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Finding collaboration fields with South Africa Republic

Representative of „Council for Scientific and Industrial Research“ (CSIR) has visited Laser & Engineering Technologies Cluster LITEK on 15th of May, 2017. A visit of Pieter Goosen, responsible for CSIR DPSS (Defense, Peace, Safety and Security) department of international cooperation and business development, to Vilnius was a reciprocal visit for LITEK visit to South Afrika Respublic.

“It shows that the initial visit to South Africa managed to attract attention to achievements of Lithuania in science, especially lasers, field. Therefore, conversations were target – exchanged specific ideas on possible joint R&D activities. At this time, we are waiting for specific tasks from CSIR to which solving cluster members could contribute: both, companies and research laboratories.  Until recently, South Africa seemed to be so far but now it appeared on our radar “ – said projects manager of LITEK L. Eriksonas.

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a world-class African research and development organisation established through an Act of Parliament in 1945. The CSIR undertakes directed, multidisciplinary research and technological innovation that contributes to the improved quality of life of South Africans. The organisation plays a key role in supporting government’s programmes through directed research that is aligned with the country’s priorities, the organisation’s mandate and its science, engineering and technology competences.