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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. 4 new direct flights in 2018 – Warsaw, Girona, Burgas, Rimini.

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. City 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.

Developed infrastructure

Most intensive rails by load in Lithuania Crossroad of Vilnius - Kaunas - Klaipėda Just 200 km away from Klaipėda sea port

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 tax Tax on dividend

Key Sectors

International companies acknowledge the competence base of Kaunas and therefore decide to establish and expand their business in Kaunas.

MRO Sector Automotive Sector MedTech Sector ICT Sector

Startups

Encouraging new ideas and helping young business to grow is a high priority in the city. Kaunas Municipality is an owner of a program “Startups of Kaunas”, providing financial support for new ideas to encourage Youth Entrepreneurship in the city. Supported ideas in 2017:

• Non-invasive glucose meter GlucoCarer;
• Materials for stereolithographic 3D printers;
• Cement jewellery - city architecture that fits in your hand;
• Kaunas – capital of the medical tourism;
• Ultrasound (running wave) bracelet;
• Educational package for primary school students (pradinukams.lt).

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Thousands Eur each year for Startups developing Supporting new innovative and exclusive business ideas

Manufacturing sector: Healthcare equipment (Hollister), Automotive (Hella, AL-KO, Continental), textille (Visiotex). Services: Real Estate analysis through big-data (GeoPhy), logistics automatization systems(TGW Limited), travel agency (Timetravels). IT sector: creation of IT solutions (Meridia).

FDI‘s: Kaunas 2017

New foreign-capital factories will be built in Kaunas Service centers will start their operations 1 IT company will start their operations

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5 foreign-capital companies announced plans to expand. Their sectors vary from bakery (Fazer), Furniture (FPI), construction material (Peikko), to automatization systems (Festo) and creation of logistic systems (Dematic).

Expansion of foreign-capital companies

Companies announces their expansion plans New FTEs will be created as a result of their expansion 3 of them are manufacturers, 2 – service companies

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• 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

Due to lower market saturation level both salaries and rent prices in Kaunas are 15-25% lower than in Vilnius.

Market saturation

People employed in business service centers per 1000 residents, 2016 Average gross salaries, EUR

During the period of 2014 – 2020, more than 70 public projects will be developed. The overall investment in these projects will be more than 170 mln. Eur. Most investments will be made to these projects:

• Museums reconstruction;
• Modernisation of theaters and libraries;
• Advancement of infrastructure;
• Installation and modernisation of sport’s areas;
• Roads network reconstruction;
• Bicycle infrastructure;
• Construction and modernisation of educational, public facilities.

Infrastructure investments

More than 170 More than 70

Public projects during the period of 2014 - 2020

• Mln. Eur investments

EU investments in increasing the quality of local roads network and ensuring safety (more than 11

• mln. EUR):
• Reconstruction of seven streets in Aleksotas district
• Reconstruction of Radvilėnų rd.
• Construction of two new streets (Šeštokų & Alyvų) within the city
• Reconstruction of safety equipment on Savanorių st.
• Reconstruction of two major intersections

Investments into roads network

• Mln. Eur investments into road

safety and infrastructure Better traffic conditions within the city

More than 11

EU investments into sustainable city growth and development of motorless transport (more than 2.5 mln. EUR):

• Preparation of sustainable mobility plan;
• Creation of charging stations‘ network for electro-vehicles;
• Creation and renovation of city‘s pedestrian and bicycle roads.

Investments into sustainable city growth

• Mln. Eur fostering sustainable

mobility and infrastructure Expansion of bicycle roads network Promotion of public transportation

More than 2,5

Number of commercial real estate objects under development until the end of 2018 Both, labour and rent costs are 15-25% lower in Kaunas than in Vilnius In 2017-2018 the stock of modern office spaces will increase by ~130k sq.m.

A and B-class offices currently under construction

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Laisvės Avenue is the longest pedestrian street in Eastern Europe, the main Kaunas city street and the most important city’s functional space, located in Naujamiestis district, connecting the old and the new parts of the city. Laisvės Avenue reconstruction project shall include upgrade of covering of the longest pedestrian path in Kaunas city by adapting it to the needs of Kaunas citizens and guests, revamp of utilities, delineation of a two-sided cycling path, installation of elements of small architecture, as well as other works provided in the technical design.

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Kilometers for bicycles and pedestrians Cultural heritage of modernist architecture Layout shows exactly East and West

Laisvės avenue

EU investments in public places for investment attraction and economic environment:

• Conversion of former aviation factory‘s teritory – 5 mln. EUR;
• Comprehensive development of a territory on H. & O. Minkovskių st. – 3.5 mln. EUR;
• Comprehensive development of Nemunas Island – 5 mln. EUR;
• Reconstruction of Aleksotas panoramic viewpoint – 1.1 mln. EUR.

Investments into public places

• Mln. Eur for conversions and

comprehensive development New spaces for business, residents and leisure

More than 14

Current investments into public facilities:

• Reconstruction of S. Darius & S. Girėnas stadium – 25 mln. EUR;
• Reconstruction of Kaunas sports‘ hall – 5 mln. EUR
• Reconstruction of Songs Valley – 3 mln. EUR
• Construction of science and technology center Science Island – 23 mln. EUR
• Construction of M.K. Čiurlionis Concert center – 30 mln. EUR

Investments into public facilities

• Mln. Eur investments into

public facilities Projects of national and international importance, changing the face of Kaunas

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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

The first interactive science popularization centre Research laboratories adapted for pupils, a planetarium, and conference centre 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 park with outdoor performance and audience space 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

Regeneration of un- used territories PPP projects were initiated last year Private investments into sport and leisure infrastructure

Planed Public Private Partnership projects

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• Construction of automated public toilletes in the city of Kaunas;
• Development of Union Square (Sąjungos aikštė);
• Creation of winter-sports‘ infrastructure center in Kaunas;
• Conversion of former aviation factory, using it for creation of multifunctional sport (tennis,

paddel and other kinds) center;

• Reconstruction of Šilainiai pool.

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

• f 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 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

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

Gothic and the Art Deco styles.

Culture

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Cultural projects In Kaunas

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Organizational and personal partners

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

• f 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 museums And galleries Wide range of festival and fairs Modernist and Art-deco architecture 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 of Žalgiris Kaunas team Up to 20 000 spectators A great place for concerts and events Žalgiris 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.

Žalgiris Arena

Hanza days Kaunas Biennial Song festival (UNESCO heritage) 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

Santaka Park Ąžuolynas Kaunas Botanical Garden 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 lanes In the city centre More than 100 signs For bike and pedestrian zones 1000 new bicycle parking stations

Travel by bike No traffic jams Great public transport system 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 Stankevičius

Head of Investment Operations in Kaunas Ph.: +370 64839299 E-mail: tadas@kaunasin.lt

• A. Mickevičiaus g. 58 / V. Putvinskio g. 9, Kaunas

www.kaunasin.lt

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