Bliss Therapy wins first prize at the first Tirana Slush’D
Bliss Therapy won first prize at Tirana Slush’D in October 2024, the first Slush’D held in Albania, at the Pyramid of Tirana.
By Bliss Therapy Editorial TeamPublished
First prize in Tirana
Bliss Therapy won first prize at Tirana Slush’D, the first Slush’D held in Albania, at the Pyramid of Tirana on 25 October 2024. The company first announced the win the same day.
Albania’s Ministry of Economy named the company the winner of the first prize and described it as the first online therapy platform in Albania. Ten Albanian startups were selected to pitch at the event, and four were announced as winners.
The prize
Protik, a local consultant and limited partner of the event, lists the company’s prize as the “Full Slush Helsinki Experience and €15,000”.
Why it mattered
“This victory represents more than just an achievement for our company,” Jona Doda, founder of Bliss Therapy, said at the time. “It’s a confirmation of the importance of our mission to democratize access to mental health for all Albanian speakers, wherever they are.”
At the time, the company offered online therapy sessions with qualified psychologists for the Albanian-speaking community, with the aim of removing geographical and social barriers to mental health care.