Three Lithuanian high-tech companies – Ostaralab, Ekspla, and Sargasas – have signed Memorandums of Understanding with CERN, marking a major milestone in strengthening international cooperation in advanced technologies.
The agreements were signed in Geneva and reflect Lithuania’s growing role in Europe’s high-tech and research ecosystem.
Strengthening Lithuania–CERN Cooperation
According to Lithuania’s Innovation Agency, collaboration with CERN enables local companies to scale globally while contributing to Europe’s scientific and technological future.
“This partnership shows that Lithuania’s high-tech sector is competitive on a global scale… and strengthens our innovation-driven economy,” Edvinas Grikšas, Minister of Economy and Innovation.
Lithuanian Companies Securing CERN Contracts
Speaking at the event, Paulius Kamaitis, Acting Head of the Innovation Agency, highlighted recent achievements:
- Lithuanian companies secured €288,000 worth of CERN contracts in the past year
- Over 10 companies supply solutions in: electronics, photonics, optics, engineering and mechanics.
This confirms Lithuania’s reputation as a reliable and competent technology partner within the CERN ecosystem.
The signed agreements open opportunities for Lithuanian companies to contribute to one of Europe’s most ambitious science projects – the Future Circular Collider (FCC), a next-generation particle accelerator planned by CERN.
Ekspla: A Long-Term CERN Partner
Lithuanian laser manufacturer Ekspla has collaborated with CERN for more than a decade, providing laser solutions used to calibrate ultra-precise measurement equipment.
“Working with CERN allows us to contribute directly to global scientific progress while strengthening our technological capabilities,” Kęstutis Jasiūnas, Chairman of Ekspla
About CERN
CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research) is one of the world’s leading scientific research centers, bringing together 24 member states and associate partners. Its work drives innovation across:
- industry
- medicine
- information technologies
Lithuania became an associate member of CERN in 2018. Participation is coordinated by the Lithuania–CERN Consortium, which supports local companies and researchers in international tenders.
