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SUMMARY:Investment Consolidation in New Product Development
DESCRIPTION:12 February 2026\n10:00 EET  \n Event language: Lithuanian  \n  \nHow can smarter\, consolidated investments accelerate new product development and strengthen innovation pipelines?  \nJoin hybrid event with an onsite session in Kaunas and a live webinar stream to explore how coordinated funding\, shared resources\, and interregional investment strategies can boost innovation efficiency and reduce R&D fragmentation. The event will focus on cross‑regional funding opportunities\, AI & IT innovation financing\, cluster-driven growth\, and investment‑ready technology potential.  \nKey insights:  \n\nHow investment consolidation strengthens product pipelines \n\n\nHow to combine public & private funding more effectively \n\n\nPractical models for building scalable\, investmentready innovations \n\nBe part of a focused discussion on how strategic investments shape the next generation of products.  \n  \nRegister & join us onsite or online: komunikacija@techpark.lt  \n 
URL:https://attraction-project.eu/event/investment-consolidation-in-new-product-development/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260212
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SUMMARY:Investment Consolidation in New Product Development: atTRACTION Webinar Series Concludes with Hybrid Event in Kaunas 
DESCRIPTION:The atTRACTION webinar series concluded on 12 February\, 2026 with a hybrid event and live webinar titled “Investment Consolidation in New Product Development”\, bringing together investors\, ecosystem builders\, and innovation stakeholders for on-site discussions in Kaunas and online participation.  \nOrganised within the atTRACTION project framework\, the final event focused on a central challenge facing innovation ecosystems across Europe:  \nHow can fragmented R&D funding be transformed into coordinated investment pipelines that deliver market-ready products?  \nA clear message emerged from the discussion: capital follows clarity – not just technology.  \nInvestment Attraction Requires Structure\, Not Fragmentation  \nThe event highlighted that successful investment attraction depends less on individual technological breakthroughs and more on how innovation is structured\, financed\, and positioned for the market. Participants emphasised the importance of:  \n\nConsolidated public and private financing mechanisms that reduce investor risk \n\n\nCross-regional co-investment instruments that enable faster scale-up \n\n\nCluster-driven innovation pipelines that provide continuous deal flow rather than isolated projects \n\n\nClear alignment between technology development\, market demand\, and growth strategy \n\nSpeakers underlined that one-off grants are no longer sufficient. Instead\, innovation ecosystems must design structured investment pathways\, where early-stage funding\, R&D instruments\, and private capital are aligned from the outset.  \nKey Investor Signals Identified  \nFrom an investor perspective\, several signals were identified as critical for investment readiness:  \n\nStrong innovation pipelines outperform single-project investment approaches \n\n\nCo-investment frameworks increase credibility\, speed\, and confidence \n\n\nAI and IT innovations are attractive when paired with scalability and governance \n\n\nClusters function as risk-filtering mechanisms\, helping investors assess maturity and potential \n\nThese insights reinforced the role of ecosystem coordination in transforming innovation into investable assets.  \n  \nDesigned Investment Readiness as a Strategic Outcome  \nThe event concluded with a shared understanding that investment readiness is not accidental\, it is designed. When ecosystems consolidate funding instruments\, coordinate stakeholders\, and communicate innovation in market and investment terms\, technologies become scalable\, credible\, and investable.  \nThe atTRACTION project continues to support this transition by strengthening cross-regional collaboration and investment alignment across European ecosystems.  \nThe event featured expert contributions on investment consolidation\, financing of AI and IT innovation\, investment risk management\, and the alignment of innovation with market and investor expectations. Insights were shared by Justina Rukšnaitė and Tomas Nakutis (Research Council of Lithuania)\, Gvidas Petružis (Vilnius University)\, and Inga Uus (Decreo)\, shaping a discussion focused on capital efficiency\, scalability\, and longterm value creation. 
URL:https://attraction-project.eu/event/investment-consolidation-in-new-product-development-attraction-webinar-series-concludes-with-hybrid-event-in-kaunas/
CATEGORIES:Hibrid,Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260212
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SUMMARY: Lithuania's Startup Investing Landscape: Data\, Deals\, Directions in 2026 
DESCRIPTION:Organised in collaboration with the Lithuanian Business Angel Network (LitBAN)\, the atTRACTION project hosted a hybrid event focused on startup investing trends and practices in Lithuania. The event combined inperson participation with an online webinar format\, enabling broad engagement from founders\, business angels\, venture capital representatives\, and ecosystem stakeholders.  \nThe event addressed the current state of Lithuania’s startup investment landscape\, placing emphasis on databased ecosystem analysis\, real investment cases\, and practical investor perspectives on how the market is evolving as startups move toward their next growth stages.  \nFocus on investor experience and market dynamics  \nThe agenda was designed to reflect investordriven perspectives\, highlighting how business angels and venture capital funds assess opportunities\, structure deals\, and support portfolio companies in the current market environment. Discussions explored ecosystem performance\, funding activity\, and the interaction between earlystage and followon investments.  \nInsights were shared by experienced ecosystem representatives and investors:  \n\nGintarė Verbickaitė (Unicorns Lithuania) \n\n\nDaiva Rakauskaitė\, CFA (Aneli Capital) \n\n\nViktorija Trimbel (Coinvest Capital) \n\n\nEglė Jašinskaitė (BSV Ventures) \n\n\nDmitrij Sosunov (FIRSTPICK) \n\n\nPovilas Žinys (Plug and Play Tech Center) \n\nSpeakers provided an overview of ecosystem results\, reflected on recent investment activity\, and discussed how angels and venture capital funds are positioning themselves as Lithuanian startups scale and prepare for further growth.  \nStartup pitching and practical learning  \nA key component of the event was the startup pitch session\, which featured:  \n\nearlystage startups entering the investment ecosystem\, and \n\n\nportfolio companies raising followon investment rounds with the support of LitBAN angels. \n\nThe pitching sessions offered founders practical exposure to investor expectations\, while investors gained insight into emerging teams and maturing portfolio companies.  \nA special highlight was the participation of a team invited after winning a Pitch Event invitation at the ActInSpace hackathon. Ahead of the European finale\, the team had the opportunity to pitch in a real investor setting and received handson feedback aimed at strengthening their value proposition and presentation.  \nHybrid format and community engagement  \nThe hybrid event format\, including a dedicated webinar component\, allowed wider access to content and discussions\, while the onsite format supported direct interaction and networking among participants. This combination enabled knowledge sharing across the ecosystem and reinforced peertopeer exchange among investors.  \nStrengthening the startup ecosystem  \nThrough collaboration between the atTRACTION project and LitBAN\, the event contributed to a deeper understanding of investment dynamics\, strengthened founder–investor dialogue\, and reinforced connections within the Lithuanian startup ecosystem.  \nAn important added value of the event was the opportunity for earlystage and aspiring investors to gain firsthand insights into startup investing by learning directly from experienced business angels and venture capital professionals. The open sharing of practical experience\, investment approaches\, and lessons learned created a valuable learning environment and supported knowledge transfer within the investor community.  \nSuch initiatives play an important role in fostering sustainable ecosystem growth through shared experience\, active investor participation\, and continuous knowledge exchange. 
URL:https://attraction-project.eu/event/lithuanias-startup-investing-landscape-data-deals-directions-in-2026/
CATEGORIES:Hibrid
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SUMMARY:Scaleups Investing in Startups: Tech Leaders’ Perspectives
DESCRIPTION:On 14 January 2026\, the Lithuanian Business Angel Network (LitBAN) hosted its\nmonthly Pitch Event in Vilnius. The event was supported by the atTRACTION project:\nConnecting Deep-Tech Innovation Ecosystems\, with Tech-Park Kaunas acting as the\nregional partner in Lithuania. The gathering brought together investors\, founders\, and\necosystem stakeholders to exchange practical insights and real-life experiences related to\nstartup investment.\nObjectives of the Event\nThe main objectives of the event were to:\n– Share real investment experiences from scaleup leaders actively investing in startups\n– Provide founders with practical insights into investor expectations and evaluation\ncriteria\n– Strengthen connections between startups\, scaleups\, and the business angel community\n– Promote knowledge exchange within the regional and national innovation ecosystem\nPanel Discussion\nThe core of the evening was the panel discussion titled “Scaleups Investing in Startups:\nTech Leaders’ Perspectives”\, held in a hybrid format and powered by the atTRACTION\nproject. The panel featured Milda Jasaitė (Vinted)\, Vytautas Sabalys (Tesonet)\, and\nMohamed Youssef (Kilo)\, and was moderated by Roberta Rudokienė (LitBAN).\nPanelists openly shared how scaleups approach startup investments\, what criteria they\napply when evaluating early-stage teams\, and how founders can be better prepared for\nfurther conversations with potential investors.\nKey Discussion Topics\nKey topics addressed during the discussion included:\n– Strategic motivations behind scaleup investments in startups;\n– Evaluation of founding teams and long-term growth potential;\n– Practical advice for early-stage founders engaging with investors; \n– Differences between scaleup-led investments and traditional venture capital\napproaches.\nStartup Pitch Session\nAlongside the panel discussion\, the event featured a startup pitch session. Among the\npitching startups was BrainPredict\, an active participant in Tech-Park Kaunas initiatives\,\nwith experience in incubation and acceleration programs and continuous involvement in\necosystem activities. “BrainPredict” team was also recognized during the Kaunas Startup\nAwards 2025.\nOutcomes and Impact\nInsights shared during the discussion were valuable not only for on-site participants but\nalso for a wider founder and investor audience following the event online. The hybrid\nformat enabled broader reach and effective knowledge sharing across regional and\nnational ecosystems.\nConclusion\nFor the atTRACTION project\, supporting investor-led and hybrid knowledge-sharing\nformats is essential for bringing real investment experience to a wider audience. Such\nevents contribute to strengthening collaboration between regional and national innovation\necosystems and increasing startups’ opportunities to attract investment.
URL:https://attraction-project.eu/event/scaleups-investing-in-startups-tech-leaders-perspectives/
CATEGORIES:Hibrid
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SUMMARY:First Customer and Team Matchmaking Accelerator
DESCRIPTION:Bootcamp in 8-9th of May 2025 \nThe First Customer programme in Kaunas saw perhaps the most diverse set of startups. This included a FoodTech startup BiodairyLabs\, a circular solutions startup Re4vive from Germany\, Biotech startups BrachyDose and Kosmeteka from Lithuania\, Edtech startup Lerni from Lithuania and AgriTech startup GrowerAdviser from Poland. In terms of success\, this was the most successful edition\, with Re4vive and GrowerAdviser both securing clients post-program and BiodairyLabs and BrachyDose joining accelerator programs. \nAn interesting discovery in our third edition is that the journey for each startup looks very different. Some startups are quick to get off the ground. The industry dictates the speed of success or what success in that industry looks like. \nThe Bootcamp on May 8th\, organized by Tech-Park Kaunas and Startup Migrants\, aimed to help participants enhance their sales skills and expand their professional networks. The day began with introductions\, followed by a session on how to organize a sales presentation and group work on crafting sales pitches. In the afternoon\, expert speakers shared their experiences and best practices for achieving sales. (Mentors Mantas Venslaukas CEO of Vilimed company\, and Algirdas Noreika\, CEO of Indeform company\, shared their success stories and gDaiave practical insights).  Later\, participants joined a networking coffee with mentors specializing in sales\, marketing\, and strategy to support early business growth. The official program concluded at 17:30\, with an optional community dinner held in the evening. \nThe second day of the bootcamp focused on helping startups create professional video sales pitches. The program began with introductions\, followed by intensive pitch training where participants presented to three different mentors and received feedback to refine their delivery. After lunch\, teams gave final wrap-up presentations before moving on to filming their pitches. The day concluded with all startup pitches successfully recorded on video. \nThe programme success story is BiodairyLabs is a big success. Their product is a plant-based substitute for fat used in foods. BiodairyLabs started off solo and\, through our mentoring\, prioritized finding and creating a team. Since then\, they have actively taken part in most food and agritech fairs in Europe. They have also been part of several acceleration programs in Europe. \nAlso Re4vive was an interesting startup. They already had a company registered in Germany and joined our program in hopes of raising funding. Although funding efforts are still ongoing\, the startup has been able to secure three very big logos as clients. During the program\, they onboarded a pilot customer and now have two more. \nMost founders are so focused on building the perfect product that they are reluctant to get sales started. This has been another discovery: most startups neglect sales and look to hire salespeople rather than focusing on sales itself. Our focus throughout the First Customer programs has been to get these startups started on sales. \nhttps://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7328021222661709825  \nhttps://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7328403433617600512 
URL:https://attraction-project.eu/event/first-customer-and-team-matchmaking-accelerator-4/
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SUMMARY:atTRACTION Demoday in Kaunas
DESCRIPTION:On July the 3rd\, 2024 Tech-Park Kaunas held a hybrid demo with 13 deep-tech startups pitching to a mix of national and international investors. The event featured a strong focus on DigiTech and MedTech. As a result\, seven startups were selected for further participation in pre-acceleration programs\, indicating significant follow-up potential. \n  \n  \nEngagement during the hybrid demo day was notably high. The participants\, both online and onsite\, had an opportunity to interact with investors and benefit from investor training sessions and follow-up consultations. \n13 startups pitched successfully\, with 7 being invited to participate in pre-acceleration programs\, highlighting the event’s value for start-ups. One startup secured investment from local investors\, showcasing the effectiveness of the event in helping companies attract funding.
URL:https://attraction-project.eu/event/attraction-demoday-in-kaunas/
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