scte balkans news
Letter from the Balkans Broadband Journal caught up with our Ambassador-at-Large, Besim Latifi based in Kosovo to find out what’s happening in the Balkans.
entrepreneurship, innovation and technology in the region.
In our ongoing efforts to advance technological education and skills development, NGN hosted the region’s first 5G training event, titled “5G Training for Media, Industry 4.0, Legislation, Education, and Mobile Operators,” in May 2024. Training was hosted by Professor Jose Costa Requena from Cumucore company. As the first event of its kind, it attracted numerous participants from various industries. NGN and has launched new programmes at the Kosovo Innovation Hub. These initiatives aim to equip individuals and communities with essential knowledge and skills in the technology sector. Supported by generous funding from the US Embassy in Kosovo, the Kosovo Innovation Hub proudly announces the establishment of state-of-the-art training classrooms, a laboratory and the centre itself in Peja City. This centre is designed to empower the youth communities in the of Balkan Region by providing access to cutting-edge technologies and hands- on training experiences. At the heart of the Kosovo Innovation Hub will be a sophisticated laboratory dedicated to 5G, fibre optics and cybersecurity. The Kosovo Innovation Hub (KIH) in PEJA CITY is a prominent organisation in Kosovo dedicated to fostering
Here are some key aspects and information about the Kosovo Innovation Hub: GROWTH KIH aims to support and accelerate the growth of startups and innovative businesses in Kosovo. It provides resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities to help entrepreneurs develop their ideas into successful ventures. START UPS The hub offers various programmes and initiatives designed to assist startups at different stages of their development. KIH provides a physical space equipped with necessary amenities such as co-working spaces, meeting rooms, and event spaces. KIH collaborates with various local and international organisations, universities and government agencies to strengthen Kosovo’s startup ecosystem. While primarily focused on fostering
Besim Latifi, SCTE Ambassador- At-Large
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Volume 46 No.3 September 2024
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