Startup funding in Kosovo

4 active investors, grants and programmes open to startups based in Kosovo, including EU-wide instruments.

Western Balkan Accelerator Program
Closed, next round expected
Startup Wise Guys
A 14-week hybrid accelerator for early-stage B2B startups from Kosovo and North Macedonia run by Startup Wise Guys, offering mentoring and potential initial investment of up to €50,000.
Kind
Accelerator
Stages
Pre-seed · Seed
Countries
MK, XK
Key fact
Deadline 18 May 2026
Last verified
Verified 7 Nov 2026
Open Horizons Open Call #3
Closed, next round expected
Open Horizons
Open Call #3 by Open Horizons offers up to €55k equity-free grant funding and corporate collaboration for early-stage, women-led European digital and deep-tech SMEs.
Kind
Grant programme
Stages
Pre-seed · Seed
Countries
AL, AM, BA +16
Key fact
Deadline 19 May 2026
Last verified
Verified 7 Nov 2026
EIC Transition
Open
European Innovation Council
EIC Transition funds the maturation and validation of novel technologies from lab to commercial environments (TRL 3 to 5+), supporting SMEs, startups, and spin-off teams building on prior EU project results.
Kind
Grant call
Countries
AL, AM, BA +27
Key fact
Deadline 14 Sep 2027
Last verified
Verified 6 Nov 2026
Women TechEU
Open
EU-funded initiative supporting women leading deep tech startups across European Union member states and Horizon Europe associated countries.
Kind
Grant programme
Stages
Pre-seed · Seed
Countries
AL, AM, BA +17
Key fact
Deadline 15 Jun 2027
Last verified
Verified 6 Nov 2026