It took place in Tirana on May 25-26, 2023, the National Festival of Entrepreneurship 2023 organized by Junior Achievement of Albania with the institutional support of the Ministry of Education and Sports, as well as financial support of the Albanian-American Foundation for Development and Tirana Bank. 125 students, part of 25 JAA Student Companies, from 17 high secondary schools in Tirana, Elbasan, Malësi e Madhe, Peshkopi, Kuçovo, Librazhd, Prrenjas, Sarandë, Fier were involved in this Festival.
The Student Company is a subject module part of the elective curriculum of upper secondary education, which educates young people in the principles and skills of entrepreneurship and financial education, in practice. The ideas and business products of the Student Companies address the needs of market and specifically: 40% green economy; 12% services; 40% IT & Innovation and 8% Web&App design. 71% of the leaders of the Student Companies in the competition are girls.
The Best Entrepreneurship Company 2023 will represent Albania at the European Entrepreneurship Festival that is being developed by JA Europe this year in Istanbul, Turkey. The National Entrepreneurship Festival finalizes the several months of work of the "JAA Student Company" Program, which this year education started with the development of the optional subject "Student Associations" in 56 schools of higher secondary education for 2,532 students, followed by the establishment of 70 Student Companies, the training of 145 student leaders of these Companies and the involvement of 331 representatives of Companies in the three Regional Entrepreneurship Festivals held in Gjirokastër, Korçë and Lezhë.
Not only the subject "Student Associations" but also the regional and national trainings and festivals developed by JAA have given young people knowledge and skills as entrepreneurs, which will accompany them during their journey as well as throughout their education in the future, but also in the market of work or their future ventures. The jury visited the stands, engaging with the participants, evaluating their work and finally, selecting the winners. The prices are as follows:
Best Enterprise of the Year 2023: Fistrat
Social Entrepreneurship: Der M'Der
Company Ready for Work: KacamisTri
Most Innovative Business Idea: Solar
Best Marketing & Sales Plan: Re-note
The Most Customer Oriented Company: Lightlo
Alumni Award 2023: Alba Lloshi
A big round of applause to everyone for their efforts throughout the year!
