Kosovo ICT Startups Going International B2B Matchmaking Event Milan, Italy 12-14 June 2022

Are you a startup in ICT and looking to take your business to the next level?

Are you developing innovative ICT solutions, products and/or 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 organized and funded by the “EU support for the competitiveness of Kosovo’s ICT sector” Project.

The B2B and Matchmaking Event will be organized in June /2022 in Milan/Italy, where max. FOUR Kosovar startups in ICT will have the opportunity to meet with Italian ICT companies, National ICT Association and Chamber of Commerce and Industry, aiming at exploring potential business opportunities and establish direct cooperation with companies from Italian ICT cluster, which represents the most vibrant Italian 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)
• On the first day of the event, the opening and introductory session will be followed by personal B2B meetings between Italian and Kosovar counterparts, which will help the startup companies to promote their products / services, explore possibilities and find opportunities for synergies and collaboration.
• On the second day of the event, the representatives of Kosovar startup companies will have the opportunity to visit their local counterparts to continue their acquaintance and discuss in more details prospects of cooperation. Additionally, there will be field visits to Tech Park Milan.

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS:  Kosovo ICT Startup Companies are invited to apply for participation in International B2B & Matchmaking Event in Italy during 12-14 June 2022.

B2B and Matchmaking benefits:

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

Expenses covered by the Organizer:

• International Travel and Accommodation costs in Milan (3 overnights), meals, local travel within the place of mission and sundry expenses.
• IT Platform registration, Business meetings and assistance before, during and after the event.

Expenses covered by the Selected Company/participant:

Participants will cover the issuance of visas and any other expenses that are not included in the above list of expenses covered by the organizer.

Who can apply?

Kosovar ICT startup companies with potential for international cooperation which meet the following eligibility criteria:

Eligibility Criteria

• For all the above criteria, the applicant should be able to provide a relevant certificate or receipt if requested.
• Candidates who participated in the Business and Management training provided by the Project will be granted additional 10 points.
• Priority will be given to female managers in case of equal score.
• Managers/Companies participated in previous international B2B events are ineligible.
• Please note that only successful applicants will be notified. 

Apply here: https://ictkosovo.eu/application-b2b-milan-italy/ leads to APPLICATION FORM for the B2B and Matchmaking Event Milan- June 12-14, 2022.

Selection Criteria

Scoring Criteria	Weight (Max 160)
Annual Turnover (2021)
Between 50.000€ – 100.000 €	30
Over 100.000 €	50
Share of Exports in Turnover
Up to 20 %	30
21 – 60 %	50
Above 60%	40
Staff Headcount
4 – 10	30
11 – 20	50
More than 20	40
Manager’s Experience
2 Years	40
Above 2 Years	50
Candidates who participated in the Business and Management training provided by the Project	10
Essential criteria
Sector of Industry Information & Communication Technologies Ownership 100% Private owned (min.51% of equity belongs to Kosovar citizens) Operating time: max.4 years Staff Headcount: min. 4 employees English Language Manager’s Experience: min. of 2 years in middle or top managerial position in the company.