Small Teams, Big Steps: Celebrating the Momentum of Lithuanian Startups
- Rūta Ulozaitė
- Jun 30
- 2 min read
At ROCKIT we’re not just supporting startups, we’re championing a generation of innovators redefining industries from within. Over the past year and a half, we've had the privilege to accelerate over 65 startups through our structured, impact-driven programmes. Some move quietly, others make noise, but all contribute to shaping Lithuania’s growing startup landscape.
As the pace of innovation accelerates, a few recent achievements from our community stood out, tangible results that followed the teams’ participation in the ROCKIT Acceleration Programme. Here are just a few of their inspiring stories:
Progressa.ai is building an AI assistant that simplifies social media marketing and content creation for teams. Their AI-driven platform automates visual design, copy creation, scheduling and engagement across multiple accounts, enabling businesses to maintain a consistent, high-quality presence effortlessly. After completing the ROCKIT Acceleration Programme, Progressa.ai successfully launched their first AI assistant, providing 24/7 automated support for growing brands.
SensePilot
SensePilot develops assistive technology for hands-free computing using head movements, eye-tracking, facial gestures and voice commands, all via standard webcams. Their recent beta launch demonstrated how users with limited mobility can independently navigate computers and even play games. They secured second place at the AI Lithuania Hackathon, joined both the Microsoft Founders Hub and Grow AI Accelerator and partnered with Negalia.lt to introduce their solution to special education centres in Lithuania.
Luna Robotics
Luna Robotics specialises in advanced night-vision systems for drones and vehicles. Their high-quality infrared cameras, such as the NVX‑IR3 and NVX‑AI4, deliver real-time enhanced imagery with impressive low latency and visibility up to 360 metres. Designed for military-grade reliability yet cost-effective deployment, their tech is “battle-tested.” Post-acceleration, Luna Robotics made headlines at the Latitude59 startup event, securing a €250,000 prize and reinforcing demand for deep-tech solutions in surveillance and defence.
“At ROCKIT we’re proud to serve as a key entry point for startups in Lithuania, a space where ideas meet execution. We support early-stage teams not only in raising investment but in building competence, securing strategic partnerships and testing their products with real users”,- says Lina Žemaitytė Kirkman, Head of ROCKIT.
Our acceleration platform delivers real outcomes: a startup arrives with an idea and leaves with a product like: “Humaning” startup launching their mobile app, “Samata24” has already generated cost estimates worth over €6.2 million. Achievements continue with “Alcemi” attracting its first test clients and securing a grant from the FirstPick fund, “Concapture” testing its products at conferences like LOGIN and Viva Technologies, “Congrat” is now raising money via the LITBAN angel investor platform and “Cofive” was among the finalists at the Startup World Cup!
“These are more than milestones - they’re proof that startup innovation thrives with the right ecosystem behind it. We invite the market to explore and test these home-grown solutions”, - she adds.
These success stories reveal what happens when ambition is matched with direction, mentorship and exposure. At ROCKIT we’re committed to helping founders sharpen their focus, test their concepts, and bring high-impact products to market.
And there’s more to come.
Join our Pre-accelerator program Batch #4 happening in October! Registrations are open now - https://www.rockitvilnius.com/startups
