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Transform Your Startup Journey

The acceleration program to expand the global potential of your startup.

Are you an early-stage tech startup looking to scale globally? Startup Lithuania Accelerator powered by Plug and Play is your destination. Our program offers a unique opportunity for startups from Lithuania and Central Europe to grow, attract venture capital investments, and strengthen their presence in global markets.

Mentorship

Get guidance, education, and support from industry experts, helping you to achieve your vision.

Workshops & Lectures

Grow your entrepreneurial knowledge and refine your pitches with experienced international lecturers, successful founders and Plug and Play team.

Office
hours

Get personalized feedback, guidance, and support from the experienced Plug and Play team.

Expo Day

Present your innovative products or services to a diverse range of potential investors and corporations from international markets.

Global Network

Our program extends beyond Lithuania, with opportunities to participate in the Global Overseas Acceleration & Learning program (GOAL) in Silicon Valley and tour throughout Plug and Play’s European locations.

Office space

You will have access to a dedicated office space in Vilnius during the whole program.

Frequently
Asked
Questions

The Startup Lithuania Accelerator powered by Plug and Play is a unique industry-agnostic program designed to support early-stage startups that wish to be based in Lithuania. The program's primary goal is to provide startups with a global experience and a worldwide network from the starting point.
The program is ideal for early-stage tech startups, particularly those based in Lithuania and Central Europe, including the Baltics, Central and Eastern European countries, and Scandinavian countries. If you are a startup focused on scaling globally from Lithuania, this program is designed for you. Foreign startups wishing to apply to the program must establish a business in Lithuania.
The program offers a range of benefits including mentorship from industry experts, pitch polishing workshops, weekly office hours with the Plug and Play team, and an exclusive Demo Day where startups can present their innovative products or services to potential investors and corporations from international markets.
After the open call concludes, the Plug and Play team conducts a comprehensive analysis of the applying companies. The startups are then presented to the Plug and Play Investment Committee, which makes the final selection. All applicants will be informed of the selection process result.
The GOAL (Global Overseas Acceleration & Learning) program is an annual part of the Startup Lithuania Accelerator, taking selected startups on a learning journey to Silicon Valley. This allows startups to expand their horizons and tap into a global network.
Mentors play a crucial role in the Startup Lithuania Accelerator program. They offer guidance, education, and support to the selected startups, providing valuable insights and tools for success.
These workshops are an integral part of the program, designed to help startups refine their pitches and increase their chances of success. They equip participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to deliver a compelling pitch that captures the attention of investors and stakeholders.
These weekly meetings offer a valuable opportunity for teams to receive personalized feedback, guidance, and support from the experienced Plug and Play team. Startups can discuss their progress, challenges, and opportunities during these sessions.
Expo Day is the culmination of each program cycle. It is an event that provides an opportunity for participating startups to pitch their innovative products or services to a diverse range of potential investors and corporations from international markets

Batch 5 Timeline

May 19th

Call for Applications starts

Applications to the program are now open.

June 10th

Online Information Session

This is the last day to apply. If you miss the application window you’ll have to wait until next batch.

July 4th

Last day to apply!

To be held in Vilnius, Lithuania. Applicants who are chosen for the program will be invited to this event

September 18th

Kick-off event for selected participants

Startup Lithuania Accelerator takes place, offering workshops, mentorships, office hours and opportunities to connect with potential investors and partners

November 27th

GWA - GOAL Winners announcement

Expo Day is the graduation in a public event of all the startups that participated in the Startup Lithuania Accelerator. This event provides an opportunity to pitch your innovative products or services to a diverse range of potential investors and corporations from international markets.

December 11th

Expo Day

After graduating from each accelerator cycle, up to five of the most promising startups will fly to our HQ in Silicon Valley to scale their product overseas. The GOAL program in Silicon Valley will be four weeks of immersion into the Silicon Valley ecosystem and will culminate with the Silicon Valley Summit. Startups may have the opportunity to pitch during the Summit in front of our audience of Corporations, VC’s, Governments and startups.

Timeline

Jan 20

Call For Applications

Applications to the program are now open.

Mar 7

Last day to Apply!

This is the last day to apply. If you miss the application window you’ll have to wait until next batch.

May 14

Kick-off event for selected applicants. 

To be held in Vilnius, Lithuania. Applicants who are chosen for the program will be invited to this event

May-Jul

Acceleration Program

Startup Lithuania Accelerator takes place, offering workshops, mentorships, office hours and opportunities to connect with potential investors and partners

Jul 31

EXPO Day

Expo Day is the graduation in a public event of all the startups that participated in the Startup Lithuania Accelerator. This event provides an opportunity to pitch your innovative products or services to a diverse range of potential investors and corporations from international markets.

TBD

GOAL Program

After graduating from each accelerator cycle, up to five of the most promising startups will fly to our HQ in Silicon Valley to scale their product overseas. The GOAL program in Silicon Valley will be four weeks of immersion into the Silicon Valley ecosystem and will culminate with the Silicon Valley Summit. Startups may have the opportunity to pitch during the Summit in front of our audience of Corporations, VC’s, Governments and startups.

Meet
our team

Anastasija 
Hadunkina

Venture Analyst

Carolin
Wais

Partner

Povilas
Žinys

Director Lithuania

Clemente
Francavilla

Ventures Associate

Virginia
Rios

Communications

Viktorija 
Janilionyte

Program Manager
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