Muuza wins the Young Innovators Award at Skaitmeninis knygnešys / WSA Lithuania 2026
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- Muuza received the Young Innovators Award at the Skaitmeninis knygnešys / WSA Lithuania 2026 final on 29 September 20261.
- The competition, organised by the State Digital Solutions Agency, looks for Lithuanian digital solutions with real social impact1.
- The jury described Muuza as a digital women’s intimate health solution that helps women understand body signals, track symptoms and know when to see a professional1.
On 29 September 2026, at the final of Skaitmeninis knygnešys / WSA Lithuania 2026 in Vilnius, Muuza received the Young Innovators Award (Jaunųjų inovatorių apdovanojimas)1.
About the competition
Skaitmeninis knygnešys means “the digital book smuggler”. The name honours the people who smuggled banned Lithuanian books in the 19th century. It is Lithuania’s entry round for the World Summit Awards (WSA), a global prize for digital work. It looks for tools made in Lithuania that work well and solve real problems for people1.
| Detail | 2026 edition |
|---|---|
| Final | 29 September 2026, Vilnius (“Poveikio kodas” — “The impact code”) |
| Organiser | State Digital Solutions Agency (VSSA) |
| Entries | 49 digital solutions |
| Category winners | 8, nominated to the global WSA stage |
| Special awards | Best solution for Lithuania, Young Innovators Award, Best presentation, Audience favourite |
| Muuza | Young Innovators Award |
Entries came from startups, tech firms, the public sector, charities and young creators1.
What the jury recognised
The organisers said Muuza helps women understand their body’s signals, track their symptoms and know when to see a health professional1.
That last part is the heart of Muuza. Most vaginal symptoms are common and manageable, but some need care quickly. Helping women tell the difference — calmly and privately — is what the app is built for. Our vaginal symptom guide explains which signs need care quickly.
Good to know
The Young Innovators Award is a special award, separate from the eight category winners that go forward to the global World Summit Awards stage1.
Why it matters
This prize is about real help for people, not just clever tech. That matters to us. For a long time, intimate health was a taboo. Now it sits next to tools for culture, safety and inclusion. That shows how far the talk has come.
A year of milestones
The award capped a year that included Web Summit Lisbon2, Kickstart Lab and the Nasdaq tower in Times Square3, national coverage on LRT4, a Visa She’s Next grant5 and the WIPO IP Management Clinic6.
When to see a doctor
- Muuza gives insight, not a diagnosis. If you have pain, a fever, unusual bleeding or symptoms in pregnancy, contact your GP, NHS 111 or a sexual health clinic.
Quick check: Who organises Skaitmeninis knygnešys / WSA Lithuania?
The State Digital Solutions Agency (VSSA)1.
References
- Lietuva.lt. Paaiškėjo Lietuvos „skaitmeniniai knygnešiai”: aštuoni poveikį kuriantys sprendimai atstovaus Lietuvai pasaulyje [Lithuania’s “digital book smugglers” announced]. 2 October 2026. In Lithuanian. lietuva.lt/top-10-naujienos/paaiskejo-lietuvos-skaitmeniniai-knygnesiai-astuoni-poveiki-kuriantys-sprendimai-atstovaus-lietuvai-pasaulyje/
- Web Summit. .Muuza — startup profile, Web Summit Lisbon 2025 (ALPHA, Healthtech & wellness, Lithuania). websummit.com/appearances/lis25/cc348b92-eb47-4621-8df1-d58c755bc1c1/.muuza
- Nasdaq Vilnius. Lithuanian Youth Startups Shine on Nasdaq Times Square. Press release, 28 January 2026. view.news.eu.nasdaq.com/view?id=bf3ed50c807ef4fa72573cba90ce0d271&lang=en
- LRT.lt. Į pagalbą moterims intymios sveikatos srityje – lietuvių sukurtas DI įrankis [An AI tool created in Lithuania to support women’s intimate health]. 18 March 2026. In Lithuanian. www.lrt.lt/naujienos/mokslas-ir-it/11/2871154/i-pagalba-moterims-intymios-sveikatos-srityje-lietuviu-sukurtas-di-irankis
- Sabaliauskaitė G. „Visa” stipendijos – moterų sveikatos startuoliui ir platformai šeimoms [Visa grants for a women’s health startup and a platform for families]. Verslo žinios, June 2026. In Lithuanian. www.vz.lt/mano-verslas/2026/06/05/visa-stipendijos-moteru-sveikatos-startuoliui-ir-platformai-seimoms-585793
- World Intellectual Property Organization. WIPO and Lithuania’s State Patent Bureau Wrap Up First IP Management Clinic for IP-intensive Startups and SMEs in Lithuania. 25 September 2026. www.wipo.int/en/web/business/w/news/2026/wipo-and-lithuania-s-state-patent-bureau-wrap-up-first-ip-management-clinic-for-ip-intensive-startups-and-smes-in-lithuania
This article is for general information and does not replace medical advice. If you are worried about your symptoms, contact your GP, a sexual health clinic, NHS 111 or, in pregnancy, your midwife.
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