EdTech4BY is an EU funded project, implemented by the Lithuanian Innovation Centre, with direct oversight by the Central Project Management Agency under the Finnancial Ministry of the Republic of Lithuania, aimed at supporting Belarusian edtech entrepreneurs and educators residing in the EU, EEA, and Schengen Area.
It provides structured incubation programmes for early-stage edtech startups and individual teachers, helping them to develop, scale, and sustain innovative solutions with lasting educational impact.
The project seeks to empower Belarusian teachers and foster a strong, vibrant network of edtech service providers.
We prioritise learner safety, accessibility, and ethical use of data. Programme resources follow EU standards on privacy and security.
EdTech4BY provides hands-on incubation, mentoring, and learning resources for early-stage edtech founders and individual educators. We focus on practical skills – product development, pedagogy, user testing, evidence of impact, go-to-market, and sustainability.
Who it’s for
Belarusian educators and trainers residing in the EU/EEA/Schengen Area
Early-stage edtech teams building tools, content, or services for teaching and learning
The EdTech4BY programme designed for startups working on innovative, technology-driven solutions is aimed at enhancing education and learning experiences. We are looking for early-stage companies ready to grow, experiment, and create lasting educational impact.
To be eligible, startups must be legally registered in the European Union, EEA, Moldova, Georgia, Armenia, or Ukraine. Additionally, at least one team member must be a current or former holder of a Belarusian passport, and the team must include at least one technical expert with a minimum of two years of experience relevant to EdTech product development. Proof of employment must be provided.
All eligible applications will be evaluated based on innovation, impact potential, team capacity, and alignment with EdTech goals. Applications will be scored on a scale of 1 to 10.
The applicants must fill out the APPLICATION FORM.
We are also inviting educators to join an incubation programme and contribute by designing and delivering engaging online learning content. This track is open to individuals who are current or former holders of a Belarusian passport, and who currently reside in the EU, EEA, or Schengen Area.
Eligible educators should have a minimum B-level proficiency in one of the following teaching languages: English, Belarusian, or Russian. Basic digital literacy (such as proficiency with MS Office tools) is expected. A CV demonstrating relevant teaching or subject matter experience is required.
Educators will receive training and mentoring throughout the process of incubation. Important to note, that all intellectual property rights for the course content will remain with the educators. The project organizers will not claim ownership or reuse rights, beyond the requirement to host the content on the project platform during the programme.
To apply, educators must fill out the APPLICATION FORM.
