Baltic TTO Network Meeting 2025 together with UK–Baltics Tech Transfer Conference becomes part of a dynamic series of events.
Both thematic events are a part of a larger series of events LITHUANIAN SCIENCE FORUM WEEK 2025: A COMPETITIVE AND CREATIVE FUTURE and Vilnius Science Diplomacy Forum 2025.
 

📍 Location: Research Council of Lithuania (Gedimino pr. 3, Vilnius)
🌍 Language: English
📅 16th of October

The Baltic TTO Network Meeting 2025 unites leading knowledge and technology transfer professionals from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania for the second pan-Baltic gathering. This year’s forum serves as a dynamic platform to tackle the region’s most pressing challenges in science–business collaboration, intellectual property management, and entrepreneurship culture within universities, research institutes, and their surrounding innovation ecosystems.

At the heart of the conference, the Baltic TTO Network Panel will spotlight the strategic role of Technology Transfer Offices (TTOs) in powering innovative ecosystems across the Baltics. Acting as vital bridges between academia and industry, TTOs have the potential to accelerate regional innovation by mobilizing stakeholders, championing entrepreneurship, and unlocking the full value of research.

Key Discussion Points

• Cross-cutting approaches to stakeholder engagement, ensuring diverse voices shape forward-looking innovation strategies.
• Sharing best practices and exploring actionable steps to strengthen entrepreneurship.
• Supporting startup growth and forging stronger industry partnerships.
• Laying the groundwork for a more competitive and connected Baltic innovation landscape.

UK–Baltics Tech Transfer Conference is a catalyst for turning world-class research into real-world impact. By spotlighting the journey from university labs to market-ready solutions, the conference will showcase best practices in technology transfer, tackle policy hurdles, and empower researchers to embrace entrepreneurship.
Designed for universities, research institutions, funders, and founders, the event highlights the importance of building science-driven ventures and cultivating a culture of innovation across borders.

📍 Location: VU FTMC (TBC)
🌍 Language: English
📅 17th of October

Key Objectives

Amplifying UK Leadership in Science, Technology & Innovation (ST&I)

• Share the UK’s experience in technology transfer and science diplomacy.

Building Stronger UK–Baltic Partnerships

• Deepen collaboration in basic science through academic and institutional partnerships.
• Boost academic mobility via dual-degree and exchange programs.
• Foster joint research projects through shared funding opportunities and knowledge exchange.
• Work toward policy alignment in ST&I across the UK and Baltic region.

Showcasing Baltic Innovation Capacity

• Present Lithuanian success stories in science, technology, and innovation.

Expected Outcomes

• Greater awareness of technology transfer best practices among universities and institutions.
• Stronger networks linking UK and Baltic universities, researchers, and innovation hubs. Expanded opportunities for international collaboration, talent mobility, and recruitment.
• A widened gateway for UK stakeholders to engage with the Baltic innovation ecosystem.

This conference is more than a meeting—it’s a platform for bridging science and markets, connecting nations, and shaping a resilient innovation future for the UK and the Baltics.