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. 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…
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, 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 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…
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.…
In a landmark move within the European Union Horizon launch, the BIOCONNECT project has emerged as a pivotal initiative set to reinforce the Baltic biotechnology ecosystem’s impact in the EU. Led by a dynamic consortium comprising seven institutions from the Baltic (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania) and Nordic regions (Finland), the project aims to establish an action…
On 24-25 October, a delegation of Lithuanian companies took part in the European Forum For Industrial Biotechnology & The Bioeconomy 2023 (EFIB) in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. EFIB brings together professionals from across the value chain, including researchers, policy makers, regulators, and global organisations, to discuss advancements in industrial biotechnology and its contribution towards positioning Europe…
On 20-21 September, LithuaniaBIO participated in the Life Sciences Baltics conference in Vilnius. Life Sciences Baltics brought together top decision makers and the next generation of founders and talents, CEOs of companies and startups, tech scouts and researchers from the Baltics and all around the world all in one place. During the conference, we had…
On September 19, LithuaniaBIO hosted the Women in Biotech event. During the event, we were privileged to hear four 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. Women in Biotech platform key event…