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We are thrilled to announce the unveiling of the first issue of B4Students Tales, a digital magazine that aims to amplify student voices and showcase opportunities for youth and education in Albania, supported by the Mane Foundation. The vibrant and cohesive visual identity of this inaugural issue is the work of none other than the […]
Read MoreThe 5th edition of B4Students’ highly anticipated Business Idea Competition has produced its next generation of young entrepreneurs. The demo-day placed the finalists in front of the jury, with the two best pitches winning funding and mentoring from the B4Students program, part of Mane Foundation. This competition has grown into a significant event for budding student […]
Read MoreInternships have been traditionally considered as a very important instrument to bring students closer to the enterprise world. There are several benefits that can be observed from internships. They can implement theoretical knowledge, tools, and concepts acquired at university, thereby improving understanding of the knowledge from a more practical perspective. Also, students can improve employability […]
Read MoreThe students of “Aleksandër Moisiu” University in Durrës welcomed the President of BALFIN Group, Samir Mane, for an open discussion to share his success model and ideas about the future of the economy, tourism, and entrepreneurship in Albania. Invited by the students and the business faculty of this university, the President of BALFIN Group emphasized […]
Read More#Here2Empower initiative, part of B4Students program and Mane Foundation’s commitment to education and youth, provides universities with a platform for the voluntary engagement of BALFIN Group experts in training activities tailored to the needs of the learning process. This initiative aims to reduce the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Introduced in 2023, the […]
Read MoreThe 5th edition of the Business Idea Competition is an open invitation to all students who have a business idea and want to develop it further, as a team or individually, with B4Students’ support. Participants have the opportunity to receive a grant of up to 5000 Euros for starting a business, preferential terms lending in […]
Read More#Here2Empower: Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Practice The #Here2Empower initiative from the B4Students program, part of the Mane Foundation’s contribution to education and youth, offers universities a platform for the voluntary engagement of BALFIN Group experts in formative activities. This initiative aims to reduce the gap between theoretical training and practical application, ensuring students […]
Read MoreThe “Young Innovators 2024” competition marked the culmination of the Innovation course at the Management Department, Faculty of Economics, University of Tirana, drawing over 300 attendees to the Liria building. Among them were Vice Rector Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bernard Dosti, Vice Deans, faculty members, and representatives from various sectors. Dr. Nertila Busho, the Innovation course […]
Read MoreA new step towards being closer to higher education institutions was taken from BALFIN Group this time in the touristic city of Vlora. The President of BALFIN Group Mr. Samir Mane visited “Ismail Qemali” University and held a formal meeting with the Rector of the University of Vlora, Mr. Roland Zisi. University of Vlora counts […]
Read MoreB4Students concluded its fourth Business Challenge Competition with three winners. This edition’s target was the Happy App, the digital product of the biggest loyalty program in Albania, Happy, managed by OnSolutions. 9 finalists presented their project-ideas to the BALFIN Group-composed jury. For this open call, the BALFIN Group company shared with the students two of […]
Read MoreB4Students launches the 4th edition of Business Challenge Competition, this time in collaboration with On Solutions company, part of BALFIN Group. The Business Challenges Competition, organized by the B4Students program, in collaboration with BALFIN Group companies, is an activity dedicated to students who compete with their proposals for solving real business problems. The main aim […]
Read MoreFor the second year in a row, TEG has welcomed and supported the creative activity of architecture students, participants in the international competition Recycle – Creative, organized by the Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism in Tirana, in partnership with the Mane Foundation, the B4Students program and the GO2 Albania organization. 18 lamps for urban and […]
Read MoreB4Students, the most prominent Albanian platform for students, has launched the latest call for applications for the Internship and Employment Program, which will take place during September – December 2023. Students from all the universities of the country and beyond its borders will have the opportunity to grow professionally at the companies of BALFIN Group, […]
Read MoreIn a Demo Day format, the seven finalists of the fourth edition of the Business Ideas Competition presented their ideas to the jury, where two of them were announced winners. The B4Students program will help them with funding and mentoring for their implementation. The Living App business plan by Nadiela Ahmeti, a student in the […]
Read MoreVlora Marina welcomed another group of students on a site visit, this time from the Faculty of Architecture at the Catholic University Our Lady of Good Counsel. 24 future architects visited the tourism project in the coastal city as part of the B4Students program initiative to introduce students up close to the field they study. The […]
Read More23 students from Polis University visited the “Vlora Marina” tourism project in the coastal city, as part of the B4Students program initiative, to provide aspiring engineers with real work experience. The visit was a combination of observing site works and interacting with industry professionals. Accompanied by the three lecturers, Endri Duro, Flogerta Krosi and Albi […]
Read MoreInforming and raising students’ awareness about cryptocurrencies was the focus of the social project carried out by the ABC Tirana Club student group in collaboration with the Faculty of Economics in Tirana, with the financial support of B4Students. The idea for the project was presented at the call for Social Clubs, organized by B4Students, in […]
Read MoreThe finalists of the third edition of the Business Ideas Competition presented their ideas to the jury, in the Demo Day format, and three of them were announced as winners, which the B4Students program will help set up. The business plan “Pi Center 3.14” by Marjolin Jahja, a student at the Polytechnical University of Tirana, aims to […]
Read MoreIncreasing the viewership of a television with an economic profile like SCAN TV among young people was the challenge for students participating in the Business Challenge Competition’s third edition, organized by the B4Students program. The 9 finalists presented their proposals to the jury of the competition on the premises of SCAN TV. The representatives of […]
Read MoreStudents of the Faculty of Fine Arts, at the University of Arts in Tirana, have new opportunities for the development of the creative process in their multimedia laboratory. Tirana East Gate and the B4Students program have supported the initiative of a group of students to equip their learning environment with monitors suitable for graphic work. […]
Read More“Sustainable Fashion” is the exhibition opened in Tirana East Gate shopping center premises with recycled clothes, the work of students of the Textile and Fashion Department, Polytechnic University of Tirana, supported from the B4Students program. The idea for the exhibition was presented in the call for Social Clubs organized by B4Students, in support of social […]
Read MoreExperienced and passionate in the textile industry and the world of fashion, as well as a business idea in 2022, Martina Mesha surpassed time and created a new brand of sportswear. “Compact Collection” is a start-up that Martina started under the support from B4Students program, while continuing her master’s studies. The idea was presented in […]
Read MoreAiming for the students to ensure qualitative professional skills and employment on job profiles related to their studies at an earlier phase of their career, for the second time this year B4Students is organizing the Internship and Employment Program. Until December 2022, for 3 consecutive months, the selected students will be located in 10 companies […]
Read MoreHow can Tirana Bank better meet the needs and expectations of young people in Albania with dedicated products, services, and activities, for a friendlier experience? 9 finalist students of the Business Challenge Competition, organized by B4Students, in cooperation with Tirana Bank, responded to this challenge with their solutions. A jury with representatives of the bank, […]
Read MoreWaking up every morning surrounded by nature, the fresh sea breeze, and the wonderful aroma of olive trees, can without hesitation be considered the definition of a relaxing vacation. For those passionate about adventure tourism, Olive Camping in Himara is the newest destination, a project of student Erasmia Varfi, made possible with the support of […]
Read MoreTEG shopping center supports the “RECYCLING – CREATIVE” student competition, organized by the Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism in Albania, in partnership with B4Students program and BERC. 12 seats for urban and interior environments, created with recyclable material by the students participating in the competition, were exhibited in the internal premises of TEG. The exhibition […]
Read MoreThe Faculty of Natural Sciences in Tirana is the next institution to receive support with infrastructure investments from the B4Students program, created by BALFIN Group. The 4 teaching laboratories, C ++, Mathematical and Informatics Engineering, Molecular Biotechnology, Inorganic Chemistry, as well as the meeting room, are equipped with information and communication technology equipment, identified by […]
Read More12 finalists of the Business Ideas Competition’s 2nd edition presented on May 6 their business projects in front of the jury of the B4Students program, in a dedicated “Demo Day” format activity. The two best business ideas selected by the jury will be funded with a grant, as support for starting their activity. The “COMPACT” business […]
Read MoreThe interest of students in Albania on professional training at BALFIN Group and its companies is always on the rise. In the second call for applications in the Internship and Employment program from B4Students, which supports students in vocational training, entrepreneurship, infrastructure, and social clubs, it turns out that the number of applications has increased […]
Read MoreThe “Social Corner” represents the best gift at the end of this year for the Faculty of Social Sciences in Tirana sponsored by the B4Students program. Dean PhD. Prof. Edmond Rapti and other members of the Dean’s Office inaugurated the new premises on the 23rd of December, together with representatives of B4Students and students of this […]
Read MoreThe 11 finalist students presented their solutions on November 18th in front of the jury of the Business Challenge Competition, organized by the B4Students program, in partnership with the companies Balfin Real Estate & Hospitality and Green Coast Resort & Residences. At the end of the activity, the jury evaluated the finalists’ the presentations and distinguished […]
Read MoreThe need of young people in Albania for professional development and career opportunities is very high. Albanian youth is energetic, ambitious, and has dreams. This was also proved in the first call for applications of the Internship and Employment program from B4Students, a program dedicated to students, which is already supporting them in various forms. […]
Read More10 selected finalists presented their business projects in front of the jury on July 23rd, in the framework of the Business Ideas Competition, organized by the B4Students program. The jury of the competition selected two business ideas that will be financed by BALFIN Group and are expected to be implemented by the students. Erasmia Varfi, […]
Read MoreWhoever thinks that young people lack initiative, ambition, desire to work, or entrepreneurial ideas is wrong. One of the most recent social studies conducted in the Western Balkans has shown that most young people are inquisitive, have more new ideas, and have more entrepreneurial spirit than other age groups. As expected, students are the category […]
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