Ignitis Group has an open infrastructure initiative and provides free access to the infrastructure and data it manages. This enables participants to test new technology solutions in real-life conditions.

Ignitis Group is a state-owned company group which is one of the largest in the Baltic States. The main activities of the Group include power and heat distribution and supply, natural gas trade and distribution as well as construction and maintenance of power plants and grid.

 

 

Fields of interest: energy, IoT, hardware 

Waiting for startups with: team, MVP. 

Benefits for startups: proof of concept. 

Accelerates and invests in sustainable energy innovations from mobility to construction, from renewable energy sources to smarter storage. 

EIT InnoEnergy commercially-attractive technologies are the product of a trusted ecosystem for sustainable energy. EIT InnoEnergy has invested in more than 400 assets, 120 of which provide ROI with a forecasted revenue of 10-13 million euros. EIT InnoEnergy also brings together 430+ key players from different countries, who have indirect access to 150 million energy consumers. 

 

Fields of interest: energy storage, smart and efficient buildings and cities, renewable energies, smart electric grid, energy efficiency, nuclear instrumentation, energy for the circular economy, energy for transport and mobility. 

Waiting for startups with: team, prototype. 

Benefits for startups: mentoring, investment, community, networking, finding potential partners and clients in Europe. 

Fund range per team: from 130 000 to 6 000 000 Eur. 

Investment conditions: equity based investment. 

Startup Lithuania – one-stop-shop for current and future startups in Lithuania.

Startup Lithuania contributes to facilitating the national startup ecosystem between startups, venture capitals fund, accelerators, startup friendly enterprises, and the government. Organization also publishes startup ecosystem news, provides startups database, job marketplace, administrates Startup Visa and Startup employee Visa programs, organizes events, such as: hackathons, workshops and Startup Fair – main startup event of the year. 

 

 

Who can apply: startups. 

Benefits for companies: consulting, networking.  

INVEGA – a partner for venture capital and startups

INVEGA is a national business development institution. Their activities focus on the implementation of state-funded financial instruments for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and economic operators in the startup, operation and expansion phases of their business activities.

INVEGA supports the Lithuanian venture capital market, cultivates new risk capital players and thus provides wider access to investment for promising new Lithuanian companies and startups that have limited access to business financing offered by banks.

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A virtual platform where experienced businessmen share their knowledge with other businesses. 

Business Mentor Network is aimed at entrepreneurs that own business and search for change or improvements. Business Mentor Network gives the mentorship which is a communication between an experienced businessman and another business owner. The main objective is to help an entrepreneur learn business management and improve other necessary entrepreneurship skills. 

 

Who can apply?: entrepreneurs who have a business. 

Benefits for companies: consultations with experts, knowledge, valuable contacts. 

Pre-acceleration program in which participants gets mentorship, education and skill development while working on their business solutions. Futurepreneurs is a sustainability pre-acceleration program for impact driven entrepreneurs. In order to create and develop startups, participants have to focus on Sustainable Development Goals and find an innovative solution to worldwide problems. Program includes open lectures on business starting basics, hands-on workshops, individual mentorship sessions with business professionals and an opportunity to pitch in front of potential investors. Fields of interest: health, enterprise software, education, energy, transportation, food, security, jobs recruitment, hardware, everything related to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Waiting for startups with: idea or team. Benefits for startups: mentoring, community, networking.

A global hub for blockchain-related services with an additional focus on community building and education. 

Blockchain Centre Vilnius is a  place for blockchain entrepreneurs, developers, investors, and regulators from around the world to share ideas, know-how, and best practices. The centre is one-stop shop for technical, legal, and financial advisory services, with a special focus on helping blockchain start-ups reach their business goals. Blockchain Centre also has strong business, financial, and technology partnerships with organisations around the globe will help turn your great idea into a successful business. 

 

Fields of interest: fintech. 

Waiting for startups with: team, MVP, incomes. 

Benefits for startups: community, networking, office space, mentoring. 

Invests in early-stage startups with innovative ideas and global aspirations. 

Early-stage venture capital fund based in Vilnius and London investing in smart people with innovative ideas and global aspiration. Iron Wolf Capital is an organization with an experienced team of professionals, global outlook and strong roots in the Baltics region and a mandate for helping entrepreneurs realize their ideas into successful businesses.  These ideas are matched with firms own experience in building businesses and networks in many continents of the world. 

Fields of interest: fintech, health, education, energy, transportation, food, security, real estate, legal, semiconductors, IoT, robotics, hardware. 

Waiting for startups with: team, MVP, first incomes. 

Benefits for startups: mentoring, investment, community, networking. 

Fund range per team: from 300 000 to 2 000 000 Eur. 

Investment conditions: convertable bond/note. 

Hybrid startup accelerator and private equity fund catalyzes the important change by focusing on positive social, environmental and financial impact.

Katalista Ventures is the first hybrid type fund in the Baltics region, focusing on Triple Top Line ventures that have positive social, environmental and financial impact. The fund’s team consists of professionals in sustainability, innovation and startup growth. Katalista Ventures has mentor network which supports them with expertise in marketing, PR, blockchain, leadership and other areas needed to scale startups.

Fields of interest: fintech, marketing, health, enterprise software, education, energy, transportation, food, security, real estate, travel, job recruitment, legal, telecommunication, gaming, IoT, sports, construction, kids, robotics, government, sustainability.

Waiting for startups with: idea, team and MVP.

Benefits for startups: mentoring, investment, community, networking.

Fund range per team: up to 50 000 Eur.

Investment conditions: equity based investment.

This equity-free no strings attached pre-acceleration program has been designed specifically for early-stage startup founders. The 8-week program will empower your startup and ensure that you have all the key components of your business in order. 

Getting a foot in the door can be hard, Startup Wise Guys know that better than anyone. Our mission is to nurture your talent and bring your company up to speed so that you can successfully apply for full-time accelerator programs or first-round investments.

Fields of interest: Fintech, Proptech, XR, Cybersecurity, SaaS, Web3, Sustainability, AI, Edtech, Logistics, Human Resources, Legal, IoT, Robotics, and others.

Waiting for startups with: idea, team.

Benefits for startups: mentoring, community, networking, and a fast track to the acceleration program.