LEI Strengthens Scientific and Business Ties in Japan

On June 9–11, two important events for the science and business communities took place in Tokyo, Japan. The Lithuanian Energy Institute (LEI) was represented by Senior Researcher and Deputy Director Dr. Raminta Skvorčinskienė.

On June 9, she took part in the Lithuania Co-Create: Lithuania–Japan Business Forum, aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in startups, high-tech, joint research, and innovation. The event was attended by business leaders, public institutions, and innovation agencies from both countries, including Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda.

On June 10, Dr. Skvorčinskienė participated in the first Lithuania–Japan Science Forum at Waseda University, focused on innovation in life sciences, biotechnology, and high-tech. She gave a presentation on “Innovative Solutions for Reducing Hydrodynamic Resistance: An ERC Project Concept with Japanese Partners” and highlighted LEI’s cooperation opportunities with Japanese institutions, including student internships, PhD studies, and joint research.