{"id":9695,"date":"2026-05-06T14:28:35","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T12:28:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shukalb.al\/?p=9695"},"modified":"2026-05-06T14:28:35","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T12:28:35","slug":"shukalb-participates-in-the-sweden-albania-startup-forum-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shukalb.al\/?p=9695&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"SHUKALB participates in the Sweden\u2013Albania Startup Forum 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

SHUKALB participates in the Sweden\u2013Albania Startup Forum 2026<\/strong><\/h1>\n
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During the session \u201cEntering the Albanian Market: Business environment, market landscape and Regulatory Framework\u201d
Photo Credit: Challenge Fund – EU4Innovation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

SHUKALB participated in the Sweden\u2013Albania Startup Forum, held on 29\u201330 April at Rogner Hotel Tirana, an event under the EU4Innovation framework that brought together startups, investors, and institutional actors from Albania and Sweden to strengthen cross-border cooperation and innovation ecosystems.<\/p>\n

The Forum was organized by the Swedish Embassy in Albania, in collaboration with the Startup Albania Agency. It gathered more than 100 participants from the public and private sectors, investment community, and innovation ecosystem.<\/p>\n

SHUKALB was represented by Alban Kushi, Manager of Member Services, who took part in the B2B & B2G matchmaking session on Day 1, a dedicated space for building connections between startups, investors, and public institutions.<\/p>\n

The opening session featured H.E. the Ambassador of Sweden to Albania, Mr. Niklas Str\u00f6m, H.E. Deputy Minister of Economy and Innovation, Mrs. Blerta Rama, and Mr. Iven Schad from the German Embassy in Albania.<\/p>\n

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Alban Kushi, Manager of Member Services, SHUKALB during the B2B & B2G Matchmaking
Photo Credit: SHUKALB<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Key sessions included presentations by five Swedish startups sharing their experiences, as well as discussions on entering the Albanian market with contributions from representatives of the EU Delegation, Albanian Investment Development Agency, academia, and the private sector. An investor meetup also featured Albanian startups pitching to a panel of regional investors.<\/p>\n

Day 2 focused on venture capital and financing, with panels including international investors and experts such as Bling Capital, Wellstreet, Keiretsu Forum, EBRD, and others, who discussed VC mechanisms and the funding landscape in Albania.<\/p>\n

The Forum concluded with a shared emphasis on strengthening cooperation between Albania and Sweden in innovation, investment, and startup development.<\/p>\n

SHUKALB\u2019s participation highlights its continued engagement in international collaboration and knowledge-sharing platforms, supporting institutional partnerships and exchange of best practices.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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