13 New Startups Begin Their Journey in Junior UP 4.0

On April 18, 2025, the Junior UP 4.0 Selection Bootcamp was successfully held—a dynamic and engaging day dedicated to selecting the participating startups for the fourth edition of the Junior UP incubation program, implemented by Junior Achievement of Albania.

During this intensive day, participants pitched their startup ideas before a panel of mentors and professionals from various fields, who provided practical guidance and valuable feedback on the development of their business models. The bootcamp aimed to identify the most prepared teams to move forward into the next phase of the program—through personalized mentoring and tailored support.

Following the evaluation process, 13 startups were selected to enter the six-week incubation phase:

  • Albtizan

  • Azure by Aurela

  • CodeWave

  • CS4.0

  • Dokumenti Yt

  • IKARUS

  • Living App

  • Pigi

  • RoboGuide

  • SHUMËpak

  • Smart Space

  • The Tasty Spot

  • Zana e dhëmbit

This marks an important step in the entrepreneurial journey of these young founders. The incubation phase will culminate in a final competition, where teams will pitch for financial support to further develop their products or services.

Junior Achievement of Albania extends its heartfelt thanks to all participants for their energy and commitment, as well as to the mentors and partners for their continuous support throughout this crucial phase of the program. We look forward to following the progress of these promising startups and sharing their milestones with our wider community.