Lithuania (LT)

Population per km² (2017) 45

Regional Innovation Performance (2019) Moderate

Lithuania is a country In the Baltic region of Europe with a population of 3 million. The country's S3 priorities Include a focus on molecular technologies for medicine and biopharmaceutics; advanced applied technologies for individual and public health and advanced medical engineering for early diagnostics and treatment. The country is involved In a number of major initiatives including The National Cancer Institute, Kaunas Clinics and Santaros Clinics.

Is the region looking for international/European/interregional collaboration opportunities?

Yes - Horizon2020/Horizon Europe projects and similar international initiatives

Policy documents

National: Smart Specialization strategy
National: National progress strategy "Lithuania 2030"
National: National Reform Program Lithuania 2019
National: THE LITHUANIAN INNOVATION DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME 2014–2020
National: Life Sciences and health technologies development in Lithuania - national strategy (Only Lithuanian version)

Topics covered by policies : Medical research and innovation (-omics, biomarkers, diagnostics, etc.); Specific disease related research; ICT/genomics, health, lifestyle data (infrastructure)

Policy document (RIS3): Yes

Policy document PM@RIS3: Yes - Health technologies and biotechnologies

Major initiatives

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