The Sovereign Digital Backbone of Kosovo.
KREN is evolving into a National Agency to provide advanced connectivity, sovereign cloud, and global research integration for Kosovo's scientific community.
⚡ Network Capacity Goal (2030)
Transformative Pillars
Our strategy is built on key objectives that ensure long-term viability and global competitiveness for Kosovo's research fabric.
Institutional Sovereignty
Legal transition to an Independent National Agency.
Universal Connectivity
Upgrading the national backbone to 100Gbps+.
Advanced Services
Azure Hybrid Cloud and National LMS Hub.
Security & Trust
National CERT for the education sector.
Community Power
Training 1,000+ experts in AI & Security.
Service Ecosystem
Tools for the next generation of researchers.
Hybrid Cloud
Azure Stack Hub physically in Prizren, ensuring data sovereignty and low-latency.
- Virtual Data Centers
- Local Residency
Identity & Trust
Unified identity federation for research services worldwide.
- eduGAIN Global Link
- eduroam Nationwide
Peering
Integrating Kosovo into the GÉANT pan-European data network.
- GÉANT Associate Member
- 100Gbps Corridor
Legal Mandate: Article 7a
KREN operates as the technical custodian of the national research infrastructure.
Sovereign Governance
Transitioning to an independent agency maximizes EU grant participation and meets international standards.
Agility
Independent HR & Budgeting
Neutrality
Hub for academia & gov