About ILTH

The Israel Lithuania Technology Hub ILTH is a platform of the Israel Lithuania Chamber of Commerce and Industry ILCCI, a non-profit organisation dedicated to strengthening economic and professional ties between Israel and Lithuania.

The Hub promotes technological and economic cooperation by connecting companies, entrepreneurs, investors, research institutions, government bodies and other participants in both innovation ecosystems.

Our objective is practical: to turn the complementary strengths of Israel and Lithuania into partnerships, investment, innovation and business opportunities.

Two Innovation Economies – Complementary Strengths

Israel and Lithuania are small, outward-looking economies whose success depends on innovation, entrepreneurship and access to global markets.

Israel is one of the world’s leading technology ecosystems, with strengths in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, life sciences, semiconductors, defence and dual-use technologies, FinTech, AgriTech and other deep-tech fields. Israeli companies are global from inception, typically seeking international customers, partners, investment and R&D collaboration early in their development.

Lithuania offers a complementary environment. As an EU, Eurozone and NATO member, it provides access to the European Single Market, a strong digital economy, highly skilled talent, solid academic and research institutions and a growing technology and investment ecosystem.

Over the past decade, Lithuania has become one of Europe’s most dynamic tech centres, with strengths in FinTech, cybersecurity, life sciences and biotechnology, lasers and photonics, artificial intelligence, software, advanced manufacturing and defence technologies. Vilnius has emerged as a regional startup and investment hub, and Lithuania now holds a leading position in European FinTech and a growing role in science-based industries.

The Israel–Lithuania Opportunity

Since the ILTH was established, cooperation between Israel and Lithuania has deepened significantly.

The opportunity now goes beyond outsourcing or cost-efficient technical services. It is increasingly a relationship between two innovation ecosystems capable of building technology together, investing in one another and accessing global markets jointly.

Israel contributes strong capabilities in entrepreneurship, R&D, commercialisation and scaling technology companies. Lithuania contributes high-quality technical and scientific talent, modern infrastructure, a supportive business environment, access to EU markets and programmes, and growing expertise in complementary sectors.

Together, these strengths enable:

* technology and R&D partnerships
* strategic investment and joint ventures
* collaboration between startups, scale-ups and established companies
* market entry into Israel, Lithuania and the EU
* investor–company connections
* academic and industry collaboration
* participation in European innovation programmes
* cooperation in strategic and emerging technologies

The ILTH acts as a bridge between these ecosystems, leveraging the ILCCI’s relationships across government, business, academia and investment communities in both countries.

Track Record and Key Initiatives

Since its establishment, ILTH has played an active role in building the foundations of Israel–Lithuania innovation cooperation through concrete initiatives, institutional partnerships and ecosystem-building activities.

One of the most significant achievements has been its role as a leading promoter, together with the Government of Lithuania, in the creation of Life Sciences Baltics LSB. This initiative was inspired by the Israeli biotech and life sciences ecosystem model and has developed into a leading international life sciences forum in the Baltic region, bringing together global companies, researchers, investors and policymakers.

ILTH has also been instrumental in facilitating high-level delegations, official visits, seminars and thematic webinars between Israel and Lithuania. These activities have enabled direct engagement between companies, research institutions and government stakeholders, often resulting in concrete cross-border cooperation, pilot projects, commercial partnerships and investment discussions.

Over the years, ILTH and ILCCI-supported initiatives have helped:

* introduce Israeli companies to Lithuanian and EU markets
* connect Lithuanian startups and research institutions with Israeli partners
* support bilateral discussions in life sciences, FinTech, cybersecurity and deep tech
* create platforms for knowledge exchange between innovation agencies and industry leaders
* strengthen institutional relationships between public and private sector actors in both countries

These initiatives have contributed to a growing pipeline of real commercial and research collaborations, moving the relationship beyond dialogue into implementation.

Areas of Focus

The Hub is open to all technology sectors, with particular potential in the following areas:

Life Sciences, Biotechnology and HealthTech

Both countries have strong life sciences ecosystems.

Lithuania combines advanced biotechnology capabilities with strong universities, research institutions and a growing industry base. Israel is a global leader in medical devices, biotechnology, digital health and pharmaceutical innovation.

The ILTH has been particularly active in this field, including its role in supporting Life Sciences Baltics, and continues to promote joint research, development, investment and commercialisation opportunities.

Artificial Intelligence, Software and Deep Tech

Israel is a global leader in AI, semiconductors, advanced computing and enterprise technologies. Lithuania contributes strong software engineering talent and a rapidly growing startup ecosystem.

The ILTH supports collaboration across R&D, product development, investment and international expansion.

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is a strategic sector for both countries.

Israel has one of the world’s most advanced cybersecurity ecosystems, while Lithuania has significantly strengthened its cyber resilience and digital infrastructure.

This creates strong potential for cooperation in commercial development, research and security technologies.

FinTech

Lithuania is one of the EU’s leading FinTech hubs, with a strong regulatory framework and a large ecosystem of companies and professionals.

Israel brings deep expertise in financial software, payments, cybersecurity, fraud prevention, data analytics and AI.

Together, they offer opportunities for European expansion, technology transfer and investment collaboration.

Defence, Security and Dual-Use Technologies

Both countries prioritise resilience, defence innovation and dual-use technologies.

There is growing potential for cooperation in defence systems, autonomous technologies, communications, sensing, cybersecurity and AI-driven applications across civilian and security domains.

Lasers, Photonics and Advanced Technologies

Lithuania is internationally recognised for its laser and photonics expertise, supported by strong scientific institutions.

Combined with Israeli strengths in optics, semiconductors, defence, medical technology and advanced engineering, this creates strong opportunities for collaboration.

Our Role

The Israel Lithuania Technology Hub identifies opportunities and connects the people and organisations best positioned to realise them.

Through the ILCCI’s established networks, the Hub facilitates engagement between businesses, entrepreneurs, investors, government bodies, universities and research institutions.

Activities include business introductions, delegations, events, market entry support, investor matching, R&D collaboration and bilateral initiatives.

The Hub also works with relevant public and innovation organisations in both countries to strengthen the institutional framework for cooperation.

Looking Forward

Since its establishment, the ILTH has evolved alongside the growing maturity of both ecosystems.

What began as a bridge between Israeli innovation and Lithuanian talent has become a platform for cooperation between two advanced innovation economies.

Building on its track record of initiatives such as Life Sciences Baltics and a wide range of delegations, seminars and cross-border engagements, the Hub continues to expand its role as a catalyst for real partnerships and joint innovation.

The next stage is about building companies together, developing technologies together, investing in one another and expanding into global markets together.

The Israel Lithuania Technology Hub exists to make these connections happen.