Diaspora, strategic partner for innovation: Albanian startups are promoted in Switzerland and Germany
2026-05-22 16:58:48
TiranaPost
The "Albanian Startups Diaspora Roadshow", the promotional tour of the Albanian innovation ecosystem in two of Europe's most potential markets - Switzerland and Germany - successfully concluded in Berlin, after stops in Zurich on May 18 and then on May 20, in Düsseldorf.
All three activities were attended by important innovation promoters and supporters, experts, mentors, businessmen and potential investors from the Albanian diaspora. They were closely acquainted with the latest developments in the innovation ecosystem in Albania, as well as with the concrete projects of the startups participating in this promotional tour, organized by Startup Albania and EU4Innovation.
During the meetings, Albanian startups presented their products, ideas and vision for development, while also sharing their needs for investments and strategic partnerships.
Among them were Qelq, a startup that combines the traditional art of recycling and glassmaking with modern innovation; Qherence, focused on developing advanced cybersecurity solutions and intelligent digital risk management; GreenLab, which provides “smart farming” technology solutions for the agricultural sector; Atelia Digital, an intelligent fashion platform that connects product data and helps brands meet the requirements of the Digital Product Passport, creating new ways to use, sell and reuse products; MedicALWall, an innovative health technology startup, designed to help people securely manage their medical information on a single platform; Senseven Health, an app created for mental health; and Hobbista, an app where you can share your passions with others, to create more vibrant communities.
Through open and direct conversations, investors and diaspora professionals raised questions, shared their experiences and identified concrete opportunities for creating networks of cooperation, mentoring and expansion of Albanian startups also in international markets, where they have been operating for years. This was also the main goal of the “Albanian Startups Diaspora Roadshow - where capital meets innovation”.
More than a promotional tour, this initiative represents another important step in supporting Albanian talents, who have developed within the country and are now ready to compete in international markets.
The Albanian diaspora remains one of the most valuable assets for the development of innovation and economic growth of Albania, offering not only financial capital, but also experience, collaboration networks and international expertise.
“Albanian Startups Diaspora Roadshow” is just the beginning of a long-term collaboration between the ecosystem in Albania and the diaspora, with the aim that joint investment and vision can create new Albanian success stories, in Europe and beyond.
