EDIH4LT

European Digital Innovation Hub for Central and Western Lithuania

About us

Who we are?

Industry need driven European Digital Innovation Hub (EDIH) of Central and Western Lithuania consists of 14 partners operating throughout Lithuania and representing different areas of competence and experience.

We are operating in 5 sectors: Manufacturing, Public Sector, Healthcare & Biotechnologies, ICT and Fintech.

Our key competences are Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Cybersecurity (CS) in the fields of ​Big data, Automated BMS & WMS, Smart Sensors, ​Robotics, I​oT/IoIT, ​Automation, ​VR/AR, Automatic reporting.

Project: „INDUSTRY 4.0 LAB PLATFORM: DI4LITHUANIANID“ No. 02-016-P-0003

The European Digital Innovation Center DI4LithuanianID is part of the Industry 4.0 Lab platform, which is coordinated by the Innovation Agency Lithuania.

Hub team

Dr. Mindaugas Bulota

EDIH Coordinator (KTU)

Mindaugas Kemzūra

Project manager (KTU)

Milda Karčiauskaitė

Project manager (KTU)

Audrius Jasėnas

Senior Expert (Intechcenter)

Dovydas Zinkevičius

Senior Expert (OIXIO)

Virgilijus Dirma

Senior Advisor (Infobalt)

Egidija Veršinskienė

Senior Researcher (L3CE)

Mindaugas Kieža

Senior Expert (Lighthouse Hub)

dr. Marius Laurinaitis

Senior Researcher (MRU)

Lina Giedraitė

Senior Expert (LINPRA)

Eimantė Survilaitė

Senior Expert (ISM)

Vytis Radvila

IT Manager (Klaipėda University)

Members

Services

Prototyping, Fostering the Integration, Adaptation of various technologies, Concept validation, Testing and experimentation with digital technologies (software), Demonstration activities, Knowledge and technology transfer

1. Test before invest

Prototyping, Fostering the Integration, Adaptation of various technologies, Concept validation, Testing and experimentation with digital technologies (software), Demonstration activities, Knowledge and technology transfer

Access to funding (Fin institutions and investors: ERDF, Horizon Europe, InvestEU, Transition Mechanism and others), Investors support (Venture Capital entities, Bank loans)

2. Support to find investment

Access to funding (Fin institutions and investors: ERDF, Horizon Europe, InvestEU, Transition Mechanism and others), Investors support (Venture Capital entities, Bank loans)

Short-term advanced Digital Skills training courses, Visioning and strategy development, Awareness creation, Mentoring, Hosting or providing training, Technology road mapping

3. Skills & Training

Short-term advanced Digital Skills training courses, Visioning and strategy development, Awareness creation, Mentoring, Hosting or providing training, Technology road mapping

Networking, Incubator/Accelerator support, Voice of the Customers

4. Ecosystem building & Networking

Networking, Incubator/Accelerator support, Voice of the Customers

News

Ultrasound technology makes Lithuania world-famous: “We started with an idea to apply it to industry”
2025 January 09

The ultrasound solutions developed by the Lithuanian company Ulsontech are already attracting interest not only from European but also from Asian businesses. Dr Vykintas Samaitis, CEO of the company, which has successfully entered international markets, says that this achievement is not only the result of consistent work, but also of the introduction of new digitalisation solutions, thanks to the support of the European Digital Innovation Centre “EDIH4LT” and the Innovation Agency.

International attention for Lithuanian technology

Ulsontech, a manufacturer of state-of-the-art ultrasound technology, is rapidly making its way into international markets, thanks to the advice of the EDIH4LT Digitalisation Centre. The small but globally renowned company has been successfully developing ultrasound solutions for production process control, liquid level measurement and material defect detection since 2019. The technologies developed in Lithuania not only solve industrial problems, but also open new opportunities in the energy, chemical, medical and construction industries.

“We started with an idea of how ultrasound can be applied to industrial needs, and step by step we have developed a fully certified product, which, with the help of the digitalisation centre, is successfully making its way to the international markets,” says Dr. Samaitis, CEO of Ulsontech. According to him, today the Lithuanian product is already CE-certified, which allows the product to be marketed throughout the European Union. Rail, manufacturing and oil companies in Europe and Asia are interested in the solutions developed in Lithuania.

The idea to use ultrasound technology for non-invasive measurements came to Samaitis during his doctoral studies at KTU. Later, he joined the Institute of Ultrasound Science and together with his colleagues researched various measurement solutions. “The Ulsontech device was born during the development of an ammonia liquid meter for a chemical industry company. This unique Lithuanian device can measure the amount of liquid in any container without opening it.

“Such niche solutions are motivated by the opportunity to create something that doesn’t exist, the needs of customers and clients, and scientific curiosity. When working with technology, we often try to see not only the commercial potential of an idea, but also its scientific potential,” says Samaitis. According to him, the Ulsontech project was launched in 2019-2020, so it took almost 5 years to commercialise the idea. Today, this innovation can already be applied to solve problems of safe operation, ecology and energy saving wherever remote monitoring is needed – in medicine, construction, manufacturing, nuclear energy. It is estimated that 10 Ulsontech solutions have already been deployed in companies worldwide.

Product development has been driven by exceptional specialists

According to Samaitis, the sophisticated technology used by Ulsontech is compact – it is the size of a shoebox, so it can be integrated into the control centres of many industrial companies, but there is no limit to perfection. According to the researcher, the digitisation centre’s biggest help in enabling the company to move forward even faster was the ability to create an improved version of the product, and with the help of external consultants, the product reached the highest level of technical advancement, Level 9. Today, it has been commercialised and is being successfully deployed in production.

“The Digitalisation Centre has helped us to address specific problems that arose during application. We received advice from specialists with rare expertise, so we were able to improve the product in terms of technology, software and functionality,” says Samaitis. The newer version of the product is more accurate, more compact and easier to use. It is estimated that a total of around EUR 100 000 has already been invested in the development and commercialisation of this innovation.

Ulsontech’s main focus is the European and Asian markets. However, Samaitis points out that the market for ultrasound solutions in the industry, although important, is very niche, so it is not easy to find customers in other countries. According to him, it was the support of the EDIH4LT centre, in contact with other centres in the European network and decision makers, that was extremely valuable and contributed significantly to the company’s international development.

The Digitisation Centres welcome companies in different fields

According to Teresė Škutaitė, Head of the Innovation Agency GreenTech Hub, these centres are consortia, so they are made up of both business and scientific institutions. Experts can therefore provide a very wide range of solutions and suggest the best way to go digital. The experts tailor solutions to the individual needs of each organisation or company.

“All companies facing challenges in choosing or applying new digital solutions can seek free advice from the digitisation centres. This is a great opportunity for businesses to take a bold step forward with the help of professionals. The EDIH4LT Digital Innovation Hub alone has been used by more than 300 clients in the last two years,” says Teresė Škutaitė, Head of the Innovation Agency GreenTech Hub.

According to Dr Mindaugas Bulota, EDIH4LT coordinator, the main sectors in which the Hub specialises are manufacturing, healthcare and biotechnology, IT and financial technology. Large companies, companies with fewer resources for investment and public sector organisations all apply for free advice.

“Most companies, in particular, want to assess their digital maturity and create a roadmap for developing and commercialising innovation. The biggest value is that we can create an environment and test the technology in the centre before making an investment decision,” says Mr. Bulota.

In the later stages, EDIH4LT advises clients on finding external funding, assists in the implementation of new systems, organises training and catalyses the expansion in foreign countries. The training services are particularly popular, with over 600 participants in the centre’s training courses alone over two years.

Mr. Bulota reminds that the centres can be contacted via the ESIC contact details and services start immediately after an initial needs assessment.

Published by: Rasa Naktinė, Innovation Agency

European Digital Innovation Hubs in Lithuania: opening up digitisation opportunities for business
2024 November 25

Lithuania has three European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs), whose main objective is to help SMEs integrate digital innovation more effectively into their operations.

These centres provide training and advice to company employees, test digital technologies before investing in them and contribute to the development of new products and services. This is a unique opportunity for those facing challenges in the introduction and use of new digital technologies and in the digitalisation of company processes. The services are provided to companies as State aid or as de minimis aid.

National significance

EDIH4LT, one of the 3 European Digital Innovation Hubs focusing on Central and Western Lithuania, has been operating in Lithuania for the past 2 years and is delivering tangible results.

Genomika, a young but internationally renowned developer of advanced genetic technologies, was faced with the need to structure and protect large volumes of genetic data. The company’s processes for analysing genetic test data have so far lacked a standardised solution for data storage, processing and traceability.

Together with the EDIH4LT digital innovation centre team, the company has developed and implemented a standardised system with procedures to ensure the seamless storage, analysis and reproducibility of the data stream.

According to Dr. Lukas Žemaitis, co-founder of Genomika, the developed processes and described procedures have been implemented in the Confluence platform, which has solved the problems of data storage, backup, documentation and recording of experimental results.

“Large-scale genetic research processes are long-term and involve large volumes of data, so only clearly structured information can ensure the reliability of the data and the experiments. The system developed for the company ensures data availability and reproducibility regardless of staff turnover, computer system failures, or human error,” says Dr. L. Žemaitis.

According to Dr. Mindaugas Bulota, coordinator of the European Digital Innovation Centre for Central and Western Lithuania (EDIH4LT) and head of the KTU National Innovation and Business Centre (KTU NIVC), the development of genetic technologies in Lithuania opens up significant opportunities not only for the health sector, but also for the whole country.

“From an economic point of view, the development of genetic technologies promotes the growth of the biotechnology sector and the diffusion of innovation. In Lithuania, this field is developing rapidly and innovations based on genetic research can be exported, thus making a significant contribution to strengthening the country’s competitiveness in the international market. Investing in research and commercialisation of genetic technologies strengthens the country’s scientific potential, provides highly skilled jobs and attracts international projects. It is very gratifying that with the help of the Digital Innovation Centre, companies such as Genomika are able to improve the efficiency of their processes,” says Dr. M. Bulota.

Also, with the help and advice of EDIH4LT experts, a representative website was created for Genomika, which helps to present the company’s activities more effectively to the general public, establishes contacts with partners and strengthens communication with existing customers. In addition, by integrating the latest technologies and with the consent of the users of the website, the possibility of collecting data and providing valuable insights to improve the company’s performance was introduced.

Changing the routine of medical laboratories

SMO in Kaunas, worked with EDIH4LT experts to address one of the main challenges facing modern medical laboratories – improving the efficiency of routine, time-consuming work. Despite medical advances, many routine laboratory activities are still performed by humans, which limits the speed and efficiency of processes and increases the likelihood of errors. In order to automate these processes, EDIH4LT experts from KTU have implemented automation algorithms and developed an innovative RPA (Robotic Process Automation) platform that simplifies the coordination of research.

According to Ignas Galminas, CEO of SMO, the innovative platform not only integrates patient registration, sample documentation and logistics processes, but also automatically updates the status of tests, transmits the results to the customer and generates invoices.

“The system is currently in the testing phase, but it is already estimated that it has reduced the time needed to coordinate laboratory processes by around 30%. The system has allowed us to do away with the need to use different applications to carry out the process – prior to the automation, we used at least 6 different software tools at different stages. The current system allows everything to be done on a single platform”, said I.Galminas.

Increased efficiency and lower costs

Innovations such as the SMO laboratory automation platform and the Genomika data analysis system are becoming real-life examples of how the European Digital Innovation Centres initiative is contributing to the digitalisation of Lithuanian business. These hubs enable companies to grow and compete in the global marketplace, while fostering a culture of digital transformation and efficiency.

In order to further strengthen the competences of companies’ employees, the EDIH4LT Centre invites the representatives of Central and Western Lithuanian companies to gain knowledge on how to effectively develop an e-commerce website. The training will take place on 7 November. Vytautas Narbutas, head of the digital technology agency Tandemum, will share the best practices of e-shop development, including effective strategies and common mistakes that hinder successful e-shop development.

Lighthouse Innovation Centre promotes drone technology in Klaipeda
2024 November 25

On 27-28 November, Klaipėda will host a unique technology workshop “DroneLab: learn how to build a drone”, where, for the first time in Western Lithuania, all those interested in technology and innovation will have the opportunity to assemble their own drones, which will be a real help on the Ukrainian front. The event is organised by Lighthouse Digital Innovation Centre.

LTMilTech, headed by Algirdas Stonys, one of the five Lithuanian companies specialising in the production of defence drones, will provide full technical quality assurance during the workshop.

Innovation leadership in the Western Lithuania region is priority No. 1

The Lighthouse hub in Klaipėda is well known for its leadership in innovation and technology, for fostering the start-up ecosystem and for creating a vibrant community. The Digital Innovation Centre (DIC), which has been successfully operating in the Lighthouse Innovation and Business Campus for the past two years, is making a significant contribution to the digitisation of innovations in Western Lithuania and businesses across the region.

Drone collecting workshops have already been held in Vilnius and Kaunas, while Klaipėda has never hosted such an event. “After talking to the major social partners of DIC: Klaipėda City Municipality, Klaipėda Port Authority, we realised that the future strategic plans of the interested parties are closely linked to drone technologies. We also organised the first international EUDIS European Union Defence Hackathon in Klaipėda in the summer together with Kaunas University of Technology, and we missed more drone technology ideas from the participating teams. This made it even more of a priority to organise a drone assembly event” – said Mindaugas Kieža, CEO of Lighthouse Hub. Klaipėda is already an important hub for technology development in the Western region and such a hands-on skills development workshop will further contribute to the region’s innovation development.

Assembling drones – putting technology into practice

The Open Drone Workshop is open to everyone, regardless of their technical experience “If a person can assemble an IKEA chair, there will be no problems in the drone workshop – you just need to be thorough,” said Algirdas Stonys, the founder and head of the company LTMilTech, which will be curating both the theoretical and the practical parts of the drone event.

He said that it is very important to participate in the workshop organised by the Lighthouse Innovation Centre: the more people in Lithuania are aware of drone technology and its security applications, the more prepared the country will be for unexpected situations. “Klaipėda lacks a lot of offerings in this field, so the open and free workshop is a great opportunity for Klaipėda residents to get involved in the world of technology,” says A. Stonys.

Drones for Ukraine: a tangible gesture of support

The drones assembled at the workshop will be sent directly to Ukrainian troops to help them carry out various missions. Typically, up to ten drones are needed for an operation, so the number of drones collected during the workshop will be a significant contribution to the frontline.

On the battlefield, innovation and technological advances are becoming vital. As LTMilTech says, in the context of war, innovation means survival. “Innovation and logistics won World War II. Today it is even more important because technology literally saves lives,” says Algirdas Stonys. The company he heads has already delivered over 3,000 drones to Ukraine.

Drone workshop programme

On the first day of the event,  27  of November, there will be a 1.5-hour theoretical lecture on drones, open to all interested participants, during which they will learn all the key information on the technical composition, purpose and uses of drones, helping them to prepare for the workshop.

On 28 of November, a full-day workshop will be held where one stream of 6 participants will assemble 2 drones in 1 hour under the supervision of professional instructors. It is expected that during the whole workshop 5 streams of teams will collect a total of 10 drones. The event will end with a teleconference with the Ukrainian team, where the collected drones will be symbolically handed over. Certificates of appreciation will also be presented to all participating teams.

The Lighthouse Hub is part of the European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIH) network, which helps businesses in the Western region to embrace digital technologies. The event is free of charge and funded by the European Union’s Industry 4.0 Lab Platform: DI4LithuanianID project. The Drone Workshop is open to teams of companies (up to 3 persons) with sufficient de minimis aid balance and no financial difficulties.

Registration for the event you can found here.

Open Digital Maturity Assessment

  • https://edih4lt.com/ project offers training, educational programs, and digitalization services catered to the public and private sector in Central and Western Lithuania.
  • Other projects developed a set of trainings based on ENISA European Cybersecurity Skills Framework and made them available for wider audience.

With over 4000 Lithuanian organizations set to be impacted by the NIS2 directive. Thus, consolidation of existing tools, initiatives, projects and expertise in the field could significantly help in streamlining this challenging process and minimizing disruptions to business activities.

Events

“European Horizon”: opportunities for SMEs and start-ups

We invite you to attend the event: “European Horizon”: opportunities for SMEs and start-ups, where will be presented the latest funding opportunities for SMEs and start-ups under the “European Horizon” programme.

During the event, experts from the Lithuanian Research Council will present the structure, main objectives and cascading calls of the European Horizon Programme. They will also provide valuable information on EIT initiatives and the EIC Pre-Accelerator programme.

In the second part of the event, we invite you to take part in a hands-on DMA (Digital Maturity Assessment) workshop, where you will be able to assess your organisation’s digital maturity together with INFOBALT representatives and plan the next steps for improvement.

Event place: Kaunas „Spiečius“ (Kęstučio g. 86 / I. Kanto g. 18, 2nd floor)
Event time: 27-05-2025, 10:00 – 12:00
Registration
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You must meet the following criteria to be confirmed for the event and to be able to attend for free:

The company must not be in financial difficulties;
The company must be registered in Western and Central Lithuania.

In order to verify your company’s eligibility, we will ask you to fill in the following documents: a declaration from one company, an agreement on the services received, and a service acceptance certificate.

Event programme:

10:00 – 10:20 | Overview of the “European Horizon” programme
Speaker: Deividas Petrulevičius, Lithuanian Research Council (LRC), National Contact Point (NCP) for Digital Technologies and Industry.
The structure of the European Horizon programme, its main objectives, funding opportunities and priorities are presented. It also briefly discusses how Lithuanian organisations, companies and start-ups can successfully engage in projects.

10:20 – 10:40 | EIT opportunities
Speaker: Milda Karčiauskaitė, Lithuanian Science Council, EIT National Contact Point
The presentation will introduce the EIT Digital, EIT InnoEnergy and EIT Manufacturing initiatives, some of the EIT Knowledge and Innovation Communities. You will learn about opportunities for start-ups, training programmes, collaboration with technology partners and support for digital innovation.

10:40 – 11:00 | EIC Pre-Accelerator Programme
Speaker: Jovita Žėkaitė-Maconko, Lithuanian Science Council, EIC & EIE National Contact
This session will focus on the launch of the EIC pre-accelerator programme, a programme offered by the European Innovation Council (EIC) to support early-stage innovators who have reached TRL 4. The presentation will include the benefits for participants and how to write an application for this call.

11:00 – 11:20 | European Horizon Programme Project Cascade Calls
Speaker: Deividas Petrulevičius, Lithuanian Research Council (LRC), National Contact Point (NCP) for Digital Technologies and Industry
Cascade Calls are a flexible opportunity for SMEs, start-ups, universities and other innovators to access funding by participating in the European Horizon Programme’s Project Calls. This part of the presentation will explain how these calls work, where to look for them and how the application process may differ from traditional programmes.

11:20 – 11:30 | Q&A

11:30 – 12:00 DMA evaluation workshop with INFOBALT.
Speaker: Speakers: deputy director of INFOBALT Virgilijus Dirma, office and communication manager Gabija Katulė and project assistant Jorė Bendinskaitė.
The workshop will help businesses to assess their digital maturity according to the principles of DMA (Digital Maturity Assessment). It will analyse the areas of activity of a company, start-up or organisation in order to identify key challenges and areas for improvement. Based on the insights, participants will have the opportunity to plan the next steps in their digital transformation, as well as receive information on available support tools and services.

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To be confirmed and receive the training free of charge, you must meet the following criteria:

  • The company must not be in financial difficulties,
  • The company must have a physical presence in Western and Central Lithuania.

In order to verify the company’s eligibility for the registration of State aid, we will need to complete the following documents:

  • one company declaration,
  • declaration of the services received.

IMPORTANT: The number of participants is limited to 30 places. Places are subject to the completion of the State aid documents and confirmation. The training is partly funded by the European Union project Industry 4.0 Lab Platform: DI4LithuanianID.

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IMPORTANT: The number of participants is limited to 30 places. Only 1 person per company or organisation can register. Places are confirmed by completing de minimis documents and receiving confirmation. The training is funded by the European Union project “Industry 4.0 Lab Platform: DI4LithuanianID”.

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Programme:

  • 13 November. | Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT and Automation with Antanas Bernatonis.
  • 15 November. November 18 | Email. Email Efficiency with Matas Pocius.
  • 18 November. | Neuromarketing and digital tools with Indrė Razbadauskaitė-Venskė.
  • 20 November. | Marketing 6.0 and the future of digital marketing with Benas Maslauskas.
  • 26 November. | Data-driven solutions with Radvilas Šeputis.

Full training programme here.

Find out how AI, neuromarketing and advanced digital tools can take your business to the next level!

To be approved for registration and to attend the training free of charge, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Your company must not be in financial difficulties;
  • The company has a sufficient de minimis aid balance (not having used EUR 300,000 in the last 3 years);
  • The company must be physically active in Western and Central Lithuania.

In order to verify the eligibility of the company, the following documents will have to be filled in: Single Company Declaration, SME Declaration, Hardship Assessment Table, Digital Maturity Questionnaire (which will be sent to you upon registration).

The registration form can be found here.

IMPORTANT: The number of participants is limited. Places are subject to completion of de minimis documents and confirmation. The training is funded by the European Union project “Industry 4.0 Lab Platform: DI4LithuanianID” (Training value 3000 EUR).

If you have any questions – sandra.liekyte@lighthouse.lt

Location: Lighthouse SIC, Liepų str. 83a, Klaipėda

Register and get ready to gain knowledge that will help your digital transformation!

The registration form can be found here.

IMPORTANT: The number of participants is limited. Places are subject to completion of the de minimis documents and confirmation.

The event is funded by the European Union project Industry 4.0 Lab Platform: DI4LithuanianID.

Register now and be part of DroneLab! It’s not just a celebration of technology, it’s real help for those who defend freedom.

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Important:

  • The training will take place live at the Marijampolė Tourism and Business Information Centre “SMART Marijampolė”, Vytauto 17, Marijampolė.
  • The number of participants is limited to 25-30 participants.
  • In order for your registration to be confirmed and your participation in the training to be covered by the project, you must meet the following criteria:
  • The company must not be in financial difficulties.
  • The company must have a physical presence in Western and Central Lithuania.
  • In order to verify the company’s eligibility and to be able to register the State aid, the following documents must be completed:
    – Declaration of a single enterprise,
    – SME declaration,
    – Consent for services received.

The training is partly funded by the European Union project “Industry 4.0 Lab Platform: DI4LithuanianID”.

Training time 13:00-17:00, 2 breaks of 15 minutes each.

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More about the training:

  • You will learn how to strategically combine LEAN methodology, artificial intelligence technologies and other digitalisation solutions to optimise production processes and increase productivity. After the training, you will be able to develop a realistic and implementable digitalisation and artificial intelligence strategy for your company.
  • You will be introduced to practical AI solutions, including image recognition and RPA (Robotic Process Automation) technologies, and learn how to apply these innovations to specific areas of production management, process automation, quality control and more. You will gain the skills to evaluate and select IoT and other digital tools according to your company’s needs.
  • You will learn how to analyse production processes using the LEAN methodology, identify challenges and opportunities, and effectively integrate digital solutions into daily operations. You will get concrete examples of how IoT and other solutions have been successfully applied in manufacturing companies, and the knowledge you gain will help you to optimise your existing IT systems and tools, maximise their return on investment, and avoid costly mistakes in the implementation of new technologies.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: You must meet the following criteria for your registration to be confirmed and for you to be able to attend the training free of charge:

  • The company must be an SME;
  • The company must be registered in the region of Central and Western Lithuania;
  • The company must not be in financial difficulties.

In order to verify your company’s compliance with these requirements, we will ask you to fill in the following documents: single company declaration, SME declaration, agreement on the services received and the act of acceptance of the transfer of services.