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An open platform for innovation

Much like a startup, Lithuania knows how to approach global challenges

Agile and nimble are the words that best describe the Lithuanian economy. Quickly adapting to a changing world, Lithuania provides the perfect launchpad companies in fintech, life sciences, software development, and other futureproof fields. World-class companies from a diverse range of sectors come here to co-create the solutions for tomorrow, while Lithuanian startups are working hand-in-hand with the likes of NASA and SpaceX.

The birthplace of CRISPR gene editing tools and the most powerful scientific lasers in the world, Lithuania blends science with an entrepreneurial spirit. Here, ideas find their way to the market faster thanks to a sandbox approach to innovation and a supportive government. Partnership is at the heart of most major breakthroughs, with businesses, universities and the public sector working in sync. This is a place where solutions with a global impact are born, changing the lives of millions for the better.

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World-class talent
Business ecosystems

Lithuania is a sandbox for daring ideas and novel solutions. From one of Europe’s first AI-operated convenience stores to the world’s first digital collectors’ coin, Lithuania has tested and introduced many firsts. And it’s not just innovation for innovation’s sake, as many experiments have become a part of the Lithuanian experience.

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Enterprising, open to new ideas, drivers of change, and creative – that's how investors describe Lithuania’s talent. And it is the country's talent pool that has been the main driver in Lithuania’s growing community of foreign direct investment. 

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Companies coming to Lithuania will find booming fintech, life sciences, laser physics and ICT ecosystems, as well as one of the fastest-growing and supportive startup scenes in Europe.

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Latest news

<strong>Four VU Researchers Awarded with Prestigious European Commission grants</strong>
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Four VU Researchers Awarded with Prestigious European Commission grants
<strong>March 11: We cherish freedom above all</strong>
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March 11: We cherish freedom above all
<strong>Study: low brain pressure could be a risk factor for developing glaucoma</strong>
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Study: low brain pressure could be a risk factor for developing glaucoma
<a><strong>Kėdainiai becomes a new home for Pon.Bike bicycle factory</strong></a>
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Kėdainiai becomes a new home for Pon.Bike bicycle factory
Joint Lithuanian-Taiwanese laser centre in Taiwan to open this autumn
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Joint Lithuanian-Taiwanese laser centre in Taiwan to open this autumn
Vilnius ranks second in Europe among medium-sized cities of the future 
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Vilnius ranks second in Europe among medium-sized cities of the future 
According to Dealroom, the Lithuanian startup ecosystem has three unicorns and is one of the fastest growing
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According to Dealroom, the Lithuanian startup ecosystem has three unicorns and is one of the fastest growing
Researchers developed an app that will train post-stroke care
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Researchers developed an app that will train post-stroke care
Lithuanian startups to watch this year
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Lithuanian startups to watch this year
<strong>New laser and space tech park opens in Vilnius</strong>
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New laser and space tech park opens in Vilnius
<strong>Dr Gytis Dudas among 11 top virus researchers in Europe</strong>
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Dr Gytis Dudas among 11 top virus researchers in Europe
<strong>Lithuania’s Teltonika signs an Agreement with Taiwanese Partners on Semiconductor Technologies</strong>
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Lithuania’s Teltonika signs an Agreement with Taiwanese Partners on Semiconductor Technologies
<strong>E-resident status granted to Taiwan‘s Minister</strong>
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E-resident status granted to Taiwan‘s Minister
<strong>Record amount of foreign direct investments attracted in 2022</strong>
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Record amount of foreign direct investments attracted in 2022
<strong>Space Agency business incubator launches</strong>
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Space Agency business incubator launches
€1.2 million grant awarded to researcher Stephen K. Jones and his team at VU Life Sciences Centre
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€1.2 million grant awarded to researcher Stephen K. Jones and his team at VU Life Sciences Centre
<strong>Lithuanian start-ups on the growth</strong>
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Lithuanian start-ups on the growth
Lithuanians will be the first in the world to be able to rent remote wind plants
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Lithuanians will be the first in the world to be able to rent remote wind plants
Lithuanian life sciences sector: facts and numbers
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Lithuanian life sciences sector: facts and numbers
Dr. Stephen Jones: There’s vast expertise in life sciences in Lithuania
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Dr. Stephen Jones: There’s vast expertise in life sciences in Lithuania
How has Vilnius Established Itself as Europe’s Newest Gaming Hub?
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How has Vilnius Established Itself as Europe’s Newest Gaming Hub?
High-Tech City: Vilnius Tech Ecosystem Unites Under ‘Vilnius TechFusion’
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High-Tech City: Vilnius Tech Ecosystem Unites Under ‘Vilnius TechFusion’
Lithuanians win World Robotic Competition First Global Challenge
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Lithuanians win World Robotic Competition First Global Challenge
Nobel Prize Laureate Visits Vilnius for Closer Look Into Leading Laser Industry
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Nobel Prize Laureate Visits Vilnius for Closer Look Into Leading Laser Industry
Vilnius Airport: leader in reducing carbon dioxide emissions in the Baltic States
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Vilnius Airport: leader in reducing carbon dioxide emissions in the Baltic States
Lithuania will host EFIB’22, European flagship event in biotechnology
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Lithuania will host EFIB’22, European flagship event in biotechnology
Kaunas digital twin created by KTU is among the best in the world
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Kaunas digital twin created by KTU is among the best in the world
Vilnius focusing on eco-mobility as part of Climate Campaigners EU initiative
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Vilnius focusing on eco-mobility as part of Climate Campaigners EU initiative
Taiwan, Lithuania jointly develop thin-disk laser
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Taiwan, Lithuania jointly develop thin-disk laser
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Lithuanians developed a takeaway food package that does not contain a single gram of plastic
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This Week’s Opportunities For Startups
More encouraging conditions for foreign startups to relocate to Lithuania
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More encouraging conditions for foreign startups to relocate to Lithuania
The innovation developed by Lithuanian scientists will allow a more efficient screening of voice pathologies
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The innovation developed by Lithuanian scientists will allow a more efficient screening of voice pathologies
Lithuanian and Taiwanese electric bus manufacturers UAB “Vėjo projektai” and “Tangeng Advanced Vehicles Co” signed a Memorandum of Understanding
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Lithuanian and Taiwanese electric bus manufacturers UAB “Vėjo projektai” and “Tangeng Advanced Vehicles Co” signed a Memorandum of Understanding
The top five biotech startups in Lithuania
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The top five biotech startups in Lithuania
Lithuania continues to expand international partnerships in the field of biotechnology
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Lithuania continues to expand international partnerships in the field of biotechnology
3 reasons why startups should work with governments
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3 reasons why startups should work with governments
Women commanders in space analogues demonstrate more sustainable leadership behaviour
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Women commanders in space analogues demonstrate more sustainable leadership behaviour
Granules for treating polluted water – eco-friendly solution by KTU scientists
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Granules for treating polluted water – eco-friendly solution by KTU scientists
Lithuanian marketing automation tool Agenic attracted 120,000 euros of investment
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Lithuanian marketing automation tool Agenic attracted 120,000 euros of investment
Lithuanian Business in France to Present Defence Industry’s Potential
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Lithuanian Business in France to Present Defence Industry’s Potential
Lithuanian Scientists – A PhD in Natural Sciences and A PhD in Biophysics – Honored with Prestigious For Women in Science Awards
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Lithuanian Scientists – A PhD in Natural Sciences and A PhD in Biophysics – Honored with Prestigious For Women in Science Awards
Dr Ieva Plikusienė ranked among globally recognized future talents
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Dr Ieva Plikusienė ranked among globally recognized future talents
KTU researchers are investigating the links between facial recognition and Alzheimer’s disease
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KTU researchers are investigating the links between facial recognition and Alzheimer’s disease
Lithuanian unicorn Vinted ahead of rivals Amazon, eBay, and Facebook
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Lithuanian unicorn Vinted ahead of rivals Amazon, eBay, and Facebook
Lithuanian start-up ecosystem continues booming
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Lithuanian start-up ecosystem continues booming
Looking up to the stars: space tech in Lithuania
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Looking up to the stars: space tech in Lithuania
Opportunities for start-ups in Lithuania: experts advise how to attract more investment
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Opportunities for start-ups in Lithuania: experts advise how to attract more investment
Lithuania ― a favourable country for women in science
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Lithuania ― a favourable country for women in science
Lithuania: acting for a greener Planet together
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Lithuania: acting for a greener Planet together
Lithuanian researcher’s model that could detect Alzheimer’s disease takes another step forward towards practical application
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Lithuanian researcher’s model that could detect Alzheimer’s disease takes another step forward towards practical application
Making the green energy greener: Lithuanian researchers proposed a method for wind turbine blades’ recycling
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Making the green energy greener: Lithuanian researchers proposed a method for wind turbine blades’ recycling
How Industry 4.0 can impact sustainable business innovations?
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How Industry 4.0 can impact sustainable business innovations?
Lithuania has second unicorn: Nord Security raises $100 mln at $1.6 bln valuation
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Lithuania has second unicorn: Nord Security raises $100 mln at $1.6 bln valuation
MITA Invites Startups to Apply to the 6th Cohort of the “TechHub” Pre-accelerator
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MITA Invites Startups to Apply to the 6th Cohort of the “TechHub” Pre-accelerator
Fintech in Lithuania: solid, mature, and focused on quality
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Fintech in Lithuania: solid, mature, and focused on quality
TechHub invites to help Ukraine by finding innovative solutions during the hackathon
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TechHub invites to help Ukraine by finding innovative solutions during the hackathon
Enterprise Lithuania launched unified country of origin brand Co-created in Lithuania
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Enterprise Lithuania launched unified country of origin brand Co-created in Lithuania
A European patent will protect NEO GROUP’s sustainability innovation
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A European patent will protect NEO GROUP’s sustainability innovation
German company Nokera will invest over EUR 40 million in a new plant in Vilnius district
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German company Nokera will invest over EUR 40 million in a new plant in Vilnius district
Specialist VC Launches a €50M Dual Strategy Fund to Back Startups in the Baltics and Beyond 2022
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Specialist VC Launches a €50M Dual Strategy Fund to Back Startups in the Baltics and Beyond 2022
Lithuania Introduced Unique B2B Matchmaking Tool to Help Foreign Companies Search for Business Partners in Lithuanian market
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Lithuania Introduced Unique B2B Matchmaking Tool to Help Foreign Companies Search for Business Partners in Lithuanian market
5 Sales and Marketing Tips for Early Stage Startups
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5 Sales and Marketing Tips for Early Stage Startups
“benme” attracted the second investment – 100,000 Eur for further development
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“benme” attracted the second investment – 100,000 Eur for further development
Teleworking can help solve environmental problems and develop smart cities
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Teleworking can help solve environmental problems and develop smart cities
The land of 1000 startups: how Lithuania serves as a launchpad for future unicorns
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The land of 1000 startups: how Lithuania serves as a launchpad for future unicorns
Nano solutions for macro problems: 5 things to know about Lithuania’s life sciences industry
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Nano solutions for macro problems: 5 things to know about Lithuania’s life sciences industry
MITA invites startups to apply for the “TechHub” pre-accelerator
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MITA invites startups to apply for the “TechHub” pre-accelerator
Lithuanian startup “Traxlo” developed digital retail platform for staffless stores
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Lithuanian startup “Traxlo” developed digital retail platform for staffless stores
Laser leader Lithuania: how a small country achieved world-class excellence in laser technologies
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Laser leader Lithuania: how a small country achieved world-class excellence in laser technologies
Experts say that virtual reality will address the shortcomings of distance learning
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Experts say that virtual reality will address the shortcomings of distance learning
Mission to save Earth’s climate – NanoAvionics signs contract with Lemu for the world’s first global biodiversity observation mission
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Mission to save Earth’s climate – NanoAvionics signs contract with Lemu for the world’s first global biodiversity observation mission
Lithuania’s Biotech Sector Growth Offers Co-creation Opportunity for US Firms
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Lithuania’s Biotech Sector Growth Offers Co-creation Opportunity for US Firms
EUR 50 million will be earmarked to create an Industrial Innovation Park in Klaipeda
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EUR 50 million will be earmarked to create an Industrial Innovation Park in Klaipeda
An Overview of a Record Year And Exceptional Startup Awards at The ‘Wrap Up of 2021 & Startup Awards’ Event
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An Overview of a Record Year And Exceptional Startup Awards at The ‘Wrap Up of 2021 & Startup Awards’ Event
AmeBye: a young scientists’ solution to fight amoebiasis infection in developing countries
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AmeBye: a young scientists’ solution to fight amoebiasis infection in developing countries
Multifactor biometrics: the solution to authentication and security in a fast-paced world
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Multifactor biometrics: the solution to authentication and security in a fast-paced world
New meat analogue developed by Lithuanian scientists – healthier, more flavours and environmentally friendly
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New meat analogue developed by Lithuanian scientists – healthier, more flavours and environmentally friendly
Lithuanian lasers: reliable ammunition in the fight against COVID-19 and hackers
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Lithuanian lasers: reliable ammunition in the fight against COVID-19 and hackers
The Lithuanian invention helps reduce the effects of climate change
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The Lithuanian invention helps reduce the effects of climate change
Lithuania will take part in shaping NATO defence and security technology innovation policy
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Lithuania will take part in shaping NATO defence and security technology innovation policy
Prime Minister has opened the Lithuanian National Day at EXPO 2020
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Prime Minister has opened the Lithuanian National Day at EXPO 2020
Lithuanian Pavilion at Dubai Expo: 6 unmissable exhibits showcasing the best of Lithuanian innovation
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Lithuanian Pavilion at Dubai Expo: 6 unmissable exhibits showcasing the best of Lithuanian innovation
World Expo 2020 exhibition – special attention to Lithuania’s global business potential
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World Expo 2020 exhibition – special attention to Lithuania’s global business potential
VU LSC Team Has Won Gold of International Directed Evolution Competition
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VU LSC Team Has Won Gold of International Directed Evolution Competition
EuropaBio chooses Vilnius for Europe’s largest biotechnology forum next year
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EuropaBio chooses Vilnius for Europe’s largest biotechnology forum next year
A New Platform “Funding Guide” Has Been Launched – All Funding Opportunities For Startups In One Place
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A New Platform “Funding Guide” Has Been Launched – All Funding Opportunities For Startups In One Place
Early-stage researchers and doctoral students from the Baltic region are invited to develop research ideas
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Early-stage researchers and doctoral students from the Baltic region are invited to develop research ideas
Lithuanian Altas Auto will shift focus to electric busses
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Lithuanian Altas Auto will shift focus to electric busses
Lithuania at world exhibition EXPO 2020 in Dubai: open for co-creation
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Lithuania at world exhibition EXPO 2020 in Dubai: open for co-creation
Deepening cooperation between Lithuania and Germany in the field of laser technology
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Deepening cooperation between Lithuania and Germany in the field of laser technology
How Lithuania’s second-largest city brings about first-class quality
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How Lithuania’s second-largest city brings about first-class quality
Blockchain Centre of Excellence in Lithuania
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Blockchain Centre of Excellence in Lithuania
Baltic capitals connected by a special route to celebrate the European Year of Rail
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Baltic capitals connected by a special route to celebrate the European Year of Rail
Baltic Miltech Summit to Showcase World-Leading Exports from Lithuania’s Defence and Technology Sectors
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Baltic Miltech Summit to Showcase World-Leading Exports from Lithuania’s Defence and Technology Sectors
Algorithm developed by Lithuanian researchers can predict possible Alzheimer’s with nearly 100 per cent accuracy
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Algorithm developed by Lithuanian researchers can predict possible Alzheimer’s with nearly 100 per cent accuracy
Lithuania: the future hub of life sciences?
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Lithuania: the future hub of life sciences?
How Lithuanian and German scientists are making research more accessible
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How Lithuanian and German scientists are making research more accessible
How Lithuania got its first unicorn while boosting sustainability in Germany
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How Lithuania got its first unicorn while boosting sustainability in Germany
M. Skuodis: As Lithuania is becoming part of the global car value chain, more active use of the potential and innovations of the country’s companies is necessary
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M. Skuodis: As Lithuania is becoming part of the global car value chain, more active use of the potential and innovations of the country’s companies is necessary
Lithuania Gives Out 10,000 Nights for Free this Fall: New Tourism Boosting Campaign by 500 Accommodation Providers
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Lithuania Gives Out 10,000 Nights for Free this Fall: New Tourism Boosting Campaign by 500 Accommodation Providers
During the ECIU University challenge, KTU students have developed an idea for oil recycling
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During the ECIU University challenge, KTU students have developed an idea for oil recycling
REHAU is moving its micro cable duct system manufacturing to Lithuania
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REHAU is moving its micro cable duct system manufacturing to Lithuania
Thermo Fisher Scientific Baltics: biggest taxpayer in Lithuania
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Thermo Fisher Scientific Baltics: biggest taxpayer in Lithuania
Vilnius chooses tapped over bottled water
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Vilnius chooses tapped over bottled water

Events

Baltic Miltech Summit 2023
Vilnius, Lithuania
Life Sciences Baltics
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20Sep
Vilnius, Lithuania

Co-creators

Laima Levetiene
Laima Levetiene

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Laima Levetiene 2
Laima Levetiene 2

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Onute Lokeviciute 2
Onute Lokeviciute 2

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Daiva Metavicuiute
Daiva Metavicuiute

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Daiva Metavicuiute 2
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Mantas Geruze
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Mantas Geruze 2
Mantas Geruze 2

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Feliksas Ferrenganas
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Brian Alexander McBill
Brian Alexander McBill

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Brian Alexander McBill 2
Brian Alexander McBill 2

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Olga Sazanova
Olga Sazanova

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Olga Sazanova 2
Olga Sazanova 2

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Natalija Sazanova
Natalija Sazanova

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Natalija Sazanova 2
Natalija Sazanova 2

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Startups

Vinted
Vinted

Vinted – a place for hand-to-hand travel.

Skype
Skype

Skype is online platform for work cooperations.

Feeria
Feeria

Modern web-development IT-company based in Vilnius.

ZOOM
ZOOM

Online video chatting service based in Vilnius.

ZOOM 2
ZOOM 2

Online video chatting service based in Vilnius.

Feeria 2
Feeria 2

Modern web-development IT-company based in Vilnius.

Skype 2
Skype 2

Skype is online platform for work cooperations.

Vinted 2
Vinted 2

Vinted – a place for hand-to-hand travel.