Stop waiting for defense innovations – create them yourself!
On October 10–12, Kaunas will become a hub for defense technology, cybersecurity, and space innovations. The Lithuanian Riflemen’s Union hackathon “Flaming Shield: Mission AI 2025” is back.
Over 48 hours, we’ll connect real security challenges with AI, data analytics, battlefield technologies, and fresh solutions that can shape our future.
Who is this hackathon for?
Tech creators, programmers, engineers
Analysts, UX designers, students
Professionals seeking purpose in technology
Experts ready to share knowledge
The whole community that cares about a safer Lithuania
What will we do?
Tackle challenges brought by the Lithuanian Riflemen’s Union
Build prototypes with mentors and experts
Inspire each other to create technologies that protect
Join the opening conference, trainings, and demo sessions
Compete for prizes and opportunities to continue developing solutions after the event.
Date: October 10–12, 2025
Register by September 20 and join a community that cares!
Ideathon initiative is bringing together innovators, startups, researchers, and sustainability enthusiasts from India and EU to co-develop solutions that can track, remove, and prevent marine plastic pollution. Share your ideas and join us to make real impact by tacking the challenges of marine plastic pollution.
🔍 Focus areas include:
✅ Tracking marine plastic: How would you improve methods that help to identify and track marine plastics to enable more targeted cleanup and prevention efforts?
✅ Removal technologies: What approaches would you develop to effectively remove plastic pollution from marine environments?
✅ Prevention strategies: How would you raise awareness about marine plastic pollution to inspire and mobilise communities and individuals toward action?
Take action now, join with a team or as individual and find teammates.
Winning teams will benefit from advisory services, will be able to travel to India and receive cash awards of 5000 EUR to further develop impactful solutions.🌍
👉🏻 Apply now HERE https://euindiaideathon.org/apply-now/
Find more more: https://euindiaideathon.org/
🚀 Fundraising School 2025 is open for applications!
The leading investment-readiness program for early-stage founders in the Baltics & CEE is back. Over 5 weeks online, founders learn how to raise smart capital, sharpen their fundraising strategy, and connect with investors.
Since launch, 160+ alumni have raised €5.2M+ - from 150+ applicants, only 80 made it into last year’s program. Join founders like Frank (SalesForge), Oleksandr (pleso therapy), and many other notable alumni who went on to successfully raise funding after graduating!
This year’s program:
Runs fully online from September to October
Expert-led sessions + practical fundraising tools
Access to BADideas Fund’s syndicate community of 250+ operators & angels
Closing Ceremony on October 24th in Riga (in-person!)
👉 If you’re fundraising in 2025, this is where you want to be. Register here.
Startup Lithuania, powered by Innovation Agency Lithuania, is heading to Slush 2025 – one of the world’s most influential startup events. This premier gathering in Helsinki connects Europe’s most promising startups with global investors, tech giants, and top-tier media. And you can be a part of it!
🚀 Represent Lithuania on the Global Stage
The Innovation Agency Lithuania invites startups to apply for a unique opportunity to showcase their innovations at Slush 2025. Eight selected companies will present their products or services to a curated international audience and gain unparalleled visibility for their brand.
Beyond the expo floor, Slush offers deep insights into the future of tech, networking opportunities with global players, and access to industry-defining trends.
🌟 Why Slush?
4 Hyper-Relevant Stages
Hear from the most successful tech founders, visionary investors, and ecosystem leaders. Learn directly from those building generational companies.
World’s Largest VC Gathering
With over $3 trillion in assets under management, the attending investors make Slush the #1 place to meet the funding powerhouses of the tech world.
The Most Relevant Crowd
13,000 attendees. 70% startups and investors. 20,000+ meetings organized through the in-house matchmaking tool. No better place to connect.
300+ Side Events
From Q&As with industry leaders to bar-hopping and ice swimming, Slush Week is packed with
💡 What's in it for Selected Startups?
- Exhibition Opportunity: Showcase your product at a 2 × 0.5 m² booth in the "Startup and Delegation Booths" area for ½ day.
- Networking: Meet VCs, tech companies, consultants, researchers, and innovation drivers.
- Visibility: Present your product to a global audience representing the future of tech.
✅ Selection Criteria:
- Must have a product or prototype
- Startup must be no older than 5 years
- Operates in an eligible field (per Slush criteria – check event details)
- Must be a very small, small, or medium enterprise (SME) active in Lithuania
- Must provide proof of travel and Slush ticket purchase within 10 working days of selection
- Contracts to participate will be signed with selected startups
📅 Application Deadline: September 15, 2025
How to Apply
Please fill out the registration form
Ready to Slush?
Join us in shaping Lithuania’s global startup presence.
More about the event: https://slush.org
For any questions regarding application contact [email protected]
Startup Lithuania, powered by Innovation Agency Lithuania, is proud to announce participation in Web Summit 2025 – one of the world’s largest and most prestigious tech conferences. Hosted in Lisbon, Web Summit brings together more than 70,000 tech leaders, investors, journalists, and innovators from over 160 countries.
We’re inviting 8 promising Lithuanian startups (in total) to join the national delegation, showcase their solutions, and connect with the world’s leading tech ecosystem.
🌍 Why Web Summit?
- Global Reach: 70,000+ attendees, 1,000+ investors, 1,000+ speakers, and 2,300+ startups from 160+ countries.
- AI-Powered Networking: Match with VCs, media, and corporates through Web Summit’s bespoke networking platform.
- Startup Tracks (ALPHA, BETA, GROWTH): Visibility across global media, mentorship, and pitch opportunities.
- Industry-Leading Content: Engage with over 20 tracks of keynotes and panels on AI, fintech, sustainability, SaaS, and more.
- Side Events & After-Hours Networking: Explore meetups, pitch nights, and city-wide community events in Lisbon.
🇱🇹 What You Get as a Selected Startup
• Startup Booth Access: Showcase your company at a startup booth for one day.
• Visibility & Growth: Pitch to international investors, VCs, global tech companies, and media.
• Community Access: Join the official Lithuanian delegation and gain exclusive networking opportunities.
• Travel Support: Booth costs and Web Summit entrance tickets (for 2 people) are covered; travel expenses must be covered independently.
🏆 Startup Track Eligibility
Selected companies will be placed into one of the official Web Summit startup tracks (ALPHA, BETA, or GROWTH), based on their stage and funding level.
ALPHA Track (Early-stage)
- Raised no more than US$1M in funding
- Less than 6 years old
- Must be launched and live with a working website
- Must have a logo in .EPS format
- Must offer a unique software solution or connected hardware product
- Consultancies, agencies, developers, public companies, or subsidiaries are not eligible
- Startups already registered for Web Summit cannot join via this program
BETA Track (Mid-stage)
- Raised between US$1M–5M
- All other criteria are the same as ALPHA
GROWTH Track (Advanced-stage)
- Raised over US$5M
- All other criteria are the same as ALPHA
⚠️ If your startup doesn’t meet one or more criteria, it will be rejected by Web Summit. In such cases, the spot may be reassigned to another eligible Lithuanian startup, or exchanged for general attendee passes.
✅ Additional National Selection Criteria
To be eligible for support via Startup Lithuania:
- Must be a an enterprise operating in Lithuania
- Must have developed or be developing an innovative product or service
- Must meet de minimis aid conditions
📅 Application Deadline: September 15, 2025
How to Apply
Submit your application here.
Let’s showcase Lithuania’s brightest tech talent to the world at Web Summit 2025. Apply now and be part of something global.
For any questions regarding application contact [email protected].