EIT RAW MATERIALS

In 2019, Riga Technical University, Kaunas University of Technology and Tallinn University of Technology established the EIT RawMaterials contact point of the Knowledge and Innovation Community of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) – EIT RawMaterials Baltic Hub, which helps Baltic scientists and businesses to create competitive innovations in the field of raw materials.

By bringing together more than 300 leading industrial firms, universities and research organisations from 20 countries, EIT RawMaterials is considered to be the largest consortium in the raw materials sector in the world. By offering support instruments, it strengthens cooperation, facilitates knowledge exchange, the establishment of new businesses and the development of innovative solutions throughout the raw material chain, from exploration, extraction and treatment to substitution, processing and the circular economy.

The establishment of the EIT RawMaterials Baltic Hub offers more opportunities for Baltic scientists to engage in large-scale research projects, access world-renowned industry partners, alone or in cooperation with local companies. The creation of the contact point also contributes to the formation of innovative and new businesses.

EIT RawMaterials Baltic Hub implements three programmes, which take place sequentially in Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia. A science and technology transfer conference, a summer school where students work on industrial challenges, and an accelerated programme supporting the development of ideas of deep-tech or scientific startups are organised.

EIT RawMaterials Baltic Hub programmes in Lithuania are coordinated by Kaunas University of Technology.

Educational project “PhD BalticTeach”

How to be a successful PhD student? What skills and knowledge are the most valuable for the PhD student in the 21st century? The latest tendency in academia shows that being a successful PhD student is not always related to publishing. Throughout graduate studies, it is essential to consider the growing importance of research and obtained findings and identify the needs of modern society and implement the practical use and commercialization aspect of the research.

The international project “PhD BalticTeach” contains the following:

Virtual lectures and individual learning
A three-day PhD school
Follow-up activities, including incubation

The project strongly focuses on systems thinking, sustainable materials, and the commercialization aspect of the research.

The project will provide challenged-based learning, including the possibility to work on the challenges provided by the companies related to real industrial problems to look at the specific problem as a market opportunity.

There will be 3 PhD schools providing 6 ECTS credits per education event (around 150h).

On-site PhD schools are planned:

1^st school

June 2024 in Riga

Topics such as challenge-based ideas, market research & customer identification will give you an understanding of the customer’s role in business, who is the customer, and how their needs can affect potential product solutions.

2^nd school

November 2024 in Tallinn

Topics such as competitive analysis, business roadmap development & business model canvas will equip you with the tools and understanding needed to translate their research-based ideas into actionable business concepts.

3^rd school

March 2025 in Kaunas

Topics such as IP strategy, investment readiness & pitch deck preparation help you finalize your business ideas and become ready for public pitching.

Who can participate?

PhD students who are working on advanced materials, circular economy, and sustainable materials and are interested in the commercialization of the research work
PhD students who have an understanding of commercialization and want to gain knowledge in advanced materials, circular economy, and sustainable materials
If you are not sure if this is for you – ask! Our coordinators will guide you. Contact us goda.kacileviciute@ktu.lt.

The project is financed by EIT Raw Materials and implemented by Riga Technical University, Tallinn University of Technology, Kaunas University of Technology, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Technical University of Kosice, and Geological Survey of Slovenia.

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