Lithuania is actively working towards the success of the energy transition objectives and implementation of declared policies for achieving the low carbon economy. Yet, together with other less involved countries it shows low participation rates in research and innovation (R&I) activities and the realisation of the European Union’s Strategic Energy Technology (SET) Plan Implementation Plans. As a consequence, and compared to more successful Member States it has received only a marginal contribution of EU R&I Horizon 2020’s budget.

In this context, SUPEERA and PANTERA are joining forces with the objective to enhance collaboration in R&I activities in Lithuania, facilitate knowledge exchange and showcase best practices of how international networking and cooperation between national stakeholders and key international associations and organisations can be beneficial for establishing long-lasting interactions and fostering joint R&I activities.

Therefore, this workshop will offer a detailed overview of the European policies, strategies, EU funding programmes and collaboration opportunities at the disposal to the research community of Lithuania with the aim to bringing them closer to the R&I activities of Europe and get active with the SET Plan process. Meanwhile, the invited experts and stakeholders will share their experience in the project implementation.

Discussion topics

• The SUPEERA project: Mobilization of EU‐13 national public research resources in the Clean Energy Transition: challenges and opportunities (SET Plan and CET - benefits and engagement possibilities ; Investment and reform measures for Lithuania for CET ; SUPEERA findings: engagement of Lithuania in H2020 or R&I)
• Panel discussion and Q&A
• R&I opportunities for collaboration and funding: Horizon Europe, Clean Energy Transition Partnership, Widening Calls, EEA Grants
• PANTERA and the EIRIE platform : The EIRIE platform in support of the R&I European ecosystem: Objectives and opportunities
• EIRIE’s functionalities and tools facilitating the work of stakeholders: Active participating & contributing on the EIRIE platform; The Lithuanian corner and its role in bringing together the stakeholders that matter most for Lithuania and its R&I community
• Open discussion and Q&A