19–21 January: The Director of Klaipėda Science and Technology Park (KSTP), Roma Stubrienė, is on a working visit to Geneva together with representatives of Lithuanian institutions and industry. Yesterday, Ms Stubrienė took part in the high-level event “Strengthening Lithuania–CERN Partnerships for Europe’s High-Tech Future”, organised by the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN).
The event focused on reviewing and assessing the directions of Lithuania’s cooperation with CERN, opportunities for industry involvement, the development of scientific research and innovation, as well as the economic benefits generated by major infrastructure projects.
During the event, a memorandum of intent was signed between CERN and the Lithuanian companies Ostara, Ekspla and Sargasas. This memorandum will create the prerequisites for Lithuanian companies to engage in technological development projects related to the Future Circular Collider (FCC), participate in international supply chains, and strengthen cooperation with CERN scientists and engineers.
The participation of the Director of KSTP in the visit was significant not only in terms of presenting the current challenges faced by the academic community, the innovation ecosystem and business–science synergies, but also as an opportunity to engage in meaningful and constructive dialogue aimed at achieving closer and more effective cooperation with CERN in future international high-tech projects.
“Lithuania has already exceeded the scope of an associate member at CERN. Full membership would open the door for Lithuanian businesses to participate in CERN public procurement calls, thereby ensuring broader partnership opportunities. We expect initiatives and continuity of work from decision-making institutions,” said R. Stubrienė.
On the first day of the visit, the delegation visited the EPFL Institute of Technology and the EPFL Innovation Park, one of the most advanced science and technology parks in Europe, operating under the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL). The park brings together science, business and start-ups, creating favourable conditions for innovation in high technology, artificial intelligence, engineering and the life sciences, as well as for international cooperation.
The delegation also visited the Swiss Plasma Center (SPC), a world-class research centre at EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne), dedicated to plasma physics and nuclear fusion energy research.
As the visit continues, discussions are being held with representatives of European institutions, the scientific community and business regarding further strategic steps, priority areas and the strengthening of Lithuania’s participation in international science and technology projects. Meetings with CERN representatives are also taking place.
CERN is one of the largest and most advanced scientific organisations in the world, uniting 24 member states and associate partners. The fundamental research conducted and the technologies developed at CERN have a long-term impact on industry, medicine, information technology and innovation development.
Prepared based on sources:
LMT information | lmt.lrv.lt
https://lmt.lrv.lt/lt/naujienos/zenevoje-stiprinama-lietuvos-partneryste-su-cern-ir-salies-isitraukimas-i-aukstuju-technologiju-projektus-fD7/
EIMIN press release | ELTA.lt
https://www.elta.lt/lt/pranesimai-spaudai/eimin-ministras-e-griksas-lankosi-cern-bustineje-zenevoje-stiprinamas-bendradarbiavimas-aukstuju-technologiju-srityje-260924
