Future Young Creators of Korca

The Community Foundation “Korçarët Ndihmojmë Korçarët” (KNK) has launched the project “Future Young Creators of Korça," an initiative aimed at fostering creativity and encouraging innovative thinking among young people aged 14–22. The project will be implemented within the territory of Korça Municipality.

Project Purpose

The project seeks to identify and support young people (14–22 years old) from the Municipality of Korça who have creative ideas, prototypes, or new inventions in various fields such as technology, energy, environment, agriculture, security, and more.

Through a comprehensive program that includes an open call for ideas, mentoring, guidance, and financial support, the project will create a stimulating and creative environment that provides young participants with the necessary tools to develop and present their prototypes.

By actively involving the community and local institutions (schools, the university, youth centers, and businesses), the project aims to foster a long-term culture of innovation and collaboration, building a climate of trust that encourages the presentation of creative ideas.

Main Objectives

Identify young people with creative ideas—at least 30 young participants from the Municipality of Korça.

Capacity building for idea development—Provide training courses for at least 15–20 participants.

Concrete support for idea development—Fund at least 7 ideas through mini-grants.

Promotion of results—Organize a “Demo Day” event to showcase the inventions.

Action Plan

Project preparation and partnerships with institutions

Launch of the open call for youth ideas

Selection of the most promising ideas

Training courses, mentoring, and capacity building

Mini-grants and prototype development

Final “Demo Day” event

The project implementation is planned for the period March 2026–July 2026.

Implementation Approach and Schedule

In accordance with the Ministry of Education guidelines, all activities will take place after regular school hours, on coordinated days and schedules, including non-school days, in agreement with the Regional Education Directorate and the management of educational institutions. Participation of young people will require prior parental approval and support. The project team will make every effort to ensure that every young person who wishes to participate has the opportunity to be part of this initiative.

Application deadline: March 1–March 30

Visit: www.knk.org.al