Unlocking Europe’s Funding Opportunities: Why Lithuania is the Perfect Gateway for Australasian Tech Businesses

The global Extended Reality (XR) market is set to experience exponential growth, and the European Union (EU) is positioning itself at the forefront of this exciting technological frontier.

Australasian tech businesses and entrepreneurs now have a unique opportunity to leverage Lithuania’s thriving tech ecosystem to rapidly expand their presence in Europe, gain fast-tracked EU residency, and access significant EU funding and market opportunities.

Lithuania – Europe’s Emerging Technology Hub

Lithuania has established itself as a dynamic, innovative, and tech-driven economy at the heart of the EU, making it an ideal location for technology-driven businesses looking to scale rapidly and strategically.

Recognised for its exceptional digital infrastructure, vibrant startup scene, highly educated, English speaking workforce, and supportive regulatory environment, Lithuania is uniquely positioned to serve as a springboard for Australasian tech enterprises.

Why Lithuania for Tech Innovation?

• Strong Government Support: Lithuania’s government actively supports digital innovation through generous incentives, streamlined bureaucracy, and substantial grants aimed specifically at tech-driven projects.
• Strategic EU Location: Lithuania offers easy access to European markets, facilitating efficient business expansion across the entire EU region.
• Skilled Talent Pool: Boasting one of Europe’s most digitally skilled populations, Lithuania provides immediate access to specialised talent, crucial for companies developing cutting-edge XR technologies.
• EU Funding Access: Lithuania is an active participant in the EU’s Horizon Europe and Digital Europe programmes, making substantial funding accessible for innovation projects in XR and related fields.

EU’s XR Funding and Innovation Programmes – 2025 and Beyond

The Horizon Europe and Digital Europe programmes present significant opportunities for Australasian businesses to secure substantial funding, collaborate internationally, and innovate within the rapidly expanding XR space.

Horizon Europe Programme – XR Innovation (2025 Calls/Funding Rounds)

Key funding calls in 2025 include:

• Core Technologies for Virtual Worlds (HORIZON-CL4-2025-03-HUMAN-14)
  • Project grants: €5-6M each
  • Focus on multimodal interaction integrating sensory technologies (vision, haptics, smell, etc.).
  • More Information
• GenAI4EU: Generative AI for Virtual Worlds (HORIZON-CL4-2025-03-HUMAN-15)
  • Project grants: €4-5M each
  • Development of immersive, hyper-personalized virtual experiences using advanced generative AI.
  • EU Funding Portal
• Open and Interoperable Web 4.0 and Virtual Worlds (HORIZON-CL4-2025-03-HUMAN-16)
  • Project grants: €3M each
  • Promoting open internet standards, interoperability, scalability, and user engagement.

Digital Europe Programme – Key Initiatives

• Virtual Worlds Test Beds
  • Project grants: €20M each
  • Focus on XR solutions for industry, healthcare, and education.
• Sectoral Digital Skills Academies
  • Project grants: €10M each
  • Establishing digital skills academies for XR, AI, quantum computing, and semiconductors.

Creative Europe Programme – Supporting Immersive Content

• Video Game and Immersive Content Development
  • Grants up to €200K
  • Targeting XR studios and interactive content producers for global market reach.
  • Creative Europe Information

Baltic Capital Partners – Your Premier Gateway to Europe

Baltic Capital Partners is the leading Baltic based consultancy specialising in helping high net worth and highly motivated Australasian entrepreneurs gain fast-tracked EU residency—typically within just four weeks—and rapidly establish their businesses within Lithuania’s vibrant technology ecosystem.

Our expert team ensures seamless residency processing, extensive local business and political network access, and dedicated support to secure generous EU and Lithuanian grants.

Why Partner with Baltic Capital Partners?

• Fast-tracked EU Residency:

  Gain EU residency within four weeks, providing unparalleled access and mobility within Europe.

• Local Expertise and Connections:

  Immediate access to key Lithuanian political, financial, and tech networks.

• Funding and Investment Support:

  Dedicated assistance to secure significant grants and investment opportunities through EU programmes.

• End-to-end Business Support:

  Comprehensive solutions from initial setup to full business operational support.

Ready to Expand Your Tech Business into Europe?

Seize the opportunity to establish your European base in one of the EU’s fastest-growing tech hubs.

Lithuania’s strategic location, vibrant innovation ecosystem, and exceptional support through Baltic Capital Partners can be your keys to unlocking rapid growth and market expansion in the lucrative European XR and tech sectors.

Why not get in touch with Baltic Capital Partners today and take the first step toward your successful European expansion:

• Website:

  Baltic Capital Partners

• EU Funding Information Portal:

  EU Funding & Tender Opportunities

• Creative Europe Desk Lithuania:

  Creative Europe Lithuania

Join Europe’s XR revolution from the best vantage point—Lithuania. Together with Baltic Capital Partners, your tech business is poised for exceptional growth and global impact.

For a copy of the full presentation on EU funding our CEO Aaron Banks received recently, attending the select event in Vilnius, Lithuania, click here

To connect and discuss the opportunities personally, feel free to book a time directly in our diary here.