Welcome to Ti-Start

Empowering startups and digital nomads in the heart of Albania. Discover resources, connect with the community, and make Tirana your home.

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Moments That Matter

Every photo tells a story of bold ideas, big wins, and lasting impact. Explore highlights from events that are shaping Albania’s tech and startup ecosystem. Groundbreaking pitches to international festivals, these are the moments that define our journey. A celebration of innovation, collaboration, and growth. Whether you're a founder, a freelancer, or a digital nomad, Tirana’s growing tech and creative community makes it easy to connect, collaborate, and create real impact.

Why Tirana?

Albania's capital is quickly becoming a magnet for creators, founders, and digital nomads. Here's why you should make Tirana your base.

Affordable Living

Enjoy a high quality of life at a fraction of the cost compared to other European capitals.

Digital Nomad Friendly

With the new Digital Nomad Visa, remote workers can easily make Tirana their base.

Growing Tech Scene

Join a rapidly expanding tech ecosystem with new startups and innovation hubs.

Strategic Location

Tirana offers a strategic location with easy access to European markets, affordable costs, and rising tech talent.

Upcoming Events

Connect with the community and grow your network at these upcoming events.

October 20, 2025

Tirana Digital Nomad Festival

Embark on an enriching journey in October 2025, from the 20th to the 24th, as Tirana, the vibrant capital of Albania, welcomes the Digital Nomad Festival. Against the backdrop of Albania’s rich history and breathtaking landscapes, this event will delve into Entrepreneurship, Creative Technologies, Green Economy, and Lifestyle topics. Discover the fusion of modernity and tradition in Tirana while immersing yourself in engaging discussions and experiences.

October 20, 2025

6 PM

Innovation Hub, Pyramid of Tirana

Featured Digital Nomads

Meet the digital nomads who are working and exploring from Tirana

Taylor Thomas

Content Creator

United States of America

I am a digital nomad living in Albania 🇦🇱, creating engaging videos and exploring the world of creativity. 🎥 As an ambassador for @commit.al and a bar manager at @redrum.artclub, he blends business with passion. Reach out for collaborations or inquiries: taytom.official@gmail.com ✨

Domenico Pinto

Work-Futurist, Author, Business Coach

Portugal

I’m Domenico Pinto — Work Futurist, Author of The Great Shift, and Business Coach. I help leaders and solopreneurs unlock high performance and well-being. With global experience in leadership and organizational design, I guide you toward clarity, purpose, and balance. Let’s co-create a future where success feels as good as it looks.

Abigail Akinyemi

Travel Show Host

United States of America

Hi, I’m Abigail — travel creator and host of The Lady Who Travels, a show dedicated to inspiring women to confidently explore the world solo. I’ve had the joy of partnering with brands like Marriott, Kempinski, Four Seasons, and the Visit Morocco Tourism Board, creating content that reaches over 5 million people each month. My passion lies in empowering solo female travelers through stories, insights, and bold adventures that celebrate independence and transformation.

Gonçalo Hall

Entrepreneur, Speaker, Author, Government Consultant

Portugal

My name is Gonçalo Hall and I’m the CEO of NomadX. My mission is to enable more people to enjoy the benefits of location independence, flexibility, and diversity, while also contributing to the local economy and society.

Featured Startups

Discover the innovative startups that are shaping Tirana's tech ecosystem. These companies represent the dynamic and growing startup scene in Albania's capital.

Baboon Delivery

Baboon Delivery started as a startup and was the first food delivery service of its kind in Albania. With a selection of over 400 restaurants and 50 international kitchens, Baboon provides a wide variety of options.

Patoko

Patoko is a tech company in Tirana dedicated to offering the best experiences at the lowest costs. Their services include taxi bookings, buses, and deals, with more exciting features on the way.

POK

POK is an app that allows you to transfer money in real time, make payments at stores accepting POK, complete online payments on the largest e-commerce sites in Albania, and pay utility bills.

Bliss

Bliss is the #1 online therapy platform in Albania, offering personalized therapy and counseling in your language, whenever and wherever you need it.

SKAITECH

SKAITECH is a one stop shop for drones. They offer drone services, solutions, manufacturing, repair, consulting and training. SKAITECH extends its turnkey solutions in AI, unmanned systems, robotics, IoT and Cloud to achieve its long-term vision.

Almanart

Almanart is a cultural space that focuses on art and culture in Albania. There you will find the artistic calendar for each day for cities in Albania, Kosovo and Albanian-speaking regions. Almanart is the winner of three competitions: "Rise", "From 0 to Hero" and "Challenge Fund".