HACKATHON
The Lithuanian Riflemen's Union invites the country's innovators to propose ideas, create and develop solutions aimed at the security challenges facing the state.
The most important thing is to have an idea and professional knowledge! Experts in innovation, product development, IT, cybernetics, finance, sales and other fields will help prepare the concept. On the last day of the hackathon, all teams will have the opportunity to present their concepts and/or prototypes to investors! If you don't have a team but have an innovative defense idea that you believe in, or if you'd like to join another team, register for the hackathon as an individual participant. On the first day of the hackathon, you'll definitely meet like-minded people with whom you can create the innovation together.
WHY SHOULD YOU PARTICIPATE?
- The opportunity to develop your innovation from idea to concept in one space
- Consulting by defense innovators, security experts and cyber professionals
- 45 thousand EUR prize fund from the investment funds "ScaleWolf" and "Baltic Sandbox" and invitations to their pre-accelerators.
- The co-investment fund "Coinvest Capital" together with business angels and investment funds have planned investments in 1-3 most promising early-stage defense innovation startups. Depending on the startup's needs, stage, innovativeness, the investment in each startup can be to 3 million. euros. "Baltic Sandbox Ventures" is also ready to invest 125 000 EUR to startups.
- Three days of active time in the community of innovators!
CTF GAME
Understand the intelligence of hackers and test your dexterity in the virtual training ground of the cyber competition "Capture the Flag" (CTF)!
The Cybersecurity Unit "Lizdeika" of the Lithuanian Riflemen's Union invites cybersecurity and information technology specialists to participate in the "Capture the Flag" competition from October 4-6. Over 100 participants will compete at the KTU "Santaka" Valley and remotely, racing to hack the codes and finish with 30 flags by the end of the game.
Teams and individual players can participate in the competition.
WHY SHOULD YOU PARTICIPATE?
- The Lithuanian Riflemen's Union Cybersecurity Unit "Lizdeika" together with international partners "Try Hack Me" have created a virtual range with thirty unique tasks that are not publicly available anywhere. You will have a great opportunity to test your cybersecurity skills and find out where you still need to improve!
- The opportunity to become part of the large international event "Ugninis skydas 2024" and make useful acquaintances on the professional path
- Prizes and certificates from partners await the best performing participants!
What mentors will help the participants?
DANIEL KULIG
Startup Growth and Development Expert
PAULIUS NEZABITAUSKAS
Startup Ecosystem Leader, Value Creation Expert
VIKTORIJA TRIMBEL
Venture Capital Investment for Startups, Business Strategy and Development, Finance Expert
MONIKA VENČKAUSKAITĖ
Artificial Intelligence Group Leader
VIJAY SEKHARA
Strategic Partnerships, Customer Acquisition, State Funding Expert
KIRA LEBEDENKO
Cybersecurity Expert
MARTYNAS ADOMAVIČIUS
Startup Pitch Expert
MARTYNAS BAJORAITIS
Defence Innovations, Product Development Expert
ERNESTAS ŽVAIGŽDINAS
Defence Innovations, Product Development Expert
EDVARDAS ŠALNIS
Software Development and Cybersecurity Expert
ELVINAS KUKYS
General Director and Co-founder
DR. ŠARŪNAS GRIGALIŪNAS
Information Security Manager
ROLANDAS DOCKEVIČIUS
General Director
DR. GINTARAS LABUTIS
Head of Defense Resource Management Program
GIEDRIUS STATULEVIČIUS
An expert in open-source electronics, drones, robotics, 3D design, and printing
GEDIMINAS FABIJANSKAS
Head of the Innovation Department
PRIZES FOR THE „UGNINIS SKYDAS 2024“ HACKATHON BY THE LITHUANIAN RIFLEMEN'S UNION
This year, the prize pool for the winners of the Lithuanian Riflemen's Union hackathon „Ugninis skydas 2024” is increasing!
For the Hackathon Winners
The investment fund „ScaleWolf” is establishing prizes for the teams that make the most progress from idea to concept:
- 1st Place: 15 000 EUR + an invitation to the "ScaleWolf" Defense Innovation Pre‑Accelerator
- 2nd Place: 10 000 EUR + an invitation to the "ScaleWolf" Defense Innovation Pre‑Accelerator
- 3rd Place: 5 000 EUR + an invitation to the "ScaleWolf" Defense Innovation Pre‑Accelerator
The investment fund "Baltic Sandbox Ventures" is establishing a €15,000 cash prize for the team that prepares the best defense innovation prototype with the greatest market potential. This team will be invited to further develop their innovation in the "Baltic Sandbox Ventures" pre-accelerator. Several other promising teams will also receive invitations.
In the long term, the investment fund plans to allocate €125,000 to the most promising defense innovation startup.
The co-investment fund "Coinvest Capital" together with business angels and investment funds have planned investments in 1-3 most promising early-stage defense innovation startups. Depending on the startup's needs, stage, innovativeness, the investment in each startup can be to 3 million. euros.
For the CTF Game Winners
- 1st place: *Hak5 Elite Field Kit* - includes the latest tools like the WiFi Pineapple and USB Rubber Ducky (valued at $579.99).
- 2nd place: *Hak5 Essentials Field Kit* - a beginner’s pentesting kit (valued at $219.99).
- 3rd place: *Flipper Zero* - a versatile hacking tool for wireless and hardware exploration (valued around $169.00).