Kosovo

The Greening Private Enterprises in Kosovo (GPEK)

  • Project Name
    Greening Private Enterprises in Kosovo (GPEK)
  • Project Phase
    January 2026 to January 2031
  • Funding
    Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation & Embassy of Sweden in Pristina
  • Thematic focus
    Green Transition
    Economic Empowerment
    Private Sector Development

The Greening Private Enterprises in Kosovo (GPEK) project supports Kosovo’s private sector in adopting environmentally sustainable and resource-efficient practices, contributing to the country’s green transition and economic resilience. The project works with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to reduce environmental impact, improve energy and resource efficiency, and align business practices with emerging environmental standards and market requirements. 

GPEK is a project of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), co-funded by Sweden and implemented by Helvetas.

Our thematic focus

Inform

Improved Awareness for Green Transition - GPEK increases awareness and understanding among SMEs, market actors, and stakeholders about the benefits, requirements, and opportunities of green transition. By improving access to information and knowledge, the project supports informed decision-making and encourages businesses to integrate sustainability into their strategies and operations.

Enable

Improved Business Environment for Green Growth - The project contributes to strengthening the business environment to better support green growth. This includes collaboration with relevant institutions and market actors to reduce barriers, improve coordination, and foster conditions that incentivize sustainable investment and environmentally responsible business practices.

Transform

Green Innovation Systems Enable SMEs to Adopt and Scale Sustainable Technologies and Practices - GPEK promotes systemic change by strengthening green innovation systems that allow SMEs to adopt, test, and scale sustainable technologies and practices. Through market-based approaches and partnerships, the project supports long-term transformation toward greener and more competitive enterprises

Challenge Fund

The GPEK Challenge Fund helps SMEs in Kosovo test and implement green investments that improve efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and strengthen competitiveness. By sharing investment risks, the Fund enables businesses to move from ideas to real implementation and generate proven business cases. 

What we support?

We finance investments with clear environmental and business benefits, such as: Energy and resource efficiency, Renewable energy solutions, Circular economy approaches, Green production technologies, ESG compliance and certification.

Funding (Current Call) - Seed Funding Grants

  • Grant size: EUR 50,000 – 100,000 
  • Funding share: Up to 70% 
  • Co-financing: Minimum 30% in cash contributions
  • Duration: 6–12 months 
  • Short note: Funding is milestone-based and linked to implementation progress.

Who Can Apply

The call is open to SMEs registered in Kosovo, in operation for at least 2 years, planning a green investment and can provide co-financing. Other organizations may apply if the project is market oriented. 

Application Process

  1. Submit Expression of Interest  

  2. Shortlisting  

  3. Submit full proposal (by invitation)  

  4. Evaluation and selection  

  5. Contracting

Timeline

  • Launch: June 2026  
  • EOI submission: ~4 weeks  
  • Shortlisting: 3 weeks  
  • Full proposal: 3 weeks  
  • Final decision: 4 weeks     

Technical support

Selected applicants may receive support to strengthen project design and implementation, including business planning, ESG integration, and impact measurement.

Q&A sessions

Join our online sessions to learn more about the application process and ask questions. Dates and registration links are available here.

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Current Calls

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