ACT NOW 2025 Prize Finalists Announced
On May 26th, the 12 semifinalist startups competing for the Grand Prize were invited to present their ideas in front of the ACT NOW 2025 jury as part of this edition’s competition. The presentations were followed by Q&A sessions, providing the jury with a comprehensive view to ensure fair and inclusive evaluations.
Following the conclusion of this process, the jury announced the six finalist startups that will compete for the ACT NOW Grand Prize, with a total fund of €50,000. The finalists are: Sun Wave, Bliss, WellscanPro, POK, SUAPR.COM, and InsectIntel.



These startups will have the opportunity to deliver a final pitch during the Awards Ceremony on May 30th, in front of a selected audience of investors, industry professionals, public institution representatives, international partners, and the ACT NOW 2025 jury.



On the same evening, the winner of the ACT NOW Youth Prize will be announced—an award dedicated to young innovators up to the age of 25. The five finalists for this prize are: Xhurian Shaba, Denajdër Bardhi, Ebubekër Rexha, Johan Gjinko, and Nadiela Ahmeti.
The winner of the Cyber Drill, who will also participate in the awards ceremony, will be announced at the conclusion of the “Cyber Drill Challenge” – a parallel event taking place during the conference.
On the evening of May 30th, ACT NOW will host a special event for its guests, dedicated to discussions on innovation, investment, and the celebration of groundbreaking ideas for the future.
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