The objective of the project “M-Lab Centre of Experimental and Prototyping Laboratories of Physical and Technological Sciences” is the efficient use of the updated research, experimental development and innovation infrastructure (hereinafter – R&D&I) to ensure the development of technological-experimental and innovation activities in the fields of smart specialisation. The main result of the project is the reconstruction of the building located at the address Studentų St. 63A, Kaunas, held in trust by Kaunas University of Technology (hereinafter – University), the adaptation of the building for R&D&I activities and the establishment of the M-Lab Centre of Experimental and Prototyping Laboratories of Physical and Technological Sciences in this building. 9 thematic research groups – experimental laboratories, the creative environment for young researchers Young LAB, the simulation laboratory Smart LAB, the centre of prototyping and testing ProtoLAB will be located and equipped in the centre. Each laboratory will have an individual competence of research, technological and experimental development and innovations (R&D&I) (including informatics engineering, electronics, environmental engineering, biochemistry, biomechanics, innovations and entrepreneurship, industrial design and other science fields); however, they will all have the same focus on solving real challenges for the improvement of the quality of human life.
The objective of all these experimental laboratories and prototyping centre is the continuous cooperation with Lithuanian and foreign businesses, involving them in the development of technologies and prototypes as soon as possible and maximising the reduction of time and distance between an idea and an innovation. The project will also contribute to the preparation of qualified and creative specialists who are needed in business and industry.
Project funding:
This research project is funded by the European Regional Development Fund according to the 2014–2020 Operational Programme for the European Union Funds’ Investments under measure No. 01.1.1-CPVA-V-701 “Development of research, experimental development and innovation infrastructure and integration into European infrastructures”.
Project results:
12 different thematic laboratories in the M-Lab Centre of Experimental and Prototyping Laboratories of Physical and Technological Sciences bring together different R&D fields and competences in an efficient collaboration between science and business. At the same time, the M-Lab focuses on developing and strengthening students’ practical skills to bring together and integrate R&D and study activities.
The main focus of the M-Lab’s research is on people – their health, well-being and the whole environment around them. Researchers from different M-Lab laboratories can collaborate with each other to test and validate solutions in real-life conditions, leading to value-added innovations in the fields of electronics, mechatronics, biomedical engineering, sustainable energy, chemistry, digital health technologies, telemedicine and more.
Period of project implementation: 2019-02-15 - 2023-12-31
Project coordinator: Kaunas University of Technology
