The startup scene in Lithuania

Kaunas IN reports over 180 startups and ecosystem value above €1 billion for Kaunas as presented; its published figures do not state a calculation method. (Claim 47632) It describes Startup Social Kaunas and Pitch Night Kaunas as free public events, offers mentor connections, and maintains a map of local startup programs, spaces, events, and support organizations. (Claims 47633, 47634)

KTU Startup Space describes early-stage incubation and practical founder support that includes mentorship, office space, training, events, and partner search. (Claim 47635) Santaka Valley describes a Kaunas research and industry network involving KTU, the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, the Lithuanian Energy Institute, Vytautas Magnus University, Kauno klinikos, Tech-Park Kaunas, and Achema Group. Its stated activities include technology commercialization, business development, and investment attraction. (Claim 47637)

In a company interview dated February 25, 2021, PVcase founder David Trainavicius connected Kaunas to his roots and the company’s early development; PVcase identified its headquarters in Kaunas at that time. (Claims 47638, 47639) PVcase announced a €20 million Series A on October 5, 2021. (Claim 47640)