The amendments will make the Innovation Agency and the Communications Regulatory Authority the main institutions implementing the EU AI law. Lithuania will also become one of the first countries in the EU to launch a pilot AI environment - the so-called "AI sandbox".
"AI technologies offer huge potential for our entire economy. By creating a sandbox, we are enabling technology companies in Lithuania to safely design, test and develop AI solutions before bringing them to market. This will allow the country's companies to accelerate innovation and compete in the global market," said Aušrinė Armonaitė, Minister of Economy and Innovation.
The Innovation Agency has been appointed as the notifying authority, while the Communications Regulatory Authority will act as the market surveillance authority and the single point of contact.
"This new approach will allow Lithuanian companies to benefit more quickly from the opportunities offered by AI, and entrepreneurs will feel more confident that their technology meets European standards. In addition, the Innovation Agency will assess bodies that want to provide certification services for AI systems across Europe. This will help to further strengthen the country's innovation ecosystem," said Erika Kuročkina, Vice-Minister of the Economy and Innovation.
The Innovation Agency will assess compliance with the requirements set out in the AI Act for bodies wishing to become Notified Bodies and provide assessment services for AI systems across the EU.
Notified Bodies - companies, research and academic institutions - will carry out conformity assessment and certification of high-risk AI systems. This will contribute to the reliability and safety of AI systems placed on the market or of products incorporating them.
The Communications Regulatory Authority will carry out market surveillance of AI systems. This is particularly important in view of the rapid development of AI technologies.
The amendments also introduce a new function for the Innovation Agency to assess the business development potential of start-ups seeking public support. The purpose of the assessment is to distinguish start-ups from other small and micro enterprises in order to provide targeted incentives to companies in high value-added sectors with particularly high growth potential. This will ensure that support for start-ups is targeted at such enterprises.
These changes are enshrined in the Law on Technology and Innovation and the Law on Information Society Services.
The EU Artificial Intelligence Act establishes common rules for the use of artificial intelligence in all EU Member States. The law came into force on 2 August this year. With certain exceptions, it will apply from 2 August 2026.
