On March 2-4, Lithuania welcomed a delegation from the German federal state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, led by Dr. Wolfgang Blank, Minister for Economic Affairs, Infrastructure, Tourism and Labour, and Stefanie Drese, Minister for Social Affairs, Health and Sport. The delegation included representatives of the healthcare and life sciences sector, as well as business and institutional partners interested in strengthening cooperation with Lithuania’s rapidly growing life sciences ecosystem.
Over three intensive days in Vilnius and Kaunas, the delegation explored Lithuania’s dynamic innovation landscape, meeting with government representatives, research institutions, companies, and start-ups. The programme focused on identifying opportunities for collaboration in biotechnology, healthcare innovation, research, and industry partnerships.
The visit began in Vilnius, where the delegation was introduced to Lithuania’s life sciences ecosystem and healthcare landscape through presentations from Lithuanian institutions and industry representatives. Meetings with the Ministry of Economy and Innovation and the Ministry of Health provided an opportunity to discuss policy priorities and future cooperation between Lithuania and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
During the visit, the delegation toured leading Lithuanian life sciences and healthcare organisations – Northway Biotech, the Lithuanian Biobank, Santaros Clinics, and Sunrise Valley Science and Technology Park. There, the delegation was introduced to the latest health technologies being developed by Lithuanian start-ups, including Vital3D Technologies. The delegation also visited innovative companies such as Caszyme.
During the visit, the Biomapas team also hosted a meeting with the delegation. The meeting featured engaging discussions and informal conversations that further strengthened connections between Lithuanian and German partners.
On 2 March, a reception hosted by the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Vilnius together with LithuaniaBIO at Medical Science Centre, Vilnius University brought together Lithuanian and German stakeholders from government, industry, and academia. During the event, Tomas Andrejauskas, President of LithuaniaBIO, presented Lithuania’s healthcare and life sciences ecosystem to the delegation and invited guests. The event accompanied the official programme, creating space for dialogue and new partnerships.
The programme continued in Kaunas, where the delegation visited Santaka Valley and Kaunas University of Technology, and met with innovative companies and start-ups, including Sentante, Inosport, Genomika, MedDream, Vilimed, and BrachyDOSE. The programme also included company visits to ELINVISION and Aconitum, highlighting Lithuania’s strong capabilities in medical technologies, biotechnology, and data-driven healthcare solutions.
The visit concluded on 4 March in Kaunas with an evening networking event organised by LithuaniaBIO at Volfas Engelman Galerija, bringing together members of the Lithuanian life sciences community and the German delegation. The event provided an opportunity to present the Kaunas innovation ecosystem and continue discussions on future cooperation between Lithuanian and German organisations.
The delegation visit further strengthened the ties between Lithuania and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and highlighted strong potential for collaboration in biotechnology, healthcare innovation, and research.
LithuaniaBIO remains committed to fostering international partnerships that support the growth and global integration of Lithuania’s life sciences sector.
