Makerspace Innovation Center Prizren

What Makerspace Innovation Center Prizren does

Makerspace Innovation Center Prizren (MICP) is a non-profit innovation center founded in 2017 and headquartered within the Innovation and Training Park (ITP) in Prizren, Kosovo. The organization operates a multi-component ecosystem combining vocational training, startup incubation and acceleration, coworking facilities, and a physical MakersLab equipped with laser cutters, CNC machines, and 3D printers. Its core offerings include licensed Data Science programs (Data Science Bootcamp and Data Science for Business Leaders) delivered under an exclusive regional licensing agreement with CNM Ingenuity (USA) covering Kosovo, Albania, and North Macedonia, alongside the Idea-to-Scale Incubator (three cohorts), a national-level Pre-Accelerator Program launched in December 2025, and a catalog of vocational courses in web development, graphic design, video editing, CNC operation, and accounting. MICP also runs the LISA Project bridging incubation and acceleration, the PowerUp: Digital Career youth employability program, and over 264 community events under the "Ups n' Downs" series. The organization holds institutional accreditation from the Kosovo Professional Training Accreditation Body as an official provider, assessor, and certifier of professional training.

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: paid training program fees (EUR 200-1,200 per program with 30-100% scholarships for eligible participants), recurring coworking memberships (EUR 25-149/month across three tiers), and non-recurring project grants from development donors including GIZ Kosovo, Swisscontact, USAID, and the Municipality of Prizren. The organization serves four primary customer segments: young professionals and students aged 16-35 seeking digital skills training; early-stage startups and entrepreneurs in ICT, IoT, Green Energy, and Creative Industries; small and medium enterprises pursuing digital transformation; and business leaders seeking data-driven decision-making capabilities. Go-to-market operates through community events, direct enrollment via website forms, B2B engagement with SMEs for digital transformation services, and partnership-driven referrals through a network of 27+ institutional partners. MICP employs 17 staff led by cofounders Enis Qafëleshi (Executive Director) and Arbër Kryeziu (Operations Director), and has cumulatively trained 1,000+ beneficiaries, supported 40+ startup teams, and contributed to 200+ jobs created.

Name

Makerspace Innovation Center Prizren

Legal name

Makerspace Innovation Center Prizren

Website

https://makerspaceprizren.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Makerspace Innovation Center Prizren is a non-profit innovation center in Prizren, Kosovo, founded in 2017. It delivers licensed Data Science programs, startup incubation and acceleration, vocational training, coworking, and MakersLab prototyping services to youth, startups, SMEs, and business leaders.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training and Startup Incubation Services

NAICS

Computer Training (611420), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Bootcamps & Accelerated Reskilling (Full-time/Part-time) (BPAEANAE)

Keywords

• Vocational training services
• Startup incubation programs
• Coworking space memberships
• Data science education
• Digital skills training

Headquarters

HQ city

Prizren

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Training Program Fees: Revenue from paid training programs including Data Science Bootcamp (1200 EUR), Data Science for Business Leaders (700 EUR standard, 350 EUR subsidized), and various vocational training courses (200-300 EUR). Bursaries and subsidies available through partnerships with Municipality of Prizren and Swisscontact.
2. Coworking Memberships: Monthly recurring revenue from three-tiered membership packages: Standard Membership (49 EUR/month), Dedicated Desk for teams (149 EUR/month), and Moonlight Membership (25 EUR/month for 10-day access).
3. Project Grants and Donor Funding: Non-recurring revenue from development projects funded by GIZ Kosovo, Swisscontact, Municipality of Prizren, USAID, European donors. Includes grants for startup incubation, digital skills training, AI product development, and ecosystem building activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

MICP delivers a multi-component innovation and training ecosystem including licensed Data Science Bootcamp and Data Science for Business Leaders programs from CNM Ingenuity (USA), vocational training courses in digital skills (web development, graphic design, video editing, CNC operation, accounting), startup incubation through the Idea-to-Scale program and Pre-Accelerator, coworking memberships, and a MakersLab prototyping facility with CNC and laser equipment.

Product overview

Makerspace Innovation Center Prizren (MICP) operates as a multi-component innovation and training ecosystem rather than a single software product. Its core offerings span five interconnected areas: (1) licensed Data Science programs (Data Science Bootcamp and Data Science for Business Leaders) delivered in partnership with CNM Ingenuity (USA) and accredited by NCCET; (2) startup acceleration programs including the Pre-Accelerator Program (15-week investment-readiness track) and the Idea-to-Scale Incubator (6-month early-stage support through three cohorts); (3) vocational training programs covering digital skills (web development, graphic design, video editing, CNC operation, accounting) with AI-integrated variants; (4) ITP Coworking Space with three membership tiers providing workspace, meeting facilities, and community access; and (5) community events including workshops, meetups, and Demo Days. The LISA Project unifies incubation and acceleration activities, while PowerUp: Digital Career provides a dedicated youth employability track. MakersLab provides physical prototyping facilities with CNC and laser equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Idea-to-Scale: Business incubation program supporting early-stage startups in Prizren through mentorship, training, grants, and Demo Day presentations.
• PowerUp Digital Career
• LISA Project
• ITP Coworking

Products and services

• Data Science Bootcamp Intensive 12-week, 300-hour technical Data Science program delivered in hybrid format covering Python, SQL, data processing, analysis, visualization, machine learning, NLP, and TensorFlow. Licensed from CNM Ingenuity (USA) and accredited by NCCET. For aspiring data scientists and technical professionals.
• Data Science for Business Leaders Hybrid 8-module, 80-hour training program designed for managers, business owners, and decision-makers to build data-driven decision-making skills, interpret data for process improvement, and integrate data science strategies. Licensed from CNM Ingenuity (USA) and accredited by NCCET.
• Pre-Accelerator Program National-level 15-week intensive program for growth-stage startups in Kosovo ready to scale, enter new markets, and prepare for investment. Provides strategic consulting, 1:1 mentoring, investor-focused preparation, and networking via partnerships with Recura Consulting and Keiretsu Forum. Free for selected participants.
• Idea-to-Scale Incubator 6-month business incubation program supporting early-stage startups through mentorship, practical training, coworking space access, and networking. Three cohorts implemented, supporting over 20 startups in ICT, IoT, Green Energy, and Creative Industries. Free for selected participants.
• Vocational Training Programs Vocational training programs covering Frontend Web Development, Backend Web Development, Web Development with AI, Graphic Design, Digital Design with AI, Photography, Video Editing with AI, CNC Operation and 3D Design, Accounting with Software and Taxes, and Social Media Management. Delivered by experienced instructors and nationally accredited.
• ITP Coworking Space

Quantifiable outcome

• 200+ jobs created through training and startup programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability13 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CNM Ingenuity (USA)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 27 February 2026International licensing partnership granting exclusive rights to offer Data Science Bootcamp and Data Science for Business Leaders programs in Kosovo, Albania, and North Macedonia. Includes full curriculum transfer, Train-the-Trainer certification, technical assistance, and ongoing quality support from US institution.
• Swisscontact (Matching Skills to Jobs Project)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 February 2026Implementing partner for Data Science programs providing funding support and institutional backing for training delivery, trainer certification, and program implementation across the region.
• Recura ConsultingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 September 2025Consulting company providing expert guidance and 1:1 consultancy for Pre-Accelerator program participants covering business model optimization, regional expansion, and investment readiness.
• Western Balkans Startup AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Regional network connecting startup support organizations across Western Balkans for cross-border collaboration and ecosystem development.
• Tech-Park KaunasminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Lithuanian technology park partnership for knowledge sharing, best practice exchange, and potential collaboration on innovation support programs.
• FEGO Project Kosovo (Swiss Contact)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2023Project supporting digital empowerment of furniture sector SMEs through mentorship, digital transformation assessments, and technical training on CNC processing and business digitization.
• Digital Transformation CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Co-located innovation center within ITP Prizren ecosystem providing complementary programs and services in digital transformation for local businesses and entrepreneurs.
• Swiss EP (Swiss Entrepreneurship Partnership)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Expert network providing international mentors for startup programs. Facilitates connections with investors and ecosystem actors through regular participation in Demo Days and program activities.
• Innovation and Training Park (ITP) PrizrencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Host institution providing physical facilities, coworking spaces, training rooms, and ecosystem connection with other innovation actors within the ITP Prizren campus.
• University of Prizren (UPZ)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Local higher education institution partner for academic collaboration, student engagement, and potential pathway programs between university education and vocational training.
• UBT - Higher Education InstitutionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Higher education partner for academic programs and student engagement initiatives in the innovation ecosystem.
• Help KosovominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Humanitarian organization partner for PowerUp Digital Career program implementing employability training for young people.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• GIZ Kosovo: GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit) is a major German development agency operating extensive vocational training, private sector development, and innovation ecosystem programs in Kosovo. It is both a critical donor to MICP (LISA, Pre-Accelerator) and a broad ecosystem incumbent that shapes the competitive landscape.
• Swisscontact Kosovo: Swisscontact is a Swiss development organization implementing the Matching Skills to Jobs (MSJ) project in Kosovo, which co-funds MICP's licensed Data Science programs. It is comparable as a broader ecosystem funder and operator of workforce development programs overlapping with MICP's training offerings.
• Swiss EP (Swiss Entrepreneurship Program): Swiss EP supports entrepreneurship ecosystems across the Balkans by connecting founders with international mentors and investors. It is a documented MICP partner and a broader regional ecosystem incumbent with overlapping incubator and mentor programming.
• Tech-Park Kaunas: Tech-Park Kaunas is a Lithuanian technology park offering incubation, coworking, and innovation programming. It is a documented MICP partner for knowledge exchange and represents a comparable integrated tech-park model at a larger scale.

Direct peers

• Innovation Centre Kosovo (ICK): Innovation Centre Kosovo (ICK) is a leading innovation, incubation, and training hub based in Pristina, Kosovo. It runs comparable programming — startup incubation, ICT training, and ecosystem events — and is the most direct functional competitor to MICP's integrated innovation center model within Kosovo.
• Universum College Kosovo: Universum College is a Kosovo higher education institution offering applied professional and technology programs. It overlaps with MICP's vocational and digital-skills training portfolio, serving similar career-oriented student segments in Kosovo.
• Cacttus Education: Cacttus Education is a Kosovo-based private training provider offering IT, digital, and professional development courses. It competes with MICP's vocational training catalog for the same young-professional and SME customer segments in Kosovo.
• Impact Hub Prishtina: Impact Hub Prishtina is a member of the global Impact Hub network operating a coworking, incubation, and community programming space in Pristina. It directly overlaps with MICP's ITP Coworking memberships and startup support activities in the same Kosovo market.
• UBT Innovation Center: UBT is a major Kosovo higher education institution operating an associated innovation and entrepreneurship center with incubation and applied training programs. It is comparable to MICP as a hybrid education + innovation support organization and a documented MICP ecosystem partner.

Regional players

• Science-Technology Park Bitola: Science-Technology Park Bitola is a North Macedonian innovation park providing incubation, R&D, and SME support. It is a regional comparable to MICP's model and a relevant Western Balkans peer for ecosystem positioning, given MICP's licensed regional reach into North Macedonia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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