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Artificial Intelligence

Statistics:

  • Share of all Lithuanian companies using AI technologies increased from 4.9% in 2023 to 8.8% in 2024. Moreover, share of large Lithuanian companies using AI technologies increased from 21.3% in 2023 to 31.2% in 2024. In addition, in the “Government AI Readiness Index 2024” Lithuania ranked 33rd among 188 countries. This shows that in Lithuania, both business and the public sector are ready to integrate AI solutions that could deliver benefit to both companies and citizens alike. According National Audit Office of Lithuania, 15% of public sector institutions are using AI technologies.

Goals:

  • Lithuanian ICT sector is one of the most impetuous in the region, and we have also developed a strong AI community, so we have every opportunity to be one of the leaders in the development of this technology. Lithuania can become a hub for AI innovation, as in fintech or cybersecurity fields. Our goal is by 2030 to host the best environment for AI development and deployment in the region of Central and Eastern Europe.
  • To achieve this goal, Lithuania is going to establish the AI Competence and Technology Centre (AI Factory) which will be the only one in the Baltic States by 2027, covering the entire innovation development chain – from idea to product. It would bring together high-performance computing infrastructure, talent, data, scientific and practical knowledge. The priority areas where we see the greatest potential: cybersecurity and defence, personalised medicine, industrial automation, green transformation, energy, transport and public sector data. 

AI Act:

  • The EU AI Act will make a significant contribution to the safe and reliable use of AI systems in all EU member states. In alignment with its requirements, Lithuania is seeking to develop a comprehensive legal framework and dynamic ecosystem which encourages upholding ethical standards and protecting consumer interests while fostering the AI innovations. Main challenge in that process will be to avoid over-regulation at national level which can hamper the creation of AI solutions and decrease the competitiveness of our businesses, especially with regards to the businesses in non-EU countries which are not obeyed to such strict and costly rules.
  • According to the requirements of AI Act, Lithuania published the list of national public authorities or bodies, which protect fundamental rights, using high-risk AI systems referred to in Annex III of AI Act. Ther list encompasses 4 institutions: Office of the Equal Opportunities Ombudsperson; The Seimas Ombudsmen's Office; The Office of the Ombudsperson of Child's Rights; The Office of the Inspector of Journalist Ethics.
  • On 14 January 2025, Lithuanian Parliament adopted law amendments prepared for the designation of national competent authorities under the AI act. According to these amendments, the Innovation Agency was designated with the functions of the notifying authority; meanwhile, the Communications Regulatory Authority (RRT) appointed as the market surveillance authority and the single contact point. Now the main challenge is to find the optimal distribution of functions between RRT, as the national competent authority, and other existing sectoral market surveillance authorities.
  • Lithuania is also in the process of AI regulatory sandbox (in the Innovation Agency), which we consider as a key instrument for fostering trust from businesses. It will be the place where companies will receive expert advice on the compliance of their solutions with the AI Act and other relevant regulations. In the event of non-compliance with the AI Act, the financial risk to the business is extremely high, and large fines are provided, so businesses can turn to experts AI sandbox to reduce this risk and also to prepare properly for the conformity assessment (certification) procedures. 
  • In parallel, we have initiated the creation of an AI Competence Centre for the public sector (in the State Digital Solutions Agency) – it should enhance AI literacy and compliance of the AI Act across public sector. 

Funding:

  • Lithuania allocated a considerable amount (€26 million) to the projects intended to create Lithuanian language data resources necessary for the development of AI solutions in Lithuanian language. Currently, 16 projects are being implemented during which 23 data assets will be created. These national data assets will be publicly available – everyone will be able to use them free of charge to improve AI systems and services in Lithuanian language.
  • In Lithuania €48 M was earmarked for SMEs to develop AI solutions. Currently, they are implementing 227 projects intended for the development of AI solutions, which bring practical benefits to businesses and citizens alike. AI solutions that are being developed cover a broad spectrum, from a virtual longevity assistant to an analytical business insight tool. It is expected that these projects will increase competitiveness both nationally and internationally and will create new jobs. In the period of 2026–2028 we are planning to increase these investments, by allocating additionally €15 M to this goal.
  • n 2024, Lithuania developed a National Plan for the Digital Decade to contribute to the EU's target of at least 75% of businesses would use AI, big data and/or cloud computing by 2030.  During 2026-2028 we are going to allocate more than €7.5 M for SME’s in orderto promote the application of AI solutions so that they could increase their productivity. According to a study by the Mckinsey Institute, it is estimated that by 2040, generative AI alone could annually increase labor productivity by 0.1–0.6%. In combination with other AI technologies, automation of job tasks could increase the growth of labor productivity from 0.2 to 3.3 percentage points.
  • 4,11 M was allocated for Lithuanian businesses to develop innovative solutions and digital services using open data. With this investment, the country is promoting the use of demand-driven open data to develop innovative solutions and digital services, and thereby cementing its position as a digital state. Currently, 63 projects are being implemented. Additional calls are planned for October of 2025 (€5 M) and 2027 (€4 M).

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Last updated: 11-09-2025