How can you clearly present the value of the technology you are developing on the basis of R&D and attract the interest of international partners, investors and the media? The Research Council of Lithuania invites representatives of life sciences spin-off companies to take part in VISIBILITY LAB – an international communication training programme aimed at strengthening competences in science communication, public relations and technology dissemination.
During the training, participants will learn to present science-based technologies clearly, to create stories worthy of media attention, to strengthen the credibility of the organisation and its experts, to increase business visibility on „LinkedIn“ and to plan international communication. Theory will be combined with real case analysis, practical tasks and expert feedback, working with your own organisation’s material.
The training will be led by experienced communication and science experts – Raminta Lilaitė-Sbalbi and Aivaras Vilutis. Raminta has 15 years of international technology public relations experience in New York, London and Vilnius. Biophysicist, astrobiologist and science communicator Aivaras Vilutis combines scientific knowledge and communication in his work.
Who is the programme for?
For heads of life sciences spin-off companies, communication and marketing specialists and project specialists, as well as companies seeking to commercialise R&D results. The training will help to present R&D results more effectively and to increase the visibility of your business in the international market.
Training information
Date: 5 November 2026 – 18 February 2027
Format: 6 sessions – 3 online and 3 in person.
Participants: 10 selected life sciences spin-off companies, up to 20 participants.
Participation: the training is funded for companies under the de minimis aid principle.
Registration: until 25 October 2026.
Registration is for the entire training cycle. Registrations for individual sessions will not be accepted.
You can register for the training here.
Do you have questions about the training? For further information please contact us by e-mail: lilita.liaudanskaite@lmt.lt
Training experts
Raminta Lilaitė-Sbalbi
Founder and head of MB „SensusPR“
15 years of international technology public relations experience in New York, London and Vilnius. Specialises in international media relations, thought leadership and story creation that helps companies and their leaders be visible in the international media.
Competences: international PR, biotechnology news dissemination, „LinkedIn“ B2B communication and crisis communication.
Aivaras Vilutis
Biophysicist, astrobiologist and science communicator
During his studies he completed an internship at the NASA Ames Research Center. At the Life Sciences Center of Vilnius University he studies how space conditions affect microorganisms. Many years of advertising and international PR experience help him to connect science and communication.
Competences: science communication, thought leadership, EU project dissemination and crisis communication.
The programme can be found here.
