As always, Startup Fair brought together key players from the innovation ecosystem, startups, and investors, making it a day full of exciting achievements for the Sunrise Tech Park community. During the event, participants of the WE-RISE acceleration program showcased their innovative solutions, while several startups received prestigious awards.
WE-RISE Startups Celebrate Their Achievements
During the event, founders from the second cohort of the WE-RISE project took to the stage to present ambitious deep-tech solutions they had been developing and refining throughout the acceleration programme. It was a great opportunity to showcase their progress, share their ideas with the innovation community, and receive valuable feedback.
PulpaTronics stood out by winning the WE-RISE Pitch Battle. This victory earned the team a fast-track opportunity to compete in the Startup Fair Pitch Battle Final, securing a place among the competition’s top eight finalists.
AlongWave also received recognition, winning the Freshmango Prize during the Startup Fair Pitch Battle semifinals.
An International Opportunity for a Sunrise Tech Park Community Member
There was more great news for the Sunrise Tech Park community, as Uvireso, a startup developing ultraviolet radiation engineering solutions, received the Coinvest Capital Prize – a trip to the Plug and Play event in the United States.
This award opens up new opportunities to build international connections, showcase innovative solutions to a wider audience, and explore potential partnerships.
Expert Panel Discussion: What Does It Take to Become Investor-Ready?
Beyond the startup pitches and awards, the event also featured an insightful panel discussion organised by WE-RISE, focusing on how startups can prepare to attract investment.
The discussion covered some of the key challenges startups face when seeking funding, including how to effectively approach potential investors, present their business ideas, and avoid common mistakes.
Lina Taletavičiūtė-Misiūnienė, Alex Gibb, and Dr Jovita Žėkaitė shared their experiences and practical insights, offering valuable advice to help startups better prepare for the next stages of their business growth.
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