Open Calls Archive - Startup Lithuania

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Join Baltic Sandbox’s Fundraising Bootcamp in Kaunas – a practical workshop for early-stage startup founders who want to better understand fundraising, investor expectations, and effective startup growth strategies. Meet experienced mentors, gain practical knowledge, and prepare your startup for its next stage of growth. Register HERE.

AI-focused pre-acceleration programme for early-stage startups. Baltic Sandbox aims to help ambitious teams turn AI ideas into promising businesses by providing practical support, mentorship, and opportunities to connect with members of the startup ecosystem. The programme will focus on idea validation, customer needs, business models, and investment readiness. If you have an AI-powered idea or are building an early-stage AI startup, we invite you to apply and take the next step with us. Register HERE.

🚀 CALLING WOMEN-LED STARTUPS WORLDWIDE What if your next pitch put you in front of Silicon Valley judges — in Sardinia, Italy? Prospera Alpha Ventures is now accepting applications for our global Startup Pitch Competition at the InnovateHer Investor Summit, October 2–3, 2026, in Cagliari, Sardinia. 🌎 Startups from anywhere in the world can apply. We’re looking for women-led or women-co-founded companies with: ✓ $300K+ ARR ✓ Strong market validation ✓ Tech or tech-enabled innovation ✓ Global growth potential ✓ Incorporation after 2021 8 finalists will be selected to pitch live before our Silicon Valley judging panel: ⭐ Alexandra Dumas, Head of VC and Startup Partnerships, Google (US West) ⭐ Deborah Magid, NextStar Venture Partners ⭐ Grace Park, Prospera Alpha Ventures ⭐ Paulina Szyszyck, E12 Ventures 🏆 1st Prize: $25K investment* + acceleration & mentorship ✈️ 2nd Prize: Trip to San Francisco + access to the InnovateHer San Francisco Investor Summit in March 2027 💡 3rd Prize: $500 + 3 hours of Silicon Valley mentorship 📅 Applications close September 2, 2026. Ready to take your startup from your home market to the global stage? 👉 APPLY NOW 📍 Cagliari, Sardinia 🇮🇹 | October 2–3, 2026 *Investment subject to due diligence, legal and funding requirements and additional terms and conditions.

Slush 100: €500,000 Equity-Free Slush 100 is back — and this year, one startup will win €500,000 in equity-free funding. No equity, no strings attached. Just runway to build, experiment, and grow. The top 20 startups will pitch on stage at Slush, with finalists also getting accommodation alongside 100 top early-stage founders, access to Slush's investor ecosystem, and mentoring from leading speakers. Applications are open until September 7. Eligible startups must: Be founded in 2023 or later Have raised less than €10M Meet the Slush 100 application criteria Startups need a Slush Platform profile to apply. Registration: https://slush.org/audience/startups/slush100

🚀 Call for applications – "Women TechEU" The "Women TechEU" programme will allocate €12 million in 2026-2028 and select 160 women-led startups across Europe. Each of them will receive: ✅ A €75,000 grant, non-dilutive (no company shares given up); ✅ An individual business development programme – mentoring, training, coaching; ✅ Meetings with investors and corporations, and an international network. 📍 Why is this especially relevant for Lithuania? 40% of each stage's budget (€1.2 million) is reserved for applicants from widening countries – Lithuania is among these countries. 👩‍💻 Who is it for? Early-stage deep tech startups founded or co-founded by women holding top leadership positions (CEO, CTO, or equivalent). ⏳ The application is submitted in two stages: 1️⃣ Eligibility check. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Those submitted by Tuesday 17:00 Brussels time (18:00 Lithuanian time) are evaluated the same week. 2️⃣ Full application. Only applicants who have passed the eligibility check are invited to submit this. The nearest deadline is September 16, 2026; later deadlines are January 14, April 1, and July 8, 2027. ❗ Only applicants who have passed the eligibility check can submit a full application, and results are announced within one week of the assessment. Those wanting to make the September 16 deadline should submit their application for the eligibility assessment now. 🎧 Free online information days: https://womentecheurope.eu/infodays/ 🔗 Full information on submitting applications: https://womentecheurope.eu/active-calls/ #WomenTechEU #EIC #HorizonEurope #DeepTech #Startups #HorizonEurope #WomenInScience

Pitch on stage at the Paris Motor Show 2026 The international startup competition of the Paris Motor Show, organised by WILCO and Automotive Lab by PFA, is open until September 7th. Four categories: AI & Autonomous Vehicles, Mobility & Services, Industry 5.0 & Robotics, Decarbonization & Impact. One winner per category pitches on stage at the Awards Ceremony on October 13th, in front of industry leaders, investors and media, and gets five qualified one-to-one meetings with French carmakers and Tier-1 suppliers, plus media coverage through the official show channels. Free to enter, open worldwide, about ten minutes to apply. (Important: Winners have to be in Paris in person on October 13th for the ceremony.) Register here.

Financial Support for Startups: Applications Open! Are you developing an innovative urban mobility solution and looking for investment? This opportunity could be the next step in your startup's growth journey. The Transport Innovation Association, representing EIT Urban Mobility in Lithuania, invites Lithuanian startups to apply for the Financial Support to Startups Open Call. The programme supports pre-seed, seed and Series A startups developing innovative solutions that address Europe's most pressing urban mobility challenges. What is offered? • 💶 Up to €2.5 million in funding per startup • 🌍 Access to one of Europe's strongest urban mobility ecosystems, connecting cities, investors and industry partners • 🤝 Practical support for international market expansion • 🚀 Opportunity to become part of the EIT Urban Mobility investment portfolio Priority areas • Urban logistics • Mobility data and Artificial Intelligence • Public and shared mobility • Transport electrification and alternative fuels • Mobility and health solutions 📅 Next application deadline: 31 August 2026 Not sure whether your startup is a good fit? Send us your pitch deck or contact us at [email protected]. We will be happy to discuss the opportunity and help you assess your eligibility before applying. 👉 More information and application: https://www.eiturbanmobility.eu/call-for-proposals/financial-support-to-startups-open-call-3/