Lithuania’s partnership with CERN and its involvement in high-tech projects strengthened in Geneva
A high-level event “Strengthening Lithuania–CERN Partnerships for Europe’s High-Tech Future” was held at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) in Geneva on 19 January 2026. The areas of Lithuania’s cooperation with CERN, which will open up new opportunities for the country’s research, innovation and hi-tech business were discussed and consolidated in the event. Next steps for Lithuania’s involvement in CERN’s future projects and Europe’s scientific infrastructure were also envisaged.
It was stressed in the event that Lithuania’s involvement in international research infrastructures is in the national interest as it strengthens the country’s competitiveness and opens more opportunities for Lithuanian science and business. The event was organised on the occasion of the visit of the President of the Republic of Lithuania, Gitanas Nauseda, to CERN. The event was attended by the Vice-Minister of Education, Science and Sport Dr. Regina Valutytė, Minister of Economy and Innovation Edvinas Grikšas, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary and Permanent Representative at the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Lithuania to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva Darius Staniulis, Chairman of the Lithuanian Research Council Dr. Gintaras Valinčius, Director of the Innovation Agency Paulius Kamaitis as well as rectors of Lithuanian Universities, scientists, representatives of the innovation and industry, and the CERN leaders.
The discussions, which brought together CERN representatives and leaders from Lithuanian institutions and industry, covered the next steps for Lithuania’s participation in CERN and the priority areas where Lithuania could make even more effective use of CERN’s opportunities, from developing advanced technologies and transferring knowledge, to nurturing talent and enhancing international visibility of Lithuania.
Lithuania has been an Associate Member of CERN since 2018, and an important step towards this partnership was taken in 2004 with the signing of an agreement to further develop scientific and technical cooperation in the field of high-energy physics. The purpose of the agreement was to establish a framework enabling the Parties to continue and further develop their scientific and technical cooperation on a reciprocal basis.
Lithuania’s participation in CERN projects is coordinated by the Lithuania-CERN Consortium (CERN-LT) established in 2022, which brings together the country’s scientists, students and companies, manages the projects funded by the Research Council of Lithuania, and works to ensure that Lithuania’s membership of CERN provides maximum benefit.
During the event, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between CERN and the Lithuanian companies Ostaralab, Ekspla and Sargasas, which will enable Lithuanian companies to engage in technological development projects for the Future Circular Collider (FCC) project, to take part in the international supply chains, and to strengthen cooperation with CERN scientists and engineers.
CERN is one of the world’s largest and most advanced scientific organisations, with 24 Member States and Associated Partners. CERN’s fundamental research and the technologies it develops have a lasting impact on industry, medicine, information technology and innovation.
Information from the Research Council of Lithuania
Last updated: 29-01-2026
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