Tag: RTO Lithuania

  • Annual Meeting agrees on strategic objectives of RTO Lithuania

    Annual Meeting agrees on strategic objectives of RTO Lithuania

    The Association of Research and Technology Organisations (RTO Lithuania) has approved its vision and strategic objectives during the Governing Board meeting held on November 12, 2024. The meeting marked a new page in the history of the Association, which unites Lithuania’s three largest research institutes.

    The newly formed Governing Board formulated and formally adopted the organisation’s mission and vision for the first time. According to the approved vision, RTO Lithuania aims to become the leading Lithuanian research network that translates scientific knowledge into solutions to the most pressing challenges of the state and society through interdisciplinary excellence and next-generation scientific leadership.

    Two main strategic objectives were approved:

    • Research excellence and interdisciplinarity: The Association will focus on developing collaborative research consortia, strengthening inter-institutional cooperation including talent development, expanding access to international R&D programmes, and empowering the next generation of researchers.
    • Science policy impact and international cooperation: RTO Lithuania will increase cooperation with EU and international institutions, broaden participation in science policy forums and strengthen participation in strategic platforms.

    The meeting also decided to prepare a detailed report on the Association’s activities for 2024 to serve as a basis for the implementation plan for 2025-2026. The Association will accelerate scientific innovation and societal impact by fostering interdisciplinary collaboration between research institutions, linking scientific expertise to national and EU policy priorities, developing the next generation of scientific leaders, and translating research into practical solutions for society and industry.

  • Collaboration between LAMMC and LEI scientists

    Collaboration between LAMMC and LEI scientists

    We are pleased that scientists from the RTO Lithuania association members, representatives of the LAMMC and LEI, PhD student Greta Striganavičiūtė and Dr. Marius Praspaliauskas, recently participated in the international HORIZON Europe XTRACT “A Sustainable Ecosystem for the Innovative Resource Recovery and Complex Ore Extraction” project meeting in Greece. Their participation is a great example of cooperation between the RTO Lithuania association members.
    Interdisciplinary cooperation is essential for achieving breakthroughs in sustainability and climate change research.

    More information about the project: news article in Lithuanian.

  • RTO Lithuania Joins BSR Deep Tech Entrepreneurship Launchpad Project to Drive STEM Education for Innovation

    RTO Lithuania Joins BSR Deep Tech Entrepreneurship Launchpad Project to Drive STEM Education for Innovation

    RTO Lithuania has recently started implementing a Baltic Sea Region Interreg project – Deep Tech Entrepreneurship Launchpad – developing efficient model for fostering STEM entrepreneurship among students and young researchers, to increase deep tech innovation in economy.

    Title of the project:

    BSR DeepTech Launch

    Project description:

    The project in the Baltic Sea Region together with partners from Poland, Germany and Lithuania is addressing the technology talent gap by creating a DeepTech Entrepreneurship Toolbox. This toolbox will equip students and young researchers with the tools they need to explore entrepreneurship and drive innovation. It will be accessible to various organizations and regions, empowering future entrepreneurs to succeed in the market.

    Partnership:

    Mazovia Development Agency, Polish Technological Platform on Photonics, OpTecBB , RTO Lithuania and Lithuanian Innovation Centre supported by the 3 associated organizations: Candela Foundation , Vigo Ventures ASI ) and Berlin Partner.

    Budget:

    Total budget of the project is €499,350.40

    Project duration:

    01/08/2023 – 31/07/2025 (24 months)

    Project is financed by the Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme