About us
Welcome to Kaunas IN Startups, a group dedicated to helping startups of all kinds thrive and succeed
- Events – We host open, free gatherings like Startup Social Kaunas, Pitch Night Kaunas, and others with our partners. These monthly meetups are made to inspire, connect, and educate.
- Ecosystem visibility – We share startup news, success stories, upcoming events, and valuable resources from across Kaunas
- Startup resources – Explore the Kaunas startup ecosystem map and discover who’s doing what: Kaunas Startup Ecosystem: Resources List
- Your contact point – Don’t know where to start? We’ll help you find the right people: mentors, founders, experts, or support organizations
- Consultations – We offer advice and insights on both startup growth and ecosystem development.
Upcoming events
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Startup Social Kaunas #41: Investors Spotlight
Kauno Kultūros Centras, Vytauto pr. 79, Kaunas, LTStartup Social Kaunas is a monthly meetup that’s been bringing the community together for over 3 years 🤝 The goal? To inspire, connect, and educate people about the startup world.
Open to everyone: founders, service providers, investors, or just anyone curious about the Kaunas startup scene 👀
While we usually chat with founders, this time it’s time to hear real stories from the other side – the investors. Together with LitBAN (Lithuanian Business Angels Network), we’re bringing together 3 investors to talk about the reality they see: what they invest in and when, the role investors play in a startup’s journey, and some insights into today’s market 🙂↕️
Meet the investors:
👉 Justinas Taruška – investor and CEO at Nando, a biotechnology company developing and manufacturing high-value-added microbiological and chemical products
👉 Lina Tallat-Kelpšienė – investment and advisory professional who shifted from wealth management to VC funds and angel investing.
👉 Paulius Vilemas – founding member of LitBAN and Investment Director at SOFIGAMA Investments. In addition to being an investor, Paulius is the CEO of Energenas Group.So whether it’s your first time hearing the word “startup” or you’re already deep in the game — there’ll be something useful for you.
❗ Don't forget to register
When: Tuesday, September 8th, at 6:00 pm (doors open)
Where: Kaunas Culture Center (KKC) Inner Courtyard🕧 AGENDA:
18:00 - Doors open + networking
18:30 - Intro
18:35 - Investors Spotlight: a fireside chat with Justinas Taruška, Lina Tallat-Kelpšienė and Paulius Vilemas + QnA from the audience
Moderator: Roberta Rudokienė, Managing Director @LitBAN
19:35 - networking, snacks, and drinks❗️IMPORTANT:
The event will be photographed.
Interview language - English.82 attendees
Startup Crash Course. AI in Action: Practical Applications for Startups
Vytautas Magnus University faculty of Economics and Management, K. Donelaičio g. 52, Kaunas, LTStartup Crash Course is a series of educational events designed to empower startup founders and aspiring entrepreneurs with essential knowledge and practical skills 🤝
We bring in industry experts who’ve actually done it to share what works, what doesn’t, and what to focus on when building and growing a startup. Whether you’ve got an idea or you’re already building, it’s a place to learn and connect 🙂↕️
❗️ Don’t forget to register
After a summer break, we’re back with the second session of Startup Crash Course and kicking off a new season! This time, we’re diving into AI in Action: Practical Applications for Startups — exploring how AI can be applied in real startup environments to solve problems, streamline processes, and create new opportunities. We’ll look at practical use cases, tools, and approaches that startups can put into action — from everyday operations to product development and growth. Guest experts:
- Mantas Lukauskas, PhD — AI Tech Lead at Hostinger
- Marius Eitutis — Lead AI Agent Engineer at Ace Waves
Date: 15th of September
Time: 18:30-20:00
Location: Vytautas Magnus University faculty of Economics and Management (6th floor, room 602)
Language: EnglishBTW Kaunas Startup Meetup is next week: https://bit.ly/4xfws56
53 attendees
Past events
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