📣 Are you a fintech or impact startup ready to scale? Then take the chance to be part of the Mastercard Lighthouse Fall 2026 program!

Mastercard Lighthouse is the number one startup and partnership platform in the Nordics & Baltics, enabling opportunities for partnership with Mastercard, top tier banks, partners, investors and advisors.

Unlike typical accelerators, the Lighthouse platform is free & equity-free and entirely focused on creating partnerships between promising startups and large organizations. Apply to join one of the three-month programs:

About Lighthouse MASSIV: https://mclighthouse.com/MASSIV/
Mastercard Lighthouse MASSIV: a partnership-focused program helping Nordic & Baltic impact tech companies achieve the UN SDGs by finding partnerships and scaling globally. Our goal is to help as many people as possible globally to live more prosperous and secure lives. If your company is scale- ready and you have an interest in using technology for sustainability or social impact, MASSIV is for you.

About Lighthouse FINITIV: https://mclighthouse.com/FINITIV/
Mastercard Lighthouse FINITIV: a partnership program focused on finding the next fintech unicorn.
Our goal is to strengthen the financial services ecosystem by pairing the energy and innovation of promising Nordic & Baltic fintechs with the stability and distribution at large banks and Mastercard.

💬 Join our Information webinar on August 4th, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CET to learn more on what to expect and ask any questions! https://www.linkedin.com/events/7470098334234468352/

Deadline for applications: August 9.

Applications are now open for the Pan-European Pitching Selections

Do you have an innovative healthtech solution ready to be showcased on a European stage?

Applications for the HealthTech Investor Summit 2026 Pan-European Pitching Selections are now open.
HealthTech Investor Summit is the platform that showcases Europe’s finest healthtech innovations. Back in BMCC in Bruges, we match innovators and investors. This is THE place where innovators can find funding and expert advice to grow their solutions into market ready products.

Selected companies will pitch in front of investors, healthcare organizations, corporates and industry experts during #HIS2026 in Bruges.

If you are a member and if you’re selected, you're eligible for a 15% discount on participation.

The application process is simple:
• Submit your application and pitch deck
• Applications are reviewed by the juries
• Selected companies will be invited to pitch at the Summit

If you're ready to take the next step, now is the time to apply.

Apply now!

Your booth is your startup’s basecamp at Startup Village — a place to demo, meet, talk, pitch, and be found.

Included in the package:
2×2 m booth space in the Startup Village
Bar table, chairs, and electricity
3 team tickets
Access to investors, partners, and ecosystem guests
Access to the networking and matchmaking platform
Optional TV screen for stronger visual presence
Startup teams will be asked to submit their details and prepare booth visuals according to the provided guidelines.

Check out the packages HERE!

We see early-stage health-techs go from one accelerator to another, and still beating around the bush... This is why in health tech focused program matters - Health Founders 2.0 accelerator puts you directly in the ecosystem where global mentors, investors and community members understand the industry from within. If you are ready to be challenged and pushed to build your company with AI-native approaches, you have 3 weeks left to apply. 🔥 What's in it for you? ✔️ 1-week pre-accelerator (no commitment) ✔️ 4-month intensive accelerator ✔️ 30-month long-term business development and alumni support ✔️ Weekly 1:1 mentorship with a lead mentor ✔️ AI-native company building with building week on-site in Tallinn ✔️Workshops on clinical, regulatory, tech and business ✔️ Clinical matchmaking across the New Nordics ✔️ Access to our global investor network ✔️ Pitch at Demo Day in December More information: https://www.healthfounders.ee 💬 Join our Ask Me Anything webinar on 8 July, 13:00–13:30 EEST to learn more on what to expect and ask any questions! https://luma.com/fdnmol0j
The Green Grid GrowthBox Open Call is seeking startups and SMEs with solutions to one of the 10 predefined energy challenges in areas such as smart energy management, grid forecasting, energy storage, and community microgrids. Selected applicants receive €50,000 in funding to test or pilot their technology in a real operational environment in collaboration with challenge owners. Applications close on 7 July 2026 at 17:00 Brussels time Info days: on 22 June 2026 at 11:00 AM (CET) registration on https://form.jotform.com/261611596557364 More: https://greengridcluster.eu/
The program provides comprehensive support including: - Startup & business visa support - Korean entity establishment - Settlement & coworking support - Networking with corporates, VCs, and public institutions - Grants, travel support, and demo day opportunities Embassy-recommended teams will receive additional points during the document screening stage, if you are interested in this programme please reach out to [email protected]
TechLink: Presentation of Lithuania’s High Technology Sector at the International Tech Event “GITEX Europe” in Germany INFOBALT invites representatives of Lithuanian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate in the international technology and innovation exhibition GITEX Europe 2026, to be held on June 30 – July 1, 2026, at Messe Berlin in Berlin, Germany. Eligible companies must: 1. Have been operating for at least one year; 2. Qualify as an SME; 3. Be eligible to receive de minimis aid; 4. Have no outstanding debts or other restrictions preventing them from receiving state financial support. Participation of Lithuanian companies is partially funded by the Republic of Lithuania and provides participants with the following benefits: A space in the joint ecosystem stands (8.5 sq. m). Stand design, production, transportation, on-site delivery for use during the exhibition, installation, maintenance, dismantling, and removal services. A flight ticket and a standard hotel room for one company representative in Germany, based on the best offer provided by a travel agency. Exhibition participant tickets were distributed equally among stand participants, based on the number allocated by the event organizers. Communication, technical, and organizational support services to ensure smooth participation. Networking opportunities: an SME “Spotlight” presentation session during the exhibition, a personalized concierge-style matchmaking service. B2B at the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania with invited guests and through Enterprise Europe Network partners in Germany. https://www.gitexeurope.com/ Register here (registration is already closed). Startup Lithuania also has 50% discount on delegate passes (Premium pass, All access and workshop pass) that Lithuanian startups may use: STARTUPL50.
Tourism plays a vital role in shaping Lithuania’s national identity and economy. As a hidden gem at the crossroads of Northern and Eastern Europe, Lithuania is home to UNESCO-listed heritage, deep forests, historic towns, vibrant creativity, and rich cultural traditions. With tourism currently accounting for 2.6% of the country’s gross value added and international interest steadily growing, Lithuania is well positioned to become a case study for how innovative marketing and sustainable experiences can redefine destination visibility. Today’s travelers seek more than sights; they seek meaning, wellness, nature, and emotional connection. To compete in a crowded global tourism market, Lithuania must promote itself not just as a place to visit, but as a destination to feel. Yet challenges remain underrepresented in rural regions; seasonal fluctuations, and limited global awareness require smarter, more agile tourism innovation. The Discover Lithuania Challenge calls on startups, entrepreneurs, and creative thinkers to reimagine how Lithuania is promoted, experienced, and remembered. Through storytelling, sustainability, immersive technology, and smart travel tools, this challenge supports scalable, tech-enabled solutions that put Lithuania on the map in bold, meaningful, and memorable ways. Apply now!

Is your social or impact-driven enterprise ready to attract investment and enter a growth stage?

“Impact Baltic Investment Readiness Programme” is a new programme for social and impact businesses in Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia that are seeking to scale their operations and attract external funding. We invite you to apply!

The programme is implemented by Reach for Change Baltics together with Baltic Innovation Agency and Imprimatur Capital Fund Management. It is designed for early-growth-stage social and impact businesses that have already tested their solutions in the market and are looking for structure, networks, and expert support for sustainable growth.

Over 6 months, participants will strengthen their organizational strategy, financial and impact models, gain insights from market experts and investors, and exchange experiences with peers at a similar stage of development.

This is a hands-on programme for organisations ready to take the next step towards scaling their impact and strengthening their investment readiness.

Register here.

Shared Mission provides selected impact-driven organisations with tailored legal and tax advice worth up to EUR 100,000, delivered by Sorainen experts across Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. This year's theme, "Doing good knows no borders", focuses on organisations that are aiming to expand beyond a single Baltic country or scaling internationally. Support may cover regulatory matters, contracts, intellectual property, data protection, tax planning, corporate structuring and more, tailored to each recipient's needs. Who should apply? The programme is open to both for-profit and non-profit organisations – startups, scale-ups, NGOs, associations and companies – provided they are driven by a clear social, environmental or innovation-led mission. Organisations working across a range of areas, including energy, life sciences and healthcare, defence and dual-use technologies, technology and innovation, social impact and inclusion, education, and climate and the environment are especially encouraged to apply. To date, the programme has already supported 50+ impact driven projects across the Baltics. How to apply? Applications should be submitted here by 14 June 2026 (inclusive). More information is available at sorainen.com/shared-mission. Questions can be directed to [email protected]. Applicants will be notified of outcomes in July, with selected organisations beginning work with Sorainen teams in autumn 2026.