Driving forward… Approaching the Finish Line!
Over the past months, every step has brought progress, challenges and valuable lessons. As we approach the final stages, it’s the perfect moment to pause and reflect. A journey worth revisiting, with lessons learned, key accomplishments and maybe a few behind-the-scenes stories along the way.
Take a look back at everything that brought us here!
Learning in action: ENTRANT startups at the LTT in Lithuania
The ENTRANT Long-Term Training (LTT) in Kaunas, Lithuania (March 3–5, 2026), brought together early-stage startups from Romania, Croatia, Denmark and Türkiye for three days of hands-on learning, networking and inspiration.
The journey began at KTU EDU_Lab, followed by an exploration of Kaunas’ thriving startup ecosystem at Tech-Park Kaunas. Startups gained insights from Živilė Paužaitė (Head of Quality at Tech-Park Kaunas) and were inspired by local success stories like Rokas Jurkėnas (IDEA LINK) and Mantas Venslauskas (VILIMED).
The training offered a practical, immersive experience through workshops focusing on the core areas of startup growth:
Project Management
Sedat Telçeken helped streamline workflows to reduce time-to-market.
From Spark to Brand
Andreea Avramescu guided building brand strategies to attract investors.
Valuation & Pitching
Rasmus K. Sørensen & Henrik Lundum delved into investor clarity.
Stress Management
Prof. Dr. Gökçe Çiçek Ceyhun emphasized personal sustainability.
“The LTT experience in Lithuania was incredibly valuable. Mentor-led workshops and exchanges with other startups gave us fresh insights and clarity on our own project…” – Anca, ActionPoint.
A highlight of the program was the visit to KTU MAT Lab, where participants explored state-of-the-art prototyping facilities—from 3D printing to CNC metalworking. The final day focused on reflection and experience sharing, strengthening connections across borders to support future innovation.
Mentorship Forum
A place to explore challenges, share opportunities, and get the most from your mentorship. Connect with fellow startups, ask any question, share your ideas, and learn from each other’s experiences. Don’t hesitate—every insight counts!
How entrepreneurs can unlock their full potential?
To complement the hands-on experience, we invite you to watch this inspiring TED Talk focusing on overcoming internal barriers and unlocking your full potential. This talk provides valuable insight for founders at any stage: no matter the external challenges, how we approach our own potential is critical to turning ideas into impact.
A must-watch for entrepreneurs! Watch the VIDEO
ENTRANT Techno Talks Webinar Series Continues!
The 5th session: “From Idea to Impact: How to Build Innovation Processes That Work” took place on 28 January, hosted by Magurele Science Park Association.
Featuring Dr. Răzvan Gașpar (GAC Innovation East Europe), participants explored ways to eliminate operational bottlenecks and optimize regional resources.
The 6th session: “From Research to Export: Building an Evidence-Based Health Tech Company” took place on 30 March, hosted by Novi Science Park (Denmark).
Featuring Dr. Martin Grønbech Jørgensen (CEO of FysioMeter), the session highlighted key lessons from the commercialization of evidence-based health solutions in international markets.
Curious about what’s coming next? Stay tuned – we’ll soon announce the next webinar!
If you haven’t explored all 10 modules of our e-learning platform yet, now is the perfect time! Each module is designed to provide practical knowledge, actionable insights, and guidance from our international network of mentors. Enhance your entrepreneurial skills today. Access the platform here!
THE ENTRANT PROJECT WAS PRESENTED AT THE TECHNOMATCH EVENT
Bursatechnopark organized the Technomatch event to bring together the companies operating within its ecosystem and industrial stakeholders, and to foster new collaborations. Within the scope of the event, technology companies, entrepreneurs, students, and industry representatives came together on the same platform. At the opening session, General Manager Prof. Dr. Ayşe Bedeloğlu introduced the ENTRANT Project’s strategic goals to the participants.
ENTRANT Project Intro to Konya Food & Agriculture and Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University Students
The project was presented to visiting student clubs as part of the UNIDES Project supported by the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Türkiye. Project Expert Havanur Yılmaz highlighted the platform’s work packages and invited students to utilize upcoming training opportunities and follow the success story webinar schedules.
The pitches for the NOVI grant have recently been presented by candidates from Aalborg University (AAU) and are now undergoing the final judging phase. Judged by Mads Peter Veiby, Mads Bang, and Henrik Lundum, the winner will receive office space at NOVI, financial/legal counsel, and a grant prize of 250.000 DKK.
Fig 1. Mads Bang, Mads Peter Veiby and Henrik Lundum.
Fig 2. Mikkel Krogshede
Representing Pull & GO at the Lithuania LTT alongside Jonas Koefoed Petersen, Mikkel Krogshede noted: “The LTT experience was highly rewarding, providing valuable perspectives on translating regional innovations into scalable, practical solution parameters across European ecosystem borders.”
THE ENTRANT PROJECT WAS PRESENTED AT THE SCIENCE2BUSINESS EVENT
At BT Stup, the Science2Business: partnerships and collaboration opportunities event brought researchers, entrepreneurs, and corporate investors together. As the primary event organizer, Magurele Science Park Association presented the ENTRANT project infrastructure, demonstrating how it builds tools to facilitate cross-border startup scaling.
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