National Entrepreneurship Festival – GEN-E Albania 2026

On May 7 and 8, 2026, in Tirana, Junior Achievement of Albania will organize the next edition of GEN-E Albania – the National Entrepreneurship Festival, one of the most important events for promoting entrepreneurship among young people.

At this festival, 22 companies created by high school and vocational school students from across the country will compete to be named the Best Company of the Year 2026. These companies represent the top selections following a several-month journey in the “Student Companies” program, where young people develop business ideas and turn them into concrete initiatives.

Earlier, during the spring months, hundreds of students from all over Albania presented their projects at regional fairs, with only the most outstanding companies advancing to the final stage based on creativity, innovation, and sustainability.

Over the two days of the festival, participants will have the opportunity to present their products and services to a professional jury, private and public sector partners, and the wider public. At the end of the event, several awards will be given, with the most important being the Best Company award, which will represent Albania at the European Entrepreneurship Festival GEN-E.

This event aims to empower young people by equipping them with practical skills such as financial management, teamwork, critical thinking, and entrepreneurship, preparing them for the challenges of the labor market and the global economy.

The National Entrepreneurship Festival has now become a well-established tradition of Junior Achievement of Albania and continues to serve as an inspiring platform for the professional and personal development of the younger generation.

Organizer: Junior Achievement of Albania

Duration: 2 Days