Enhancing Entrepreneurship and Business Growth

Client Name

SPARK & BiD Network

Project Name

Enhancing Entrepreneurship and Business Growth

Duration of Project

1/10/2014 – 31/12/2015

Completed

YES

Brief description :

The objective of the project is to support MSMEs with potential for growth, and  provide them tools and know-how  to spur innovation,  create new jobs,  and develop a sustainable entrepreneurship ecosystem.

The outcomes of the project include: a. Strengthening existing MSMEs for maximizing their contribution to the national economy by stimulating innovation and accelerating business growth through capacity building and business support services -mentoring and coaching. b. Creating stronger local economies by connecting entrepreneurs operating in the business community of Kosovo through B2B meetings. c. Providing access to finance for companies to grow through exposing them to international, regional and local investors, and by increasing their capacities to obtain financing.

Up-to date Results

There have been 150 entrepreneurs trained on how to develop and implement a Business Plan; and how to pitch in-front of investors to obtain financing. There have been 700 hours of coaching ( mentoring) delivered to 150 entrepreneurs in developing and growing a company. There have been 3 B2B events organized with companies from Kosovo, Albania and Macedonia.

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