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RTO Lithuania Hosts a Matchmaking Event to Foster Intra-Institutional Research Collaboration

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Over 40 researchers from Lithuania’s leading research and technology organizations gathered at the Center for Physical Sciences and Technology (FTMC) in Vilnius on March 5 for the RTO Lithuania Inter-institutional Call Information Day. The event aimed to stimulate cross-institutional collaboration and generate innovative project ideas for the upcoming funding call.
 
The information day brought together scientists from three major Lithuanian research institutions: the Center for Physical Sciences and Technology (FTMC), the Lithuanian Research Centre for Agriculture and Forestry (LAMMC), and the Lithuanian Energy Institute (LEI). The event featured presentations, success stories from previous collaboration initiatives, laboratory tours and an extensive networking session designed to spark new interdisciplinary research partnerships.
 
Prof. Dr Ramūnas Skaudžius (FTMC), Dr Gintaras Brazauskas (LAMMC), and Prof. Dr Saulius Gudžius (LEI) opened the event by highlighting the importance of inter-institutional cooperation in addressing complex scientific challenges. Linas Eriksonas, representing RTO Lithuania, provided an overview of the Association’s strategic objectives, emphasizing its role in strengthening Lithuania’s research and innovation ecosystem.
 
 
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“RTO Lithuania projects serve as a crucial instrument for our organizations to grow together,” said Dr Vita Tilvikienė from LAMMC during her presentation. She outlined how the inter-institutional funding mechanism enables researchers to combine their expertise and facilities to tackle ambitious research goals.
 
A highlight of the day was the presentation of success stories from previous RTO Lithuania calls. Dr. Rasa Pauliukaitė (FTMC) shared insights from the “AgroNanoSens” project, while Dr Monika Toleikienė (LAMMC) presented results from the “KarboIzotopas” initiative. Dr Marius Praspaliauskas (LEI) described how previous collaborations led to successful participation in the Horizon Europe Project XTRACT.
 
The core of the event featured an innovative networking format where participants engaged in eight rounds of three-minute introductions. This structured approach allowed researchers to discover potential synergies across various fields including environmental monitoring, sustainable agriculture, defense technologies, energy solutions, plant genetics, and climate change mitigation.
 
 
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“The format of networking session was exceptionally effective in connecting specialists from different fields who might not otherwise have an opportunity to meet,” noted Dr Dovilė Čibiraitė-Lukenskienė, Project Manager of RTO Lithuania, who coordinated the matchmaking activities.
 
Following the networking session, participants presented their project ideas and collaborative opportunities. The day concluded with laboratory visits to FTMC facilities led by department heads Dr Steigvilė Byčenkienė, Artur Plotnikov, Dr Arūnas Stirkė, and Dr Loreta Tamašauskaitė-Tamašiūnienė.
 
The Inter-institutional Call Information Day represents an important step in RTO Lithuania’s mission to strengthen research cooperation across Lithuanian institutions. The collaborative project ideas generated during the event are expected to form the foundation for proposals in the upcoming funding call, contributing to innovation and technological advancement in priority areas for Lithuania’s economy and society.
 
 
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The Association of Research and Technology Organizations (RTO Lithuania) is Lithuania’s leading research network that translates scientific knowledge into practical solutions through interdisciplinary excellence and next-generation scientific leadership encompassing over 1000 researchers and 200 doctoral students. Learn more: https://rtolithuania.com/.
 
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