Ecosystem Tour for Global Founders

16 Sept 2026 | Vilnius, Lithuania

Ecosystem Tour for Global Founders

16 September 2026|

Vilnius, Lithuania

Gyneju str. 16

GO Vilnius office

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Registration ended on 11 Sept 2026

Join a curated journey into Vilnius's thriving Life Sciences ecosystem!

Organized by GO Vilnius in collaboration with Research Council of Lithuania, the Ecosystem Tour is a half-day, in-person experience designed for international founders looking to build or scale companies through Lithuania. This immersive program offers a practical, behind-the-scenes introduction to the ecosystem – combining expert insights, founder story, visits to labs and direct access to the organizations and people supporting startup growth in Vilnius.

Spots are limited — only a group of 20 will be confirmed, so we can keep the experience personal, hands-on, and worth every minute.

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Who It's For

This experience is built for international founders, researchers, and industry professionals exploring research commercialization or collaboration within life sciences — including those:

  • Building or planning to build a company

  • Exploring Vilnius as a launchpad for their next stage of growth

Date & Place

📆 When: September 16th, 10:45-14:30

📍Where: GO Vilnius (Gyneju str. 16, Vilnius), VU Life Sciences Center (Sauletekio al. 7, Vilnius), Center for Physical Sciences and Technology (Sauletekio al. 3, Vilnius)

🎙️ What’s on the agenda?

10.45 - 11.00 | Arrival coffee and founder check-in | GO Vilnius office, Gyneju str. 16, Vilnius

Begin your day at GO Vilnius with coffee, introductions and early networking

11.00 – 11.45 | How Vilnius Enables Global Founders Build and Grow Companies | GO Vilnius office, Gyneju str. 16, Vilnius

Discover the practical support system Vilnius offers to global founders - from day one to scale-up. This includes one-stop-shop services that simplify company registration, permits, and local navigation, Startup Visa by Startup Lithuania, which allows non-EU founders to live and build their company in Lithuania. We'll also cover specific funding and development initiatives available to life sciences founders through the Research Council of Lithuania, including grants and support mechanisms for research-based startups.

11:45 – 12:15 | Founder Insights: What It Really Takes to Build a Research-Based Startup | GO Vilnius office, Gyneju str. 16, Vilnius

Hear directly from founder who've turned scientific research into a working business — the breakthroughs, the roadblocks, and what they wish they'd known earlier. This session unpacks the real journey from lab to market: navigating IP, finding the right commercial partners, and balancing scientific rigor with startup speed.

12:15 – 13:00 | Networking Snacks & Transfer to Saulėtekis | transfer arranged by GO Vilnius

Grab snacks and keep the conversations going before we head to Saulėtekis — Vilnius's science and innovation district.

13:00 – 14:30 | Inside the Labs: VU Life Sciences Center & Center for Physical Sciences and Technology

Go behind the scenes at two of Lithuania's leading research institutions. See the labs, equipment, and ongoing research firsthand, and explore where science meets commercial opportunity for founders and industry partners.

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