🚀 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].

Open Call for Startups 📣 Develop Solutions for Real-World Industry Challenges and Strengthen Your Venture While Exploring New Markets The “atTRACTION: Connecting Deep-Tech Innovation Ecosystems” Startup–Corporate Collaboration Call offers a unique chance to co-create with leading organisations, and investors, fostering meaningful partnerships built around real innovation needs. This is a call to the deep tech community to develop solutions for clearly defined, high-impact challenges posed by major players in the business and public sectors. These are not theoretical case studies; they are strategic, real-world problems requiring breakthrough thinking. Explore the open challenges: ➡️ Competency Visualization Dashboard for Talent Management – Challenge provided by Reiz Tech ➡️ Automated management and access to large amounts of non-digitized documentary heritage – Challenge from Kaunas County Public Ąžuolynas Library ➡️ Smart Multifunctional Feedback System at Ąžuolynas Library – Ąžuolynas Library’s identified need ➡️ Automatic recognition and movement tracking of objects (books, newspapers), statistical analysis, and data processing – Also initiated by Ąžuolynas Library ➡️ AI-driven image tagging, semantic segmentation, aesthetic analysis, personalization modeling, and data embedding optimization using large-scale human-voted visual datasets – Challenge from ZEDGE Lithuania (DataSeeds) Ready to grow, collaborate, and scale within Europe’s innovation ecosystem? Apply now! 🗓️ Applications are open until 15 September. 🔗 Further information and challenge details: https://attraction-project.eu/discover-the-challenges-2025/
500 Global in Eurasia is accepting applications for the investment and acceleration program. We back early-stage tech startups across the Eurasia region with capital, expertise, and a global network. Selected startups receive: – Chance to get $100,000 equity investment – Entry into the 500 Global portfolio – 12-week intensive growth program – Tailored mentorship from global operators and investors – Access to 500’s global founder network (3,000+) and mentor community (400+) We invest in sector-agnostic, tech-enabled ventures solving meaningful problems. The program is hybrid, with virtual and in-person sessions hosted in Tbilisi, Georgia. 🗓️ Application is open year around! Submit the application via the website: https://500.co/founders/eurasia/accelerator. Apply now to accelerate your journey and join one of the world’s most active early-stage investors.
Are you under 29? Have an idea? Get funding and expert support to help it grow. Join “Kickstart Lab” – one of the strongest youth entrepreneurship programs in Lithuania. “Kickstart Lab” is a pre-acceleration program for young people with innovative ideas who want to build a business, improve their solutions, and prepare for investors’ attention. The program has been running for three years and has already helped many ideas turn into real businesses. This year, we are expecting even more participants from all regions of Lithuania. Who can participate? The program is designed for young people aged 16–29 who have a business idea (or a strong desire to discover one): • High school students (grades 10–12) • University students and graduates • Young professionals or freelancers • Members of early-stage startup teams How will ideas be selected? Business ideas will be evaluated based on the following criteria: • Innovation and originality – Is the proposed solution fresh and creative? • Real problem-solving – Does the idea address a specific consumer or business problem? • Idea potential – Can it grow into a sustainable business? • Participant motivation – How much time, energy, and dedication are you willing to invest in your idea? What will you gain from the program? • Assess the potential of your idea • Create a business model, marketing strategy, and technological solution • Receive practical training and one-on-one mentorship • Take part in a hackathon and pitching events • Get a chance to attract investments or even receive funding Funding and investments A total fund of EUR 55,000 has been allocated for the “Kickstart Lab” program: • The 15 strongest teams will share EUR 35,000 in non-repayable funding for idea development during the program. • The 2 highest-rated teams will attract investments of EUR 10,000 each. When and where will the program take place? Locations: • Kaunas: Spiečius, Kęstučio g. 86 / I. Kanto g. 18 • Klaipėda: Spiečius, Liepų g. 83, 2nd floor • Panevėžys: Spiečius, Žemgulio g. 46, 2nd floor Timeline: • Until 2025-07-31 – Registration for the pre-acceleration program • 2025-07-24 – INFO DAY • 2025-08-25 – Hackathon in Palanga • 2025-09-02 – 10-31 – Pre-acceleration (training + mentorship) • 2025-12-11 – Pitch event for investors Three ways to join: • 👉 Have an idea? Join the pre-accelerator. Register for the program with your idea: https://forms.office.com/e/fArndi2x7D • 👉 Want to join but don’t have an idea yet? Join the hackathon. You can come alone, with a friend, or simply with a strong desire to create. Register for the hackathon: https://forms.office.com/e/8ARJSM7HBt • 👉 Want more information? Join INFO DAY online and learn everything you need to know. Register for the Info Day on 07.24: https://shorturl.at/jgLqM
Join Europe’s premier climate tech event — a launchpad for startups driving the clean energy transition. Energy Tech Summit (ETS) is not your typical tech conference. It’s where breakthrough ideas meet real opportunities — connecting ambitious founders with top-tier investors, policy leaders, and corporate partners shaping the future of energy. Recognized as Europe’s #1 industry event, ETS offers startups a platform to scale faster, raise smarter, and connect meaningfully. 🚀 What startups gain by attending: 🔹 1:1 meetings with investors & corporates curated around your profile 🔹 Speaking opportunities and pitch exposure in front of industry leaders 🔹 Visibility among 2000+ attendees from across the global energy ecosystem 🔹 Exhibit & demo space to showcase your tech and validate with the market 🔹 Access to closed networking sessions and strategic roundtables 🔹 Discounted participation & bundled access to global ETS editions (Europe & Asia) ETS is a gold mine for startups — not just for visibility, but for partnerships that move the needle. To better understand the potential outcomes and explore specific opportunities — especially the chance to exhibit at our event with a branded area (booth) for your company that ensures clear visibility throughout the 2-day summit — I’d like to invite you to a short online meeting by clicking the link. We’ll connect via Microsoft Teams, where I’ll walk you through the latest updates, participation options, and how we can shape the best format for your presence at Energy Tech Summit. Looking forward to our conversation, Simonas Head of Partnerships, Energy Tech Summit

Expand to Germany: Join the B2B Startup Acceleration Program!

Looking to scale your international B2B startup into the German market? This two-part program is your gateway to Baden-Württemberg – one of Germany’s most innovative regions.

Program Structure:

🚀 Bootcamp (Online)
📅 July 16, 21, 24, 30, 2025 | ⏰ 2 hours/week | 💻 Zoom

🎯 Masterclass (On-Site in Germany)
📅 October 13–15, 2025 | 📍 Mannheim & Heidelberg

What to Expect:

  • Expert-led workshops, 1-on-1 mentoring, and networking opportunities

  • Key insights on:

    • Why Germany and why Baden-Württemberg?

    • Working with German B2B clients

    • Market strategy & positioning

    • Customer outreach & pitching techniques

    • Legal, tax, banking & insurance setup

    • Living and working in Mannheim/Heidelberg

    • Evaluating the region as your market entry point

  • Corporate speed dating with potential business partners from the region

🔗 Register here: https://www.up2b.io/marketdiscovery

Take the next step toward successful internationalization – apply now!

Are you a fintech or impact tech startup ready to scale? Then take the chance to be part of the Mastercard Lighthouse Startup Fall 2025 program. Mastercard Lighthouse is the number one startup and partnership platform in the Nordics and Baltics, enabling opportunities for partnerships with top-tier banks ( Swedbank, SEB, DanskeBank, DNB, Resurs Bank, OP Financial Group, SpareBank1 Østlandet), partners, investors, and advisors. Application Deadline for both programs is ‼️ August 10th‼️ Apply here: 🚀 Mastercard Lighthouse #FINITIV: https://lnkd.in/dQqTbAVQ 🌍 Mastercard Lighthouse #MASSIV: https://lnkd.in/ezv4q6Ck Mastercard Lighthouse MASSIV is a partnership program focused on the UN SDG's and dedicated to help as many people as possible live more prosperous and secure lives globally - by helping impact tech companies scale globally through partnerships with large organizations. Read more about the program here: https://mclighthouse.com/MASSIV/ Mastercard Lighthouse FINITIV is 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 fintechs with the stability and distribution at large banks. The fall program focuses on companies from Sweden, Finland, and the Baltics. Read more about the program here: https://mclighthouse.com/FINITIV/

#PitchContest #OpenCall
Are you an AI tech startup ready to go global? Join the AI+ Taipei Startup Pitch Contest to showcase your innovative ideas to top corporates and VCs in Taipei. Six winners will receive fully funded travel and accommodation, plus exclusive matchmaking and company visits in Taiwan.
🔥 RSVP: https://forms.gle/Kp7RtwxMqwtTcSKs5
🔥Contest Intro Deck: https://pse.is/7m9blg
​
𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿?
✦ AI startups incorporated within 8 years, registered under foreign law.
✦ Teams with ≤1/3 Taiwanese members.
✦ Products/services in AI, digital tech, preferably with ESG or Smart City focus.
✦ Strong plan for Taipei market entry.
​
𝘽𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙛𝙞𝙩𝙨:
✅ Round-trip flight and accommodation for one C-level representative.
✅ Business matchmaking with Taiwan’s top investors and partners.
✅ Connections with accelerators and registration consultants.
🔥Apply now to elevate your startup: https://forms.gle/Kp7RtwxMqwtTcSKs5
🔥Contest Intro Deck: https://pse.is/7m9blg