In many countries, clusters play a key role in promoting economic growth, innovation, and employment. By bringing together businesses, research institutions, and other stakeholders, clusters become magnets for new technologies, skilled professionals, and investment in research and development. This collaboration not only helps reduce the cost and risk of acquiring new knowledge or technologies, but also fosters innovation, speeds up time-to-market for new products and services, and strengthens the overall competitiveness of participating members.
Clustering is also a central theme within the Forest 4.0 project – not only because several cluster organizations are members of our team, but also because one of our core goals is to establish a dedicated Lithuanian AI and IoT cluster. This cluster will serve as a foundation for implementing a Lithuanian Smart Forestry Strategy and supporting the international promotion of our Centre of Excellence.
With this vision in mind, the Forest 4.0 team from Agrifood Lithuania participated in the Lithuanian Cluster Network’s annual meeting. This event brought together some of the most active clusters in the country, providing an excellent opportunity to engage with key actors in the Lithuanian cluster ecosystem and explore ways to connect this emerging Forest 4.0 cluster to broader European initiatives, such as the European Digital Innovation Hubs as well as other clusters in Lithuania as well as in the EU.
As the development of a strong cluster is one of the upcoming milestones for Forest 4.0, the meeting offered valuable insights, best practices, and networking opportunities. Learning from the experiences of other successful clusters in Lithuania is essential for shaping our approach and ensuring that the Forest 4.0 cluster can effectively support innovation, sustainability, and international collaboration in the forest sector.
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