Edu Challenger’s Second Cohort Takes Off in Vilnius
The second cohort of Edu Challenger, an innovative EdTech accelerator powered by Startup Lithuania and led by xEdu and Civitta, is all set to make waves in the education technology landscape. Launched in March 2025, the program runs until June 2025, concluding with a Demo Day during London Edtech Week, where startups will pitch their ideas to a network of experts and investors.
Edu Challenger's program is tailored to support ambitious EdTech startups through mentorship, resources, and funding opportunities. Eight startups will benefit from grants of up to €40,000 for developing an MVP and up to €60,000 for creating innovative final products. In total, the program aims to provide at least €150,000 in investment to participating startups.
The accelerator combines online and in-person sessions, with key events taking place in Vilnius, Lithuania. Participants will engage in workshops, mentoring sessions, and networking opportunities designed to supercharge their growth and international expansion.
From 125 applicants, 11 exceptional startups have been chosen to join this journey. Keep an eye on this cohort - they're ready to redefine the EdTech landscape:
Hobeehub
A digital platform connecting learners with local and online instructors offering creative, educational, and extracurricular activities. Hobeehub empowers service providers—like art teachers, music tutors, and sports coaches—to promote their services, manage bookings, accept payments, and share learning materials. For learners, it simplifies discovering trusted activities, encouraging personal growth and exploration of new passions.
An educational platform revolutionizing teaching by breaking down complex mathematical and scientific concepts for children. With engaging videos aligned to school curriculums, Aha Stories fosters the "aha!" moments that make learning memorable and aids teachers in delivering effective classroom instruction.
A cutting-edge platform integrating robotics education, modular hardware, and AI tools into a seamless learning experience. With project-based courses, a cloud system for remote robot control, and an AI Lab for intelligent systems, RoboQuark bridges the gap between theoretical learning and practical application.
This collaborative eLearning creation platform simplifies workflows and boosts productivity for Learning & Development teams. Features include a no-code course editor, real-time collaboration tools, custom branding options, AI support, and more—all in one streamlined tool.
An AI-powered virtual tutor offering dialogue-based instruction to diagnose and address individual knowledge gaps. By generating real-time feedback, personalized tasks, and detailed insights for teachers and parents, Averbum creates an engaging, tailored learning experience.
A SaaS platform centralizing kindergarten and preschool search in Lithuania, EduKid provides parents with tools to compare educational institutions based on location, services, and ratings. With AI-driven personal recommendations, it simplifies early education decisions while empowering kindergartens to engage directly with families.
A voice-enabled, proactive AI tutor providing personalized study plans and real-time interaction via text or voice. LearnLucy is an affordable, always-available digital mentor helping learners stay on track with their educational goals through motivation, reminders, and accountability.
An AI-powered math tutoring platform offering dynamic, non-repetitive tasks tailored to individual skill levels. With features like step-by-step guidance, personalized feedback, and interest-based exercises, Trupmena.lt is transforming math education for learners across Lithuania.
Designed for Lithuanian children with special educational needs, this AI-powered platform creates tailored tasks and interactive social stories. Using generative AI technologies like text-to-video and text-to-speech, it supports diverse skill development while adapting to each child's learning pace and capabilities.
This platform educates users on the potential of AI, demonstrating its applicability in daily work operations and guiding them on seamless implementation for enhanced productivity.
NO-GAP
A virtual analytics tool providing insights into student achievement levels and gaps. Targeting middle school managers, NO-GAP offers secure access to aggregated data, enabling schools to benchmark performance against national and municipal standards or similar institutions.