In the context of the Lithuanian consortium’s collaboration with MIT, a meeting took place at Mykolas Romeris University (MRU) with representatives of the Novian Group. During the meeting, opportunities for cooperation between business and academia were discussed in the fields of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, high-performance computing, quantum technologies, and innovation.
The meeting was attended by MRU representatives: Vice-Rector for Research and Studies Prof. Dr. Eglė Malinauskienė, MRU LegalTech Center Professor Dr. Marius Laurinaitis, Head of the LegalTech Center Prof. Dr. Paulius Pakutinskas, as well as representatives of “Novian Group”: Gytis Umantas (CEO), Rolandas Vaikėnas (Head of Technological Solutions Department), and Andrius Jackus (Head of Key Client Sales).
Both MRU and “Novian Group” are participants in the Lithuanian consortium with Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). This is a strategic partnership between Lithuanian science and business, MIT’s Center for International Studies, and the MIT International Science and Technology Initiatives (MISTI) program. This academic and research platform is designed to develop high value-added competencies and to promote joint research, technologies, and innovations in close cooperation with Lithuanian business and industry.
The program’s activities include early-stage projects, joint events between Lithuania and MIT, as well as exchanges and internships for students, doctoral candidates, and researchers. MIT students are given opportunities to come to Lithuania for internships and research, while the Lithuanian academic community can strengthen its competencies within the MIT environment.
The meeting also addressed opportunities for joint applications, doctoral initiatives, the involvement of early-career researchers, and the exchange of expert knowledge between the academic community and the technology sector.
It is expected that this meeting will serve as a foundation for further business and academic projects in Lithuania and internationally.
