On 12–13 February 2026, the Baltic Impact Accelerator Final Event took place in Riga at the premises of the Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, bringing together startups, investors, and innovation ecosystem stakeholders from Latvia, Estonia, Finland, and Sweden. The event marked the conclusion of the accelerator while also serving as a platform for strengthening future collaboration and investment opportunities across the Central Baltic region.
Over the course of two days, participants reflected on the achievements of the accelerator and engaged in knowledge exchange, networking, and direct meetings between startups and investors. The programme included peer learning sessions, workshops, investor presentations, and structured one-on-one meetings designed to facilitate meaningful connections and potential investment discussions.
One of the key highlights was the Reverse Pitch session, where investment funds from the Central Baltic region presented their investment focus, preferred stages, and collaboration criteria. This was followed by individual investor–startup meetings, enabling targeted discussions and exploration of future partnerships.
The event featured startups representing a wide range of sectors, including climate technology, health and wellbeing, mobility, digital solutions, and deep tech. Throughout the accelerator programme, these companies strengthened their business models, enhanced their sustainability strategies, and improved their readiness for investment and international growth.
The closing event also highlighted the overall achievements of the accelerator cycle, reflecting the programme’s strong regional reach and impact:
- 268 applications received
- 106 startups selected
- 95 startups successfully completed the programme
- 4 countries represented: Latvia, Estonia, Finland, and Sweden
The final event not only celebrated the achievements of the Baltic Impact Accelerator but also reinforced the importance of cross-border collaboration and the strong potential of the Central Baltic region’s innovation ecosystem. The relationships, knowledge, and partnerships developed during the programme are expected to continue supporting startup growth beyond the project’s completion.
Implemented within the Interreg Central Baltic Programme project “Triple Bottom Line Baltic Accelerator” (ID CB0100053). The European Union is not responsible for the content of this material.
