Thursday, 9 October 2025 | 13:15 - 13:45
Mission Possible: Financing and Scaling Defence Innovation
Location:LitexpoTrack:Hive Stage
- #Defence
- #Dual-Use
- #DeepTech
This panel brings together founders, investors, and policy experts to explore how to turn breakthrough ideas into commercially viable, strategically important ventures.
We’ll cover the full startup journey—from early funding to major partnerships—and dig into the unique challenges of dual-use: navigating both civilian and military markets, complex regulations, and alignment with national and NATO goals.
Participants
Moderator:
- Edvinas Kerza (Managing Partner @ ScaleWolf).
Panelists:
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Daina Kleponė (Researcher @ Vilnius Tech)
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Gediminas Guoba (CEO @ Granta Autonomy)
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Giedrė Rajuncė (CEO @ GREÏ)
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Craig Wilkins (CFO @ Æsir Technologies)