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, IoT/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
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
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)
3. Skills & Training
Short-term advanced Digital Skills training courses, Visioning and strategy development, Awareness creation, Mentoring, Hosting or providing training, Technology road mapping
4. Ecosystem building & Networking
Networking, Incubator/Accelerator support, Voice of the Customers
News
Digitalisation: everyone has heard, but knowledge is lacking
2023 December 07Digitisation received generous attention during the coronavirus pandemic. Digital tools have become a means for many businesses and the public sector to maintain at least a modicum of normality. Everyone has said so much about digitisation that the understanding of its benefits in business and the public sector seems obvious.
However, the partners of the European Digital Innovation Centre’s DI4 Lithuanian ID project say that awareness still needs to be raised, while at the same time moving towards specific, individual problems and targeted training, practical testing of technologies and support for digitisation pilot projects.
A deeper understanding is needed
Although some digital tools were adapted during the coronavirus pandemic, such as remote meetings and digitisation of documents, that was mostly the end of the story. As experts say, it is just a change of form – from analogue, physical to digital.
From the fact that information is transferred from paper to digital form and sent by email, but then it is up to a human being to process it – to read it and take action, the process itself has not changed in the slightest and the real benefits of digitisation have not been felt by the organisation.
Digitisation is therefore a necessary but not a sufficient condition for digitisation, where digital technologies are applied to change certain processes. For example, by automating production, information reception, processing and response, where this does not require human decisions.
“Companies and organisations often do not have specific knowledge, although they have heard of digitisation and digitalisation, but do not know what it would mean for them and their processes”, says Mindaugas Bulota, Head of the National Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship of Kaunas University of Technology (KTU), the coordinator of the “DI4 Lithuanian ID” project.
According to him, a significant obstacle is also the natural resistance of employees, because in order for an organisation to use digital technologies to change certain processes, it has to learn, and additional activities arise. “In the beginning, you have to spend more time, more effort, but in the long term it helps to reduce costs,” he notes.
Benefits – and exchange of experience
The EU-funded DI4 Lithuanian ID project, which started a year ago and will continue for the next couple of years, aims to help businesses and organisations take those initial steps towards digital transformation.
The core competencies of the project consortium, which consists of 14 partners, are focused on artificial intelligence and cyber security, big data, automated BMS and WMS, smart sensors, robotics, IoT/IoIT, automation, VR/AR, and automated reporting.
The consortium operates in 5 sectors: manufacturing, public sector, healthcare and biotechnology, ICT and financial technology.
It starts with an introduction to the technologies, then goes deeper, exploring how specific problems can be solved with them.
“The interest is there. Around 150 companies have already participated in our training. They range from one person to large companies with 500 or more employees, as well as public sector bodies,” says the head of KTU’s National Centre for Innovation and Business.
“One of the most important benefits of these initial events and trainings is the opportunity to network with each other. Representatives of organisations come with a certain vision of digitalisation, and at the event they talk to their colleagues, share that vision, their practice and experience”, says M.Bulota.
He said that clients have very individual questions, which is why targeted meetings are organised in the later stages for companies to examine their specific cases.
Digitalisation in its various aspects
According to M.Bulota, the great value of the consortium is that its members cover the whole spectrum and clients can get not only the technological knowledge, but also the legal knowledge that is necessary for digitisation, and can look at potential investments from different angles.
“System integrators who are among the partners and who implement technological solutions on a daily basis can point out from their own experience what works, what to look out for, and what might not be valuable,” explains the head of the KTU’s National Centre for Innovation and Business.
The training and the development of certain solutions for testing are free of charge. “The aim is to give our clients the opportunity to test solutions and technologies before investing in them, to gain the necessary knowledge,” says Dovydas Zinkevičius, Director of Columbus Lietuva, one of the partners of “DI4 Lithuanian ID”.
According to him, the project programme provides an opportunity to clarify one’s need, helps to form a reasoned investment decision after trying one or another tool.
Some of the project’s clients have already matured into concrete implementations. “We hope to share good examples in the near future”, says D.Zinkevičius.
M.Bulota noted that it would be useful to provide support to companies in the later stages of digitisation, when pilot deployment projects are carried out on a limited scale. “This would further encourage digitisation in our industry, public sector and other organisations,” he noted.
EDIH4LT – helping the public and private sectors to adapt
2024 June 12April 10, 2024, INFOBALT, the largest Lithuania national association of ICT organizations, organised the highly anticipated “National Cyber Security Forum: NIS2 Directive Adoption”. The event aimed to introduce the NIS2 directive and its adoption perspectives to both the public and private sectors of Lithuania.
The main goal of the forum was to offer insights into the NIS2 directive, shedding light on its implications for various types of organizations. Moreover, the aim was to motivate national stakeholders to kickstart actionable measures immediately following the event.
With an overwhelming response, the conference attracted over 200 participants, showcasing a keen interest in understanding the NIS2 directive and its potential impact on organizational finances, processes and resources.
In the light of this, Infobalt introduced the EU instruments aligned with the goals of the NIS2 Directive, offering support to the most vulnerable segment of business entities, SMEs.
- EDIH4LT 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.
Digital Maturity Assesment – Your First step to Digital Transformation
2024 August 13The European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs) launched a Digital Maturity Assessment tool that will help Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to identify their strengths and weaknesses in the digital transformation of their business. The tool is open to all companies and freely available in 32 languages.
Businesses can use this tool to evaluate their maturity across six key criteria: digital business strategy, digital readiness, digital skills and empowerment, data management, automation and intelligence, and green digitalisation. With this insight, SMEs can plan their digital growth more effectively and receive tailored advice from their local EDIH. Additionally, other actors like the Enterprise Europe Network and industrial clusters can leverage the Digital Maturity Assessment tool to help their SMEs digitalise and use artificial intelligence.
Comprising 228 hubs, the EDIH Network is dedicated to bolstering the digital capabilities of companies and public sector organisations. With 151 hubs funded by the Commission’s Digital Europe Programme and 77 backed by national or regional resources, the network will be a catalyst for digital innovation and growth across Europe.
The Digital Maturity Assessment tool will help achieve the Digital Decade target of 75% uptake of Artificial Intelligence (AI), cloud and/or big data by European companies. The network of EDIHs, together with the AI Office now in full swing, will be a one-stop-shop for SMEs and public services seeking AI and digital transformation solutions.
More information is available here: Open Digital Maturity Assessment
Events
2024-11-07 09:00
Developing an e-shop: successful strategies and practical tips
On 7 November, we invite you to participate in the EDIH4LT project training “E-shop development: successful strategies and practical tips”, which will take place at the KTU M-LAB laboratory centre and will be aimed at representatives of companies from Central and Western Lithuania who would like to find out about the best practices of e-shop development. During the training you will hear how to effectively develop an e-shop, what strategies to follow to achieve success, and learn about common mistakes and how to avoid them.
The training will be led by Vytautas Narbutas, head of the digital technology agency Tandemum, who will talk in detail about the importance of digital marketing tools in e-commerce and show how they can help you achieve better results.
At the end of the event, Mindaugas Kemzūra, EDIH4LT project manager, will present the opportunities that the EDIH4LT project offers to companies.
Training agenda you can find here.
Registration you can find here.
2024-10-31 09:00
Artificial intelligence in business: practical applications
The Lithuanian Association of Digital Technologies INFOBALT together with Kaunas Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Crafts invites you to take part in the Artificial Intelligence training course “Artificial Intelligence in Business: practical applications” for small and medium-sized enterprises from Central and Western Lithuania. The training will take place on 31 October at 9 a.m. For those unable to attend live, there will be an opportunity to join remotely.
Tired of Excel spreadsheets? Employ advanced data management tools and artificial intelligence! This training will give you the opportunity to learn how artificial intelligence (AI) works and how it can be applied to your data. You will analyse different areas of AI, such as machine learning and data analytics, along with examples of how these technologies can be applied in business.In addition to theoretical knowledge, there will be a strong focus on practical challenges. You will have the opportunity to analyse data and model solutions in real-life situations, allowing you to understand how data-driven solutions can improve business processes and solve problems efficiently. This will be an interactive training course for anyone who wants to expand their knowledge of data science, artificial intelligence and data-driven solutions.
The training will be conducted by Rolandas Rimkevičius, artificial intelligence expert, head of the data analytics company Dataera and founder of the Data Academy DATACADEMY. Participants will have the opportunity to receive certificates confirming their knowledge.
In order to be approved for registration and to be able to attend the training free of charge, you must meet the following criteria:
- Your 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 of the companies, a consent for the services received, a digital maturity questionnaire.
The training programme can be found here.
Registration you can found here.
2024-08-29 09:00
Digital Tansformation Foundations for Your Business Success: Data, Processes, People, Technology
Digital transformation today – no longer an option but a necessity?
On 29 August we invite you to the FREE training course “Digital Tansformation Foundations for Your Business Success: Data, Processes, People, Technology” organised by ISM University of Management and Economics.
During the full-day training, participants will:
- Learn the fundamentals of digital transformation for creating value for business;
- Learn how to use digital maturity measurement tools and assess their organisation’s digital maturity;
- Learn how to apply technology to optimise business processes;
- Perform a variety of practical tasks related to data, processes, people and technology.
The training will be delivered by Lect. Tadas Narutavičius, Digitalisation Practitioner, Mentor at HealthTech Accelerator. He is an alumnus of the ISM Executive School Digital Transformation and Business module.
After the training we also invite you to a networking event for refreshments, during which an inspiring presentation on entrepreneurship and digitalization will be given by the Head of the ISM Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eigirdas Žemaitis.
Find the training programme here.
Registration form here.
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”.
2024-09-04 13:00
#Cybersecurity in the organisation: invisible threats and visible solutions
Lithuanian Digital Technology Association INFOBALT together with Kaunas Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Crafts and Enterprise Europe Network invite you to participate in the conference “#Cybersecurity in the organisation: invisible threats and visible solutions”, dedicated to small and medium-sized companies from Central and Western Lithuania.
Cyber security is of paramount importance for SMEs due to the ever-growing threats in the digital space. These businesses are often targeted by criminals due to limited resources for security, and cyber attacks can cause significant financial losses, reputational damage and legal problems. By ensuring a high level of security, companies can avoid these risks, maintain customer trust and ensure successful business growth.
How do I ensure cyber security in my organisation? How to protect against cyber threats and what to do in the event of an incident? We will talk about this on 4 September at 13:00. We will discuss cyber security with cyber security professionals atthe BLC Conference Centre, Donelaičio g. 60, Kaunas, Lithuania, on September 14th, 2018.
We invite you to attend the event and learn how to protect your business from invisible threats and avoid visible consequences. The conference will not only provide valuable knowledge, but also an opportunity to share experiences and establish new business contacts. Participants will have the opportunity to receive a certificate confirming their knowledge.
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.
For more information, please contact gabija@infobalt.lt or +37060996875
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, a digital maturity questionnaire.
Please hurry to register as places are limited -> https://forms.gle/rVocBJ1LaQEtTtt5A
2023-06-06 09:00
Training “Opportunities of Artificial Intelligence technologies in practice”
We invite you to participate in one more training of the project “Opportunities of Artificial Intelligence technologies in practice”, which will take place on June 6-7, in KTU “Santakos” valley, K. Baršausko str. 59, Kaunas.
During the training you will learn:
2023-05-22 10:00
Event “Smart Wins with Digital Twins”
On May 22th DI4 LITHUANIAN ID (EDIH4LT) together with colleagues from the Smart Wins with Digital Twins project arganizes a joint event during which you will learn about Digital Twins and smart city technologies. Also about Industry 4.0 and innovative technologies changing various markets, including the built environment.
KTU Faculty of Construction and Architecture started a new project “SmartWins”. Citizen engagement and research often do not go hand in hand, creating a gap between people’s needs and innovative solutions. To fill this gap, we invite you to join the event at the KTU Faculty of Construction and Architecture in Kaunas!
KTU is also the coordinator of one of the three European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIH) launched in Lithuania. EDIH aims to facilitate the digital transformation of business and public sector entities operating in the central and western region of Lithuania and the deployment of key digital technologies. DI4 LITHUANIAN ID (EDIH4LT) will present the project’s essence and potential opportunities in the networking part at the end of the event.
The event will be held in Lithuanian. Participation is free, but registration is required.
More information about the event and the registration form you can find here.
See you at the event!
2023-11-23 09:00
Training “The era of artificial intelligence: new opportunities for marketing specialists”
We invite you to the first FREE Artificial Intelligence practical training in Klaipėda, Western Lithuania! This two-day intensive course will help participants understand the potential, threats and practical applications of AI and will allow them to try out different AI tools.
During the training participants will:
– Learn the principles, potentials and threats of artificial intelligence
– Learn how to use AI to develop new marketing solutions and improve the quality of results
– Learn how to apply AI tools in company work processes
– Perform a variety of practical tasks with AI tools
The training will be delivered by:
– Antanas Bernatonis / Why AI founder, artificial intelligence trainer
– Patricija Butkutė / Why AI Creative Lead
The number of participants is limited to 30. Participants are limited to 30 participants.
Pre-registration is required: Microsoft Forms
AI breakthroughs are changing the way business is done. By targeting Artificial Intelligence (AI), companies in the public sector, manufacturing, health, biotech, fintech and other sectors can gain a huge competitive advantage in the marketplace, increase team productivity, improve the quality of their tasks and discover new business opportunities.
The training is partly funded by the European Union project “Industry 4.0 Lab Platform: DI4LithuanianID” (Training value 1000 EUR).
More information about the project is available here.
2023-10-12 09:00
Training series “Digitalization in manufacturing”
EDIH4LT invites all representatives of the manufacturing sector from Central and Western Lithuania to register for the digitisation training series, where you will be able to get acquainted with 5 technologies and their application in manufacturing:
- Artificial Intelligence (12 October),
- Digital Twins (18 October),
- Cryptography and Blockchains (27 October),
- Cybersecurity (November)*,
- Digitalisation and Sustainability (November 21).
*Dates to be revised in the course of the project.
Location: Baršausko g. 59, Kaunas”
Registration link: https://forms.office.com/e/ngNHFQ07QL
2024-02-23 10:00
Practical training on data protection according to the GDPR
We invite you to 2024 February 23 organized FREE data protection practical trainings according to the GDPR!
One-day intensive courses will help participants understand privacy threats, the main GDPR categories and requirements, the latest GDPR requirements implementation practices, the practical nuances of privacy risk management, and will allow them to try out different data protection risk management tools.
Training will be conducted by:
- prof. Marius Laurinaitis / An expert with many years of experience in the field of information technology regulation.
- prof. Regina Valutytė // Expert with many years of experience in the field of human rights.
During training, participants:
During training, participants:
- Will be able to explain what the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is and in which cases it applies.
- Will be able to describe what personal data is, what are the main GDPR categories (data controller, data processor, etc.).
- Will know and be able to define what a data subject means and any of his rights and how to implement them.
- Will be able to explain the main principles of the regulation (GDPR), will understand the practical nuances of applying these principles.
- Will be able to explain the responsibility of individuals and organizations for potential GDPR violations.
- Understand the legal bases of personal data processing and their application, the duties of data controllers and data processors, and the rights of the data subject and their implementation.
- Privacy risks, risk assessment and management will be introduced. Get acquainted with automatic tools for data protection risk management.
- Learn about personal data security violations and appropriate response methods, responsibility and the role of supervisory authorities in investigating violations.
- Will find out the latest sanctions for non-compliance or improper enforcement of GDPR requirements.
In order for your registration to be approved and to participate in the training for free, you must meet the following criteria:
- The company cannot experience financial difficulties
- The company has a sufficient balance of demi-im aid (not having used EUR 200,000 in the last 3 years.
- In order to verify the company’s compliance, it will be necessary to fill out the following documents:
- Declaration of one company
- SME declaration
- Difficulty rating table
IMPORTANT:
- The training will take place live (MRU, Didlaukio St. 55), so it will be possible to participate remotely.
- The number of participants is limited – 60 places. A place for training is confirmed after filling out the required documents and receiving confirmation.
- From one company, organization – 1 person can register.
- The duration of training is 6 credits. h., start at 10 a.m., 2 breaks of 15 min.
Pre-registration: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=SHPGoK96QEGcWjouBr8PDc1o9a9-NNNMrG0-EoOb5ddUN1laNk9LVE5VREhDUUQ4NTRKUkUzRzNJSC4u&origin=lprLink
2024-04-04 09:00
Digitalisation training session
EDIH4LT invites companies and public organisations from Central and Western Lithuania to register for a series of digitisation training sessions, which will provide you with an insight into five topics of current interest:
- Cyber Security (4 April),
- Artificial Intelligence. Tools and Applications (11 April),
- Digitisation and Sustainability (18 April),
- Optimising warehouse processes: warehouse/inventory management systems, automation (25 April),
- Do we need an e-shop? Websites/E-Shops development and possibilities (2 May).
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.
Location: Baršausko g. 59, 51423 Kaunas
The training is partly funded by the European Union project Industry 4.0 Lab Platform: DI4LithuanianID.
Please hurry up and register, the number of places is limited.
Registration link: https://forms.office.com/e/y58MzmZHZg
2024-04-02 14:00
Training “Artificial Intelligence – friend or enemy?”
EDIH4LT invites companies and public organisations from Central and Western Lithuania to register for the Artificial Intelligence (AI) training course “Artificial Intelligence: friend or foe?”:
- You will learn what AI really is – from simple algorithms to modern intelligent systems, and we will look at the main innovations and their impact on problem solving and innovation in different industrial sectors
- We will explore the practical applications of AI and how it can make everyday tasks easier, more efficient and decision-making.
- We will also introduce participants to popular AI tools that can be easily applied in a variety of activities. We will discuss what homework should be done before deploying IoT solutions in business.
The training will be conducted by Prof. Tomas Krilavičius, an AI expert and board member of the Lithuanian Artificial Intelligence Association.
Date: 2 April, 2 pm.
Venue: Vytautas Magnus University, V. Putvinskio str. 23, Kaunas
Preliminary programme of the training is available here.
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.
Please hurry up and register, the number of places is limited.
Registration -> https://forms.gle/