The European Space Agency's education program to launch in Lithuania
The Ministry of Economy and Innovation (EIMIN) has signed an agreement with the European Space Agency (ESA) regarding the operations of the European Space Education Resource Office (ESERO) in Lithuania. Students in Lithuania will be able to learn more about space technologies and discover career opportunities in high-tech fields. A call for proposals to select the program’s implementing organization will be announced shortly.
“We are investing in the development of young talent to strengthen Lithuania’s future competitiveness. Expanding our cooperation with the European Space Agency will help us train the specialists needed by the rapidly growing space sector. At the same time, this will allow Lithuania to more actively take advantage of the opportunities provided by the agency. All of this directly contributes to the goals of the “3i” plan—to promote innovation and create more high-value-added jobs in Lithuania,” says Minister of Economy and Innovation Edvinas Grikšas.
Students will be able to participate in various educational initiatives, meetings with experts from the space sector, competitions, and projects designed to introduce them to space technologies and the disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEAM). Students will also be able to participate in ESA educational programs, international initiatives, and internships.
Under the signed agreement, the office will operate in Lithuania until 2028. Funding will come from Lithuania’s contributions to the European Space Agency.
The next step following the signing of the agreement is the selection of a program operator to coordinate ESERO activities in Lithuania.
ESERO is an educational initiative coordinated by the European Space Agency and active in many European countries. Its goal is to use space-related topics to spark students’ interest in STEAM subjects and provide teachers with modern teaching tools.
Until now, Lithuania, in collaboration with the European Space Agency, has successfully implemented numerous initiatives aimed at youth education. One of these is the international “CanSat” competition, in which 80 teams from 30 Lithuanian schools have participated over the past three years. This initiative has encouraged students’ interest in space technology and engineering, while fostering practical skills, creativity, and teamwork abilities.
Last updated: 15-06-2026
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