Tech Zity hub set to crown Lithuania's bustling startup scene

Deutsche Welle (DW)CenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by Lisa LouisOctober 25, 2025 at 04:26 PM

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In Vilnius, Lithuania, construction is underway for Tech Zity, set to become Europe's largest startup hub by 2028. The €100 million project will cover about 55,000 square meters and accommodate up to 5,000 workers with amenities including cafes, restaurants, a fitness center, and flats. Darius Zakaitis, one of the founders, envisions Tech Zity as a catalyst for Lithuania's startup sector, aiming to increase its contribution to GDP from five percent now to 25% by 2030. This ambition is inspired by Lithuania’s fintech sector, which leads Europe in fintech licenses issued, a development spurred by a visit to London in 2015 that sparked national ambitions to compete globally in financial technology services.

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Contrarian Ventures 50% Tech Zity ×360% Darius Zakaitis ×270% Lithuania ×480%

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Lithuania

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