Durana Tech Park has officially opened in Tirana, with certificates awarded to its first group of residents: 24 companies, six startups, two digital nomads and two academic institutions, a government statement said. 

The park aims to serve as a hub for technology and innovation, offering fiscal incentives and modern infrastructure to support local and international actors in the tech sector.

The project is part of Albania’s broader digitalisation strategy, supported by legislative changes. The application process for new residents remains open.

At the opening ceremony, Prime Minister Edi Rama said that the park is primarily intended to support Albanian talent. He also referenced planned collaborations with international companies and academic institutions, including partnerships with Microsoft and several European universities.

"Durana Tech Park comes to life and moves from a plan and legislation on paper, to the reality of a large number of companies that have expressed interest and as of today receive the certificate of membership of this new digital society, where our main goal is not to bring as many foreign companies as possible, but our main goal is to engage as many Albanian talents as possible," the prime minister said, according to a government statement. 

"To realize Durana Tech Park, we have conducted a very long analysis of technology parks in Europe and the world, we have carefully reviewed European legislation, we have seen how it has functioned in other countries, where the advantages and disadvantages have been, what has progressed the most and what has progressed the least, and I believe that we have created a framework that is unique, simply by taking the best from others and trying to avoid what others have encountered as problems. Today, this park is, in fact, driving forward a digital revolution that will continue step by step with great intensity." 

Rama noted that Durana Tech Park is expected to generate over 5,000 high-skill jobs and increase Albania’s technology exports and income by an estimated €3.5bn over the next 20 years. The government projects state revenues from the initiative to exceed €500mn during this period.

He also announced the development of a second tech hub in Vlora, set to follow the same legislative and infrastructure standards as Durana Tech Park, with a focus on technology-oriented businesses.