Over the weekend, the hackathon “The Flaming Shield 2024," organized by the Lithuanian Riflemen's Union and Tech-Park Kaunas, highlighted the growing trend of dual-purpose innovation. More than 200 participants gathered to develop technological innovations in cybersecurity and defense, with support from representatives of NATO's DIANA accelerator. Innovation experts emphasize that dual-use technologies are becoming a niche where small countries can take the lead in the tech sector.

The drone sector offers limitless possibilities, from revolutionizing logistics to solving public challenges through cutting-edge technology. Join us online for the Distance Lab x Tech-Park Kaunas networking event “Innovation Dialogues: Advancements in Drone Technology and Integration Across Sectors” and discover how to develop innovations alongside scientists and experts from Lithuania, Norway, and Latvia.

The cyber defence and security innovation hackathon "Fire Shield 2024," initiated by the Lithuanian Rifle Association, will take place in Kaunas on October 4-6. Kaunas Science and Technology Park Tech-Park Kaunas and three investment funds joined forces in organising the hackathon.

As the world embraces the principles of the circular economy, the "Circular spaces" consortium is taking a significant step forward with the release of a new guide designed to transform makerspaces into circular innovation hubs. The guide “Transformation into Circular Makerspaces: A Practical Step-by-Step Guide for Makerspaces,” aims to assist makerspaces across the region in adopting circular economy practices, aligning with regional ambitions for sustainability and economic resilience.