Project description:
The project “Implementation of mission-based science and innovation programs” will be implemented in three priority mission themes according to smart specialization priorities:
- “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 themes will promote joint science and business collaboration projects, develop and commercialize business and science ideas by establishing startups/spin-off companies, conduct fundamental or early-stage scientific research, and fill existing service and infrastructure gaps for research and experimental development (R) activities at high technology readiness levels. During project implementation, the issue of the shortage of spin-off company/startup incubators, prototyping spaces, and pilot production lines will be addressed.
The activities planned in the project will be implemented by April 2026. During this period, 3 competence centers will be established (one in each theme), 23 R projects will be implemented, 41 prototypes and 32 unique products will be created, 19 international patent applications will be submitted, 55 scientific publications will be published, and 21 startups/spin-off companies will be established.
Project objectives:
“Safe and inclusive e-society” – to increase cyber resilience and reduce the risks of privacy violations and personal data leaks, which will contribute to improving Lithuania’s cybersecurity situation and ensure a safer and more inclusive digital society.
“Smart and climate-neutral Lithuania” – to improve environmental quality and reduce air pollution by contributing to the reduction of Lithuania’s greenhouse gas emissions, promoting the use of sustainable solutions in the construction sector, and accelerating the construction market’s transformation toward sustainability and zero waste.
“Innovations for health” – to establish a gene translation technology center.
Project activities:
- Investment in competence centers – establishment of 3 competence centers (construction and acquisition of R equipment);
- Joint mission programs – implementation of 23 R projects;
- Innovation support and consulting services.
Project implementer:
Public Institution Innovation Agency
Project partners:
- Kaunas University of Technology consortium (Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Mykolas Romeris University, Infobalt Association, Devslate Group UAB, Novian pro UAB, Lithuanian Cybercrime Competence and Research Centre, Transcendent Group Baltics UAB, Getweb UAB, Acrux cyber services UAB, NRD CS UAB, Baltic Institute of Advanced Technology).
- Vilnius Gediminas Technical University consortium (Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuanian Confederation of Industrialists, Lithuanian Innovation Centre, Sunrise Valley Science and Technology Park, Kaunas Science and Technology Park, SG dujos Auto UAB, Arginta UAB, 3D Creative UAB, Ekobazė UAB, Provectus Redivivus UAB, Kelių priežiūra AB, Soli Tek RD UAB, Nanoversa UAB).
- Vilnius University consortium (Vilnius University, Vilnius University Hospital Santaros Klinikos Public Institution, State Research Institute Center for Physical Sciences and Technology, Femtika UAB, Droplet Genomics UAB, Caszyme UAB, Biomapas UAB, Vugene UAB).
Project value: EUR 94.728 million
Project implementation period: 2023-08-01 – 2026-04-30
Project funding: EUR 88.530 million (funded by the Economic Recovery and Resilience Plan “NextGenerationLT” and the State Budget of the Republic of Lithuania)
