We’re back on December 1.

The biggest celebration of the Kaunas startup community will once again bring together those who create and grow the Kaunas innovation ecosystem.

Registration and nominations – coming soon.

Previous winners

Kaunas Startup Awards 2026

Kaunas Startup Awards. A special event celebrating progress, creativity and the resilience of the Kaunas innovation community.

It is an opportunity to gain recognition, build partnerships and attract investors’ attention, as well as celebrate the achievements of the startup community!

About the
Awards

Why participate?

Creativity and innovation

Bold ideas that create lasting value.

Networking

Meet investors and innovation experts.

Visibility and recognition

Let the Kaunas startup community discover you!

Media exposure

Get noticed and introduced to a wider audience.

Ceremony & celebration

December 1 will be unforgettable!

Award Highlights

At the 2025 Kaunas Startup Awards, the year’s strongest startups, most impactful initiatives and outstanding examples of ecosystem growth were recognised. Nine category winners were announced during the event, alongside a Startup Social Kaunas #34 conversation with guest Dominykas Milašius and innovative performances by Future Cello.

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Award Categories

Rookie of the Year

This category recognised newcomers to the startup community who had taken their first bold steps into the startup world over the past two years, introducing unique ideas and exceptional drive. The main focus was not on revenue, but on innovation, creative solutions and potential for growth.

Winner:
Thunderclap Labs

SUSIPAŽINKITE IR REGISTRUOKITĖS

Nominuoti

Startup of the Year

The Startup of the Year category recognised established startup founders who generated up to EUR 250,000 in annual revenue, demonstrated strong progress throughout the year and consistently strengthened their position within the innovation ecosystem. This category celebrated teams distinguished by growth, originality and focused development.

Winner:
Fivrec

Investors’ Choice

This category recognised startups that earned investors’ confidence and stood out for their potential to become successful market players. Candidates were evaluated by a dedicated panel of investors assembled for the Kaunas Startup Awards, focusing on the team, vision and investment appeal.

Winner:
Luna Robotics

Ecosystem Hero

The Ecosystem Hero category recognised leaders, organisations and initiatives contributing to the growth of the Kaunas startup ecosystem. These are the people and teams who bring the community together, foster collaboration and create a strong, supportive environment for innovation.

Winner:
Tech-Park Kaunas

“Startuolis” Project Winner

This category recognised teams that successfully participated in the “Startuolis” project throughout the year – from the hackathon to Demo Day and incubation programmes. Innovation experts evaluated the most ambitious, fastest-growing teams that demonstrated the strongest progress and contributed to strengthening the regional innovation ecosystem.

Winner:
BrainPredict

The Audience Favourite was selected by DELFI.lt readers. This category recognised startups that were able to clearly present their idea, demonstrate its value to society and connect with a wider audience.

Winner:
Thunderclap Labs

Audience Favourite

Deep Tech Startup

This category recognised startups developing advanced R&D and deep-tech solutions with the potential to fundamentally transform industries or society. It celebrated teams pursuing scientific breakthroughs and innovations with significant long-term value.

Winner:
KELI Therapeutics

Nominuoti

Scale-up of the Year

This category recognised the fastest-growing startups with annual revenue exceeding EUR 250,000 and ambitions extending beyond the early-stage startup phase. It celebrated teams demonstrating sustainable growth, international ambition and a mature business direction.

Winner:
ENEBA

Social Impact

This category recognised startups whose activities create a positive social or environmental impact. It celebrated teams that place responsibility, sustainability and tangible benefits to society at the heart of their work, contributing to a fairer and more sustainable world.

Winner:
edON

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Atrankos procesas

Pateikus paraišką, startuolius įvertins ekspertų komisija (startuolių kūrėjai, investuotojai, universitetų atstovai). Kai kurioms nominacijoms (pvz., Investuotojų favoritas, Publikos mėgstamiausias) laimėtojus rinks investuotojai ir visuomenė.