EUREKA II
The EUREKA II project is a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening the international competitiveness of Lithuania's research and innovation sectors. By leveraging the cross-border EUREKA network, the project facilitates market-oriented research and development (R&D) collaborations between academic institutions and the private sector.
Total Budget
€951,068.68
Duration
January 20, 2026 – January 31, 2029
Funding Agency
Co-funded by the European Union
Program Manager
Ministry of Education, Science, and Sport of the Republic of Lithuania
Lead Implementers
Research Council of Lithuania (LMT) in cooperation with the Central Project Management Agency (CPVA)
Objectives and Scope
The primary goal of EUREKA II is to increase the internationalization of Lithuanian science and industry. The project provides a framework for Lithuanian research and higher education institutions, as well as Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs), to participate in high-level international R&D programs.
Key activities include:
- International networking: strengthening the involvement of Lithuanian entities in international consortia.
- R&D support: facilitating projects throughout the innovation cycle—from initial prototyping and validation to the final evaluation of market-ready products.
- Capacity building: providing expert training and raising awareness of the EUREKA program’s opportunities within the Lithuanian innovation ecosystem.
- Knowledge transfer: promoting Lithuanian scientific potential on a global stage to attract strategic partnerships.
Project Partners
This project is implemented through a collaborative consortium of academic and industrial partners:
- Vilnius University
- UAB Taikomasis dirbtinis intelektas
- Institute of Applied Research for Prospective Technologies
- UAB Modernios E-Technologijos
- UAB EDIS Lab
