We support early-stage space and space-enabled technology startups in Lithuania. Our mission is to help founders turn innovative ideas into real products and businesses that create value for the space industry and beyond — by providing: • Up to €63,000 in financial support • Tailored business support • Technical guidance from mentors, partners and ESA experts • Access to the European space ecosystem, industry partners, and investors • Office space rental @VITP on favourable conditions, within the community of business innovators and space experts Since launching its' activity in 2023, ESA BIC Lithuania has become a key hub in the regional space ecosystem, supporting 17 high-potential startups selected from 45 applications to date. Those teams span IT, photonics, mechanics, material and life sciences with clear space connection. For downstream applications, we are looking for ideas and solutions of using use of satellite data to create value for target user segment. ESA BIC Lithuania, led by VITP in collaboration with a number of ecosystem partners, operates through 2 incubation centers located in Vilnius and Kaunas. Register HERE.

Building a startup is exciting — but knowing what to do next isn't always obvious.
Baltic Sandbox invites aspiring and early-stage founders to Klaipėda to join Founders Handbook, an incubation program designed to help founders navigate the key challenges of building a startup from the ground up.
The program will cover the practical fundamentals every founder needs — from validating an idea and understanding your customer to shaping a business model, building a team, preparing for growth, and making the decisions that move your startup forward.
Expect practical sessions, experienced mentors, useful tools, and a community of fellow founders who are at a similar stage of the journey.

Ready to take your startup to the next level?
Baltic Sandbox invites founders and early-stage startup teams to Kaunas to join a practical pre-acceleration program focused on two critical areas of building a successful startup: fundraising and leadership.
Throughout the program, participants will gain practical knowledge, insights from experienced founders and investors, and tools to help them prepare for fundraising, communicate their vision effectively, and build stronger teams and leadership skills.
Whether you're preparing for your first fundraising round or looking to become a stronger leader for your growing startup, this program is designed to help you move forward with greater clarity and confidence.

Wolves Summit connects ambitious Founders (Startups and ScaleUps) with Investors (VCs, CVCs, and large Angel Investors) at our 2 main events (Krakow, 14-15 October and Warsaw, 7-8 April 2027). From these Applications, we select 49 to Pitch on-stage at the next Wolves event! Registration link: https://www.wolvessummit.com/open-calls/call-for-startups/
Caravantures Oy (Finland) is inviting immigrant and international founders building early-stage technology startups in the Baltic region to apply for its acceleration and investment opportunity. Caravantures works with promising immigrant-founded startups to help them move from early product development and market validation toward investment readiness, fundraising, commercial growth and international expansion. Who are we looking for? Applicants must meet the following core requirements: • At least one immigrant or international founder in the founding team • A legally registered company in Lithuania, Latvia or Estonia • MVP, Pre-Seed, Seed or early commercial stage • An innovative, technology-driven and internationally scalable solution • A founding team committed to building and growing the company • Interest in acceleration, investment, fundraising and international expansion We are particularly interested in AI-native and AI-enabled startups, including companies operating in: AI & DeepTech | FinTech | HealthTech & MedTech | BioTech | AgeTech | FoodTech | Cybersecurity | Energy & ClimateTech | SaaS and other scalable technology sectors What does Caravantures offer? Selected startups may be considered for a combination of: • Initial investment opportunity • Structured startup acceleration and venture-building support • Business model and go-to-market development • Individual mentoring and strategic advisory • Pitch deck development and investor readiness • Fundraising preparation and access to investors • International business development and market expansion • Access to relevant mentors, investors, partners and international startup networks Our objective is to identify promising immigrant-founded startups that have the potential to build scalable international businesses and provide them with the capital, acceleration, strategic support and network required to reach their next stage of growth. How to apply Please submit: 1. Your Pitch Deck 2. A short description of your startup 3. Founding team information 4. Country of company registration 5. Current stage and traction 6. Funding raised to date, if any 7. Current fundraising or acceleration needs Registration link here. Applications will be initially reviewed by Alireza Ghahraman, Baltic Scout for Caravantures Oy. Shortlisted founders will be invited to an initial meeting, followed by further evaluation for potential participation in the Caravantures acceleration and investment program. Contact: Alireza Ghahraman Baltic Scout | Caravantures Oy, Finland [email protected] Caravantures: https://caravantures.com/
A powerful program in one of Europe’s most dynamic FinTech hubs. Your gateway to the DACH market and a fast track into Vienna’s FinTech ecosystem. Don’t miss this opportunity. ✅ Win up to €2,000 travel grant ✅ Join FutureForward in November and explore Vienna, one of Europe’s leading FinTech hubs ✅ Connect with financial institutions, regulators, investors and founders shaping the future of finance ✅ Discover Vienna’s thriving FinTech ecosystem and unlock new opportunities for international growth ⏰ Don’t miss out! September 6, 23:55 CET, and secure a chance to join us in November via this link: https://lnkd.in/ekgU4qxP
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