LASER-PRO is a Horizon Europe Excellence Hub project dedicated to transforming Europe’s industrial and technological landscape through the power of advanced laser technologies. By fostering cross-border collaboration between leading research institutions, innovative businesses, and forward-thinking policymakers in Czechia, Lithuania, and Ukraine, LASER-PRO is creating a dynamic, place-based innovation ecosystem focused on photonics and deep-tech excellence.
The project unites 18 high-level partners from academia, industry, and the public sector to drive breakthrough research and real-world applications in sustainable manufacturing, semiconductor technology, biomedical devices, and digital & 3D printing. At its core, LASER-PRO aims to position Europe at the forefront of laser-based innovation while supporting green and digital industrial transformation.
Through a comprehensive approach that includes joint R&I activities, capacity building, start-up and SME support, and strategic communication, the project delivers tangible benefits for science, business, and society. Ukrainian partners are engaged through a targeted mentoring and knowledge transfer scheme, helping to integrate Ukraine’s research and innovation system into the wider European ecosystem.
Key Objectives:
- Build a robust cross-border innovation network connecting stakeholders in laser technologies across Czechia, Lithuania, and Ukraine.
- Boost industrial competitiveness with next-generation laser applications in key sectors.
- Bridge the gap between academia and industry through collaborative research and commercialization.
- Empower SMEs and startups with access to finance, mentorship, and tailored support.
- Train a highly skilled workforce, equipping the next generation of engineers and scientists with future-proof skills.
- Accelerate Europe’s green and digital transition through smart, sustainable laser-based solutions.
- Enhance visibility and engagement, promoting the societal impact of laser innovations.
- Strengthen Ukraine’s innovation capacity by embedding it in the European R&I space.
LASER-PRO is more than a research initiative – it is a catalyst for a new era of European competitiveness and sustainability, where laser technologies drive both economic prosperity and technological sovereignty.