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In almost 50 years, Lithuania has developed a strong laser industry ecosystem based on expertise in laser technology, award-winning products, high-quality talent, and a solid research and development base. This ecosystem includes companies that specialize in optical components, lasers and systems, laser micromachining technologies, and provides a full range of capabilities across the laser and optics value chain. Lithuania also offers competitive advantages for the laser industry, including a large pool of science, technology, and mathematics graduates, numerous research centers and laboratories, and financial incentives for research and development activities.
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- 1. In almost 50 years Lithuania‘s laser industry not only gained acclaim for its expertise, award-winning products and high-class talent, but also developed a solid R&D base – all crucial ingredients in creating one of the world’s most vibrant laser ecosystems. 1 2 3 Laser related optical components, systems and services Polarizing optics, laser and nonlinear crystals and optomechanics Pockels cells and drivers Optomechanical products Vacuum compatible products Measurement instruments Optoelectronics Laser-induced damage testing Femtosecond, Picosecond and Nanosecond DPSS lasers Femtosecond and picosecond optical parametric amplifiers and generators Femtosecond lasers Scientific lasers and systems Laser spectroscopy Ultrafast fiber lasers Semiconductor laser diodes and systems Ultra-broad tunable semiconductor gain chips Industrial applications of laser microfabrication Industrial and scientific workstations for mass and small batch production, with short pulse, solid state lasers and fibre lasers Laser systems for technology 3D laser precision micro processing and printing A COMPETITIVE EDGE IN: COMPLETE VALUE CHAIN: Let’s talk Lithuania Lasers Our story proves that Lithuania is the perfect hub for the commercialization of new ideas in the laser and semiconductor industry. The experience, skills and business environment is equally suited to both young entrepreneurs and well-established companies alike. Augustinas Vizbaras, COO of Brolis Semiconductors Optical and optomechanical components and accessories Optical coatings Lasers and laser systems Laser technology equipment and workstations A full range of micromachining systems & technologies Laser & Optical Components and Coatings Industrial and Scientific Lasers Laser Micromachining Technologies
- 2. #1 in CEE for industry-university collaboration Source: WEF (World Economic Forum) The Global Competitiveness Report 2014–2015 Number of R&D researchers has almost doubled since 2003 Source: Statistics Lithuania, 2013 Every 7th student in Lithuania studies physics, engineering or computer sciences - a total of 22,000 in universities and colleges Source: Statistics Lithuania, 2014 We are a government agency that provides free investment advice, contacts and data. Let’s talk if you need someone to: CONTACT US: Rasa Činčytė Investment Advisor T: +370 616 45991 E: rasa@investlithuania.com A: Jogailos St. 4 / Vilnius LT-01116 / Lithuania www.investlithuania.com INFORM you on business costs, labour, tax & legal settings and other business areas. CONNECT you to partners and organise your business meetings in Lithuania. FACILITATE the set up and launch of your company, as well as help you access governmental support. SUPPORT your investment by lobbying for more business friendly laws and assisting in one-off problems. #1 in the EU for Science, Technology & Mathematics graduates per capita Source: Eurostat, 2012 1# Science Technology Mathematics Laser Solutions in Lithuania Your Business Location AVAILABLE R&D RESOURCES 2 11 State-of-the-art laboratories with a wide range of industrial ns, ps and fs lasers open to businesses on a plug-in-and-play basis: • R&D and technology development services • Joint business and science projects • Laboratory facilities for hire Areas of expertise • Laser nanophotonics • Ultrafast spectroscopy • Optical damage testing • Ultrashort pulse microfabrication • Nonlinear optics processes Source: Lithuanian Laser Association High power ultrafast laser applicationsNano / micro / macro fabrication Science and laser technology research centres R&D Open access centres BUSINESS INCENTIVES SHARE OF EXPORTS AND MAIN DESTINATIONS TALENT POOL: 0 Special economic zones % Products sold in over 60 countries worldwide EU, USA and Japan are the main export destinations Sales EUR 65+ million annually • • • • corporate profit tax for 6 years • dividend tax • real estate tax R&D costs gain triple value at the end of the year, lowering your income tax Source: Ministry of Finance xR&D 3 80% of production is exported> up to 80% of R&D activities up to 50% for employee training up to 25% of investment into fixed long-term assets • • • Financial incentives available for: