Innovation Hub Lithuania aims to facilitate the integration between Lithuanian and the US innovation ecosystems. The Hub seeks to provide visibility to the most innovative Lithuanian entrepreneurs, connecting them to the local ecosystem and other resources of Silicon Valley.
The Hub is powered by Innovation Agency Lithuania, a national facilitator of the country’s innovation ecosystem, and is a member of the Nordic Innovation House. With comprehensive support, the agency empowers Lithuanian entrepreneurs to navigate the innovation landscape, fostering sustainable growth and global competitiveness.
We come from Lithuania, a sandbox for daring ideas and novel solutions. Enterprising, open to new ideas, drivers of change, and creative – that’s how international clients describe Lithuania’s talent.
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.
You can be pretty sure that your mobile phone contains a part that was made by the Lithuanian laser industry. Our companies work hand-in-hand with such innovators as NASA, CERN, IBM, and Toyota. Though small in size for some high-tech systems, our laser community can hold its own with the U.S., China or Germany.
Lithuania has the largest ICT industry in the Baltic countries. It is a center of excellence in IT solutions, software development, fintech, govtech, and world-wide renowned startups.
Industry is a strong backbone of the Lithuanian economy – approximately 21 % of GDP is generated from manufacturing activity in the country. From this number, 6 % of GDP is generated specifically by the engineering and technology industries sector.
Lithuania is the birthplace of CRISPR gene editing tools – this proves Lithuania blends science with an entrepreneurial spirit. The life sciences sector is one of the priority sectors of the Lithuanian economy, accounting for around 2.6% of the country's GDP.
A successful pitch to investors is the first step toward attracting capital and building long-term business relationships. This was the focus of a seminar organized by the Innovation Agency’s Lithuania project InnoHub Lithuania, where mentor Simonas Grigenas – an experienced founder and venture capital expert who has collaborated with funds such as Andreessen Horowitz and […]
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Shira Abel, mentor of the InnoHub Lithuania project by Innovation Agency Lithuania, startup marketing strategist and lecturer at the University of Berkeley, advises Lithuanians aiming to export to the U.S. to apply behavioral engineering. According to her, this field of psychology can become a powerful tool for optimizing marketing strategies and increasing sales. “The U.S. […]
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Innohub mentor Garrett Vygantas, MD, is not a typical venture capitalist. Blending sharp clinical insight with a knack for startup growth, he’s the driving force behind Riverine Ventures, a firm laser-focused on transforming healthcare and life sciences. With two decades of experience spanning biopharma to digital health, Garrett doesn’t just invest capital – he dives […]
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Breaking into the U.S. market is no small feat, but at InnoHub Lithuania, we connect local innovators with world-class mentors who’ve navigated the journey themselves. Meet Simon Grigenas – a founder, investor, and mentor with a passion for turning ideas into thriving businesses. From launching and exiting startups to advising founders on fundraising and scaling, […]
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For the past six months, six Lithuanian businesses have participated in the “Global Access Program” (GAP) at the University of California, Los Angeles. By collaborating with teams of MBA students, the businesses conducted market analysis, developed marketing strategies, and created business plans. Representatives of three program participants — “Doclogix,” “Oixio,” and “OPTOMAN” — say that […]
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InnoHub Lithuania is proud to have gathered a vast network of business mentors to support Lithuanian innovators as they navigate the challenges of the US market. Meet our mentor, another great mind, Ervinas Janavičius, strategy consultant and advisor to fintechs and financial services companies. Helping ambitious startups and organizations looking to launch new services and […]
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Innovation Hub Lithuania has committed to assisting Lithuanian high-tech, ICT, and biotech companies in navigating local regulations and cultural landscape and building partnerships in the US. By boasting a wide network of business mentors in one place, the InnoHub strives to make it easier for Lithuanian innovation to gain knowledge and enter the huge US […]
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Relatively small compared to global powerhouses, the Lithuanian game industry is quickly establishing itself as a key player in the mobile gaming sector. With a strong talent pool and a commitment to innovation, Lithuanian studios produce entertaining and commercially successful worldwide mobile games. According to the Lithuanian Game Developers Association, the Lithuanian game development sector […]
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In recent years, a growing biotechnology hub in Europe, Lithuania, has emerged as a tough player in the global biotechnology arena. A country known for its robust educational system and scientific innovations now exports 95% of its life sciences production globally with almost 30% landing in the United States, a market known for its advanced […]
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