Innovation Lab in Prishtina, Kosovo
Date: 28-31 May 2026
Place: Prishtina, Kosovo
Where ideas reconnect, evolve, and start to take shape
Prishtina once again became a living space of ideas, laughter, and collaboration as the second Innovation Lab of the RiseUp-WB project brought together young participants from Kosovo, Berat, and Tirana.
Over four days, familiar faces met again after Tirana, new connections quietly formed, and ideas slowly turned into something more tangible. Between digital tools, entrepreneurial thinking, storytelling, and teamwork, the Lab became less about “sessions” and more about shared momentum.
Day 1 – Digital Collaboration & Team Coordination
A fresh start filled with structure, tools, and reconnection.
- Digital project management & teamwork tools
- Building a shared workflow in practice
Day 2 – Entrepreneurship & Idea Development
- Entrepreneurial thinking & problem-solving
- From community needs to project ideas
- Team-based idea development
- First project concepts take shape
Ideas started to stretch their wings – still forming, but already moving forward.
Day 3 – Pitching, Marketing & Micro-Finance
- Pitching & storytelling basics
- Marketing & audience thinking
- Introduction to budgeting & resources
A day where ideas started to find their voice – and confidence.
Day 4 – Final Projects & Presentations
- Final project refinement
- Team presentations
- Feedback & learning exchange
- Youthpass & closing session
A closing day filled with pride, growth, and a sense that this is only the beginning.
More Than a Lab
Beyond the structure, slides, and sessions, what stayed was the atmosphere: reconnecting, shared inside jokes during breaks, quiet brainstorming moments, and the feeling of building something together that actually matters.
Because sometimes innovation doesn’t start with a plan – it starts with people finding each other again in the same room.
RiseUp-WB – Raising Innovation, Skills & Empowerment for Youth in the Western Balkans
Co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union
``My participation in the TOT training within the RiseUpWB project was a very valuable and inspiring experience. As a teacher and school principal from the Municipality of Berat, I had the opportunity to further develop my professional skills, especially in the areas of innovation and youth empowerment.
The training was well-organized, interactive, and created a collaborative environment that encouraged the exchange of ideas and best practices. I am very grateful for this experience and motivated to apply the knowledge gained in my community.``
``Recently, I had the opportunity to participate in a training course on youth entrepreneurship in the Balkans, representing my association, Musikart. One of the most enriching aspects was the international exchange: collaborating with peers from various nations allowed me to observe different, dynamic approaches to problem-solving, significantly broadening my perspective.
Lastly, this experience was a fantastic opportunity to discover Kosovo firsthand—a territory rich in potential, buzzing with energy, and driven by a contagious desire to grow``
``Participating in this Training of Trainers in Kosovo has been a truly enriching experience, both professionally and personally.
The workshops were highly interesting, practical, and engaging. Each session provided useful tools, real examples, and meaningful opportunities to exchange experiences with participants from different countries, which made the learning process even more inspiring.
I am leaving this experience with new skills, fresh ideas for future projects, and valuable international connections with people and organisations committed to youth work and non-formal education.``
``Being part of the Training of Trainers #2 in Prishtina was a genuinely enriching experience. The sessions covered everything from digital facilitation to volunteer coordination, but what stayed with me most was the energy of the group — people from different countries and backgrounds, all committed to making a real impact in their communities. I came back with practical tools, new perspectives, and connections I know will last beyond t
