The Focus of VU Innovation Fund Call – Sustainable Development and Green Transition
The call to finance proof-of-concept activities of the R&D solutions created at Vilnius University aims to facilitate the commercialization of R&D solutions developed at the University. When participating in this call, the university community members who have developed an R&D solution with possible commercial potential but still lack technological maturity for successful commercialization can increase the value of the R&D solution.
The 2025 call specifically aims to encourage such university-created R&D solutions that contribute to one or more of the 17 goals of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and/or to the European Green Deal, which aims to implement the green transition and ensure climate neutrality in the long run.
Vice-Rector of Vilnius University, Prof. Edita Sužiedėlienė, emphasizes that this year invitation complements Vilnius University's ambition to become a more sustainable university.
„Universities are the centres of knowledge and technology creation and dissemination. Therefore, universities' role in consistently promoting sustainable development principles and purposefully contributing to prosperity by creating a community responsible for the environment, society, and the region, is vital. By promoting sustainable, interdisciplinary R&D based solutions and innovations, we contribute to improving health and well-being, economic development, climate change prevention, and environmental protection at the University and national level. Simultaneously university educates responsible generation ready to create a sustainable world,” says the Vice-Rector.
The application deadline is the 3rd of February, 2025. The sum of 5 000 to 20 000 EUR can be awarded to one application. Duration of application activities - 12 (18) months. Selected applications will be financed at the beginning of 2025.
If you have any questions about this call, please contact the Innovation Office for more information: or by phone 8 5 2687017.