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Excellent Laser Technologies for the Sustainable Prosperity of Europe

Project description

Laser-based ecosystems in Czechia and Lithuania

The Central Bohemian Region and Lithuania are key European hubs for photonics and laser technologies, driving collaboration between science and industry. While the sector holds significant growth potential, creating high-value products remains a notable challenge. The EU-funded LASER-PRO project aims to develop laser-based innovation ecosystems in Czechia and Lithuania. It will establish a joint research and innovation strategy, launch collaborative projects, and promote skills development to strengthen connections between academia, businesses, government and society. This Excellence Hub includes prominent institutions such as the HiLASE Laser Centre in Czechia, the Centre for Physical Sciences and Technology in Lithuania, various innovation centres, and industry associations, along with Ukrainian partners.

Objective

Central Bohemian Region (Czech Republic) and Lithuania represent European regions, where researchers in the photonics, resp. laser technologies sectors are internationally recognised, and the business has a high added value. The interaction between science and business is intense and promotes development, so there is great potential to create new companies. There are opportunities to create a new generation of industry based on laser technologies, and there is an increasing potential to create more integrated solutions. The inclusion of laser technologies in the priorities of smart specialization of both regions shows that this sector has a huge potential for further development and improvement. On the other hand, the main challenge in this area is the creation of the photonics and laser technology sector, where operating companies would produce products with higher added value and exceptional functionality. Thus, the Excellence Hubs initiative represents a unique opportunity for a teaming up of two laser-based innovation ecosystems creating a real-place-based innovation culture in the Czech Republic and Lithuania. Through activities such as the creation of a joint R&I strategy, the realization of joint research projects, setting up action and investment plans as well as mutual learning and skills development, the linkages between academia, business, government, and society will be strengthened, and sustainable R&I ecosystem in the cutting-edge domain of lasers and their applications will be created. Excellence Hub LASER-PRO is centered around key academic institutions HiLASE Laser Centre in the Central Bohemian Region and the Centre for Physical Sciences and Technology in Lithuania. Complementary stakeholders include innovation centers, research clusters, and industry associations. Ukrainian partners are also involved through a mentoring scheme to enhance collaboration and innovation opportunities.

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Funding Scheme

HORIZON-CSA - HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions

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Call for proposal

(opens in new window) HORIZON-WIDERA-2023-ACCESS-07

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Coordinator

FYZIKALNI USTAV AV CR, VVI
Net EU contribution
€ 1 630 625,00
Address
NA SLOVANCE 1999/2
182 00 PRAHA 8
Czechia
Region
Česko Praha Hlavní město Praha
Activity type
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
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Total cost
€ 1 630 625,00

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Partners (2)