EDIH DIG-4K, Shaping Kosovo’s Digital Future.
The Digital Innovation Gateway for Kosovo (DIG-4K) is an initiative aimed at accelerating Kosovo’s digital transformation and positioning the country as a regional hub for digital innovation, skills development, and entrepreneurship. Led by the Innovation and Training Park (ITP) Prizren and co-funded by the European Union and the Government of Kosovo, DIG-4K is the first European Digital Innovation Hub (EDIH) in Kosovo, recognized under the EU Digital Europe Programme.
DIG-4K is designed to build digital capacity across sectors by providing essential support mainly to MSMEs and public sector organizations.
Through a series of targeted work packages and activities, DIG-4K promotes the adoption of advanced digital technologies, particularly in e-commerce, fintech, healthcare, education, and agriculture – while also supporting entrepreneurship and innovation-driven services.
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From 15–17 September 2026, Berat Abdiu from ALT sh.p.k. represented EDIH DIG-4K at Digital Week Dortmund (DiWoDo) 2026 in Dortmund, Germany, joining European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs) for three days of knowledge exchange, networking and collaboration.
The EDIH Days provided an opportunity to exchange experiences, explore joint services for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), strengthen cross-border cooperation and discuss shared challenges faced by EDIHs across Europe. The programme also included lab tours and insights into technology transfer at Fraunhofer IML and TU Dortmund.
For EDIH DIG-4K, participation offered valuable insights into European best practices and opportunities to explore new approaches to supporting Kosovo’s SMEs and public sector organisations in their digital transformation.
EDIH DIG-4K thanks EDIH-DO by Digital Hub Logistics Dortmund for facilitating this exchange and bringing EDIHs together, as well as the GIZ Kosovo EU4Digital project for supporting the participation of Western Balkan EDIHs.
Through initiatives like DiWoDo, EDIH DIG-4K continues to strengthen its connections with the European digital innovation ecosystem and explore opportunities for collaboration that benefit businesses and public sector organisations in Kosovo.
EDIH DIG-4K participated in a two-day study visit in Sofia under the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) NextHub Programme, in collaboration with GIZ, Econet (FundingBox Group), and InnovationAmp / Sofia Tech Park. The visit brought together Western Balkans EDIHs and DIHs for peer learning, networking, and joint project development.
The programme focused on improving access to EU funding, co-creation of project ideas, and strengthening collaboration among regional innovation hubs. Through practical sessions led by FundingBox experts, participants explored funding opportunities, proposal development, and call analysis, with the aim of translating ideas into concrete joint initiatives.
EDIH DIG-4K also joined the study visit to InnovationAmp EDIH and Sofia Tech Park, including the AI Factory “Brain++”, gaining insights into EDIH service delivery models, AI infrastructure, and SME support mechanisms in Bulgaria.
The visit provided valuable exchange on EDIH sustainability, regional cooperation, and future project development, reinforcing DIG-4K’s commitment to strengthening partnerships and advancing digital transformation across Kosovo’s SME and public sector ecosystem.
ITP Prizren had the honour of welcoming the European Commission Delegation for a dedicated visit focused on innovation, digital transformation, and the development of Kosovo’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
The visit included constructive discussions on ITP Prizren’s achievements to date, strategic priorities for the future, and the important role of EDIH DIG-4K in advancing digital innovation and supporting SME development across Kosovo.
As part of the programme, the delegation also had the opportunity to explore key components of the local innovation ecosystem through visits to the Makerspace Innovation Center Prizren, AriaTech, SELISE Group, and Autostrada Biennale.
These exchanges highlighted the growing potential of Kosovo’s innovation landscape and the importance of continued collaboration between local institutions, private sector actors, and European partners.
ITP Prizren and EDIH DIG-4K remain committed to strengthening partnerships and fostering an environment where innovation, creativity, and cross-sector collaboration can continue to grow and deliver impact.
