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“Thermo Fisher’s investment
in Vilnius is our symbol of
confidence in the
biotechnology talent within
Lithuania and its potential
impact worldwide. What is
more, the university system
here is world class, developing
talented and innovative
technical professionals
that can compete in the
global biotechnology field.
,,
Alan J. Malus, Executive VP,
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Key facts
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Vilnius University, in co-operation
with Santara valley, is able to offer
the talent and infrastructure that
are essential for the development
of life sciences and biotechnology
businesses.
Largest share of
Lithuania’s GDP
(38.5%)
Life sciences
Electronics and optics
Information technology
Shared
services
Enzymes, medical devices for
respiratory support, molecular biology
products, generic and innovative
pharmaceuticals, preparations and
food suplements.
Scientific and industrial lasers, optical
parametric amplifiers, solar cells
and modules, metering equipment,
wireless controllers and remote fleet
management systems.
Video game engines, digital
advertising solutions, web
development platforms, cloud
solutions, software solutions for
engineering, F&A software and IT
security solutions.
Financial
Services and
shared service
centres (IT).
TOP EXPORT COUNTRIES
Germany, Russia, Latvia, Sweden and
Belarus.
INDUSTRIES SERVED
Finance, construction, logistics, retail,
consumer electronics, R&D laboratories and industrial machinery.
EXPORT PRODUCTION
61,1%
Home to 2/3 of the country’s IT
talent, as well as the majority of its
technology universities and colleges,
Vilnius is a hub for software development, IT R&D and computer game
development.
With 82% growth in the SSC sector
in the last three years, and the
growing presence of established
international companies such as
Barclays, Western Union, SEB and
Danske, Vilnius has established itself
as an SSC hub.
Competences
Labour pool / 2013
806 400 Number of residents
426 600 Labour pool
19 Vocational schools
12,6% Employees in
manufacturing
8 Colleges
13 Universities
84 200 Number of students
TOP 5 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES (BY NUMBER OF STUDENTS)
9,7% Seeking employment
25%
20%
Other
31%
Social & behavioural
Business &
administration
10%
Engineering &
engineering professions
€733 Region average salary
9%
Arts & humanities
5%
Architecture & construction
Infrastructure
LATVIA
Vilnius
BALTIC
SEA
Kaunas Airport
96 km
ŠIAULIAI
PALANGA
PANEVĖŽYS
KLAIPĖDA
Klaipėda Seaport
309 km
Riga Airport (LV)
302 km
KAUNAS
Warszaw (PL)
454 km
VILNIUS
RUSSIA
Less than 3hrs flight to
London
Amsterdam
Berlin
Frankfurt
Dublin
Helsinki
POLAND
Stockholm
Moscow
SEZ Special Economic Zones
BELARUS
Ukmergė Industrial Park
www.stansefabrikken.com
Science & Technology Parks
Sunrise Valley
www.sunrisevalley.lt/en | Specialisation: laser
and light technologies, materials science and
nanotechnologies, semiconductor physics and
electronics and civil engineering.
Santara Valley
www.santarosslenis.eu | Specialisation: biotechnology, innovative
medical technologies, molecular medicine and biopharmacy,
ecosystems and sustainable development, informatics and
communication technologies.
Visoriai Information Technology Park
www.vitp.lt/en
Northtown technology Park
www.smtp.lt
FDI in the region / 2012
FDI STOCK GROWTH (2008-2012)
SE
NL
DE
NO
Top 5 investors by country
EE
25%
FDI BY SECTOR (2012)
€7 800 m
10%
15% Real estate
€6 315 m
Growth: 23,5%
2012
5%
29% Finance & insurance
14% Wholesale & retail
14% Information & communication
4% Manufacturing
24% Other
€7 800 m
2008
*Sources: Lithuanian National Statistics, 2014
Top companies by sector
Life sciences
Electronics and optics
IT
Shared services and
BPOs
Other leading investors
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Rugile Andziukeviciute
T: +370 5 2159760
E: [email protected]
A: Jogailos St. 4 / LT – 01116 / Vilnius / Lithuania
www.investlithuania.com
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