Young AI Innovators Wanted: Top 5 to Live Under One Roof and Compete for up to €500,000 Investment A new initiative called Base Jump Arena has launched – an intensive three-month challenge for aspiring and early-stage founders under 25, designed to turn ideas into real startups. The program is initiated by the venture builder and investment company Lost Astronaut and entrepreneur Tadas Burgaila, co-founder of Kilo Health, one of Europe’s leading healthtech companies. The selection process is now open. The Top 5 most promising talents or teams will live together in one house in Vilnius, Lithuania, building AI-driven products and receiving everything they need to launch a startup – from a monthly scholarship of up to €1,000 and an operational budget, to mentorship from experienced founders, guidance from global experts, and the opportunity to secure up to €500,000 in investment. “Base Jump Arena is a fast track into the startup world. You don’t need a perfect CV, diplomas, or connections – just the drive to create and the courage to take risks. This project is for those who simply can’t stop building. We’re creating an environment where ideas are born through action,” says Tadas Burgaila. Unlike traditional accelerator programs, Base Jump Arena focuses not on theory, but on results. Within three months, participants are expected to develop a functional product, test it in the market, and determine whether it has the potential to become a real business. The focus on artificial intelligence (AI) is no coincidence – it’s one of the world’s fastest-growing innovation sectors and a driving force of the future economy. According to Fortune Business Insights, the global AI market was valued at $233.46 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $1.77 trillion by 2032, growing at an annual rate of 29.2%. PwC estimates that AI could contribute $15.7 trillion to global GDP by 2030, while Statista reports that 72% of companies worldwide already use AI in at least one area of their operations. “Now is the time to invest in those building the future of AI,” Burgaila adds. AI is already transforming industries far beyond healthtech – including defense, energy, biotechnology, and fintech – offering vast opportunities for creators capable of rapid experimentation and real-world problem solving. Base Jump Arena will officially launch in Vilnius on November 11, when the first creators will move into a house transformed into a startup innovation space. Two weeks later, on November 25, the program will expand to Belgrade, and on December 2 to Cluj-Napoca, Romania, enabling more young innovators from across Central and Eastern Europe. More information and registration: www.thebasejump.com/arena

🚀 Open Call: Venturethon 1.0 — Turn Ideas into Ventures!

Join Venturethon 1.0, a global venture-creation challenge helping innovators build, validate, and launch scalable business models.

Why join?

  • Learn by doing — from idea to investor-ready pitch.

  • Connect with global mentors, investors & venture studios.

  • Access venture-studio integration and incubation opportunities for top teams.

Who can apply?

Students or first-time founders with an idea, concept, or early prototype, ready to validate and grow internationally.

Why this matters for Lithuanian startups & students

  • Compete on a global stage: allows you to benchmark your venture-model beyond local market limitations.

  • Gain structured support: from ideation through to investor-ready pitch, rather than just a one-off hackathon.

  • Grow your network: access mentors, corporates, investors and venture-studios who can help scale your idea.

  • Stand out locally: Participation in international challenges is a strong signal for adopting rigorous entrepreneurship frameworks — useful when applying for local grants, accelerators or pitching at events.

Key dates

🗓 Registration open now — venturethon.io
🗓 Program runs November – January
🗓 Live pitching of finalists — January 2026

Don’t miss the chance to take your idea global!
👉 Apply now at venturethon.io

Meta and TRMNL4 launch Meta App Launchpad accelerator for consumer tech apps across EMEA — applications open now Meta partners with TRMNL4 to launch Meta App Launchpad, an equity-free program designed to accelerate consumer tech apps from pre-seed to Series A stages, supported by Genesis, Endeavor Türkiye, and Game Factory. Meta App Launchpad is a free, fully online program with an optional offline gathering in Istanbul, designed for founders seeking to scale their consumer tech apps globally. The program targets B2C startups from Pre-Seed to Series A stages in domains like Health & Wellness, EdTech, and beyond. The application deadline is October 27th, with the program running from November 10th to December 22nd, 2025. Applications are open now through this link. Supported by Genesis, Endeavor Türkiye, and Game Factory, Meta App Launchpad will select 40–50 startups from across the EMEA region. Participants will gain access to Meta's ecosystem, work with dedicated mentors, and receive hands-on support to refine their product, marketing, and fundraising strategies. The program's training modules focus on four key areas: ● Go-to-Market ● User Acquisition: Launching, Testing, Scaling ● Product-Led Growth ● Fundraising Startups will benefit from Meta office hours, one-on-one advisory sessions with B2C experts from world-leading companies, over 20 deep-dive workshops, and panel discussions. Additionally, participants receive Meta ad credits, friendly deals from 15+ partners including Headway, Solidgate, Arcads, Adapty, and Adjust, plus access to a 24/7 content library. Participants will meet in person at Deloitte Tech Day in Istanbul, Turkey, on December 10th to connect with the cohort, practice their pitches, and build relationships with investors. "Meta App Launchpad brings together Meta's expertise with TRMNL4's extensive network of 300+ investors, 50+ global experts, and 200+ alumni founders. This combination gives EMEA consumer tech startups not just knowledge and tools, but real connections that can accelerate their path to Series A and beyond," said Tetiana Ladanova, CEO at TRMNL4. The selection process includes a pitch deck review and interview stages. Participants will be notified of results via email at each stage. The program kicks off on November 10th and runs through December 22nd, 2025.
Open Call for Startups: Explore your business opportunities in Austria Are you looking for ways to expand your business into the German-speaking region and curious about what Austria has in place for you? Vienna Business Agency have you covered. Check out Vienna Startup Package, a multi-phased hybrid programme for international startups as part of ViennaUP 2026. Get advice and guidance from experts on your expansion strategy, meet the dynamic startup scene of Vienna and start first conversations with potential business partners. Applications are open until February 20, 2026!

🚀 Turn Your Idea into a Space Innovation!

Space Pre-Incubation Program – a 5-week early-stage idea validation program designed for anyone who wants to create or grow a business in the space sector. Work with mentors, industry experts, and investors to test your idea and build solutions that could shape the future of space innovation.

Why join?

  • Test your out-of-this-world idea in a safe, supportive environment;
  • Take your first step before joining more advanced space incubators or accelerators;
  • Join hands-on workshops with top experts from the space and startup ecosystems;
  • Receive personal mentorship throughout the program;
  • Meet investors and pitch your idea;
  • Gain valuable business knowledge, experience, and connections in the space innovation community.

Program Details

Duration: 5 weeks
Format: Twice a week – Mondays & Thursdays from 4 PM (3-hour sessions, slight schedule changes possible)

Schedule:

Oct 1–20: Registration

Oct 30: Introductory meeting

Nov 4 & 6: Problem, solution & value proposition

Nov 10: Market, competitors & customers

Nov 11 (09:00–15:00): Individual consultations

Nov 17 & 20: Business model & finances

Nov 24 & 27: Product–market fit, MVP & go-to-market strategy

Dec 1 & 3: Pitching to investors

Dec 11: Demo Day – showcase your idea to investors & an expert jury!

Who can apply?

Open to anyone with innovative ideas or products in the space sector — individuals, teams, or legal entities — who need support validating their concept and finding the best path to growth.

Program language: Lithuanian

Register here: Space Pre-Incubation Program Registration

We are a high-impact, hands-on online program designed for entrepreneurs who are serious about building, testing, and scaling their ideas.

The freshmango accelerator™ is a 6-month, equity-free program designed for founders who want structure, mentorship, and funding access — not noise.
We combine hands-on guidance with AI-powered tools to help you move from idea to investor-ready with clarity and speed.

- 1 : 1 mentorship from top founders and industry experts
- Access to the accelerator™ platform with all tools and frameworks
- Funding, grants, and investor network to help you raise confidently

We help you secure funding for your ideas. After graduating from the freshmango accelerator, a select group of founders are invited into our Funding Program — a hands-on investment partnership designed to help ventures scale with real backing.

👉🏼 Register here

The Visa Innovation Program Europe — Nordics & Baltics, run by Tenity in partnership with Visa, helps fintechs grow through pilot collaborations, funding access, and market expansion.

Startups gain a chance to co-create with Visa and its clients, test their solutions in real-world environments, and scale across the region.

What’s in it for startups:

  • Pilot and Proof-of-Concept opportunities with Visa partners

  • Access to funding and investor introductions

  • Market expansion across the Nordics & Baltics

  • Expert mentorship, masterclasses, and visibility at key fintech events

Key themes:

  • Borderless B2B payments

  • Embedded payments

  • Innovative B2B financial flows

Register here

The Hello Tomorrow Challenge is the world’s longest-running competition for deep tech startups, designed to identify and accelerate the most promising science-based innovations from around the globe. Each year, it receives over 4,000 applications from 126+ countries, connecting groundbreaking startups with investors, corporates, and key ecosystem players. Selected startups become part of the Deep Tech Pioneers community, gaining year-round visibility to 1,300+ investors and 650+ corporates, opportunities to pitch at the Hello Tomorrow Summit in Amsterdam, and compete for a €100,000 equity-free grand prize along with 12 track prizes. More than a competition, the Challenge is a global launchpad helping early-stage deep tech ventures turn cutting-edge science into real-world impact. Apply here
🚀 IDEA INTO ACTION Lithuania Business College announces a startup competition and provides financial support for the development of ideas. Do you have a business idea that can change the world? Or maybe you want to try yourself in the startup arena? This competition is like your “Business Sharks” moment, where an idea can turn into a real business. We invite everyone to participate – from a student to a busy professional, regardless of experience, field of activity or circumstances. We are looking for bold, innovative and promising ideas – these can be technologies, social solutions, creative industries, sustainable business models or any other ideas that have the potential to inspire change. 💡 What awaits you? We will select the TOP 10 startup ideas. We will allocate €10,000 in funding from the Lithuania Business College Fund to each of them. We will provide mentors with support from experts in business, finance, marketing and other fields. We will help you grow your idea into a working business model. ⚖️ Additional conditions*: Financing is interest-free. The startup must repay the amount received within 3 years so that we can invest in new ideas. 📅 Registration is open until 2025-10-31. Don't miss the opportunity! 🌟 This is more than a competition – it's a chance to become part of a new generation of leaders who are creating the future here and now. 📩 Register now and present your idea! 👉Registration at https://forms.gle/kUpAvo41W6D4BmQy5

IDEA INTO ACTION

Lithuanian Business College Startup Competition! 🚀

Idea → Business → Future – this is the path we invite you to follow!

Lithuanian Business College announces a startup competition and provides financial support for the development of ideas.

Do you have a business idea that can change the world? Or maybe you want to try yourself in the startup arena?

This competition is like your “Business Sharks” moment, where an idea can turn into a real business.

We invite everyone to participate – from a student to a busy professional, regardless of experience, field of activity or circumstances. We are looking for bold, innovative and promising ideas – these can be technologies, social solutions, creative industries, sustainable business models or any other ideas that have the potential to inspire change.

💡 What awaits you?

We will select the TOP 10 startup ideas.
We will allocate €10,000 in funding from the Lithuanian Business College Fund to each of them.
We will provide mentors with support from experts in business, finance, marketing and other fields.
We will help you grow your idea into a working business model.
⚖️ Additional conditions*:

Financing is interest-free.
The startup must repay the amount received within 3 years so that we can invest in new ideas.
📅 Registration is open until 2025-10-31. Don't miss the opportunity!

🌟 This is more than a competition - it's a chance to become part of a new generation of leaders who are creating the future here and now.

📩 Register now and present your idea!
👉Registration at https://forms.gle/kUpAvo41W6D4BmQy5

❓ If you have any questions, please contact:
✉️ email Email: [email protected]