Quantum computing is advancing rapidly and with it comes a critical cybersecurity turning point known as “Q-Day,” when current encryption methods can be broken. The risk isn’t just future-focused. Data being captured today could be decrypted tomorrow.
Join the upcoming webinar “Surviving Q-Day: Understanding Quantum Transitional Threats” on 5 May 2026 at 09:30 AM (CET) to get a clear, practical understanding of what’s ahead.
What you’ll learn:
- What quantum computing really is (cutting through the hype)
- Why Q-Day matters now
- Realistic timelines for organizational exposure
- Immediate steps to reduce risk and protect critical data
The session will also address current threats such as “harvest now, decrypt later” attacks and vulnerabilities across IT, OT, and IoT environments.
Who should attend: C-suite leaders, risk managers, ICT professionals, and IT/OT decision-makers.
This is a timely opportunity to understand the transition phase already underway and to act before vulnerabilities turn into breaches.
Register here: https://lnkd.in/dEJcQpzS
Startup World Cup is coming back – your golden ticket to global recognition 🏆
What’s in it for you:
🎤 Compete for a $1M investment: Win the regional final and this autumn fly to Silicon Valley 🇺🇸 to compete for a $1M investment.
🤝 Expand your global network: Build meaningful connections with investors and industry experts worldwide.
🌍 Global exposure & connections: Get in front of international investors, mentors, and potential partners
This is not just a competition, but an opportunity to accelerate your startup’s global journey. If you’re developing a solution with real market potential, we invite you to take the stage.
Your next steps:
- It starts with an application – submit yours here: https://www.startupworldcup.io/lithuania-app-2026
- Share your unique value proposition.
- Top 10 startups will be selected to pitch live on May 28 at LOGIN Conference in Vilnius
- Winning startup heads to San Francisco, USA, to the world’s largest startup competition, organized by Pegasus Tech Ventures
⚠️ Important: the winning startup covers its own travel and participation costs for the US finals.
📅 Application deadline: April 20, so hurry up!
This amazing opportunity is brought to startups by Sunrise Tech Park in partnership with LOGIN and Inovacijų agentūra
On April 23–25, Klaipėda Science and Technology Park will host the DIGI4all Hackathon – a 48-hour innovation marathon focused on creating digital solutions for social inclusion and sustainability.
The event is part of the international INVESTech project, which aims to strengthen innovation, digital skills, and collaboration between education, business, and technology sectors across Europe.
Why does social inclusion matter in the digital world?
Digitalisation is transforming our everyday lives: from public services and education to healthcare, mobility, and energy systems. At the same time, it also creates new challenges: many people still face barriers related to access to technology, digital skills, or the availability of digital services.
This raises an increasingly important question: how can we design technologies that are accessible, useful, and inclusive for everyone?
The goal of the DIGI4all Hackathon is to encourage young innovators to explore answers to this question and develop solutions that:
- help reduce the digital divide
- improve accessibility of services for different groups in society
- strengthen community engagement and resilience
- contribute to building a more sustainable and inclusive society
Youth ideas for real-world challenges
The DIGI4all Hackathon invites young people up to 29 years old – students, early-career professionals, and creators to work in teams and develop the first prototypes of their solutions within 48 hours.
During the event, participants will:
- generate ideas and develop digital solutions
- work in teams of 3–5 participants
- receive guidance from mentors in technology, innovation, and business
- present their solutions to an evaluation panel
The hackathon offers a chance not only to experiment with technology but also to create solutions with actual social impact.
Organisations are also invited to get involved
To ensure that the solutions developed during the hackathon address societal needs, organisations are also encouraged to participate.
Mentors can support teams by helping refine ideas and technological approaches.
Companies and organisations are invited to propose challenges related to social inclusion or the accessibility of digital services.
The hackathon becomes a space where young talent, technology and societal needs come together to brainstorm and create solutions.
📍 Location: Klaipėda Science and Technology Park
(Vilhelmo Berbomo St. 10, Klaipėda, Lithuania)
📅 Date: April 23–25, 2026
If you would like to participate as a mentor or propose a hackathon challenge, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/d22jsVqeEKgFT2TQA
👉 Participant registration:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbSzU1-pKD9pTq3RHcVinZoKBe_orY-YD6GPtv4MAhX0O9NA/viewform
This project has been co-funded by the European Commission. This communication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
Project number: ERASMUS-EDU-2023-PEX-COVE-101143958
The international port technology hackathon returns to Klaipėda on 25–27 September, bringing together innovators, researchers and young professionals to tackle challenges from the maritime sector.
For the eighth consecutive year, the international port technology hackathon Portathon will dock in Klaipėda, this time on 25–27 September 2026. The event invites innovators, researchers and young professionals to tackle real-world challenges facing the maritime sector, forming over 20 multidisciplinary teams guided by experienced mentors from industry and academia. Each year Portathon attracts more than 100 participants; this year, organizers aim to bring together the event’s most active and diverse innovation community yet.
Not just a weekend challenge, but a launchpad for new ventures
Portathon is more than an intensive three-day sprint. For many participants, it becomes a turning point in their professional journey.
“We joined Portathon simply to test our abilities and see whether our knowledge could be useful. In just a few days we received incredibly inspiring feedback from highly experienced mentors. That’s when we realized our solution had actual potential and it eventually led to the creation of our startup,” says team leader Gytis Raudonius, who participated in the hackathon a couple of years ago and who today, together with the same team, develops technological solutions for the port industry through their company, PortMI.
Participants work on actual business challenges submitted by companies operating within the port ecosystem. This year’s edition will place particular emphasis on safety, artificial intelligence and sustainability – themes that are increasingly defining the future of modern ports against the backdrop of today’s geopolitical and defense challenges.
Eight editions strong: connecting science, business and the next generation of innovators
Over eight years, Portathon has grown into one of the most significant platforms connecting the maritime innovation ecosystem, bringing together science, business and technology developers from across Lithuania and beyond. Young technology creators, startup founders and professionals from a wide range of disciplines all find their place here.
This year, the organizing team is joined by the Klaipeda University and the European University Alliance EU-CONEXUS, further deepening ties with the emerging talent community and expanding the event’s international academic reach.
Industry challenges become tomorrow’s technology
“Companies gain something that is often hard to achieve within daily operations: a fresh perspective on long-standing challenges. Multidisciplinary teams bring forward modern, innovative solutions that can be directly integrated into existing projects,” the organizers note.
Portathon also provides participants with an opportunity to build valuable professional connections, meet experts from the maritime sector and become part of a growing international network shaping the future of ports. The in-person format fosters intensive teamwork, mentored problem-solving and the real-time development and testing of new ideas.
Eight editions in, one thing is clear: the maritime sector is rich in challenges and equally rich in people willing to rise to meet them. Portathon remains committed to strengthening the synergy between innovators, industry and science, turning today’s port challenges into tomorrow’s technologies.
More information and registration: https://kmtp.lt/portathon/portathon-2026/
INVESTech aims to establish a transnational platform for Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVEs) in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) across Slovakia, Greece, Bulgaria, Cyprus, and Lithuania.
STUDY VISIT IN ATHENS
On 12 February 2026, the partnership
visited NCSR Demokritos in Athens,
Greece’s largest multidisciplinary research
centre. They learned about its institutes,
research workforce, and key innovation
initiatives. The visit included presentations
from the Digital Technologies Hub, the
Education Office, Aetherion project and the
Science for You project. It concluded with a
tour showcasing cutting‐edge projects on
water treatment, hydrogen‐based fuel, and
CO2‐derived protein production.
INVESTECH SKILLS COMPETITION IN KOŠICE
From February 2–6, 2026, the Institute of Artificial Intelligence FEEI (TUKE) and Košice
IT Valley organised the 1st INVESTech Skills Competition, welcoming visiting teachers
and students from Frederick University (Cyprus) and Klaipėdos valstybinė kolegija
(Lithuania). Throughout the week, participants worked in international teams,
focusing on AI, UI design, presentation skills, and Live IT projects, while learning from
experts and exchanging experiences across borders. A major highlight was the final
competition, where teams presented their innovative solutions. The event also
included hands-on workshops, expert seminars, company, and networking activities,
all aimed at strengthening future-ready, labour market–relevant skills and connecting
education with real industry needs.
INNOVATION LABS (I‐LABS)
The partners are developing Innovation Labs
across all countries in 2026 to promote
creativity, experimentation, and entrepreneurial
thinking for students and professionals. These
i‐labs, equipped with digital and tech tools, will
support activities such as workshops,
hackathons, capacity‐building sessions, and the
piloting of entrepreneurial courses. Each
country designs its own lab, but all share
common goals: enhancing employability,
strengthening links with the labour market, and
promoting advanced digital and AI skills. The
labs will prepare learners for future job markets,
encourage innovation, and create inclusive,
collaborative learning environments.
3RD TRANSNATIONAL MEETING IN GREECE
The INVESTech project partners held a two-
day meeting on February 10–11, 2026, The
meeting focused on reviewing progress
across all Work Packages, refining
upcoming deliverables, and coordinating
the next phases of the project. Participants
worked on strengthening Centres of
Vocational Excellence in ICT, advancing the
international collaboration platform, and
developing training, tools, and pilot activities
in advanced technologies. The meeting also
covered progress in green transition
initiatives, innovation and entrepreneurship
in VET, quality assurance, dissemination, and
ethics. Across two days, partners presented
results, aligned tasks, set deadlines, and
discussed equipment needs, stakeholder
engagement, and risk management,
ensuring smooth implementation for the
upcoming project year.
THE UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
Forum on Vocational Excellence
- 7-10 September 2026, Graz, Austria
2nd COFUN Lab and international
conference
- November 2026, Lithuania
Project meeting and study visit
- March-April 2026, Nicosia, Cyprus
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@investech-cove
This project has been co-funded with support from the European Commission. This communication reflects the views
only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information
contained therein. Project Number: ERASMUS-EDU-2023-PEX-COVE-101143958
On the initiative of the Ministry of Economy and Innovation and the Innovation Agency, InnoHub Lithuania has been officially opened in Silicon Valley (USA), which will help Lithuanian innovative companies and developers of advanced technologies to establish and develop contacts with partners in the USA, as well as help Lithuanian exporters of high-tech products and services to establish a position in the strategically important US market. InnoHub Lithuania joins Nordic Innovation House, which has been successfully operating in the US for almost a decade.
“We have fulfilled another commitment – Lithuania is finally established in Silicon Valley. InnoHub Lithuania will become an important link between Lithuanian and US start-ups and innovators, helping to establish targeted contacts and providing assistance in exporting Lithuanian high value-added products and services to the US,” says Aušrinė Armonaitė, Minister of the Economy and Innovation.
InnoHub Lithuania will provide comprehensive support to Lithuanian high-tech companies, with priority given to companies operating in the fields of information and communication technologies, laser technologies and biotechnology. InnoHub Lithuania will bring together US mentors to advise innovative Lithuanian companies – experts in business development, sales, marketing, business law and finance. They will also organise conferences, exhibitions and business missions to showcase Lithuania’s business potential and innovation ecosystem to US investors. Lithuania’s innovation promotion capacity in California will be strengthened together with the team of the Consulate General of Lithuania and the Commercial Attaché in Los Angeles.
“The world’s leading market, the US, can undoubtedly open up huge opportunities for Lithuanian exports. We have a number of successful examples of cooperation between Lithuanian companies and the US that have led to their rapid growth, so it is very important that this market is accessible to an even greater number of promising high-tech companies. Based on our experience of working with companies, we have identified the main barriers and fears for developing in the US. These include differences in the legal and tax environment and business culture, challenges in finding and establishing targeted business contacts, and intense competition from companies in other countries. InnoHUB Lithuania will offer a comprehensive package of services to help Lithuanian exporters overcome these barriers,” says Romualda Stragienė, head of the Innovation Agency.
InnoHub Lithuania will join the community of the influential Nordic Innovation House in Silicon Valley. This gives Lithuania the opportunity not only to benefit from the Nordic Innovation House’s experience and connections in the US for almost a decade, but also to strengthen cooperation between Lithuania and Scandinavia – to build partnerships with Nordic companies, start-ups, research institutions and agencies promoting entrepreneurship and innovation.
