About Us

Meet Baltic Institute of Technology (BIT) — a versatile organization, focusing on both training adults and carrying out scientific activity.  

BIT is a successfully growing adult technology school, offering in-depth courses in different technology areas to upskill adults to meet the demands of the dynamic future job market. Our teachers are academic professionals able to provide course participants with practical skills for positive and bold career changes.

In scientific activities, BIT focuses on conducting research in artificial intelligence (AI), natural language processing (NLP), optical character recognition (OCR), and data analytics. BIT has many years of experience in developing advanced solutions to strengthen business and technology interactions.  

BIT also actively contributes to innovations in the field of education, and, together with partners, participates in various EU-funded and co-funded projects in the fields of adult and vocational training, edTech innovations, and RIA in AI and Machine Learning. 

A Part of Drill Hub

BIT is a part of Drill Hub — an education & technology hub, focusing on future job market needs. Drill Hub also incorporates:

bit&Byte

Children’s academy of extracurricular activities, focusing on developing technological curiosity. bit&Byte has been operating for 10 years until its acquisition by Drill hub in 2024. In total, 250 students attended the academy throughout 2024. bit&Byte’s impact has been recognized on a national level, earning prestigious awards: “Inovatyvi Lietuva 2024” (“Innovative Lithuania’24”) for its “Ateities Kūrėjos” (“Future Creators”) project, a former president of Lithuania D. Grybauskaite’s award “Už Saugią Lietuvą” (“For a Safe Lithuania”) for “Sourcery for Kids”, and “Naujasis Knygnešys 2019” (“The New Bookkeeper’19”) award for “Technologijų Vedliai” (“Technology Wizards”). See more

Robodam

An innovative service center offering Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solutions for businesses of all sizes. Robodam integrates automation systems so that robots could take over repetitive administrative tasks, allowing companies to operate in a more effective, productive, and sustainable way. Robodam clients are located all over Europe — from Lithuania to Spain and the Netherlands. The company also actively participates in the startup innovation ecosystem in Lithuania and beyond, developing new innovative projects and solutions for process automation. Currently, Robodam is working on a project focusing on training and launching an AI model for scanning accounting documents and analyzing sustainability data in Lithuanian. See more

Please note that this is not the final list of companies owned by Drill Hub, as we are continuously exploring new opportunities to connect with promising organizations.

Courses

Focusing on future skills, BIT offers in-depth, practice-oriented courses in different areas.

• RPA: A 4-month program gives knowledge and skills to automate various processes and tasks currently performed on a computer by a human.
• Cybersecurity: A 7-month program gives all the necessary knowledge and skills needed to protect the existing IT infrastructure from cyber-attacks.
• Data analytics: A 5.5-month program in which students learn how to process large amounts of data and what methods to apply to purposefully use machine learning algorithms to create predictive models.
• GEN-AI application development: This program, designed for both software developers and business professionals, provides practical skills and knowledge about the use of GEN-AI in various industries.
• Robotics: Robotic systems in production program is designed for adults who want to learn basic programming languages and know how to operate robotic systems.
• Sustainability: The program aims to give skills necessary to implement sustainability principles in organizations so that sustainability strategies would maximize internal processes and business growth.
• Digital design: A 6.5-month program is designed for web developers, designers, and programmers who want to gain or deepen their knowledge in the field of digital design and UI design.
• Testing: A 6-month program is designed to prepare specialists who are fully prepared for market challenges and can independently develop and perform manual as well as automated software testing.
• E-commerce: This course is designed for people who want to gain practical skills in website development, administration, and marketing strategies.
• Programming: A 5.5-month program aims to provide strong basics in web programming, mobile application development, JavaScript, and front-end and back-end software development.

R&D services

BIT actively carries out research and innovation activities. Main focus areas include: 

• AI & Robotics for Workforce Development: developing AI-driven mentoring and upskilling platforms for IT and non-IT sectors, integrating adaptive learning and intelligent workforce tracking. 
• Automation & Business Process Optimization: advancing AI-powered efficiency tools for SMEs, RPA solutions, and intelligent workflow automation for diverse industries. 
• Cybersecurity & Digital Safety: leveraging AI for cyber threat intelligence and automated risk assessment to enhance digital security. 
• Managerial Robotics & Visual AI, VLM: developing AI-integrated robotics education program and providing visual automation solutions to improve operational efficiency in manufacturing, logistics, and education.

Our Team 

Our team consists of professionals and scientists in their respective fields, who actively participate in various projects and continuously deepen their knowledge. 

• Elena Valioniene: Associate professor, senior researcher, R&D project coordinator, and data analyst with a deep interest in data analysis technologies and a strong mathematical background. Elena has more than 15 years of practical experience in developing various digital systems, platforms, and tools. As a scientist in management sciences, she has a deep interest in behavioral models and their adaptation to digitalized infrastructures and processes.   
• Jaunius Pinelis: Senior software engineer specializing in .NET, Python, JavaScript, and enterprise application development. He has developed various tech tools and applications, including an internal ChatGPT-like system, multiple custom chatbots, and a GEN-AI assistant platform. 
• Vismantas Dilys: Maths graduate from the University of Edinburgh with nearly 20 years of experience in AI, including a decade in medical imaging. He has contributed to scientific publications and worked on advancing AI-driven solutions, bridging research and clinical applications.  
• Ugne Orinaite: Researcher and data analyst with a background in applied mathematics. As a researcher, Ugne is mainly focused on developing state-of-the-art algorithms and computational models, conducting extensive testing and validation of systems, and contributing to collaborative learning, among others.  
• Edvinas Dubinskas: Experienced mechanical engineer and PhD with over 27 years of experience in automated manufacturing with software control. Having served as a chief technologist for 20 years, he spent the last five years in the field of automation and delved into the implementation of robotics in production. 
• Algirdas Sabaliauskas: Head of Drill Hub, Founder of and Board Chair at BIT with almost 15 years of experience in market research and business development. Algirdas is an influential visionary and innovative strategist, making tech available for 1000s of people being his main goal.

Partner Search

We Are Open for International Cooperation — Let’s Connect! 

With expertise in AI, robotics, adaptive learning systems, business process automation, and digital transformation, we aim to develop cutting-edge solutions that drive innovation and create real impact. BIT actively seeks international projects and project alliances in the following areas: 

• AI & Machine Learning 
• Computer Vision, Vision-Language Models (VLMs) & Robotics 
• EdTech & Adaptive Learning Systems 
• Cybersecurity & AI Ethics 
• Business Process Automation & RPA 
• EdTech innovations and cross boarder new adult education programs 

 We are open to joint initiatives with strategic partners — universities, research institutions, and industry leaders — to collaborate on Horizon Europe, Digital Europe, Interreg, Eureka, EIT, Erasmus+, Nordplus, and other funding opportunities. 

If you are looking for a reliable partner for joint research, technology development, or educational initiatives, let’s connect with BIT! 

EU projects 

Since 2024, BIT is implementing the following projects: 

ALMA Project: Create Your Future

Fund: European Social Fund (ESF+), Co-funded by EU 

Funding: €320,214 

Timeline: October 2023-September 2025 

Objective: to support NEET youth (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) aged 18-29 in Lithuania by providing skills and knowledge to improve employability. 

Activities: 

• Training Programs: 20 participants trained in digital/graphic design, and 13 — in RPA. 
• Language Learning: Spanish language lessons for integration into internships. 
• Internships in Spain: placements for all 33 participants in companies in Malaga and Barcelona coordinated by the Arrabal Association and ADC*E organization. 
• Career Support: post-internship career guidance and assistance during the follow-up phase (February-September, 2025). 

 Outcome: 33 participants engaged in skill-building and career development activities, fostering workforce readiness and employability. 

 Check out ALMA project moments here 

InoProgress Project: Innovative Knowledge Tracking Model 

Fund: EU Investment Programme, Co-funded by EU 

Funding: €591,133 

Timeline: September 2024-September 2026 

Objective: to create an adaptive knowledge tracking system tailored to personalized learning needs and progress monitoring.

Activities: 

• Interactive Model Development: design of a learner-computer interaction model for efficient progress tracking. 
• AI Integration: use of advanced algorithms to customize learning materials based on individual needs. 
• Pilot Implementation: testing the model in programming education to refine and validate its effectiveness. 

Outcome: a scalable, AI-driven educational tool applicable across industries, improving personalized learning experiences and organizational efficiency. 

Development of Cybersecurity Curriculum for Non-Formal Education

Fund: Digital Europe, Funded by EU 

Funding: €59,946  

Timeline: February-September, 2025 

Objective: to develop modern cybersecurity educational content for students and young learners, equipping them with the necessary knowledge and skills to navigate the digital world safely.  

Activities: 

• Creation of a comprehensive cybersecurity training curriculum covering six key cybersecurity topics. 
• Development of 12 educational interactive video lessons: six designed for students and six tailored for schoolchildren. 
• Collaborate with Vilnius University to host the developed learning materials on the digital learning platform.  
• Providing training resources and methodologies to educators and educational institutions to improve the effectiveness of cybersecurity education. 

Outcome: to increase cybersecurity awareness among students and schoolchildren, reducing online risks and enhancing digital literacy, develop and create cybersecurity learning tools, and improve cybersecurity teaching capacity.