The Startup Ecosystem of Kaunas

Kaunas has 137 startups in our sample database which represents about 27% of Lithuania’s sampled startups. Kaunas is the 2nd best startup ecosystem in Lithuania.

CITY RANKING

In 2023, the startup scene of Kaunas shows much promise after advancing in the Global Ecosystem Index by 13 spots.

National Ranking

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In Lithuania

Regional Ranking

15th
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In Eastern Europe

Global Ranking

178th
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13
Worldwide

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The Startup Ecosystem in Kaunas

Startups in Kaunas excel in Energy & Environment, Marketing & Sales, and and Transportation. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Energy & Environment industry. One of the most promising startups in Kaunas in 2023 is Eneba, BitDegree, and DappRadar.

Global Rank

Kaunas is ranked within the top 200 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Kaunas’s startups excel particularly in Energy & Environment where it ranks 81 and in Marketing & Sales, and Transportation. Find out more

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Notable Startups in Kaunas
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Eneba
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BitDegree
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DappRadar

Startups

Successful Energy & Environment startups in Kaunas
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PVcase
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Oxygen
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Energy advice

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Startups Ranking by Industry

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Energy & Environment
#81 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 49 startups for Energy & Environment.

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Marketing & Sales
#93 worldwide

The Marketing & Sales industry in Kaunas is ranked 93 globally. There are 18 startups for Marketing & Sales on our sample database and map.

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Transportation
#107 worldwide

Transportation is ranked 107th in the world. Our database contains 12 startups for this industry.

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Why should you join Kaunas's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Kaunas there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Energy & Environment, Marketing & Sales, Transportation. These three industries represent about 58% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Kaunas.

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National Rank

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Regional Rank

Overview

Kaunas is Lithuania's 2nd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 15th in Eastern Europe. With a population of 0.5M - 1M people, Kaunas is ranked th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Eneba.

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Startup Infrastructure in Kaunas
With a large variety of initiatives, Kaunas's startup ecosystem stands out from other cities in Eastern Europe. Kaunas offers a number of funding opportunities for entrepreneurs and startups. Below is a list of Kaunas's most prominent support initiatives:

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