Accelerator

Plug and Play Tirana

Tirana, Albania

A Plug and Play program launched with AADF, the Municipality of Tirana, and the Pyramid of Tirana.

Location:
Tirana, Albania
Stages:
Pre-seed, Seed

What you need to qualify

  • The program is aimed at early-stage tech startups, particularly those based in Albania.
  • Foreign startups must establish an Albanian business in order to take part.

Eligibility

Eligible stages
All stages
Countries
Global, subject to the provider’s eligibility and approval

How to apply

  1. 1

    Apply during the open call

    Applications are taken through the Plug and Play Tirana location page at plugandplaytechcenter.com/locations/tirana, which is the apply link published by both Hub It Tirana and the AADF.

  2. 2

    Wait for the Plug and Play review

    The Plug and Play team runs a comprehensive analysis of every application received in the open call.

  3. 3

    Investment Committee selection

    Shortlisted startups are presented to an Investment Committee, which makes the final selection for the cohort.

  4. 4

    Receive the outcome

    Every applicant is notified of the result, whether or not they are selected.

  5. 5

    Compete for the Silicon Valley track

    Selected startups can go on to the GOAL program at Plug and Play's Silicon Valley headquarters, which is offered to the strongest teams from the cohort rather than to everyone.

Frequently asked

The program is aimed at early-stage tech startups, particularly those based in Albania. Foreign startups must establish an Albanian business in order to take part.

Mentorship from industry experts, pitch polishing workshops, weekly office hours with the team, dedicated office space, workshops, an Expo Day pitch event, and access to Plug and Play's global network including the GOAL program in Silicon Valley.

The program is designed for 20 high-potential startups per cohort. It is supported by the AADF in partnership with IDEMIA, the Municipality of Tirana and Piramida.

Applications from the open call are analysed by the Plug and Play team, then presented to an Investment Committee that makes the final selection. All applicants are notified of the result.

None is published. The only application deadline published for this program, February 16, 2024 on the AADF page, has passed, and no later window has been announced on the pages that describe the program.
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Stage
Pre-seed, Seed
Where it runs
Albania. In person, so you need to be able to take part there
What you give up
No equity stated
Deadline
Not confirmed. Check the official page

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