YOUR STARTUP JOURNEY STARTS HERE
Are you a Vilnius University student ready to build a real startup? Whether you already have a team or looking for people to build one with – the VU TechHub Pre-Accelerator is for you.
How does it work?
Tech Hub Pre-accelerator is a 20-week program designed to equip participants with essential entrepreneurial skills and provide hands-on experience in launching a startup.
The program welcomes both teams with startup ideas and individual participants, who will have the opportunity to join existing teams during the program.
Registration
Receive an email as soon as applications open.
Weeks 1–2: Founder Mindset & Team Building
Participants explore the founder mindset and take part in team-building activities designed to connect people with complementary skills. Existing teams can find missing members, while individual participants have the opportunity to meet others, join a team, or form a new one.
Weeks 3–20: Startup Building
Teams turn their ideas into viable startup concepts by identifying real customer needs, defining and validating the problem and solution, building and testing prototypes with AI, developing their business model, and learning how to reach and sell to their first customers. Throughout the phase, they receive practical support from experienced lecturers and mentors.
Our team has pre-accelerated 220+ startups
Who can apply?
All Vilnius University students (or those planning to enroll from September) who want to learn about business creation and try building a startup themselves.
Why should you apply?
1. Opportunity to meet a co-founder
The program brings together highly motivated individuals from diverse backgrounds and skill sets, giving you the opportunity to network and collaborate to assess compatibility.
2. Gain business development skills while creating a startup
Engage in workshops led by top-notch experts in innovation, business strategy, marketing, sales, and more, with personalized mentorship.
3. Network within the ecosystem
Present your ideas to various investors, business angels, and become a part of the startup ecosystem.
4. Access to state-of-the-art co-working space
Utilize meeting rooms and shared workspaces at VU Tech Hub (located in the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration).
5. Prizes and partner offers
Students will receive perks and prizes from our partners.
Who will be your mentors?
Sales and Negotiation Coach @ INWIN | Driving sales growth
Co-founder and CEO of 3o – Out Of Office | Partner @Katalista Ventures | Accelerating & Investing into startups that create a positive impact
Head of VU TechHub Pre-Accelerator Program | Marketing Expert | Startup Mentor | Lecturer
Leadership & Team Development Expert | Coach & Facilitator | Angel Investor & Startup Advisor | Ex-Google
Vice-Dean at Vilnius University, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
Partner at Superhero Capital | Invested and managing a portfolio of 50+ high growth companies and actively looking for more
Founder of Sumaniai Valgo | Passionate about wellness and numbers
Business consultant in strategy, innovation and change. Executive team educator, learning designer and facilitator for future fit companies
Partners wil be announced soon
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
What do I need to join the program?
To participate in the Tech Hub program, you should have:
- A clear business idea
- A committed team
- Strong motivation
What if I don’t have an idea yet?
No problem! Join the SEB Fast Track on November 10–14 for a chance to win a spot in the Tech Hub program.
- Each day, you’ll work on real business challenges faced by companies.
- Your task: develop a solution to one of these challenges.
- The best-performing teams will receive direct invitations to join Tech Hub.
What if I don’t have a team but really want to join?
Apply anyway! We’ll evaluate your motivation and skills, and if selected, you’ll have the opportunity to join an existing team during the program.
Can I participate if I am not a Vilnius University student?
No, unfortunately the program is designed for Vilnius University students only. If you plan to study in VU from September, you can also apply.
When will the program start?
The applicant selection process will begin in early October, and the program will start in November.
How will people be selected?
We are looking for strong, motivated teams made up of students from diverse academic and professional backgrounds. Participants will be selected from different faculties across Vilnius University. We aim to include students with expertise in:
- Technology (e.g., Physics, Mathematics and Informatics, Life Sciences, Chemistry and Geosciences),
- Business and Economics (e.g., Economics and Business Administration, Business School),
- and Other disciplines (e.g., Law, Communication, Philosophy, History, Philology, Medicine, etc.).
We are looking for pre-formed teams whose members bring a mix of complementary skills – such as business thinking, technical expertise, creativity, or communication. Strong applications will demonstrate a clear idea, a motivated team, and readiness to work on real-world challenges.
Final selection will be made by our jury based on the team’s motivation, skills, and the overall potential of the idea.
What will the schedule be like?
The program lasts 20 weeks. The first two weeks focus on team-building and networking. Starting from week 3, teams develop their business ideas through topic sessions, expert consultations, and mentoring every Thursday from 16:30 to 19:30.
Is this a mandatory program or is it a part of a study plan?
No, all participants take part voluntarily because they are eager to apply their knowledge and skills to creating their own business. 😊