🌟 Open Call: Mother and Child Startup Challenge – 3rd Edition

Who Are We Looking For?

We are seeking innovative startups and teams at a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) above 4, focusing on solutions that enhance healthcare for women and children. Your project should offer tangible value to hospital environments and demonstrate potential for implementation. Full certification is not mandatory; what matters is the real-world impact and feasibility.

Areas of Interest:

• Hospital Administration and Management Automation: Streamlining hospital operations and administrative tasks.

• Analytics and Decision Support: Tools that aid in data analysis and support informed decision-making.

• Medical Innovations: Novel approaches in diagnostics, treatment, and patient care.

• Digital Patient Services and Cybersecurity: Enhancing patient interactions and ensuring data security.

What Do Participants Gain?

• Development Program: Access to mentoring, workshops, and expert consultations to refine your project.

• Demo Day Presentation: An opportunity to showcase your solution to decision-makers, hospital managers, investors, and media representatives.

• Recognition and Implementation Pathways: Increased visibility in the healthcare sector and potential avenues for real-world application.

Join us in shaping the future of healthcare for mothers and children. For more information and to apply 👉🏼 here

Andorra Business, with the support of the Global Sports Innovation Center powered by Microsoft (GSIC) and SPSG Consulting, has launched a new edition of the Andorra Sports Scale-Up Program, a 3-month business growth program aimed at startups offering solutions for mountain and winter sports, which we hope will be of interest to you and of your startups.
The goals and benefits of the program are as follows:
• Identify the most promising sport solutions that can help improve the sports industry, with potential for scalability and internationalization.
• The program will focus on Andorra’s sports ecosystem, which is naturally connected to outdoor sports.
• The three finalists will have the opportunity to access the three-month program and benefit from all its content, sessions, support network, and activities.
• Finalists will gain key industry knowledge from thought leaders: Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Internationalization in the sports industry, Andorra's Ecosystem, Marketing and Sales, Business Model, Strategy, Finance, among others.

Register here

🚀 Applications Now Open for Startup Fair 2025 Pitch Battle!

Welcome to Startup Fair 2025 Pitch Battle — your gateway to visibility, funding opportunities, and meaningful connections in one of the Baltic region’s top startup events!

Whether you're launching a deep tech solution, building in AI, climate, fintech, or anything bold and innovative — this is your moment to shine.

📅 Key Dates

• Application Deadline: September 4, 2025
• Selected Startups Announced: Mid-September
• Pitch Battle Event: October 9, 2025 at Startup Fair 2025

🎯 Why Apply?

Each year, Startup Fair attracts top-tier investors, accelerators, and ecosystem players looking for the next big thing. Being selected means more than just pitching — it’s a launchpad to:

• Get noticed by international investors
• Build meaningful partnerships
• Gain media exposure
• Join a vibrant, fast-growing startup community

Around 40 startups will be selected by our expert jury to pitch live on stage in front of investors and a global audience. All applicants will be informed of the results in September.

📝 How to Apply

👉 Apply via Dealum

If you already have a profile on Dealum, applying will take just a few clicks.
New to the platform? You’ll be guided through adding basic info about your business — and your profile will be saved for future applications.

📌 Note: All submitted information will be used during the selection process and stored as part of Startup Lithuania’s activities. It may also be shared with trusted partners and investors to help promote and support participating startups.

👉 More details about the Pitch Battle

💥 TTB Accelerator: The World's First for All-Female, All-Technical Founding Teams

From July 7 to August 31, 2025, the TTB Accelerator will take you from 0 to 1—helping you build something fundable, scalable, and category-defining.

🌍 Our Vision

We believe the next generation of unicorns can—and will—be built by women.

Despite persistent underrepresentation, female technical talent holds immense, untapped potential. We're here to back women who are ready to disrupt the industry and rewrite the rules.

👀 Who We're Looking For

You should apply if you are:

• 💡 Ambitious & technical
• 🌪️ Able to rally others around bold ideas
• ❓ Not afraid to question the status quo
• 🛠️ Have a multi-faceted skillset and resist being boxed in
• 🦄 Dream of building a billion-dollar company

🎁 What You'll Get

🏔️ 2 weeks in a hacker house in the Norwegian mountains

Live and build alongside a group of exceptionally ambitious women—all costs covered by TTB*

📍 6-week hybrid programme

With weekly in-person events in London

🎤 Pitch to top angels at our exclusive Demo Day

🌟 Direct insights from Venture Partners & Workshop Leaders

Learn what it takes to scale and lead from those who’ve done it

🤝 A lifelong sisterhood

Join a powerful network of technical women founders building the future

⚠️ Please Note:

We cannot sponsor or assist with visa applications. If you're selected and plan to join us in Norway, you must already be eligible to travel there. ✔️ Ensure you have the necessary documents in place.

✍️ Ready to Apply?

👉 Apply here to join the world’s first accelerator for all-female, all-technical founding teams.

VILNIUS, Lithuania, May 19, 2025 — Startup Lithuania, in partnership with global innovation platform Plug and Play, is delighted to announce the 5th call for applications for the Startup Lithuania Accelerator powered by Plug and Play. This initiative aims to empower early-stage, tech-driven startups willing to establish in Lithuania, providing unparalleled access to tools, mentorship, and a global network to scale their businesses. 

After the success of four previous batches, which saw 37 startups participate, 18 secure investments during the accelerator, and 10 selected for the prestigious GOAL program in Silicon Valley, the accelerator is ready to welcome its next cohort to continue this legacy of innovation and growth. 

What’s in store for Batch 5: 
The 5th batch will follow the program’s proven formula, offering startups: 

• Mentorship from industry leaders. 

• Pitch development workshops to refine their ideas. 

• Office hours with Plug and Play experts. 

• An exciting Expo to present in front of investors and international corporations. 

• The opportunity to win access to the Global Overseas Acceleration Learning by Plug and Play in its Silicon Valley headquarters.   

Applications for Batch 5 open on May 19, 2025, and close on July 11. For those eager to learn more, a webinar on June 10 will offer insights into the program structure, benefits, and application process. 

Following the close of applications, Plug and Play will carefully analyze submissions, presenting top candidates to the Investment Committee for final selection. Selected startups will be invited to the Launch Event on September 18, 2025, in Vilnius, Lithuania, marking the start of an exciting journey of growth, mentorship, and global opportunity. 

🚀 SuperCharger Ventures Malta Accelerator – Open Call for EdTech Startups

SuperCharger Ventures invites innovative EdTech startups to apply for its equity-free accelerator program in Malta. This 12-week hybrid program is designed to help startups scale within the European market. 🌍

✨ Program Highlights:

• 💸 Equity-Free Support: Participating startups receive comprehensive support without giving up equity.
• 💰 Financial Assistance: Access to non-dilutive funding up to €500,000+ in soft loans.
• 👥 Team Expansion Grants: Up to 75% of salaries financed to help grow your team.
• 🧪 R&D Development: Opportunities for loans and financing to support innovation.
• 🏨✈️ Accommodation & Flights Covered: Selected companies enjoy a package covering program fees and accommodation, financed by Malta Enterprise.

🛠️ Program Structure:

• 🗓️ Duration: 12 weeks, combining in-person and hybrid engagement.
• 📍 Location: Malta, with activities based in Birkirkara's Trident Park.
• 🤝 Networking: 40+ meetings with local stakeholders, including corporates, schools, universities, and government agencies.

✅ Eligibility Criteria:

• 🌱 Stage: Seed to Series A
• 🧩 Product: Must have a market-ready product with demonstrated traction
• 📦 Commitment: Willing to establish a presence in Malta to access the EU market

📝 Application Details:

• ⏳ Deadline: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis
• ⌛ Process: Takes approximately 30 minutes to complete
• 📆 Start Date: Next cohort begins in April 2025

👉 For more information and to apply, visit the SuperCharger Ventures Malta Accelerator page.

Many people still think that only start-ups innovate. But today we invite you to take a broader view – innovation is also born where there are local organisations, regional leaders and innovation hubs. EIT Health DRIVE gives such organisations the opportunity to become change-makers in health and life sciences – both locally and internationally.

Who is it for?
Individual organisations or consortia of 2 organisations from the same innovation ecosystem:
With at least 1 year of experience in providing entrepreneurial support or running innovation projects;
representing accelerators, incubators, science parks, technology transfer offices, innovation agencies, hospital innovation centres, etc;
those wishing to develop a comprehensive local capacity building programme in health and life sciences;
the applicant must be a legal entity.

What do you get?
Hands-on training, team-building activities, visits to innovation centres in Europe;
A unique methodology developed with TU Delft University and the EIT Health InnoStars programme;
Joining a strong network of innovators;
Access to up to €25,000 (50% co-funding) and mentoring to implement the developed programme.

Participation fee:
EUR 5,000 – one organisation (2 participants)
EUR 8 000 – Consortium (2 participants)
EIT Health covers the remaining cost of the training (up to EUR 20 000)

Travel and accommodation costs are covered by the participants. Register here.

This is an opportunity for your organisation to become a driver of lasting change in health and life sciences!

When you have an idea or a solution in the health field, but lack the right partners, finding a way to implement and develop it becomes a real challenge. Sometimes it only takes one right person to get an innovation off the ground. The InnoStars Connect programme is designed to do just that. 🌱💬
📌 What the programme offers:
✅ Access to the European Health Innovation Network
✅ Finding partners for projects or consortia
✅ Valuable connections leading to funding and development
Joining the EIT Health community opens up opportunities to build relationships that translate into results.

Register here.

Are you ready to turn your health innovation into the next big success story? 💡 Two tracks: 📈 Validation – for start-ups with an MVP and no revenue 💼 Investment – for start-ups with revenue and looking for seed or Series A investment Join high-impact bootcamps, get expert training, and accelerate your path to market, get smart money. The top three Validation and Investment Track companies will receive awards 1st: €25,000; 2nd: €15,000; 3rd: €10,000. Over 100 success stories — will yours be next? 📅 Applications will be accepted until 19 May 2025. Register here. 🖥 There will be an information seminar on 7 May: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ilWH2_ZQT726sq_U4xtMBA#/registration

🚀 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐄𝐝𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬! Edu Challenger is officially accepting applications for its third cohort! This is your chance to be part of a vibrant community of innovative startups shaping the future of #education. Here’s why you won’t want to miss out: 👉 𝐄𝐝𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡-𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 & 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬. Collaborate with seasoned mentors, gain access to tailored resources, and immerse yourself in an #EdTech ecosystem designed to accelerate your growth. 👉 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐲-𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭. We back you without taking a stake in your company - retain 100% ownership of your vision and business. 👉 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡. Selected startups will receive grants from the Innovation Agency Lithuania | Global, providing crucial financial resources to scale - without the burden of early-stage investment pressures. ⏰ 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: 2 June 2025 Learn more & apply: https://lnkd.in/dYEYgg9A