Startup Lithuania invites ecosystem leaders, organisations, and partners to join us in organising Startup Fair 2026. 

Startup Fair is the largest annual startup ecosystem event in Lithuania, bringing together startup founders, investors, policymakers, and innovation leaders from Lithuania and abroad. The event serves as a key platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and the growth of a strong, internationally competitive startup ecosystem. 

Date of the event in 2026: September 17 

Location: Vilnius, Lithuania 

Main Goals of the Event 

• To encourage the creation of new startups in Lithuania; 
• To help Lithuanian startups grow and attract investments; 
• To promote international cooperation and increase Lithuania’s visibility in the global innovation market. 

Target Audience 

• Founders and teams of Lithuanian and foreign startups; 
• Venture capital funds, accelerators, business angels, and investors; 
• Innovation led ecosystem organizations, technology companies, students, and potential startup founders. 

Why Partner with Startup Fair 2026 

We are seeking experienced ecosystem players who can strengthen the impact and quality of Startup Fair 2026. Partners are invited to actively contribute to shaping the event agenda, content, and overall experience. 

Partners are expected to contribute across several core areas, depending on their expertise and capacity : 

• Programme and Content: development of themes, sessions, speakers, workshops, and side events; 
• International Dimension: engagement of foreign speakers, investors, and partners; 
• Community Engagement: activation of startups, investors, corporates, and ecosystem organisations; 
• Event Experience: shaping networking formats, matchmaking, and participant journey; 
• Strategic Alignment: ensuring the event supports national startup ecosystem goal. 

Roles and responsibilities will be defined jointly and formalised in an organising partnership agreement. As a Partner, your organisation will: 

• Shape the vision and delivery of Lithuania’s most important startup ecosystem event; 
• Hold a leadership role within the national and regional startup ecosystem; 
• Build strong working relationships with key ecosystem stakeholders; 
• Contribute directly to measurable ecosystem outcomes and long-term impact; 
• Receive official Partner status visibility for your company name and/or brand across all event communications and during the event itself. 

Organisations interested in partnership are invited to submit a short pitch or relevant information outlining their proposed contribution. 

To build a meaningful and effective organising partnership, Startup Lithuania will consider partner proposals based on the relevance and expected impact of their contribution. Assessment will take into account alignment with the strategic goals of Startup Fair 2026, experience and expertise within the startup ecosystem, and the value each partner can bring to the event’s programme, reach, and overall participant experience. Contributions may span multiple areas or focus on a specific domain. Partner involvement is expected to be supported through each organisation’sown resources and capacities. In all cases, selection will be guided by the potential to create tangible benefit for the event and the broader startup ecosystem. 

If you have questions or would like to discuss the partnership opportunity before submitting, you are also welcome to get in touch. 

Please contact us at [email protected] 
Submission deadline: January 23, 2026 

Deadline for Applications: 2026-01-23