Kaunas Science and Technology Park

What Kaunas Science and Technology Park does

Kaunas Science and Technology Park (Kauno mokslo ir technologijų parkas) is a non-profit public institution (viešoji įstaiga) established in 1998 in Kaunas, Lithuania. It operates a science and technology park providing physical workspace (office rental, coworking, conference halls, production facilities), business support services, and a portfolio of acceleration and incubation programs to technology startups, scale-ups, and innovation-driven SMEs. Its 94 resident member companies span medical technologies, advanced manufacturing, energy, aerospace, and IT, collectively generating €116.4 million in revenue and contributing €48.5 million in annual taxes.

Its core programmatic offerings include the EVOLUT 4.0 pre-acceleration program, MedAccelerator for medical devices, the CERN Business Incubator Centre and ESA BIC Lithuania for space-tech and deep-tech transfer, URBAN TECH for urban innovation, Scale-up Champions for growth-stage companies, the Soft Landing Kaunas international landing program, Planet4 for manufacturing-AI matchmaking, and a Technology Demonstration Centre. The park operates four physical sites across Kaunas with two coworking facilities and partners with Kaunas University of Technology (KTU), Vytautas Magnus University (VDU), CERN, ESA, IASP, ITU, and the Lithuanian Innovation Centre.

Its business model is non-profit: revenue derives from subsidized office rentals (offering 20-60% discounts to member companies), coworking memberships, conference and event fees, and program-specific public and EU grant funding rather than equity investment or SaaS-style recurring revenue. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, leveraging international accelerator partnerships and academic affiliations to attract tenants and program participants. The organization does not appear to take equity stakes in member companies; its value capture is operational (rent, fees) and reputational (ecosystem metrics), making it a public-good infrastructure provider rather than a venture-backed growth asset.

Name

Kaunas Science and Technology Park

Legal name

Kauno mokslo ir technologijų parkas, VšĮ

Website

https://techpark.lt

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Non-profit science and technology park in Kaunas, Lithuania, providing workspace, incubation, and acceleration services to 94 technology startups and scale-ups across medical, manufacturing, energy, aerospace, and IT sectors through programs including CERN BIC and ESA BIC Lithuania.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Kaunas

HQ country

Lithuania

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Office and Workspace Rental: Rental of office premises, coworking spaces, and manufacturing/technological facilities to startups and established technology companies. Companies with promising ideas receive significant discounts on rental prices.
2. Conference and Meeting Room Rental: Rental of conference halls for events, seminars, and business meetings to both member companies and external clients.
3. Acceleration and Incubation Programs: Pre-acceleration and acceleration programs including EVOLUT 4.0, MedAccelerator, and CERN Business Incubator providing entrepreneurship training and new product development support.
4. E-Park Membership: Annual E-Park membership providing access to Tech-Park Kaunas events and innovation community.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kaunas Science and Technology Park operates a startup ecosystem offering office and coworking space rental, conference facilities, and a portfolio of startup incubation and acceleration programs (EVOLUT 4.0, MedAccelerator, ESA BIC Lithuania, CERN Business Incubator, Scale-up Champions, URBAN TECH). The park provides science-business collaboration through Santaka Valley, access to advanced research facilities, mentorship, B2B matchmaking, and international market expansion support including Soft Landing services for foreign startups entering Lithuania.

Product overview

Kaunas Science and Technology Park operates as a startup ecosystem and innovation hub offering a comprehensive suite of services for technology companies and entrepreneurs. The core offerings include pre-acceleration (EVOLUT 4.0) and acceleration programs (MedAccelerator, URBAN TECH, Scale-up Champions), specialized incubators (ESA BIC Lithuania for space tech, CERN Technologies Business Incubator), and physical infrastructure (office rental, conference halls, production premises, coworking spaces). The park also provides business development services including Soft Landing support for international companies, E-Park membership, and technology demonstration capabilities. The portfolio is structured around supporting startups from idea validation through growth and international scaling, with specialized programs for medical/health technologies, space technologies, green tech, and smart city solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EVOLUT 4.0: Pre-acceleration and entrepreneurship development program for startups
• ESA BIC Lithuania
• MedAccelerator
• CERN Business Incubator
• Soft Landing Kaunas

Products and services

• Office Rental Office premises rental service for technology companies at four locations in Kaunas, with discounted rates (20-60%) for startups and young innovative companies. Targeted at tech startups and SMEs seeking workspace in Kaunas, Lithuania.
• Conference Halls Conference room rental service for hosting events, seminars, workshops, and business meetings. Available to member companies and external clients at Tech-Park Kaunas.
• Production and Technological Premises Rental of manufacturing and production facilities for technology companies operating in Kaunas. Provides industrial-scale workspace alongside office space.
• Technology Demonstration Centre Centre for demonstrating technology-based research and investment-attractive innovative products, used by startups to showcase prototypes and attract investors.
• E-Park Membership Annual subscription membership providing access to Tech-Park Kaunas events, innovation community, and networking opportunities.
• Soft Landing Kaunas Service that helps international startups and investors enter the Lithuanian market by providing assistance with premises, licenses, social contacts, and practicalities. Operated through partnerships with ITU and IASP.
• Coworking Spaces Coworking workspace rental at two locations (Project Hubs) with simplified rental procedures, serving remote workers and early-stage teams.
• EVOLUT 4.0 Pre-Acceleration Program Pre-acceleration program providing training on business modeling, marketing, sales, pitching, and investment readiness for early-stage startups. Helps founders validate ideas and develop new products.
• MedAccelerator Acceleration program for startups innovating in the medical sector, including Medical Technology, Healthcare services, Rehabilitation, Pharmaceuticals, and Health Systems Optimization. Supported by Lithuanian University of Health Sciences.
• ESA BIC Lithuania Business incubator supporting startups in space technology or applications of space tech on Earth. Part of the European Space Agency's largest network of incubators, providing EUR 50,000 for product development.
• CERN Technologies Business Incubator Business incubation program for startups commercializing CERN technologies including White Rabbit, Rucio, Ultralight Cold Plate, Qubic Photon, and Structured Laser Beam. Selected startups receive EUR 50,000 support and 24-month incubation.
• Scale-up Champions Investment readiness program connecting deep-tech startups with investors, mentors, and European markets via Market Discovery Tours across Spain, Poland, Denmark, Estonia, and Lithuania.
• URBAN TECH International accelerator program focused on health technologies, smart city, and green technologies, providing up to EUR 50,000 in funding for innovation development.
• Innovation & Labs Service for corporations and investors seeking to accelerate, invest in, or jointly create new startups, innovative enterprises, and technologies. Bridges corporate innovation with the startup ecosystem.
• ATHIKA Training Program Erasmus+ training program providing advanced training on IoT, Big Data, and AI systems integrated into decision-support systems for the European healthcare sector.
• Planet4 Workshop Program Workshop-based program connecting manufacturers with AI, ML, and IoT experts to solve industrial challenges through collaboration.

Quantifiable outcome

• Member companies generated 116.4M € in combined revenue and paid 48.5M € in taxes in 2025

Named customers17 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered secondary and core.

• GreenTech 2.0 (Green Tech Clusters)secondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 October 2023European green tech cluster partnership enabling 100 short-term exchanges between Sweden, Finland, Poland, Estonia, and Lithuania. Provides mobility funding up to 510 EUR per participant.
• European Space Agency (ESA) - ESA BIC LithuaniacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 June 2023Business incubator supporting startups in space technology or applications on Earth. Part of ESA's largest network of incubators in Europe, providing access to international partners and markets.
• CERN - Lithuanian Business Incubation CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 November 2022Business incubator for commercialization of CERN technologies including White Rabbit, Rucio, Ultralight Cold Plate, and others. Startups selected receive EUR 50,000 support and 24-month incubation.
• Kaunas University of Technology (KTU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMain academic partner providing research collaboration, access to laboratories for product development, and talent pipeline. Part of Santaka Valley integrated science, studies and business center.
• Vytautas Magnus University (VDU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMain academic partner in business and life sciences collaboration. Joint events on sustainable development and circular economy principles.
• Ministry of Economy and Innovation (Eimin)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerGovernment partner supporting innovation ecosystem development and providing access to national funding programs.
• Sunrise Valley Science and Technology ParkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosting the Lithuanian Business Incubation Centre of CERN Technologies program for commercialization of CERN technologies.
• Lithuanian Innovation Centre (LIC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram partner for CERN BIC Lithuania, providing technology transfer and innovation support services.
• Istanbul Technical University (ITU)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerSoft landing partnership for startup and spinoff exchange between organizations.
• International Association of Science Parks (IASP)secondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal network membership providing international connections and soft landing services for technology-based companies.
• Santaka Valley AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntegrated Science, Studies and Business Centre (Valley) coordination for science-business collaboration.
• Scale-up ChampionssecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerInvestment readiness program connecting deep-tech startups with investors and corporates across Europe through Market Discovery Tours.
• Kaunas IN AgencysecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal investment and business development agency supporting startup ecosystem promotion.
• Lithuanian University of Health SciencessecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical and health technology research collaboration for MedAccelerator program.
• Lithuanian Energy InstitutesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerR&D collaboration for energy technology startups and projects.
• Enterprise LithuaniasecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerGovernment agency supporting startup visa program and business establishment in Lithuania.
• Digital Rocket LTsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationICT cluster at Kaunas STP bringing together digital technology companies for collaboration, B2B matchmaking, and international promotion.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Skolkovo Foundation: Russia's flagship technology park and innovation center. Broadly comparable national-scale tech-park operator, though operating under a different governance model and geographic context.
• Tecnalia Research & Innovation: Large Spanish applied research and innovation center participating in EU programs and partnering with technology parks. Broader incumbent serving similar deep-tech and accelerator functions across Southern Europe.
• ESA BIC Network (European-wide): European Space Agency's network of business incubation centres. Kaunas STP operates one node (ESA BIC Lithuania) and competes/cooperates with sister nodes across more than 20 European countries for space-tech startups.
• CERN Business Incubation Network: CERN's network of technology-transfer incubators across Europe. Kaunas STP's CERN BIC is one node; sister incubators (e.g., in Norway, Netherlands, Finland) are direct functional peers for deep-tech commercialization.

Direct peers

• DTU Science Park: Denmark's largest science and technology park affiliated with the Technical University of Denmark. Comparable European deep-tech incubator/accelerator model with similar university-integration and international tenant focus.
• Cambridge Science Park: UK-based science park established by Trinity College Cambridge, focused on deep-tech and life-sciences startups. Closely comparable model of university-anchored incubation, technology transfer, and tenant workspace services.
• Sunrise Valley Science and Technology Park: Lithuania's flagship science and technology park in Vilnius, co-hosting the CERN Business Incubation Centre with Kaunas STP. Direct Baltic peer competing for the same EU grants, accelerator cohort, and international startups.
• Berlin Adlershof Technology Park: One of Europe's largest integrated science and technology parks, combining research institutes, startups, and corporate tenants. Comparable large-scale science-park operator with multi-tenant office/lab infrastructure.
• Vilnius Tech Park: Vilnius-based innovation campus offering coworking, accelerator programs, and corporate-startup matchmaking. Direct Lithuanian peer competing for talent, tenants, and EU funding within the same domestic market.

Others

• GreenTech 2.0 Cluster Partnership: European green-tech cluster partnership involving Sweden, Finland, Poland, Estonia, and Lithuania. Kaunas STP is a partner node, providing cross-border green-tech acceleration services and short-term exchange programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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