This funding opportunity supports a year-long entrepreneurship incubator program at American Corners in Albania, engaging 60-75 entrepreneurs aged 18-40. The program includes monthly workshops, hybrid sessions, mentorship from U.S. business leaders, and a National StartUP Challenge awarding seed funding to promising startups. It aims to strengthen U.S.-Albania economic ties by fostering startups that prioritize U.S. technology and partnerships.
Eligible applicants include U.S. and Albanian non-profit organizations, think tanks, civil society groups, and individuals. For-profit entities are not eligible as prime recipients. Organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier and SAM.gov registration; individuals are exempt.
