Born global, built to stay
100% of Vilnius startups launch with a global mindset from day one, and 95% keep their HQ in the city as they scale — a rare combination that reflects Vilnius' pull as a long-term base for founders, not just a launchpad. Explore the companies shaping Vilnius' startup ecosystem: companies here.
Where Global Tech Comes to Scale Up
Vilnius pairs Nordic stability with a regulatory path measured in days, not months — home to 6 unicorns, the EU's #1 cybersecurity infrastructure, and 72 GBS centers, with Revolut, Nasdaq, Nord Security, and Vinted already scaling from here.
Go Vilnius
Vilnius city's official business and investment development agency; helps startups access the city's ecosystem, connects them with investors and partners, and promotes Vilnius-based companies internationally.
Enablers & Associations by Sector
FinTech
Bank of Lithuania
One of the most startup-friendly central banks in the EU, it grants EMI and PI licences faster than most European regulators, making Lithuania a top destination for fintech companies seeking an EU financial licence.
Bank of Lithuania Regulatory Sandbox
Allows fintech startups to test innovative financial products and services in a live but controlled regulatory environment, reducing time-to-market and compliance risk for early-stage companies.
Rockit Fintech Hub
Vilnius's dedicated fintech co-working and community hub, offering startups office space, regulatory guidance, investor introductions, and access to a curated network of fintech founders and mentors.
Lithuanian Fintech Association
Represents the Lithuanian fintech industry in dialogue with regulators and policymakers, and helps member startups navigate licensing, compliance, and partnership opportunities within the sector.
Fintech Lithuania
A platform promoting Lithuania's fintech ecosystem internationally, helping startups gain visibility with global investors and partners while providing market intelligence and sector insights.
BCCS Cluster
Connects startups operating at the intersection of blockchain, cybersecurity and compliance with technology partners, research institutions, and enterprise clients across the Baltics and beyond.
Digital Technologies
Infobalt (DigiTech association)
Lithuania's main ICT industry association, providing advocacy, networking, and market access support to tech companies and startups operating in software, IT services, and digital innovation.
Code Academy
A leading coding bootcamp offering intensive tech education programs that produce job-ready developers, serving as a key talent pipeline for Vilnius-based startups.
Vilnius Coding School
Provides short-format, practical programming courses that help startups upskill existing team members or find newly trained local tech talent quickly.
Baltic Institute of Technology
Offers applied technology education and industry collaboration programs that help startups access fresh engineering talent and participate in applied R&D projects.
Vilnius Tech University
One of Lithuania's leading technical universities, offering startups access to research partnerships, engineering graduates, and innovation infrastructure including labs and incubation programs.
Vilnius University
Lithuania's oldest and largest university, home to the Life Sciences Centre and deep research capabilities in biotech, physics, and computing — a key source of scientific talent and spin-off startups.
Life Sciences
Vilnius University Institute of Biotechnology
A world-class research institute — and Lithuania's EMBL representative — giving life science startups access to cutting-edge biotechnology research, scientific expertise, and collaborative R&D infrastructure.
Lasers
Lithuanian Laser Association
Unites Lithuania's photonics and optics community, giving laser startups access to a network of researchers, manufacturers, and industry partners in one of Europe's most concentrated laser technology clusters.
Health Tech
EIT Health Lithuania Hub
The EIT Community Hub in Lithuania connects health tech startups to EU-wide education and entrepreneurship programmes, mentoring, funding opportunities, market access, and Europe-wide innovation networks.
SMART Health DIH (Digital Innovation Hub)
part of eDIH Vilnius Drives digital transformation in healthcare by helping health tech startups access high-quality clinical data, AI and cybersecurity expertise, and connections to hospital partners for piloting and validation.
Defence Tech
LDSIA (Lithuanian Defence and Security Industry Association)
The main platform uniting Lithuania's defence and security industry ecosystem, providing startups with representation, consultations, networking with military stakeholders, and pathways to government tenders and export opportunities.
LT-DSIA (Lithuanian Defence and Space Industry Association)
Promotes integration of Lithuanian defence and space startups into EU and NATO defence technology development ecosystems and supply chains, offering access to restricted partner information, state institution representation, and cross-member collaboration on joint product development.
MILInvest (Ministry of Economy and Innovation venture instrument)
A dedicated government VC instrument investing in defence-sector SMEs and startups, supporting companies operating in drones and UAVs, autonomous ground vehicles, secure telecommunications, and advanced sensor technologies.
Vytis Center (upcoming, expected 2026–2028)
A national innovation and testing centre for defence and security technologies — including drone systems, reconnaissance satellites, and military communications — that will provide startups with laboratories, engineering workshops, and testing grounds, backed by up to €20 million in public investment.