/WHAT IS ALEKSOTAS INNOVATION INDUSTRY PARK?

The regeneration project foresees the creation of Aleksotas Innovation Industry Park (AIIP). The AIIP territory is located in Aleksotas eldership in Kaunas (approx. 293k (2021) inhabitants). Kaunas is a modern and constantly growing city, attractive for living, studying, leisure, working and containing a huge potential regarding innovation. The city plays an active role in the implementation of the National Progress Plan for 2021–2030 and greatly focuses on knowledge, advanced technologies and innovation-based sustainable economic development. One of the most representative projects is the AIIP.

The AIIP territory, which used to be a military base, is being converted into an industry area seeking to create a vibrant hub for innovation. With an extensive timeline divided in four stages, the AIIP development started in 2018 is meant to last until 2046. The AIIP will be the first innovation industry park in the city oriented towards low carbon companies that create high intellectual added value like scientific research and experimental development projects. Over 1,000 jobs will be created for scientists, skilled researchers and other professionals. It is expected to attract about 90 million euros of private capital investment to Kaunas. The park should be a catalyst for the regeneration of the area, stimulating the conversion of the surrounding warehouse and industrial zones as well as encouraging the renewal of residential areas.

In 2020 the AIIP development received the status of National importance project by the Government of Lithuania.

/Key numbers

  • 30 Ha.
  • Budget:
    • Invested: €2,02 M of municipal and national funds + €5,28 M of EU funds. Total: € 7,3 M;
    • Planned investment: €9,4 M of municipal and national funds + €5,1 M of EU funds. Total: €14,5 M.
  • Established by Kaunas city municipality in cooperation with of Lithuanian Government, The Ministry of Economic and innovation, other public institutions, high education and research institutions.
  • Timeline:
    • establishment phase (2018 – 2023).
    • development stage 10 years (2022 – 2031);
    • development stage 10 years (2032 – 2041);
    • development stage 5 years (2042 – 2046).

/T-factor at kaunas

This pilot is in a very preliminary stage; the Development Plan, which is the main document that will define the guidelines for the developers and investors coming into the AIIP, is expected to be ready by the summer of 2022. 

Since there is still some way ahead until AIIP starts operating, there is time to think about and search for the options that would be beneficial and set some guidelines for meanwhile uses in this park. Although it is still early to indicate specific meanwhile uses to be implemented in the park, a number of cultural and design activities, such as a ‘circular design hub’, could be foreseen. 

These uses could encourage both the citizens of Kaunas and future investors to look at the former aviation site from a different perspective. Meanwhile uses can help attract people to the territory and invite them to discover it while showcasing its potential.

Our key goal of temporary and meanwhile use is to keep up with the R&D spirit of this area and to foster the ideas that would be beneficial to AIIP residents.

T – factor project is expected to boost the synergy regarding the benefits between building the physical infrastructures to fit investors’ needs and the creation of a vibrant hub where businesses and creative and cultural actors can settle and collaborate.

/timeline
pilot's stages

June → September, 2021

Exploring & Inquiring

  • Kick off Workshop in June, 2021.

September → December, 2021

Scoping & Ideating

January, 2022 → November, 2023

Prototyping & Iterating

  • Activity plans V1 in January, 2022
  • Transformation Camp in February, 2022
  • Activity plans V2 in April, 2022

December, 2023 → May, 2024

T-Factor’s Roadshow

/who

kaunas local coalition

Kaunas is the second largest city in Lithuania located in the center of the country with 293.277 (2021) inhabitants. Kaunas city is managed by Kaunas city municipal, which consists of mayor, city council and city municipal administration. Kaunas is a modern and constantly growing city, attractive for living, studying, leisure, working and containing a huge potential regarding innovation. Kaunas is actively involved in the implementation of the National Progress Plan for 2021–2030 and focuses on knowledge, advanced technologies and innovation-based sustainable economic development.

https://auga.kaunas.lt/

Founded in 1922, Kaunas University of Technology is the largest and oldest technological university in Lithuania, and one of the largest in the Baltic States. By integrating education, research and links with businesses, KTU focuses its activities on the enhancement of the quality of human life, and the acceleration of statehood development.

The strategy of KTU MIDF Design Center is based on KTU and MIDF implementation of strategic goals through design and technology synergies, and sustainable development. The Design Center seeks to carry out design (artistic) activities and research in the field of design; to contribute to the training of market demand professionals through design skills education, and to create favorable conditions for the development of sustainable products/services at KTU.

https://en.ktu.edu/

As of 2016 Public Institution Kaunas Fortress Park manages and develops a large part of the unique fortified heritage complex in Kaunas city and the municipality: forts, redoubts, warehouses, etc. For many decades they were left disused and abandoned – unsafe and dangerous sites of the neighborhoods. Development, restoration, and adoption to different uses are based on volunteerism, community engagement, and creative initiatives. The management and adaptation of this heritage are organized based on three stages: design and documentation, management and maintenance, management and adaptation i.e., use of forts to promote tourism, creativity, the needs of the local community, and entrepreneurship. VISION: Sustainable Fortress – in harmony between society, history, and nature.

https://www.kaunotvirtove.lt/

associates

Karas Gallery

Art Gallery, Kaunas.

https://www.facebook.com/KarasGallery/

Vytautas Magnus University

https://www.vdu.lt/en/

Botanical Garden – Vytautas Magnus University

Botanical garden focused on Education and Science.

https://botanika.vdu.lt/en/

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