On April 18, the annual LithuaniaBIO General Assembly took place. During the meeting, a new board member was elected – Justinas Taruška, CEO of “Nando”, who joined the team to contribute to strategic decision-making in Lithuania’s biotechnology sector. Following the assembly, the Lithuanian Biotechnology and Life Sciences Industry Forum was held – one of many…
Launching the “Diverse Gene Watch” Project
Launching the Diverse Gene Watch Project: Early Forecasting and Monitoring System for Genetic Biodiversity Loss in Keystone Forest Tree Species We are pleased to announce the successful launch of the Diverse Gene Watch Project, in which LithuaniaBIO is a proud partner, earlier this week in Kaunas, Lithuania.This collaborative initiative brings together six research institutions, five…
Baltic States Join Forces to Launch the Baltic Biotechnology Hub initiative
The establishment of the Baltic Biotechnology Hub is an ambitious initiative by life science and biotech organzations from Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia, aimed at uniting the region’s biotechnology sector and positioning the Baltic States as leaders in innovation. This hub will serve as a dynamic platform for collaboration among businesses, academia, policymakers, and society, promoting…
LithuanaBIO and life sciences companies took part in BIO-Europe 2024, 4-6 November
LithuaniaBIO together with Innovation agency and Lithuanian life science companies had a remarkable presence at BIO-Europe 2024 in Stockholm, Sweden. Representing our country with a national stand, we showcased the vibrant and innovative Lithuanian life science sector. At the event, Lithuanian innovators from Genie Biotech, Cureline Baltic, Vital3D Technologies, Biomatter, EXOLITUS, Caszyme, LAIMA, Profarma, VUGENE,…
VU Faculty of Medicine’s Medical Science Center opening
In Vilnius, at the Santara Valley, the VU Faculty of Medicine’s Medical Science Center was opened! This is the largest investment in medical science infrastructure in independent Lithuania The new Medical Science Center houses unique laboratories and research centers. It will utilize various tools – from human cell cultivation and modern molecular research to digital…
On September 27, the event “Women in Biotech” organized by LithuaniaBIO took place
On September 27, the event “Women in Biotech” organized by LithuaniaBIO took place. During the event, we heard 4 inspiring success stories from leaders in the biotechnology sector in Lithuania. WOMEN IN BIOTECH is an inspiring platform created by LithuaniaBIO association encouraging women leadership in the life sciences field. Each year, the platform’s key event…
“Lithuanian Life Sciences Founders’ Conference 2024” took place on 18 September
On September 18, the “Lithuanian Life Sciences Co-Creators Conference 2024” took place! The event brought together the biggest leaders in the life sciences sector. During the event, we listened to interesting and inspiring presentations and discussions about the sector’s current issues, retrospectives, and future visions. This discussion included participation from LithuaniaBIO President Tomas Andrejauskas and…
Biomatter raises a €6.5 million seed round to unlock the power of generative AI for enzyme design
Biomatter, a leading enzyme design company, has successfully closed a €6.5 million seed funding round jointly led by Inventure and UVC Partners. In 2019 Biomatter unveiled the first fully functional enzymes created with generative AI in Nature Machine Intelligence. This was a paramount milestone for the synthetic biology field, spawning multiple new research and development…
LithuaniaBIO and Life sciences companies attended the BIO International Convention 2024 at June 3-6
LithuaniaBIO and Lithuanian life science companies attended the BIO International Convention 2024, held in San Diego, USA from June 3-6. The BIO convention was a prime platform for the Lithuanian delegation to showcase our life sciences ecosystem and meet potential partners, fostering international collaboration crucial for driving innovation and growth in the biotech industry. The…
Summit Gene Editing: from Research to Industry took place on April 12th
The Summit Gene Editing: from Research to Industry organized by Caszyme and LithuaniaBIO Association together with partners took place! At the event, attendees heard a wealth of captivating presentations and success stories showcasing breakthroughs in gene editing research. Specialists from both academia and industry graced the symposium, offering valuable insights and expertise in genetic engineering.…