If you’re a startup registered in Lithuania, this is your chance to go global with support from Startup Lithuania at Innovation Agency Lithuania. We’re once again offering funding to cover travel costs to foreign startup and tech events. Whether you’re planning to pitch, network, or explore new markets, we’ve got your back.

Planning to attend an event abroad?

Check the dates and fill in the relevant application form:

• For events taking place between January 1 and July 15, apply through this form.
• For events scheduled between July 16 and December 31, apply through this form.

Deadline to apply: November 11* 

Take the next step in scaling your startup internationally — with support that gets you there.

F.A.Q.s:

What’s the purpose of the measure?

To promote the internationalization of Lithuanian startups, the establishment of contacts with foreign investors and/or potential partners, clients by reimbursing travel costs to foreign startup events.

What is the total amount allocated to the measure?

EUR 175,000, distributed as EUR 87,500 per period.

From which budget is the measure financed?

From the State of the Lithuania budget.

Which events are funded?

• International, i.e. taking place abroad;
• High-tech and/or startup related;
• Relevant to the field in which the applicant operates;
• Must take place in a foreign country that is not included in the list of countries not recommended for travel, as listed on the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania https://keliauk.urm.lt/.
• Must take place in the period between 1 January – 31 December 2026.
• A maximum of two foreign events held/to be held in 2026 per startup may be funded.

Who can be an applicant?

Startup, i.e. a startup company registered in Lithuania, which has been registered in the Register of Legal Entities for no more than 5 years or, if it conducts research and experimental development (R&D), for no more than ten years.

How many times can the same applicant receive a grant per call?

Two grants to attend different events in different foreign countries, but the total amount of the grants cannot exceed EUR 3,500 per startup.

How is the selection process carried out?

The selection process is continuous. Applicants can apply as soon as they have incurred the costs and can justify them even if the event has yet to take place.

Until when can I apply?

Until 11 November, 2026, 17:00.*

Can I get a refund now, if I have attended an event since 1 January?

If event meets the criteria listed above, you’re entitled to be refunded.

Does the event have to have taken place and the costs incurred at the time of application?

The 2026 foreign event can be both ongoing at the time of application and yet to take place in the future (e.g. in a month other than the month in which the application is being submitted), but the costs (e.g. flight bookings, event ticket costs) must have already been incurred at the time of the application.

What documents must accompany the application?

1. Single company declaration.
2. Declaration of the applicant’s status as a small or medium-sized business entity.
3. When the event has not yet taken place, the following is provided: documents confirming participant tickets or event registration; When the event has already taken place, the following is provided: documents substantiating the holding and participation in the event of foreign countries (report, together with the submission of photos of participation in the event, participant tickets, event participant cards and/or other documents proving the fact of participation in the event).
4. The product and/or service presentation (pitch deck) must be submitted through the Hopohopo.io platform by completing the application form. Detailed instructions are provided here.
5. Copies of documents confirming the postponement of payment of taxes, interest on late payment, fines when the payment of taxes, interest on late payment, fines to the applicant has been postponed in accordance with the procedure established by the legal acts of the Republic of Lithuania or there is a tax dispute regarding these taxes, interest on late payment, fines.

New updates:

• The same enterprise may receive funding under this Measure to participate in events held in foreign countries no more than three times. However, where the enterprise demonstrates that, following the receipt of funding under this Measure, it has established at least one partnership with a foreign partner and provides documentary evidence thereof, it shall become eligible to receive funding for up to three further participations.
• At the time the funding is awarded, the applicant must be engaged in active economic activity, meaning that its sales revenue during last financial year (prior to the submission of the application) must be at least EUR 2,000. If the company has been operating for less than one year, its sales revenue from the date of incorporation until the date the application is submitted to the Agency must be at least EUR 2,000.
• The pitch deck must be submitted through the Hopohopo.io platform. First, register and create your profile. Once your profile is complete, submit your application to Innovation Agency Lithuania. You can find detailed instructions here. 

*The call may be closed earlier if all funds are allocated.

📩 Questions? Reach out to [email protected]

 

Deadline for Applications: 2026-11-11