🚀 BALTIC SANDBOX – MORE THAN AN ACCELERATOR, it’s a launchpad for innovative ideas. Whether you're just exploring a bold concept or already scaling a startup, our team is ready to support you. We believe in our founders, offering mentorship, networking opportunities, and other resources to help turn ideas into market-ready startups. We aim to drive real change by building strong connections and an active community—together, we can achieve more. 🤝 Our programs are tailored to meet the real needs of startups. We’re focused on understanding the essential challenges of potential participants and providing the highest possible value. To do that, we need your input on what type of support would be most beneficial. Please fill out the registration/survey form below. 📝 📅 AGENDA: https://balticsandbox.eu/assets/pdfs/Pre-acceleration-Agenda-2025.pdf 🔥 PLANNED PROGRAM FORMAT 📚 EXPERT-LED LECTURES | Gain knowledge from experienced lecturers with a deep understanding of the startup world. Topics cover market research, fundraising, marketing, pitching, business models, finance, and more. 🎯 PERSONALIZED MENTORSHIP | Receive tailored one-on-one guidance from top experts and seasoned founders, helping you avoid common mistakes. 🌐 ACCESS TO OUR NETWORK | Present your startup to venture capital funds, experienced investors, and connect with potential co-founders or new team members. 🛠 TAILORED SUPPORT | Let us know the specific support your startup needs, and we may be able to make it happen. 👀 ON THE LOOKOUT FOR: 🚀 ESTABLISHED STARTUPS (OUTSIDE OF VILNIUS) | Growing companies looking for resources, mentorship, and a supportive community to help them scale. 💡 ASPIRING ENTREPRENEURS | Individuals or teams with bold, innovative ideas who are ready to take their first steps into the startup world. 📋 ADDITIONAL DETAILS ⏳ DURATION: 8 weeks 📅 INTENSITY: 2 sessions per week + mentorship sessions 📍 LOCATION: Hybrid model (50% online, 50% in-person). In-person session locations will be announced later. 🗣 LANGUAGE: English 📧 ANY QUESTIONS? Hit us up: [email protected] 🚀 IF YOU'RE SERIOUS ABOUT GROWING YOUR STARTUP, THIS IS AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY TO ACCELERATE THAT JOURNEY. APPLY NOW! 💰 P.S. WE ALSO HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO INVEST UP TO €25K IN SILVERTECH STARTUPS! A SILVERTECH STARTUP creates products or services that enhance seniors' quality of life, supporting health, social connection, financial wellness, and independence. Examples include: ✈️ Senior-friendly travel services 🩺 Health monitoring apps 👫 Social platforms 📚 Learning tools 🏠 Safety tech for independent living IF YOU ARE WORKING ON ONE OR KNOW OF ONE, REACH OUT! ✉️

🌟 Get ready to be part of the ROCKIT Pre-Accelerator Program Batch #3, crafted together with FIRSTPICK!
This 8-week hybrid program is designed for MVP-stage startups to validate ideas, scale efficiently, and succeed.

What’s in it for you?

✅ Master the Lean Startup methodology
✅ 1:1 mentoring with industry experts
✅ Network with driven innovators & industry leaders
✅ Live workshops & events, including Progress Day at Tech Spa

🎯 Seats are limited, so apply now: tally.so/r/3xp4vo

🗓 Deadline: February 28th, 2025
📍 The program is exclusively for startups registered in central and western Lithuania.

🌐 Learn more: www.rockitvilnius.com/pre-accelerator

🌟 𝐒𝐈𝐋𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇: Up to €25,000 for Your Startup! 💡💰
Innovate to Improve Seniors’ Lives! 👵👴

At Baltic Sandbox, we believe technology can transform lives. If you create solutions that enhance seniors' everyday living, join our program and gain:
✅ Up to €25,000 investment to fuel your growth;
✅ An invitation to join one of our incubation/pre-acceleration programs;
✅ Expert guidance for product development and beyond;
✅ Exclusive access to mentors and investors.

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💡 What ideas are we looking for?

• 🦽 Assistive devices (e.g., smart walking sticks, hearing aids);
• 🏠 Home automation (voice-controlled systems, smart bathrooms);
• 🩺 Health tech (medication dispensers, remote patient monitoring);
• 🚀 Mobility solutions, communication tools, and more!

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📢 Have a solution or know someone who does?
Register now, as SPOTS ARE LIMITED! 😊

📄 Registration form – https://tally.so/r/wdZkVN

🚀 Do you have a high-impact innovative technology, product, service, or business model that could create new markets or disrupt existing ones in Europe and even worldwide?

💡 Are you a start-up or an SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) with the ambition and commitment to scale up?

💶 Are you looking for substantial funding, but the risks involved are too high for private investors to cover the full amount needed?

If your answers to the above questions are ‘yes,’ then the EIC Accelerator may be the right funding scheme for you.

What is the EIC Accelerator?

The EIC Accelerator supports companies (principally SMEs, including start-ups) to scale up high-impact innovationswith the potential to create new markets or disrupt existing ones.
It provides a unique combination of:

• Grant funding
• Investment funding
• Business Acceleration Services

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Funding Overview

The total indicative budget for this call is EUR 634 million:

• EUR 384 million allocated to EIC Accelerator Open (for projects outside predefined topics)
• EUR 250 million allocated to EIC Accelerator Challenges (for projects matching predefined topics)

🔗 Learn more: EIC Accelerator Details

Apply here

Applications are now open for the second batch of Edu Challenger accelerator! This program is tailored for early-stage hashtag EdTech startups eager to scale globally from Lithuania and join the world’s top EdTech ecosystem. Don’t miss your chance to gain a global experience and tap into a worldwide network of industry leaders! The Edu Challenger accelerator is powered by Startup Lithuania and designed by xEdu, Europe’s leading EdTech accelerator, and coordinated by Civitta, an international advisory firm operating in over 20 countries. Edu Challenger transforms ambitious EdTech startups with tailored mentorship, exclusive resources, and targeted funding opportunities. Our unique accelerator programme is crafted to help you excel and lead in the competitive education technology landscape.

🗓️ Apply by February 6, 2024!
👉 Apply here: https://www.educhallenger.com/

On 24-25 April, Malta will transform into the heart of European innovation as we host the 2025 edition of the EU-Startups Summit. Bringing together around 2,500 founders, startup enthusiasts, investors, and corporates, next year’s edition promises to be our biggest and most exciting yet.

Among the many highlights of the Summit, the Pitch Competition stands out as the ultimate platform for Europe’s most promising early-stage startups. If you’re ready to showcase your idea to a live audience of top-tier investors, tech leaders, and media representatives, this is your moment!

The pitch competition: How it works
The EU-Startups Pitch Competition will feature 15 of Europe’s most innovative pre-seed and seed-stage startups, selected from across the continent. Each finalist will have three minutes to pitch their idea on the main stage, followed by questions from a panel of expert judges.

The stakes are high – this year, the prize package was valued at over €390k! Next year, you can expect it to be equally outstanding. Packed with funding opportunities, exclusive services, and tools to supercharge your startup’s growth, this prize could truly transform your entrepreneurial journey. Stay tuned as we unveil the complete prize package in the coming weeks!

How to Apply?
If your startup meets the following criteria, we’d love to see your application:

Based in Europe (EU, UK, Switzerland, Norway, etc.)
Pre-seed or seed stage
Founded within the last three years
Raised 0 or less than €750K in venture capital

The application deadline is January 31, 2025, so don’t delay! Apply here to secure your chance to pitch at Europe’s premier startup event.

Why attend the EU-Startups Summit?

Beyond the Pitch Competition, the EU-Startups Summit offers countless opportunities for inspiration, networking, and growth:

Around 2,500 attendees, including founders, corporates, investors, and media
8000+ matchmaking meetings facilitated by a dedicated networking app
Fireside chats and keynotes with 80+ industry leaders, including unicorn founders and top VCs
A buzzing exhibition hall featuring 75 companies showcasing their innovative solutions
Networking events, including networking parties on both evenings of the event on the stunning rooftop of the Mediterranean Conference Centre
And of course, sunny Malta provides the perfect setting to get inspired, share ideas, and forge valuable connections!

Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your startup on one of Europe’s biggest stages! Apply now for the EU-Startups pitch competition 2025 and take your entrepreneurial journey to the next level.

🌟👩‍💻 EmpoWomen OC#2 – Empowering Women in Deep-Tech Innovation! 🚀✨

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🎯 The Objective:

EmpoWomen OC#2 is dedicated to actively involving women-led deep-tech early-stage startups🌍💡 from widening areas. This initiative seeks to identify and nurture promising startups through its prestigious acceleration program. The ultimate mission? To cultivate these startups into trailblazing female leaders in deep-tech innovation across Europe. 🌟🌐

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💸 Funding & Support:

💰 Total Budget: €662,500
💡 Equity-Free Funding: Up to €60,000 per startup based on:
✔️ Achievement of KPIs 🎯
✔️ Participation in program activities 🤝
✔️ Performance in the Final Demo Day 🏆

📈 Additional Support Includes:

• 🤝 Mentoring
• 🌟 Coaching
• 🔗 Networking Opportunities

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🙌 What’s Offered?

EmpoWomen OC#2 fosters an environment that supports:
✅ Development and growth of startups 🚀
✅ Investment readiness 📊
✅ Building a community of leading female innovators 👩‍🔬✨

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📅 Program Highlights:

🌟 Empowering up to 14 startups!
📌 Equity-free financial grants
📍 Opportunities to shine on a European stage 🌍

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📢 Ready to Join?
👉 Register here!

⏳ Don’t miss this chance to lead the future of deep-tech innovation! 💪🔮

The Nordic Startup Challenge 2025

The Idea:

The Nordic Startup Challenge fosters a network for innovation across the Nordic countries! The Hamburg Chamber of Commerce invites 10 exceptional startups from 10 different countries(Nordic countries, Baltic States, the Netherlands, Belgium, and British Isles) to a three-day programin Hamburg this March. Explore Hamburg’s cutting-edge innovation ecosystem and gain valuable exposure!

The Industry:

Focused on "Circular Economy & New Materials", this challenge is your gateway to transforming industries sustainably!

The Program Highlights:

• Pitch Competition + Award Ceremony
• Stakeholder Tours.Meet key players in Hamburg's innovation landscape.
• Strategic Meetings. Build connections with potential partners.
• Cultural Experiences. Explore the vibrant city of Hamburg!
• Cost: FREE for all participants. 

The Date:

March 24-26, 2025

The Startups:

• Must be no older than 7 years
• Have proven products or functioning prototypes
• Showcase initial reference customers

Relive the Excitement!

Watch the video of last year’s event and get more information here!

Deadline for Entry: December 13, 2024.

🚀 Scandinavia's Premier Tech and Business Event is set for February 20-21, 2025, at the Swedish National Stadium, Strawberry Arena in Stockholm! 🇸🇪 Calling All Startups! 🌟 Seize the opportunity to showcase your innovation at the Techarena Startup Competition. Present your business on stage before a live audience of over 2,000 investors, 5,000 founders, and 4,500 corporate leaders, with a global media reach exceeding 10 million. Competition Highlights: Top 100 Selection: Our esteemed jury will select the Top 100 startups, who will receive: Exclusive Investor & Corporate Speed Dating sessions Feature in event publications Priority access to side events Top 46 Pitch Opportunity: From the Top 100, 46 startups will be chosen to pitch live on stage at TECHARENA 2025, vying for the grand prize. Why Participate? Unparalleled Exposure: Engage with a vast network of industry leaders and potential partners. Media Spotlight: Benefit from extensive media coverage to amplify your brand. Networking: Connect with investors, corporates, and fellow innovators. Ready to Elevate Your Startup? Apply now to be part of this transformative experience. 🔗 Register Here: techarena.se/startup-scaleup/ Don't miss this chance to propel your startup to new heights! 🚀