LASER-PRO Advanced Training for the Ukrainian Laser Ecosystem
Lithuanian Innovation Centre, together with international partners, contributes to the LASER-PRO project by leading the Mentoring Programme for Ukraine, focused on strengthening the Ukrainian laser ecosystem through knowledge sharing and EU best practices. In 2026, the programme delivers a series of online events - including advanced trainings and community workshops - bringing together experts from across Europe. The first advanced training features Igor Deryło (Polish Technological Platform on Photonics) and opens discussion on photonics applications, innovation, and ecosystem development.
We warmly invite you to join the first advanced LASER-PRO online training session for the Ukrainian laser ecosystem, bringing together leading European experts to share practical insights, real use cases, and innovation opportunities across photonics and deep-tech. The training offers a focused programme covering research, industry applications, and investment perspectives - all designed to support collaboration and strengthen the Ukrainian innovation landscape.
Practical Information
WHEN: 15 May 2026 (15:00 Ukrainian time / 14:00 CEST)
WHERE: Online
LANGUAGE: English
TARGET AUDIENCE: Optics, Photonics, and Quantum Technologies
REGISTRATION
Only registered participants will receive a link to join the event:
English form https://forms.gle/AXUmykQPCXMNRGeJ6
Ukrainian form https://forms.gle/AKegFGTLwTPr2FMZ6
AGENDA
15:00 - 15:10
Welcome & Opening Remarks | Sigitas Besagirskas, Director of Project Management Department
Lithuanian Innovation Centre
15:10 - 15:15
Ukrainian laser and photonics ecosystem status | Dr. Nazariy Andrushchak, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Head of the Project Office
Lviv Polytechnic National University
15:15 - 15:30
Raman spectroscopy in Art and Archaeology | Prof. Yaroslav Shchur
Yukhnovskii Institute for Condensed Matter Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Lviv Polytechnic National University
15:30 - 15:35
Photonics Applications for Industry 4.0, Health & Environment in Poland | Igor Deryło, Director of Operations
Polish Technological Platform on Photonics (PPTF)
15:35 - 15:45
Invisible Threats: How spectrometry reveals hidden environmental hazards | Prof. Erwin Maciak
Silesian University of Technology, Head of the Optoelectronics Department
15:45 - 15:55
Spectroscopy: successful startup - Raman spectroscopy for process and environmental monitoring | Dr. Karolina Orłowska, Chief Scientific Officer
Gekko Photonics Ltd.
15:55 - 16:05
Laser manufacturing - scientific case: status & development | Prof. Arkadiusz Antończak
Wrocław University of Technology, Faculty of Electronics, Photonics and Microsystems
16:05 - 16:15
Laser manufacturing - successful startup: Femtosecond fiber lasers for manufacturing | Dr. Michał Nejbauer, CEO
Fluence Technology Ltd.
16:15 - 16:30
Investing in Energy, Environment, Deep-tech and Advanced Materials sectors - expectations, process, opportunities | Michał Lasocki, Partner
EEC Ventures
16:30 - 16:45
Investing in Photonics - expectations, process, opportunities | Marek Kotelnicki, Managing Partner
Vigo Ventures
16:45 - 17:00
Unlocking Opportunities: Ukrainian Startup Fund for Deep Tech Ecosystem Players | Anastasiia Kravchenko-Uhrekhelidze (legal and innovation expert)
Bravery Seeds, Kyiv, UA
17:00 - 17:15
Questions and answers
17:15
End of the event
Organizers
- Lithuanian Innovation Centre
- Science Park SID City Lviv Polytechnic
- Lviv Polytechnic National University
- NoviNano
If you are part of the laser, photonics, or deep-tech community, this online training is a chance to connect with people who are actively shaping the field - not just talking about it. Join the discussion, bring your questions, and be part of building a stronger, more connected Ukrainian and European innovation ecosystem.