The Alliance is a consortium of research and technology institutes, technology parks and innovation companies, all members of the SUBMARINER Network, including Klaipėda Science and Technology Park. We possess and can apply the knowledge to facilitate product development. Working with Start-ups and SMEs (that we call “cases”), we have created a functional ecosystem of actors, who take advantage from mutual, constantly evolving, demand-driven support within blue biotechnology.

We offer members opportunities for networking, match-making and promotion via accessible address book of actors, workshops, match-making events, and ongoing search and training of new cases and mentors. Members can also reach out and advertise their cooperation requests via our newsletters and website.

On top of that, we respond to user needs by matching them with services, facilities and expertise to take their idea to the next level. Members offer tailored services to each other on demand basis. We identify and mobilise the right partners to advance a project, and to create and respond to the necessary business, organisational and legal conditions for a project to be realised through transnational product development. Regardless of what stage users are in.

During the past years, cases within the Alliance have spanned from bioprospecting to proof of principle, to upscaling and market launch. Alliance members have a unique portfolio of support services to offer in line with their expertise, interests and capacities.
 

Check the new brochure about Baltic Blue Biotechnology Alliance and learn more!
 

Brochure is available for download here.

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Sustainable Baltic Sea Region 2030

Helsinki-Espoo-Kotka Innovation Camp
 

02.05.2019 – 04.05.2019
 

How can we best translate the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals at the level of the Baltic Sea Region?
 

Representatives of cities, regions, universities, start ups and civil society organizations from the nine countries around the Baltic Sea assemble at Aalto University to innovate around SDGs, educational needs, future competences and what it means for our everyday life.
 

Because delivering on sustainable development requires true open-minded collaboration, Aalto University in cooperation with Climate Leadership Coalition, City of Espoo and City of Kotka bring forward four challenges that help tackling the 1,5C limit requirement in BSR.
 

Student teams will challenge and inspire practitioners of the Baltic Sea Region by presenting their daring solutions of Sustainable Hub for the City of Kotka, and Interactive Waste Art for the waterfront in City of Espoo.
 

A facilitator artist will draw every step of the camp work to help promote creativity and out-of-the-box thinking through visualization. The participants will work together for 2 full days to develop Sustainable BSR 2030 solutions that can involve everyone, especially the younger generation.
 

The camp is organized as part of the innovation camp series in Smart-Up BSR project led by Aalto University professor Taina Tukiainen. Helsinki-Espoo-Kotka Innovation Camp is organized with support of Cursor Oy and Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Council.

Hello there, welcome!

I am Timothy Roy, originally from Bangladesh and currently an undergraduate student of International Business at LCC International University. I consider myself a curious person and an active learner which fueled me to learn and study about various things by my own. I am passionate about using my knowledge and insight to solve problems and use it for practical purposes. My curiosity and learning abilities have enabled me to solve different business-related problems.

What is next?

I am looking forward to graduating from LCC on April, 2019. Currently, I am looking for a career opportunity in Klaipeda and I am open to new opportunities. I believe my strengths are in strategic planning, research, communication, leadership, marketing, etc. I am willing to learn and take responsibility if I am offered with new opportunities.

Why Klaipeda?

I have been in Klaipeda for 4 years studying International Business at LCC. Klaipeda is a beautiful city – the aesthetic Old Town, the Baltic Sea, and the clam and peaceful woods are just a few to mention. People in this town are respectful and hold a welcoming attitude towards foreigners.  Also, the city is a vibrant relic of history – the city’s culture is enriched by the existence of numerous museums and historical artifacts. In short, Klaipeda is a simple and a clam city yet beautiful and historically significant.
 

I have not only developed a passion and love for the city but also emerged myself into a diverse community in this city. Being an International University, LCC brings students from almost all over the world. Since I have studied at this university for the last four years, I have gotten an opportunity to meet and develop relationships with people from many different cultures. So, the community is one of the strong ties that I have in Klaipeda.
 

Furthermore, I have been actively involved with different businesses in Klaipeda in many ways. As a result, I have developed a number of business connections and gained trust from professionals and different corporations in Klaipeda. I see this connection as a great investment for my future.  

Lastly, because of Klaipeda’s aesthetic appeal, diverse community, business network and potential economic growth in the future, my friend and I have decided to move here as we conceive a future potential of starting our own business in this city.  

Please have a look at my CV

Contact me: +370 675 62116 Timothyroy2011@gmail.com 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-roy-266612121/ 

Go LNG project was present at 19th International Conference & Exhibition on Liquefied Natural Gas in Shanghai. During the 4-day event the project actively participated in Exhibition, the main conference LNG2019 and organized the workshop “LNG as Future Marine Fuel: Trends and Challenges”, held at the Shanghai Maritime University.

LNG2019, the biggest LNG event in the world, saw its debut on Chinese soil this year. The conference’s history reaches as far as 50 years into the past and offers its attendees unrivalled networking opportunities. Over 11.000 delegates and 240 international speakers participated in the event.

The event was a part of a joint mission by Go LNG project partners, aimed at sharing the best practices and experiences from Baltic Sea Region with foreign stakeholders and helping both the transport and marine technology industries to become more competitive by creating a hub for clean shipping, competence and tech development. The project’s stand at the LNG 2019 Shanghai – the 19th International Conference & Exhibition on Liquefied Natural Gas enjoyed high interest from the event’s participants, who would like to learn more about ours final projects’ outcomes – Baltic Sea Region LNG Cluster, BSR Blue Corridor Strategy, BSR LNG Competence Center and Samso Bio-LNG Business Case.

On 3rd April, the workshop “LNG as Future Marine Fuel: Trends and Challenges” was held at the Shanghai Maritime University and organized by the World Maritime University. The seminar was focused on Blue Corridor Strategy, The business case of Bio-LNG at Samsoe Island, the analysis on the safety operations of LNG transportation and Baltic Sea Region including shipping, LNG Value Chain and LNG bunkering experience. In addition, Cosco Shipping LNG Investment presented their LNG practices and transportation review, and Guangzhou Shipyard International spoke about LNG application on board-Gotland Visborg. The workshop provided the unique chance to exchange best practices and views with Chinese companies, maritime administration representatives and members of the academia.

On 4th April, Bogdan Ołdakowski, BPO’s Secretary General, partner of GoLNG project, took part in the main conference – panel centred around downstream LNG infrastructure and applications, with some key points including the role LNG plays in the development of distributed energy systems, infrastructure cost reduction possibilities and their importance for developing markets, LNG’s growing potential as a transportation fuel, as well as the future of small-scale LNG.

BPO’s presentation focused on the current state of LNG bunkering infrastructure development in the Baltic Sea region (BSR), as well as the rich experiences Baltic ports and ship operators gathered in recent years when it comes to the bunkering process itself. As of now, there are two large-scale LNG terminals (Świnoujście and Klaipeda) and several smaller terminals (e.g. Tornio, Pori, Nynäshamn, Hirsthals) operating in the BSR, with further three terminals under construction (Rauma, Hamina, Gothenburg).

The same day, Baltic Sea Region LNG Cluster signed official cooperation agreement with Chinese LNG Cluster, expanding the scope of activities to international level.

The LNG 2019 in Shanghai was summarized as a very positive event for GoLNG project with new members to the LNG Technology pool, Experts Network and BSR LNG Cluster.

Digital Transformation, Smart Factory, Industry 4.0, Big Data, Analytics, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. These topics are on every organization charter and are fueling the next industrial revolution.

Most organizations are still in the early stages of implementation and see challenges in realizing real business value from the transformation strategies. Recent surveys show that 66% of companies are actively exploring or running Industrial IoT pilots but only 5% have a clear business case that links technology, people and processes.
 

Where Are You in Your Digital Transformation Journey?
 

Join us for Emerson Innovation Day, the ideal event to learn and understand how new digital technology can transform the way you run and maintain your plant.

• Gain insight where to start the digital transformation and why

• Learn how to create an efficient and effective digital ecosystem

• Become inspired and get to know what benefits Industrial IoT tools bring when it comes to maintaining equipment information

• Tackle your challenges and improve reliability, productivity, safety and (energy) efficiency
   

During the event, you will have the chance to walk through The Plant of the Future where you will experience Emerson’s technologies in a plant-like environment and understand how digital transformation can enhance safety, boost production, improve reliability and lower energy and emissions.
 

REGISTER HERE

Join the Emerson team of technology experts as they explore the complex challenges and share insights to help you get moving on your Digital Transformation Journey.
 

Date & Time: 16.04.2019, 10:00.

Location : Klaipeda University Hall, H. Manto str. 92 (Studlendas).

As the summer will change the spring, this conference will change your attitude too. Don‘t plan any meetings and book 30-31 of May because of one reason – the biggest startup event in Lithuania – Startup Fair Change 2019!!!
 

Same business. Same achievements. New you. New opportunities. We promise you the most mind-blowing event with many unforgettable speakers, life changing B2B meetings and the most challenging session – pitch battle. We guarantee, you don’t want to miss it. You need to be a part of this CHANGE.
 

More information will be soon. Keep a close eye on updates!
 

STARTUP FAIR is free of charge, BUT don’t forget to book a ticket.

B2B matchmaking/ to be announced soon
 

Follow www.startupfair.lt   www.startuplithuania.com

Date And Time

Thu, May 30, 2019, 9:00 AM – Fri, May 31, 2019, 6:00 PM EEST

Location

KABLYS + KULTŪRA

Kauno g. 5, 03214 Vilnius

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Klaipėda Science and Technology Park – member of the SUBMARINER Network – helps in bringing actors from the  Baltic Sea Region together to actively promote innovative and sustainable uses of marine resources. Via meetings, workshops, conferences and a comprehensive set of dissemination tools, businesses and other organisations working in the blue biotechnology sector are provided with a continuous platform for communication, exchanges of experience, joint project development and implementation.
 

We are glad to share the calendar of upcoming events for spring 2019. Join them and learn more about innovative approaches to the sustainable use of marine resources!

EMBRIC EU Parliament workshop event: Treasures from the deep

5 March 2019 in Brussels, Belgium 

Theme day on aquaculture in Denmark
12 March 2019 in Kastrup, Denmark 

Food Hack by Krinova & Formas
15 March 2019 in Kristianstad, Sweden 

Stakeholder Conference on Mussel Cultivation
19 March 2019 in Rostock, Germany 
 
Applied Science Conference on Integrated Ocean Governance
22 March 2019 in Kaliningrad, Russia

12th Baltic Sea Region Forum: ‘The Future Challenges of the Baltic Sea Region’
25 March 2019 in Turku, Finland

Seminar ‘Specializing in bio- and circular economy in the Baltic Sea Region’
26 March 2019 in Tampere, Finland

Interreg BSR Conference
9-10 April 2019 in Lübeck, Germany

Baltic Sea Region Mussel Farming and Nutrient Offset Conference
24 April in Malmö, Sweden

The 9th business simulation game within ReforB project will take place on 31 st January 2019 at Klaipėda Science and Technology Park, Lithuania.

The game will be dedicated to services and players will get acquainted with a business of a beauty parlour established by three young entrepreneurs. The participants will have an opportunity to generate ideas on how to solve situations typical for a one-year-old company operating in the beauty sector.

Other activities will also be offered to the players and help them demonstrate understanding of business fundamentals, creativity, communication skills and ability to work in teams.

The participants will compete in mixed teams having representatives from 6 Latvian and Lithuanian regions.

The game is free and will be held in English.

REGISTRATION: solveiga@kmtp.lt, +370 671 61829.

Organizers will contact all applicants by email and confirm registration.

Are you ready for business? ReforB project is for you!

THE WORKSHOP WILL BE ON THE 5TH – 6TH OF NOVEMBER IN KARLSHAMN, SWEDEN.

WHY ATTEND?

Blekinge Tekniska Högskola in collaboration with Creative Traditional Companies Corporation gives you the opportunity to explore ways to reinvent your idea or start-up or small-medium business to keep your edge in the market.
 

Top 4 reasons why you should

join the workshop:

• Explore ways to spark innovation
   
• Identify tools and traits that lead to successful journey from idea to successful implementation
   
• Experience immersive training and real-time feedback
   
• Network with design experts and peers from South Baltic region.

The workshop starts on the 5th of November at 09,00 and ends at 15,00 on the 6th of November. For more information check out the agenda.
 

REGISTRATION

Please visit our registration page (https://elr.cse.bth.se/ctcc-registration/ ). For questions regarding registration do not hesitate to contact Lawrence Henesey (lawrence.henesey@bth.se).

Deadline for registration: November, 4th, 2018

Workshop days: November 5–6, 2018

WORKSHOP OVERVIEW
 

”INNOVATION BY FINDING NOVEL WAYS OF COMBINING CAPABILITIES AND RESOURCES OF DIFFERENT COMPANIES (C&T)”

Topics covered in the workshop will include the following:
 

• Kick off – Inspirational keynote on innovation with relevance to Maritime, Tourism and/or Sustainable Energy Production.
• Innovation charrette – Work in small teams with members from both traditional and creative industries on a challenge based on opportunity areas for companies in the fields of Maritime, Tourism and Sustainable Energy Production:
• Explore and frame current opportunities within the Maritime, Tourism and Sustainable Energy ecosystems. Which actors are involved? What are their goals? What prevents them from accomplishing them? How do they attempt to solve the situation? What resources and skills they have?
• Use creative industries’ capabilities and resources as potential patterns for developing new value propositions. How could services in the fields of Maritime, Tourism and Sustainable Energy Production be if we could mix in the experiences, the culture or the production systems of creative industries?
• Develop iteratively ideas into concepts by prototyping the new products, services or strategies. How do the new services work? Are they understandable? Are they perceived as valuable? What is the experience of users and clients? What works and what doesn’t? What additional prototyping activities do we need to perform to further explore and refine each proposal?
• Analyze and operationalize collaboration among two or more involved companies. When are the different capabilities needed? Who hold each skill or resource? How will diverse organizations collaborate?
• Towards joint innovation — Reflect on the previous process. Was collaboration fruitful? Was it easy? What are the potential barriers to translate the experience beyond the workshop and into real joint innovation projects? Which are the challenges, capabilities and resources of the participant companies that pose an opportunity for joint innovation? Is there a need for any kind of support? What would be a realistic roadmap for such collaboration?

WORKSHOP COACH & TRAINER

Ryan Ruvalds 

Experience as an engineering solar power production and the maritime industry. His passion for research led towards pursuing research in Innovative Product Development at Blekinge Tekniska Högskola.

Recent experience has been in facilitation of workshops with companies:Volvo, Sony Mobile, Axis Communications and students from BTH and Stanford University enabling a comprehensive grasp of need-finding, fore-airdsighting and prototyping for continuous innovation.

Itziar Pobes

Itziar is a service designer and co-founder of We Question Our Project, a studio based in Barcelona. In the past few years she has been lecturing service design, co-creation and service prototyping at several design schools and universities both in Barcelona and across Europe.

She has worked with organizations in an array of sectors, such as food & wine, health, sport, hospitality, education, waste and water management, social services or transportation. She helps organizations to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation, translate them into operational services and initiate changes that allow for a successful implementation and scaling.

Dr. Lawrence Henesey, CTCC Workshop Facilitator
 

Since 2000, Dr. Henesey has been researching on the application of Distributed Artificial Intelligence in Container Ports and Terminals, which has culminated into 60+ published articles and two books. In addition to lecturing at several US and European Universities.
 

Dr. Henesey assists in the development of product and IT solutions for energy and data transmission needs in ports and container terminals globally. Dr. Henesey has worked with clients on employing automation and electrification technologies such as AGVs, ASCs, Automated cranes, RTGs and RMGs.

Mahwish Anwar, Msc., CTCC Workshop Facilitator 

With several years experience in industry and academia, Mahwish has developed and led teams in e-learning, cyber security, ERP systems and is currently researching on digitalization in ports and terminals.

Hackers, engineers, designers, UX masters, marketers, business developers and all those who want to build stuff – here is a weekend for you.

H A C K E R  G A M E S is an event that pools eager entrepreneurs, software developers, micro:bit enthusiasts and engineers into a confined space for two days and challenges them to create a cool killer product.

The 13th Hacker Games hackathon will gather the best hackers to make their ideas come true on 26-28th of October at Klaipėdos mokslų ir technologijų parkas. It is your chance to make an impact on tomorrow’s world. As always, we will have some significant prizes, so keep a close eye on updates!

We are looking for people who are motivated to solve real problems, people who are capable to develop fine products, people who are passionate about innovation and ready to escape from their daily routines. You can do whatever you want – create a new carpooling app, design a next world-wide known game, some SaaS solution or build a cool gadget for Internet of Things lovers. The only condition here is that you create something from scratch – possibilities should be equal for all as you will compete for Prizes:

1000 EUR cash

Hardware track winner
 

Presented By Tesonet and Telesoftas

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1000 EUR cash
 

Software track winner
 

Presented By Telesoftas and Tesonet

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1000 EUR for an industry trip from Game Insight
 

Games track winner

How will everything work?

it’s a 48 hours event, so be ready to work till late at night or even overnight, we will make sure that you would be filled with coffee and have a corner for a nap;
 

you come on Friday evening, pitch your idea, form teams and start developing products;
 

mentors from various professional backgrounds will come to help you in the process, so do not panic if you are stuck with your product;
 

you will have to prepare your final pitch and show your best in front of the Jury on Sunday afternoon, winners will get it all!
 

What will you get?

workspace for you and your team with high speed internet;
 

food and beverages free of charge for you;
 

possibility to stay at the workspace overnight;
 

T-Shirt and other nice giveaways;
 

prizes for the best products developed over the weekend!
 

REGISTRATION