Startups creating scalable edTech solutions that have initial validation from the market.
Ambitious and motivated teams that bring diverse skills and expertise.
Teams that will commit to go through the full program and are incorporated in Vilnius (or plan to be).
Edu Challenger is a tailored 3-months acceleration programme designed specifically for EdTech startups. Powered by Startup Lithuania and led by xEdu and Civitta. The programme provides mentorship, resources, and opportunities to scale startups in the global market, assisting with international expansion and investment attraction.
The programme is suitable for early traction EdTech startups particularly those based in Lithuania and the rest of the world. Foreign startups wishing to apply to the programme must establish a business in Lithuania.
There is no upfront cost to join the Edu Challenger Accelerator, and all program activities are fully covered. However, participants are responsible for their own relocation expenses to Vilnius, if applicable. Additionally, all startups will be eligible to receive a grant.
Express of interest form will be open until 30 September 2024 at 11pm CET. You can apply online by filling out the express of interest form on our website. Make sure to provide detailed information about your startup. Furthermore, the selected applicants will be invited to participate in the hybrid bootcamp event to pitch in front of the judges and meet the mentors. Afterwards, the shortlisted applicants will be invited to fill in the application form at ESinvesticijos.lt to pass the eligibility check and get selected for the programme. All provided information will be treated with complete confidentiality, governed by our Terms and Conditions and privacy statements.
Yes, batch participants will be eligible to receive the grant depending on their stage of development. Pre-MVP startups will be eligible for a grant up to 40k EUR. Startups with an MVP will be eligible to receive a grant up to 60k EUR. To receive the grant, you will need to sign a grant agreement and successfully complete the programme. The grant will be paid in two instalments: 1) First instalment - after successfully completing 25% of the programme. 2) Second - after successful completion of the full accelerator programme. Overall, a total 3 participants throughout 3 batches will also be able to raise an additional 42k EUR in investment, and the strongest teams will get an additional 24k EUR.
