The Agency for Science, Innovation and Technology (MITA) invites startup teams and those with innovative ideas to register for the “TechHub” pre-accelerator. During the 12-week program, selected startups will participate in a three-month training course, develop their ideas and present them to investors. The sixth cohort of the program will begin in May and it is expected to be the last one so far.

Today most business executives would agree on the importance of sustainability in the economic, environmental, and social spheres. There are a lot of public discussions and declarations about the importance of working in a way that our present needs would not compromise the needs of future generations. However, there is a gap between discussions and real implementation. Therefore, the researchers of the Kaunas University of Technology raised a question – can Industry 4.0 processes enable sustainable business innovations?

On the occasion of the 443rd birthday of Vilnius University (VU), the Great Courtyard hosts an exhibition of illustrations from the popular science magazine SPECTRUM – "Science Reborn in Art". It features artworks by 16 young Lithuanian artists, aesthetically expressing the beauty of scientific discoveries and bringing together scientists, artists, and the general public.

Ever considered learning a new language? Now is a perfect time!

Soon, people working sedentary jobs will be able to take advantage of the innovation created by Lithuanians and prevent the troublesome back pain – a joint team of Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania researchers and JSC Abili created a prototype of an office chair that activates deep muscles and improves trunk stabilisation. The project won second place in the Wanted: Life Sciences Innovator competition organised by the Agency for Science, Innovation and Technology (MITA) in 2021.

Allergenic pollen is in the air from early spring onwards, even before the snow melts and the plants start to bloom. The first pollen reaches Lithuania in air masses from central Europe, and soon emerges from local hazel and alder trees. For many allergy sufferers, spring is both a joyful and an anxious time. Yet scientists at Vilnius University (VU) have found a solution – from now on, Vilnius residents will be able to use an app that helps prevent pollen allergies.

The world’s most widely used lithium-ion batteries can be found in almost every electronic device, from phones to cars. Modern batteries are designed to last as long as possible, but not every user knows how to extend their cycle life. Hyeong Jin Kim, a professor at the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) who came to KTU, said it was important to charge electronic devices before the energy level drops to near 0%.

A group of researchers from Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) and the Lithuanian Energy Institute proposed a method for wind turbine blades’ recycling. Using pyrolysis, they broke the composite materials into their constituent parts, i.e. – phenol and fibre. According to scientists, the extracted materials can be reused, and the process is virtually waste-free.

The main application period for Erasmus+ studies abroad has ended. Until the 6th of March, students from all VILNIUS TECH study cycles had the opportunity to submit the Erasmus+ application for studies in the EU and outside Europe. 230 students applied to study abroad in the autumn or spring semesters 2022-2023.

This year, on 1 April, Vilnius University (VU) will celebrate its 443rd birthday. On this occasion, VU will invite its community and the general public to events that have already become a tradition as well as to special events initiated specifically for this birthday.