to leading Balkans investors at final Uplift Demo Day

  • Pilot your solution through networking with Uplift key partners

  • Office spaces

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

  • Tech Startups and teams in any field

  • Minimum viable product or service is an advantage

  • Potential to monetize and scale your business internationally

  • Full-time commitment and ability to participate in the program in Tirana

  • Teams capable to work intensively to deliver substantial progress and tangible results during the program

  • Demonstrated traction such as first (paying/not paying) customers, subscribers, potential revenue or relevant partners

Timeline

3.11.2019

Registration Deadline

9.11.2019

Selection Bootcamp

11.11.2019

Program Kickoff

18.01.2020

Progress Pitch

20.01.2020

Demo Day

Registration for our first batch is open until November 3rd
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Our key areas

Still not sure if you fit in? Read our FAQ here or contact [email protected] .
Program

Be among the best and get access to intensive acceleration program designed to support your startup in key business areas.

Business model & Value proposition
Product development
Sales strategy
Marketing strategy
New markets development
Business intelligence
Presentation skills
Fundraising
HR & Team development
Finance & Accounting
IP & Legal
Finances & Investments
Mentors

Meet our mentors who include entrepreneurs, industry experts and investors
Peter Kolesar Partner CIVITTA Slovakia
Jaroslav Lupták Investment Manager Neulogy Ventures
Michal Laco Associate Partner CIVITTA Slovakia
Eva Šimeková CEO CIVITTA Slovakia
Mary MacPherson President/CEO NameSlovak-American Foundation
Martin Kujan Communication Trainer & Facilitator hovor.me
Tomas Penxa Innovation Consultant CIVITTA
Andrej Petrus Investment manager ZAKA.venture capital
Jules Banning Startup Coach for Lean Startup, Business Model Canvas, Pitch Training STARTPLATZ
Igor Madzov Investor, Startup Ecosystem Builder Swiss Entrepreneurship Program
Marek Lavčák Digital Sales Expert Tatra banka
Milan Steskal Product owner, author of “How To Launch a Startup”
Ladislav Kossar Investor, entrepreneur and philanthropist BUDDY
Shkelzen Marku Managing Director YSB Balkans
Patrik Fetahaj Advisor for Start-up Promotion GIZ Albania
Rafaela Rica Founder CEO Iceberg Communication
Diana Xhumari CEO | Senior Business Technology Consultant with extensive experience in 18 countries Tegeria
Egzon Halili CEO CEO - Monego IFJB / Managing Partner - Inovalty
Erëmal Bajrami General Manager KAN shpk, Franchisee of KFC Kosova, North Macedonia, and Northern Greece
Arjodita Mustali Business Consultant VIGAN GROUP
Marin Gjonaj Investor, Strategy and Business Development INFO-Telecom, ProMarketing, Digicom Albania
Arjeta Haskaj Co-founder & Chief Marketing Officier easly.space
Eneid Lika B2B direct sales expert Enterprise Lab
Aldor Nini Founder & Executive Director Acromax Media & Acromax Technology.
Lisandri Dragoj Marketing Professional Vodafone Albania
Stephen Kelly American investor,serial entrepreneur
Redion Zefi Marketing, Sales & Operation expertises Probroker
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Team Uplift
Esmeralda Shala Project Manager ICTS Media
Ardian Alaj Country Manager ICTSmedia
Kushtrim Shala Managing Partner ICTS Media
Meri Roboçi Uplift Coordinator Albania ICTS Media
Egzon Zeka Visual Design ICTS Media
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Advisory Team
Sara Usinger Uplift Albania Adviser EU for Innovation
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Blog
10 startupe nga rajoni dolën fitues te programit te akselerimit ne Uplift Albania Read more
10 regional startups announced as winners of Uplift Albania acceleration program Read more
Applications closed at Uplift Albania, winners to be announced on November 9 Read more
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Main Partners
Investment Partners
Network Partners
Media Partners
FAQ Contact Us
ICTSmedia
Rruga Stavro Vinjau Nd.2, H.9, Ap.7 (Rruga e Elbasanit), Tirana, Albania 1010

Tel: 069 900 9000
E-mail: [email protected]
Uplift

E-mail: [email protected]