On 29 September 2026, L.A.B.A.S. took part in DisrupTech on Tour in Carlow, Ireland — an event bringing together businesses, researchers, innovators and organisations to explore new ideas, partnerships and opportunities for collaborative projects within Ireland’s innovation ecosystem.
L.A.B.A.S. was represented by Dainius Čepaitis and Vadym Fedorov-Moskvitin. Throughout the event, we connected with representatives of Irish organisations, exchanged ideas and discussed opportunities for future cooperation, including the development of the Eco Village project and other initiatives linking innovation, sustainability and community development.
For L.A.B.A.S., participation in events such as DisrupTech is an important opportunity to build new partnerships in Ireland, develop practical international projects and further strengthen Lithuanian–Irish cooperation.
INNOVATION PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMME — NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR COOPERATION
During DisrupTech on Tour, Dainius Čepaitis met with Tina O’Keeffe from Enterprise Ireland, representing the Innovation Partnership Programme. The discussion focused on opportunities for cooperation and the potential development of innovative projects, including the Eco Village initiative.
The meeting provided an opportunity to introduce L.A.B.A.S. and its project ideas, establish a new professional connection and explore possible pathways for future collaboration within Ireland’s innovation ecosystem.
HORIZON EUROPE — EXPLORING EUROPEAN COOPERATION OPPORTUNITIES
During DisrupTech on Tour, Dainius Čepaitis met with Bridget Burke to discuss opportunities connected with Horizon Europe and the development of international collaborative projects.
The conversation focused on opportunities to bring together organisations, researchers and project partners from different European countries and to explore potential pathways for innovative and sustainable initiatives. Dainius Čepaitis presented the activities of L.A.B.A.S., its developing international network and ideas for future cooperation, including projects related to community development, sustainability and innovation.
The discussion also highlighted the potential for connecting Irish and Lithuanian initiatives with wider European partnerships, creating opportunities for new collaborations, knowledge exchange and the development of joint projects.
For L.A.B.A.S., programmes such as Horizon Europe represent an important opportunity to expand international partnerships and develop projects that bring together communities, research, innovation and practical solutions.
DISRUPTECH ON TOUR — A PRODUCTIVE MORNING OF IDEAS AND CONNECTIONS
The first part of DisrupTech on Tour took place at the Talbot Hotel in Carlow, bringing together businesses, researchers, innovators and organisations for a morning of presentations, discussions and networking focused on Ireland’s innovation landscape and the Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (DTIF).
The programme included a range of practical sessions, including “DTIF Decoded Part 2 — Insights from Successful Consortia”, as well as guidance on using the matchmaking and project submission platforms. These sessions provided valuable insights into developing collaborative projects, building effective partnerships and navigating the process from initial connections and ideas towards future project proposals.
For L.A.B.A.S., the morning was particularly productive. Dainius Čepaitis and Vadym Fedorov-Moskvitin took part in the programme, met representatives of Irish organisations, exchanged contacts and discussed potential areas for cooperation, including innovation, sustainability, community development and the Eco Village project.
The event created an excellent environment for new professional connections and practical conversations. It was an important opportunity for L.A.B.A.S. to present its ideas, better understand the opportunities available within Ireland’s innovation ecosystem and identify potential partners for future cooperation.
New contacts, new ideas and new opportunities for future projects marked a highly productive first part of the day.
VISIT TO TEAGASC OAK PARK — RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND FUTURE COOPERATION
The second part of the day continued with a visit to Teagasc Oak Park Research Centre in Carlow, providing an opportunity to explore research, innovation and technology development in Ireland’s agriculture and food sector.
During the visit, participants were introduced to current areas of research and development at Oak Park and had an opportunity to meet specialists, exchange ideas and learn more about the practical connection between scientific research, innovation and future agricultural development.
A particularly valuable part of the visit for L.A.B.A.S. was a meeting with Sarah Cahalane, Technology Transfer Specialist at Engage@Teagasc. Dainius Čepaitis and Vadym Fedorov-Moskvitin discussed with Sarah potential areas of future cooperation and exchanged contacts for further communication.
The conversation was especially relevant to the developing Eco Village initiative, including its agricultural and innovation component. L.A.B.A.S. is interested in exploring how research, sustainable agriculture, new technologies, entrepreneurship and opportunities for young innovators and start-ups could become part of a wider community development model.
The visit to Teagasc Oak Park opened another valuable connection for L.A.B.A.S. and created a foundation for continuing the conversation about possible future cooperation, knowledge exchange and innovative projects linking Ireland and Lithuania.
A PRODUCTIVE DAY — AND THE NEXT STEPS
It was a highly productive working day for L.A.B.A.S., creating new connections, new ideas and opportunities for future projects. We look forward to continuing these conversations and developing our proposals with the partners and support programmes we connected with during the day.
L.A.B.A.S. sincerely thanks the organisers of DisrupTech on Tour, Enterprise Ireland, Teagasc Oak Park and the Talbot Hotel Carlow for their hospitality, organisation and the opportunity to connect, exchange ideas and explore future cooperation.
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