The Albanian Council for Technology and Innovation (ACTI) has signed an important cooperation agreement with the General Directorate of Industrial Property (DPPI). This partnership marks a strategic step toward strengthening Albania’s innovation and technology ecosystem, with a strong focus on protecting industrial property and increasing the value of local innovation.

Through this agreement, ACTI and DPPI will work together to support companies and innovators by:

• Providing technical and legal advisory services for ACTI member companies.
• Organizing training sessions on intellectual property protection and innovation commercialization.
• Developing joint activities such as workshops and roundtables focused on patents, trademarks, and technological solutions.
• Co-applying for European projects through programs such as Digital Europe Programme, Horizon Europe, and COSME.

Protecting intellectual property is a key pillar for the growth of startups and technology-driven businesses, and an essential factor in attracting sustainable investment. Speaking about the partnership, Ermal Beqiri, Chair of the ACTI Council, said:

“We often talk about Albania’s great potential, but this agreement is a concrete example of how that potential can be turned into real opportunities for businesses and entrepreneurs.”

This collaboration lays the groundwork for a safer, more innovative, and more competitive market, helping align Albania more closely with European and global standards while creating a supportive environment for innovation to thrive.