News from Lithuania on INVESTech Project
Good news from our partners at Klaipėda Science and Technology Park regarding the implementation of the INVESTech Project!
On 31.03.2026, the INVESTEech i-Lab officially opened its doors at Klaipėda Science and Technology Park, marking an important step in promoting innovation, skills development and closer cooperation between academia and the business sector in Western Lithuania. i-Lab is a specialized collaboration and training space designed to support the development of ICT competencies and meet the growing demand for qualified specialists.
It creates conditions for education and industry to work together on real challenges, exchange knowledge and create innovative solutions.
The i-Lab concept is based on a structured approach that combines a collaborative physical environment, digital tools and professional facilitation. The space is designed to support interactive sessions, idea generation processes and structured discussions, allowing participants to effectively generate and develop ideas. The i-Lab will host a range of activities, including expert consultations, innovation events, hackathons, summer academies and upskilling and reskilling programmes validated through micro-certificates. These activities aim to provide flexible, practice-oriented learning opportunities tailored to the changing needs of the labour market. The i-Lab is part of the EU-funded INVESTech (Innovation Vocational Excellence in Tech) project, which aims to strengthen vocational education and training, foster innovation and improve cooperation between education providers, industry and other stakeholders.
The project supports the development of Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVE) in five European regions, including Klaipėda in Lithuania. In Lithuania, the initiative is implemented in partnership with Klaipėda State University of Applied Sciences and Klaipėda Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Crafts. The launch of i-Lab represents a significant step towards building a stronger innovation ecosystem in Western Lithuania, supporting skills development and creating solutions that meet real market needs.
