About Project – GITEKA

GITEKA (Green Industrial Transformation through Education

GITEKA (Green Industrial Transformation through Education in Kosovo and Albania) is a groundbreaking initiative that brings together Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), industry leaders, and innovation intermediaries from Kosovo and Albania, in close collaboration with EU partners from Poland and Romania.
The project serves as a transformative model for higher education–industry partnerships, aiming to revitalize the manufacturing sector by building a strong bridge between academic research and industrial application. By aligning with the objectives of Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE) Strand 1, GITEKA is deeply committed to driving the Green and Circular Economy—a cornerstone of the EU Green Deal—and supporting the broader priority of sustainable growth and jobs.

Strategic Objectives

Improving the quality and relevance of higher education in Kosovo and Albania to meet labor market and societal needs.

Stimulating institutional cooperation, capacity building, and good practice exchange between Western Balkan and EU HEIs.

Enhancing the skills, competencies, and employability of students through innovative, future-oriented curricula and teaching approaches.

Strengthening ties with the private sector, encouraging innovation, entrepreneurship, and industry-led learning.

Curriculum Integration

Embedding sustainability and green skills into university programs to prepare students for climate-neutral and sustainable manufacturing careers.

Circular Economy

Equipping students and staff with the knowledge to apply circular economy principles—promoting reuse, resource efficiency, and waste reduction.

technological Innovation

Integrating digital tools, simulations, and online platforms to create dynamic, industry-ready learning environments.

Green Deal Alignment

Making sustainability and digitalisation core values of higher education to drive green transformation and empower students as change-makers.

Consortium Partners

The GITEKA project brings together a strong and diverse consortium of universities, research institutes, and industry organizations from Albania, Kosovo, Poland, and Romania. Each partner contributes unique expertise to advance green industrial transformation through education, innovation, and collaboration.

Project Facts

GITEKA

Green Industrial Transformation through Education in Kosovo and Albania

Countries:

Kosovo, Albania + EU partners (Poland, Romania)

Funding:

Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE)

Grant Agreement No.:

101179495

Duration:

2024–2027