Innovation Agency Lithuania invites Lithuanian startups to participate in the national selection for Nordic Singapore Innovation Days 2026 (NSID) – an international program designed to foster collaboration between Nordic and Singaporean innovation ecosystems and accelerate the global growth of deeptech solutions.

Nordic Singapore Innovation Days is an established initiative that brings together startups, corporates, investors, and ecosystem players to develop solutions addressing sustainability and resilience challenges. In 2026, Lithuania joins the initiative for the first time, opening new opportunities for Lithuanian startups to become part of this international collaboration.
The program will take place October 26–30, 2026, in Singapore.

About the program
NSID is a platform focused on collaboration, co-creation, and concrete business opportunities. It connects Nordic innovation with Southeast Asian market demand and enables startups to validate and scale their solutions internationally.

During the program, participants will:
• engage in targeted meetings with potential business partners
• take part in roundtables and collaborative formats
• gain insights into the Singaporean innovation and technology ecosystem
• participate in SWITCH, one of the leading innovation and tech events in the region

What kind of startups we are looking for
The 2026 program focuses on solutions that can be applied in real-world settings across infrastructure, industry, and cities.
We are looking for startups working in areas such as:
• advanced materials
• carbon capture and emissions reduction solutions
• energy systems
• construction and infrastructure technologies
• synthetic biology
• artificial intelligence
• logistics and mobility

Startups with solutions that can be tested or piloted in real environments are especially relevant.

Selection process
The selection will take place in two stages:
1. National selection in Lithuania
Innovation Agency Lithuania will select a limited number of startups with strong potential for international collaboration and alignment with the program focus.
2. International selection and matchmaking
Selected startups will be introduced to the program organizers and evaluated together with international partners based on specific business needs.
A group of startups will be selected for targeted matchmaking with pre-arranged meetings, while others will join the broader delegation and gain access to the full program and ecosystem.

What selected startups gain
• curated, pre-arranged meetings with potential partners and clients
• access to the Asia-Pacific market and innovation ecosystem
• exposure to concrete business cases
• opportunities for pilot projects and real-world validation
• connections with investors and ecosystem stakeholders

Requirements
• scalable, technology-driven solution
• working product (MVP or beyond)
• clear application in business or public sector
• readiness to collaborate with international partners
• ambition to scale globally

Participation conditions
Participation in the program is free of charge. Travel and accommodation costs are to be covered by participants. Startups may apply separately for travel cost reimbursement through Innovation Agency Lithuania funding programmes (subject to eligibility and a separate application process). Please follow updates on their and Startup Lithuania’s channels.

We invite Lithuanian startups that are ready to engage with global partners and expand into international markets to take part in the national selection.

Register here.

For questions, please contact: [email protected]

Deadline for Applications: 2026-05-29