Vilnius University Tech Hub, together with SEB Bank, presents the five-day hackathon “SEB Fast Track,” which will take place from November 10 to 14 and will bring together motivated Vilnius University students and business experts with a common goal – to generate new ideas, solve real problems, and nurture the creators of future startups.
“SEB Fast Track” is an intensive experience during which participants will have the opportunity to get a close look at the business world, choose the most relevant challenge offered by companies, and work with experts in that field to find innovative solutions. In this way, students will not only experience how ideas are born and how they can turn into products or services but will also gain practical knowledge about what is needed to successfully start a business.
The hackathon is designed to help young people discover their entrepreneurial potential: they will learn to collaborate in teams, develop problem analysis and creative thinking skills, understand the value of communication with experts, and what competencies are needed to turn an idea into a real project. The entire process will follow the Design Thinking methodology, guided by expert Lina Kižinienė, who will help participants systematically go through all stages of creative problem-solving – from finding insights to prototyping solutions. At the end of the program, the best-performing team will earn a spot in the VU Tech Hub Pre-Accelerator program – a 20-week journey from the first ideas to creating a startup.
“Collaboration between youth and business is essential if we want to build an innovative and competitive Lithuania. The earlier young people get acquainted with real challenges and start solving them, the stronger the skills they develop – from critical thinking to the courage to act under uncertainty. For us as an organization, it is important not only to observe but also to actively participate in this process. Because this is an investment that creates value for society as a whole,” says Sonata Gutauskaitė-Bubnelienė, CEO of SEB Bank in Lithuania.
Registration for “SEB Fast Track” is now open, and applications can be submitted until November 3. Those wishing to participate are invited to register via this link: https://forms.office.com/e/7PFEkBCLiE.
This program is open to all students who want to see how ideas emerge from real problems, experience closer collaboration with business experts, and discover whether the startup world could become their future.
