Lithuanian Biotechnology association was founded in 2003, due to the increasing importance of biotechnology in the fields of science and economy. The association unites business enterprises in Lithuania that develop and manufacture biotechnological products and provide services in the life sciences sector, as well as scientific institutions conducting fundamental and exploratory scientific research in the field of biotechnology, including individual researchers actively participating in scientific research in the field of biotechnology. In January 2023, the Lithuanian Biotechnology Association (LBTA) became LIthuaniaBIO and expanded the area it represents according to the direction of skillful specialization – health technologies and biotechnology.
The goal of LithuaniaBIO is to promote the wider application of life sciences and biotechnology in the Lithuanian economy in solving global environmental and quality of life challenges.
Priority topics
LBTA strategic goals (2020 - 2023)
1. Represent Lithuania’s biotechnology sector in governmental institutions and active participate in government strategy formation related to life sciences, health technologies and bioeconomics
2. Grow international partnerships and globally represent Lithuania’s biotechnology sector
3. Facilitate the development and investment into Lithuania’s biotechnology SME sector, with strong focus on start-up ecosystem growth
4. Active participation in preparing and improving education programs necessary for life sciences, health technologies and bioeconomy development in Lithuania
5. Sustain active communication between LithuaniaBIO members and partners and organise events to promote biotechnology achievements