Workpackages

WP1 ensures the smooth execution and strategic coordination of the LASER-PRO project, providing financial, administrative, and operational oversight while maintaining compliance with EU regulations. It establishes the Excellence Hub management structure, facilitates collaboration among 18 consortium partners, and ensures efficient decision-making through General Assembly meetings. WP1 also oversees budget allocation, risk management, and quality assurance, ensuring the project stays on track. By streamlining communication, reporting, and stakeholder engagement, this work package serves as the backbone of LASER-PRO, driving the project towards impactful results in laser technology innovation.

WP1 leader - Tomáš Mocek | HiLASE
WP1 Deputy leader - Lukáš Masopust | HiLASE

WP2 is at the heart of LASER-PRO’s mission - creating a dynamic, cross-border innovation ecosystem that connects leading researchers, industry pioneers, and policymakers. This work package sets the strategic direction for the project by developing a joint R&I strategy, aligning with EU priorities and regional smart specialization (RIS3). It drives long-term sustainability through action and investment plans, fosters international partnerships, and ensures that cutting-edge laser technologies are translated into real-world industrial applications. By uniting top talent and key stakeholders, WP2 lays the foundation for a competitive and future-ready laser industry in Europe.

WP2 leader - Jana De Merlier | HiLASE

WP3 is where science meets industry, turning bold ideas into groundbreaking laser technologies. Focused on sustainable manufacturing, next-gen semiconductors, biomedical applications, and digital laser systems, this work package drives high-impact research that fuels Europe’s industrial transformation. Through a series of feasibility studies, WP3 will explore new frontiers in laser innovation, identifying the most promising technologies for real-world applications. These studies will set the strategic direction for future joint research and industry collaborations, ensuring that cutting-edge laser advancements evolve into market-ready solutions. By bridging academic expertise with industrial needs, WP3 accelerates innovation, strengthens Europe’s leadership in photonics, and shapes the future of high-tech industries.

WP3 leader - Gediminas Raciukaitis | FTMC

WP4 is dedicated to education, training, and skill development, ensuring that researchers, engineers, and industry professionals are equipped with the expertise needed to drive laser technology innovation. This work package will deliver specialized courses, scientific workshops, and leadership training to strengthen technical knowledge, innovation management, and entrepreneurial skills. A key focus will be on hands-on learning and cross-border collaboration, enabling participants to engage in cutting-edge research and industry-driven projects. Through feasibility studies, WP4 will help identify the most promising areas for further training and specialization, ensuring that the laser ecosystem remains competitive, forward-thinking, and ready to shape the future of high-tech industries.

WP4 leader - Kateřina (Katka) Brejchová | STAR

WP5 is dedicated to bridging the gap between cutting-edge research and industrial application, ensuring that laser innovations make a real impact on the market. This work package fosters stronger collaboration between academia and industry by facilitating knowledge transfer, technology commercialization, and joint research projects. Through feasibility studies, WP5 will identify key areas where laser technologies can drive industrial innovation, shaping the direction of future science-business partnerships. By organizing networking events, industry roundtables, and technology transfer programs, this work package creates new opportunities for startups, SMEs, and large enterprises to benefit from the latest advancements in laser-based solutions. WP5 is the engine that transforms breakthrough research into real-world industrial success, strengthening Europe’s leadership in high-tech laser applications.

WP5 leader - Kristina Ananiciene | LLA

WP6 is all about turning groundbreaking laser technologies into successful businesses. This work package creates a thriving innovation ecosystem by supporting startups, spin-offs, and SMEs with access to mentorship, funding, and industry connections. Through feasibility studies, WP6 will identify the most promising laser-based solutions for commercialization, shaping the next generation of deep-tech enterprises. By launching open calls for innovative companies, providing expert consultancy on business development and funding opportunities, and fostering cross-border collaboration, WP6 ensures that Europe’s laser-driven innovations don’t just stay in the lab—they become market-leading technologies. Whether it's cutting-edge manufacturing, photonics, or semiconductor applications, WP6 is powering the future of high-tech entrepreneurship in Europe.

WP6 leader - Lenka Staviany | SIC

WP7 is dedicated to empowering Ukraine’s research and innovation community, integrating it into Europe’s high-tech landscape. This work package focuses on mentoring, training, and knowledge transfer, helping Ukrainian research institutions, startups, and industry partners develop their expertise in laser technologies and innovation management. Through feasibility studies, WP7 will identify key areas for collaboration, ensuring that Ukraine’s ecosystem aligns with European R&I priorities. By organizing workshops, study visits, and networking events, this work package fosters stronger cross-border partnerships, enabling Ukrainian innovators to access new opportunities, funding, and expertise. WP7 is a bridge between Ukraine and Europe’s leading innovation hubs, strengthening regional resilience, economic growth, and scientific excellence.

WP7 leader - Vytautas Kalinauskas | LIC

WP8 ensures that LASER-PRO’s groundbreaking research and innovations reach the right audience, strengthening the visibility of laser technologies and digital transformation. This work package focuses on strategic communication, dissemination, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring that project results are widely shared with researchers, industry leaders, policymakers, and the public. Through feasibility studies, WP8 will identify the most effective ways to promote laser innovations and encourage industry adoption. Activities include scientific publications, international conferences, outreach campaigns, and digital engagement. By showcasing the potential of laser-based technologies, WP8 ensures that LASER-PRO’s impact extends far beyond the project, driving long-term industrial transformation and policy support across Europe.

WP8 leader - Marie (Majka) Thunová | HiLASE

WP9 ensures that all research and project activities within LASER-PRO adhere to strict ethical standards and EU regulations. This work package establishes guidelines and monitoring processes to guarantee that innovation is developed responsibly, transparently, and in alignment with ethical principles, fostering trust and integrity across all project outcomes.

WP9 leader - Tomáš Mocek | HiLASE