Are you developing ICT solutions, products and providing the ICT services and you are interested in a bilateral partnership with ICT companies from EU? – If so, find out how you might be able to participate in a B2B Matchmaking event which will be organised and funded by the “EU support for the competitiveness of Kosovo’s ICT sector” Project.

The B2B and Matchmaking Event will be organised in July/2021 in Thessaloniki/Greece, where SIX KOSOVAR ICT companies will have the opportunity to meet with Greek ICT companies, aiming at exploring potential business opportunities and establish direct cooperation with their counterparts from The Hellenic Association of high-tech and Mobile Application Companies-Association/SEKEE, https://www.sekee.gr/en/ which represents the most vibrant Greek sector of the best developed high-tech, value-added innovation companies. The B2B and matchmaking event will be organized in cooperation with Enterprise Europe Network Kosovo (Prishtina REA & STIKK) https://eenkosovo.eu/

On the first day of the event, the opening and introductory session will be followed by personal B2B meetings between Greek and Kosovar counterparts, which will help the companies to pro-mote their products / services, explore possibilities and find opportunities for synergies andcollaboration.

On the second day the event the representatives of Kosovar companies will have the chance to visit their local counterparts to continue their acquaintance and discuss in more details prospects of cooperation.

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS:

KOSOVO ICT COMPANIES ARE INVITED TO APPLY FOR PARTICIPATION IN INTERNATIONAL
B2B & MATCHMAKING EVENT IN GREECE, TO BE HELD DURING 8-9 JULY 2021.

B2B AND MATCHMAKING OFFERS:

o Explore and Discuss new business opportunities,
o Meet and create strong business links,
o Reach new markets and grow business network

COSTS TO BE COVERED BY THE ORGANIZER:

o International Travel costs and Accommodation costs in Thessaloniki / 3 overnights
o IT Platform registration, Business meetings and assistance before, during/after the event

COSTS TO BE COVERED BY THE COMPANY:

It is under the responsibility of each individual to cover visa costs and whatever other costs
outside the above list, including dinners, using hotel telephone or fridge, and any agenda outside
our program etc.

WHO CAN APPLY?

Kosovar ICT private companies with good potential for international cooperation and if the
company and the representative manager meet the following eligibility criteria.

No.	NAME OF CRITERION	RANGE / DEFINITION
1	Sector of Industry	Information & Communication Technologies
2	Ownership	100% Private owned (min.80% of equity belongs to Kosovar citizens)
3	Operating time	min. 3 years
4	Staff Headcount	min. 5 – max. 250
Economic and Financial Standing
5	Annual Turnover (2020)	a) Between 50.000 € – 100.000 € b) Between 100.000€ – 250.000 € c) Over 250.000 €
6	Turnover Share of Export	+ 30 % of total turnover + 30 % of total turnover
7	Tax liability	Tax Verification from Tax Administration of Kosovo
Manager
8	Good English language	The company should have good English language speaking Manager, who will participate in the B2B event
9	Manager’s Experience	min. of 6 years of general working experience and at least 3 years in middle or top managerial position in the company

For all the above Criteria, the applicant should be able to provide a relevant certificate or proof
when requested.

Apply here: (https://ictkosovo.eu/application-form-company-profile) leads to the page of APPLICATION FORM- COMPANY PROFILE – B2B

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: 31st of May 2021
AND MATCHMAKING EVENT SEKEE JULY 8 -9 2021