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The project "Implementation of mission-based science and innovation programs" will be implemented in three priority mission themes according to the priorities of smart specialization:
- "Safe and inclusive e. society" - implemented by the Kaunas University of Technology consortium;
- "Smart and climate-neutral Lithuania" - implemented by the Vilnius Gediminas Technical University consortium;
- "Innovations for health" - implemented by the Vilnius University consortium.
Missions in different topics will promote joint scientific and business cooperation projects, develop and commercialize business and scientific ideas through the establishment of startups / spin-offs, conduct fundamental or early-stage scientific research, fill existing service and infrastructure gaps for research and experimental development (R&D) activities in high-tech readiness levels. During the implementation of the project, the issue of lack of startup incubators, prototyping spaces, and test production lines will be addressed.
Project Objective:
To create a coherent system for promoting innovative activities.
Project description:
Tech-Park Kaunas will contribute to the progress measure "Establish a coherent system for promoting innovative activities" by strengthening the startup ecosystem in the region of Central and Western Lithuania with the help of the following activities:
Hackathons: it will provide opportunities for business ideas to stand out and develop and for teams to form. It is a great platform to create a network among talented individuals with different competencies.
Pre-acceleration programme: designed to prepare the business model for start-ups and to deepen entrepreneurial knowledge. Through this programme, startups will acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to develop a successful business.
Startup Incubation Programme: designed for the long-term development of startups by providing them with advisory and support services and infrastructure. It helps startups to get the right support and resources to grow their businesses.
Project activities:
Membership of the International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation (IASP)
Project description:
One of the main objectives of Tech-Park Kaunas' membership in IASP is to secure a partnership in the Horizon Europe program. The aim is to be able to participate in the Horizon Europe program in order to be able to submit more than 2 new international applications per year by 1 March 2026.
The project aims to provide innovation consultancy and support services which promote R&D&I and its effectiveness in business, technology transfer, innovative entrerpeneurship, participation of companies in international R&D&I programmes and pre-commercial purchases.
Project target group consists of organizations and businesses in innovation ecosystem.
The end results of the project are: technology scouting services, news startups open for R&D&I services, investment on R&D&I for the companies consulted within the project, should be approximately 5 million Eur within 3 years.
The project aims to develop international partnerships and networking through the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) in search of opportunities to participate in international scientific research & experimental development and innovation (R&D) initiatives.
Project target group consists of SMEs, organizations and businesses in innovation ecosystem.
The end results of the project are: to sign agreements with international partners, binding Kaunas STP and international partners jointly submit applications for implementation of international initiatives / programs in the field of R&D through active participation in these events.