Kaunas In Business

2017

Kaunas Airport is located in the central part of the country. Last year Kaunas Airport was visited

by 740 thousand of passengers approximately.

The Airport provides direct flights to 17 destinations. The main destinations include cities of

United Kingdom, Ireland and Norway, also Denmark and The Netherlands. I

All about the location

Fastest growing airport in the Baltic States

Second largest airport in Lithuania

Carried 740,540 passengers in 2016

Kaunas is located on the crossroads of two major international transport corridors. Kaunas enjoys

perfect international transport solutions offered by the fast growing Kaunas International Airport

and perfect geographic location, which is considered in the middle of Lithuania.

Most intensive rails by load in Lithuania

Crossroad of Vilnius - Kaunas - Klaipėda

Just 200 km away from Klaipėda sea port

Developed Infrastructure

Industrial development area offering:

Free Trade Zone

Prepared infrastructure Convenient location Rapid process of establishing a company

Tax incentives

0% 50% 0% 0%Profit tax

(first 6 years)Reduction on Profit tax

(10 more years)Property

taxTax on

dividend

Key SectorsInternational companies acknowledge the competence base of Kaunas and therefore decide to

establish and expand their business in Kaunas.

MRO Sector Automotive SectorMedTech Sector ICT Sector

● 15 institutions of higher education;

● 3 science and technology parks for the needs of students and companies;

● Strong competence base reinforced by graduates each year;

● Adjusted to conform with the needs of the labour market.

Student Pool

7 Universities

8 Colleges

18 Vocational Schools

Substantial growth in business centers and residential real estate

Salaries and rent prices in Kaunas are 15-25% lower than in Vilnius.

Business Centers with a total leasable area of 60 k. sq. m. are to be

opened in 2017-2018

Real estate development

Magnum business centre, opening in two years, will be characterised not

only by its unique location, but also comfortable working environment

and minimum maintenance needs. The smart office building will be

managed by an automatic BMS system, choosing the best microclimate

for the employees, using renewable energy sources, benefiting from

cost-conscious LED lighting and enabling independent autonomous

management of the office costs.

Magnum business centre

A class office building due to open this year is all about connecting with

nature - from the architectural details to well planned out natural daylight

inside. Kauno Dokas is also economic - it uses Neris river water for green

and economic ventilation system.

Kauno Dokas

During the period of 2014 - 2020 more than 70 public projects will be developed. The overall

investment in these projects is more than 170 M Euros. Most investments will be made to

these projects:

● Museum reconstruction

● Modernisation of theaters and libraries

● Advancement of infrastructure

● Installation and modernisation of sport’s areas

● Bicycle infrastructure

● Construction and modernisation of educational facilities

● M. K. Čiurlinis Concert Centre

● Science Island

● S. Darius & S. Girėnas stadium reconstruction

● Laisvės avenue reconstruction

Infrastructure

Science Island

M. K. Čiurlionis concert centre

Darius and Girenas stadium

The National Science and Innovation Centre

will be established in the very city centre, on the

Nemunas Island.

The first interactive science popularization

centre

Research laboratories adapted for pupils, a

planetarium, and conference centre.

Žalgiris Arena is one of the largest sports and entertainment venues

in the Baltic states.

Science Island’s perspective on three interrelated scientific themes, the Human, the Machine

and Nature/Ecology, will be framed by the future: the most likely outcomes for the world,

alternative scenarios, and the extent to which each of us is part of that unfolding process.

The project’s overall aim is to foster and advance the development of science and culture in

Kaunas, and in Lithuania as a whole. The project is being developed in cooperation with all

Lithuanian universities and many leading experts in their respective fields of study.

Science Island

The building – circa 11,750m2 with an additional 8,600m2

underground parking garage

A new public square related to the entrance

of the building

A new public park with outdoor performance and audience space

Žalgiris Arena is one of the largest sports and entertainment venues

in the Baltic states.

The Centre will meet Kaunas’ pressing need for a world-class modern concert venue while

also providing multi-functional spaces for conferences, congresses and symposia. The new

Centre will host musical events of national and international significance and will strengthen

the city’s network of spaces dedicated to music. The flexible mix of additional spaces is

intended to inspire. This will contribute to shaping the Centre’s use as a place of ‘knowledge’

– providing a platform for events, meetings, conferences, congresses and symposia.

M. K. Čiurlionis Concert Centre

Stadium reconstruction will enlarge the main building to up to 20.000 sq.m. and bring it up to

standard to all international requirements for the most important sports events to take place

in it. Reconstruction also includes the surrounding areas in Ąžuolynas park. After the

renovation it will become a multifunctional sports and recreational complex including track

and field athletic manee and a recreational arena known in Kaunas as Dainų Slėnis.

The stadium itself will include special spaces for NGO and local community including a cafe,

coworking and a sport’s centre.

15000 seats in the renovated stadium

Up to the highest standards for

international events

Space for NGOs and community

Darius & Girėnas Stadium

Cultural heritage: architectural monuments,

museums, theatres, art galleries and churches.

A thriving night life scene catering to a

range of tastes.

A range of sports and leisure activities, and

great access to nature.

Žalgiris Arena is one of the largest sports and entertainment venues

in the Baltic states.

From amazing architecture to galleries and theatres - Kaunas is truly full of culture. The city

which has mostly preserved the national character of the country, it offers plenty of activities

for everyone. Visit the hearth of Lithuania and experience it’s unique atmosphere. Visit the

remarkable Old Town which is a collection of ancient architectural monuments: the remnants

of the 14th century with remains of Kaunas castle, the buildings of the Middle Ages in the

Gothic and the Art Deco styles.

Culture

112Cultural projects

In Kaunas

169Organizational and personal partners

1054Community

meetings

We are happy to announce that Kaunas has officially been designated the European Capital

of Culture 2022. The official slogan for the city is: “KAUNAS 2022: FROM TEMPORARY TO

CONTEMPORARY“.

Kaunas of Lithuania seeks to become a changing force for a local community as well as for

the communities with similar problems and issues all over Europe.

European Capital of Culture

60 museumsAnd galleries

Wide range offestival and fairs

Modernist and Art-deco architecture

Žalgiris Arena is one of the largest sports and entertainment venues

in the Baltic states.

Kaunas intends to make its rich legacy a steppingstone to foster a modern, creative and

inclusive city. A wide cultural offering is provided through the city’s 60 museums and

galleries, as well as festivals and fairs such as the Kaunas Architecture Festival (KAFe), the

Design Week and the Kaunas Biennial. As the architecture of buildings and streets retains

the city’s cultural identity while emphasizing collective memory, the municipality has

dedicated a large area of the old town to cultural and creative events.

UNESCO design city

The home ofŽalgiris Kaunas team

Up to 20 000spectators

A great place for concerts and events

Žalgirio Arena is the biggest multifunctional arena in the Baltic region. Many different events

can take place here, starting from basketball, handball, volleyball, fitness competitions, ice

skating to big concerts, theatrical events, expos or private functions. Furthermore, it is home

for Žalgiris Kaunas, the legendary basketball team. The pride of the city is playing its home

games here in the most popular European League - the Euroleague.

Žalgirio Arena

Hanzadays

KaunasBiennial

Song festival (UNESCO heritage)

Žalgiris Arena is one of the largest sports and entertainment venues

in the Baltic states.

Kaunas is home to a variety of festivals and events, including the famous Kaunas Jazz

festival, Hanza days, Operetta, Pažaislis Classical Music festival, Bike show, Kaunas city

days, Songs festival ( listed by UNESCO), International Modern Dance Festival and much

more. These events attract many people not only from Lithuania, but from neighboring

countries as well.

International events

Kaunas is the second largest city in Lithuania but it is one of the greenest cities in the whole

country. Also it is the city there large parks and residential areas co-exist perfectly - so you

can move in and find a wonderful piece of forest just a few feet away as well as large parks

right at the centre of a city. Perfect for walks, picnics or just leisurely day out.

Nature

Pristine nature: 17% of the territory covered by parks

Confluence of the two biggest rivers of Lithuania

- Nemunas and Neris

Clean air and water

SantakaPark

Ąžuolynas

Kaunas Botanical Garden

Žalgiris Arena is one of the largest sports and entertainment venues

in the Baltic states.

Kaunas is the second largest city in Lithuania but it is one of the greenest cities in the whole

country. Green areas are not only surrounding Kaunas - you can find them right at the

centre of our city: from Santaka Park in the very centre to Ąžuolynas (literally, "Oak Grove")

covering about 63 hectares. Ąžuolynas is the largest urban stand of mature oaks in Europe

- most of its trees are oaks ranging in age from 100 to 320 years old.

Parks

Kaunas intends to become the first city in the Baltic States that is fully tailored for cyclists.

New fully bicycle adapted green lanes will be created in the busiest regions of the city, new

low speed zones, bicycle friendly pavements and a network of 1000 new bicycle holders will

be installed in the city center, at cultural institutions, cafes, and other attractions.

Like Bike

Green bicycles lanesIn the city centre

More than 100 signsFor bike and pedestrian

zones

1000 new bicycle parking stations

Travel bybike

No traffic jams

Great public transport system

Žalgiris Arena is one of the largest sports and entertainment venues

in the Baltic states.

Kaunas is a great city for your everyday commute and simply getting around. The city is

quite compact and you can reach any place in 30 minutes by car. There are no traffic jams

and you can chose a more ecological means of transportation - bicycles or public

transportation, which is a really convenient way to get around the city.

Convenient commute

Tadas StankevičiusHead of Investment Operations in Kaunas

Ph.: +370 64839299E-mail: tadas@kaunasin.ltA. Mickevičiaus g. 58 / V. Putvinskio st. 9, Kaunaswww.kaunasin.lt

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