Rasa Kulvietiene

Background

About Rasa Kulvietiene

I am a results-driven professional with deep expertise in public funding, strategic business growth, and innovation leadership. With a proven track record of managing large-scale projects across life sciences, technology, and R&D ecosystems, I help organizations secure funding, drive transformation, and scale sustainably. Key Strengths: Public Funding Strategy & Design: Developed and implemented national funding programs in Lithuania, focusing on high-potential sectors such as Life Sciences, Engineering, and IT. Created instruments aligned with EU and national priorities to support innovation, business growth, and economic competitiveness. Grant Acquisition & Consulting: Advised startups, researchers, and institutions on securing EU and national funding – from proposal strategy to successful grant acquisition – enabling the delivery of multi-million euro innovation projects. Innovation Ecosystem Leadership: Drove collaboration between academia, business, and government, contributing to a stronger, more cohesive innovation environment. Strategic Business Development: Led initiatives that linked public investments to business needs, supporting commercialization, new business models, and sustainable growth. High-Impact Project Management: Oversaw mission-driven programs and policy tools that supported national innovation strategy and knowledge-based economic development. Executive-Level Commercial Experience: As Marketing Director, redefined business strategy, led sales operations, and contributed to a successful acquisition by international investors. I bring visionary yet grounded leadership to organizations seeking to grow through innovation, partnerships, and effective use of public and private capital. I thrive where strategic insight meets operational execution — delivering measurable impact at scale.