Digital Innovation For Lithuanian Industrial Development

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DI4 LITHUANIAN ID (14 partners-coordinator: Kaunas University of Technology-KTU) aims to perform the role of EDIH of Central and Western region of Lithuania. FOCUSED SECTORS AND SERVICES: [1] growth of major digital areas fostered by the EC: High-Performance Computing (HPC) · Artificial Intelligence (AI) · CyberSecurity (CS); [2] high level of digital skills and widespread use of digital technologies [3] competitiveness of business models and processes at industries and Public bodies. Specific sectors we will promote: Manufacturing · FinTech · Healthcare & Biotechnologies · ICT. MISSION: To be the one-stop shop that enables effective digitalisation in Manufacturing, Public Administration and emerging sectors. VISION: To raise Lithuania to catch up as a digitalisation leader within Baltic regions. PROJECT GOALS: [1] deliver innovation consulting and support services; [2] contribute to global competitiveness of Lithuania innovation ecosystem. TASKS: · Increase Lithuania’s competitiveness, productivity, investments in higher value-added products and to promote integration of digital solutions and new technologies. · Implementation: [1] intelligent production equipment/processes; [2] advanced research results. · Encourage cooperation between stakeholders at industrial digitalisation/infrastructure development. · Help anticipate change and adapt to future needs. · Promote digitalisation of the region and society. · Strengthen digital skills in public/private sectors. SERVICES: · Test Before Invest: customers to obtain reliable expected results for their digitalisation ventures. · Ecosystem building and networking: operative liaisons through competitive Competence Centers. · Support to find investment: guide users to simple, efficient and realistic paths for opting to funding schemes. · Skills and training: practical knowledge at digitalisation, technology and global business Adaptation. WORK PLAN: 7 Work Packages 38 month 552 p·m TotalBudget:€3,241,752.24