{"id":2619,"date":"2026-08-20T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quantumlithuania.eu\/?p=2619"},"modified":"2026-08-20T12:34:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T09:34:00","slug":"quantum-lithuania-atstovai-susitiko-su-ekonomikos-ir-inovaciju-ministerijos-komanda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quantumlithuania.eu\/en\/naujienos\/quantum-lithuania-atstovai-susitiko-su-ekonomikos-ir-inovaciju-ministerijos-komanda\/","title":{"rendered":"Representatives of Quantum Lithuania met with representatives of the Ministry of the Economy and Innovation"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-image2619_b54ff9-51 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image2619_b54ff9-51 size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/quantumlithuania.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/QuantumLithuaniaEIMIN-2026-08-19-1024x536.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-2620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/quantumlithuania.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/QuantumLithuaniaEIMIN-2026-08-19-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/quantumlithuania.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/QuantumLithuaniaEIMIN-2026-08-19-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/quantumlithuania.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/QuantumLithuaniaEIMIN-2026-08-19-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/quantumlithuania.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/QuantumLithuaniaEIMIN-2026-08-19-1536x803.png 1536w, https:\/\/quantumlithuania.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/QuantumLithuaniaEIMIN-2026-08-19-18x9.png 18w, https:\/\/quantumlithuania.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/QuantumLithuaniaEIMIN-2026-08-19.png 1734w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lithuania already has a strong foundation for the successful development of quantum technologies. The priority now is to strategically strengthen this foundation and turn it into real-world solutions, products, and a growing high-tech ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On August 19, representatives of Quantum Lithuania met with the team of the Ministry of the Economy and Innovation to discuss the recently presented \u201c3i\u201d Strategic Balanced Economy Plan and the Technology Missions and Leading Companies Ecosystems Programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The key message of the discussion was clear: quantum technologies can naturally contribute to all three objectives of the \u201c3i\u201d plan \u2013 increasing R&amp;D investment, boosting labour productivity, and doubling the number of startups by 2030.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Photonics and lasers \u2013 the foundation of Lithuania\u2019s quantum technology ecosystem. More than 60 companies in this field operate in Lithuania, employing over 2,000 specialists, while approximately 90\u201395% of their production is exported. Lasers, detectors, optical components, and integrated photonics already enable quantum communications, sensing, and computing. For this reason, the association expressed its strong support for INTERVENTION No. 2: \u201cMission for a Breakthrough in Photonics- and Laser-Based Quantum Technologies.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LitAI \u2013 an opportunity to build a Lithuanian HPC-AI-Quantum platform. We particularly welcome Action 18: \u201cTo ensure the establishment of an artificial intelligence factory and implement a cooperation-based model involving the public, private, and research sectors in the factory\u2019s activities.\u201d We emphasized that the planned quantum component, the expertise of Lithuanian IT companies, and access to EuroHPC quantum systems could transform LitAI from an AI infrastructure project into a platform for hybrid HPC-AI-Quantum pilots, software, services, and startups. This is also aligned with the European Quantum Europe direction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Concrete quantum technology projects are already being developed in Lithuania. During the meeting, we highlighted the EuroQCI initiatives, quantum communication already tested in Lithuania, and the continued development of secure quantum communication infrastructure. Post-quantum cryptography (PQC) solutions are also being integrated, strengthening Lithuania\u2019s preparedness for the challenges of post-quantum security.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, we emphasized that Quantum Lithuania is ready to engage promptly in working and expert groups, provide a mapping of ongoing projects and competencies, propose demonstrator directions, and help define measurable outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The association was represented at the meeting by Director \u0160ar\u016bnas Me\u0161kinis, President Gytis Umantas, First Vice-President Prof. Dr. Remigijus Paulavi\u010dius, and Board Member Dr. Tadas Paulauskas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We thank Vice-Minister Darius Zailskas, Innovation Policy Group Adviser Aust\u0117ja Kleizait\u0117, Economic Attach\u00e9 Roberta Ragai\u0161yt\u0117, and the entire Ministry of the Economy and Innovation (EIMIN) team for an open and constructive discussion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">#QuantumLithuania #Kvantin\u0117sTechnologijos #LitAI #EuroQCI #PQC #Fotonika #Lazeriai<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lietuva jau turi tvirt\u0105 pagrind\u0105 s\u0117kmingai kvantini\u0173 technologij\u0173 pl\u0117trai. Dabar svarbu \u0161\u012f pagrind\u0105 kryptingai stiprinti ir paversti realiais sprendimais, produktais bei augan\u010dia auk\u0161t\u0173j\u0173 technologij\u0173 ekosistema. 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