Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) 2025 officially launched on November 17 in Albania with a dynamic opening ceremony that brought together key actors from the entrepreneurial ecosystem, public institutions, founders, and international partners. The event set the stage for a week dedicated to data-driven discussions, innovation, and forward-looking activities.

Epoka University proudly joined Startup Albania as a co-organizer of this year’s GEW, an edition centered on sustainability, responsible innovation, and green transformation. The ceremony was greeted by prominent figures, including the Minister of Economy and Innovation, Mrs. Delina Ibrahimaj; Director General of Startup Albania, Mr. Arjan Ymeri; Ambassador of Sweden to Albania, Mr. Niklas Ström; CEO of Balfin Group, Mrs. Edlira Muka; Project Manager of EU for Innovation, Mr. Michael Oos; and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Alba Kruja, Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences at Epoka University.

Representing Epoka University and the academic sector, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Alba Kruja underlined the university’s strong commitment to preparing the next generation of sustainable entrepreneurs. She emphasized that the future of entrepreneurship is not solely about technological advancement but about fostering responsible, green, and long-lasting value creation. 

As part of GEW 2025, Epoka University is leading two major initiatives:

• Teach & RISE Workshop – Held on November 18 at the Pyramid of Tirana, this workshop brings together lecturers, experts, and professionals to explore innovative approaches to integrating sustainability and entrepreneurship into higher education.
• Green Startup Challenge – A student-centered competition and poster exhibition showcasing creative green solutions that support a more sustainable and innovation-driven economy.
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Global Entrepreneurship Week 2025 marks an important step toward fostering new ideas, meaningful collaborations, and a stronger, sustainability-focused entrepreneurial movement in Albania. Epoka University reaffirms its commitment to nurturing young innovators and contributing to a greener and more prosperous economic future—locally and internationally.