Projects

Internationalization of Businesses and Start-ups

Ongoing Period: 2025-11-27 / -
Internationalization of Businesses and Start-ups

This project aims to support businesses and start-ups in expanding beyond the local market through participation in international fairs, B2B meetings, and professional networking platforms. Through cooperation with international partners, ITI Pro Kosova has created concrete opportunities for market entry, partnership building, and stronger presentation of businesses and innovative ideas at regional and European level.

Partners

Partner ndërkombëtar

Location

Kosovë, Turqi, Ceki, Portogali, Greqi, Dubai, Egjipt

The project “Internationalization of Businesses and Start-ups” was developed to create concrete bridges between businesses, entrepreneurs, and start-ups from Kosovo and international markets, fairs, and professional networks. At a time when competitiveness, access to new markets, and the building of strategic partnerships are key factors for sustainable business growth, this project offers a structured approach to supporting the internationalization of local economic actors.

Within this project, ITI Pro Kosova has launched cooperation with international partners and supported the organization of business and start-up participation in various fairs, B2B meetings, and professional networking activities in countries such as Türkiye, Czechia, Slovenia, Greece, Portugal, and other strategically important destinations. This approach aims to provide participants not only with the opportunity for physical presence at international events, but also with access to new business networks, potential investors, clients, distributors, and cooperation partners.

The project covers different economic sectors and seeks to create more opportunities for manufacturing companies, service businesses, small and medium-sized enterprises, and start-ups looking to expand their operations. Through participation in sectoral fairs and specialized events, businesses have the opportunity to present their products and services, follow industry trends, compare their offer with international markets, and build a stronger competitive position.

An important component of this project is the organization of B2B meetings, which create space for direct communication between businesses and relevant actors from different markets. These meetings help participants identify new opportunities for cooperation, export, investment, and joint development. In addition to international exposure, the project also contributes to strengthening the capacities of businesses to communicate their offer more effectively and to enter international relationships in a more prepared and strategic way.

For ITI Pro Kosova, this project is one of the most important instruments for supporting economic development, entrepreneurship, and the connection of the local ecosystem with concrete international opportunities. The project strengthens the organization’s role as an active facilitator and supporter of processes that help businesses and start-ups expand their impact, build long-term partnerships, and increase competitiveness in new markets.

Objectives

To support businesses and start-ups in entering new international markets.
To create opportunities for participation in fairs, sectoral exhibitions, and B2B meetings.
To strengthen professional networking and the building of international partnerships.
To help participants present their products, services, and ideas at international level.
To contribute to the competitiveness and sustainable growth of businesses and start-ups.

Results

Cooperation was established with international partners for organizing participation in fairs and B2B meetings.
Opportunities were opened for businesses and start-ups to participate in different countries across Europe and the region.
Professional networking and connections with new international partners were supported.
Spaces were created for presentation, promotion, and expansion of participants’ presence in new markets.
The capacities of businesses and start-ups for internationalization and strategic partnership development were strengthened.
Number of businesses / start-ups involved: 150+
Number of fairs / B2B meetings organized: 500+
Number of countries / markets covered: 12+