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Deep Tech Entrepreneurship and Mentoring Programme “Ignition Qualifiers”
As part of the AGRI-BIOCIRCULAR-HUB project, the Latvian Investment and Development Agency (LIAA) invites enterprising professionals, researchers and innovators from the agricultural, food and biocircular economy sectors from Ukraine, Latvia and Poland to apply for the Ignition Qualifiers entrepren…

Latvian Investment and Development Agency

October 30, 2025

achievements

Outstanding Education and Science Professionals to Receive Cabinet of Ministers Awards and Certificates of Recognition
In anticipation of the Latvian National Day on November 18, 29 outstanding professionals in their fields of research and education will receive government awards, including two scientists with the Cabinet of Ministers Award, 9 Cabinet of Ministers Letters of Appreciation, and a Letter of Gratitude …

The Ministry of Education and Science | researchLatvia

October 29, 2025

research collaboration space quantum technologies

Space and Quantum – Latvia’s Contribution to Europe’s Future Technologies
Latvia is strengthening its position in the European technology landscape by advancing quantum communication and space research in cooperation with international partners. “Techritory 2025” is a European-level forum on the future of digital policy and innovation, held in Riga since 2018. This year,…

The Ministry of Education and Science

October 29, 2025

RTU – A Driving Force for Latvia’s Transformation Towards a Knowledge Economy
In October, when Riga Technical University (RTU) celebrates its anniversary, the science communication brand researchLatvia highlights RTU’s remarkable contribution to research. Latvia’s future growth depends on its ability to transform the national economy into one based on knowledge and technolog…

Riga Technical University

October 28, 2025

science communication

Old Medicine isn't a Rotten Tomato – So, is it Still Usable?
A tablet without a score line should not be broken! That's not a design flaw — splitting such a tablet may cause one half to contain twice as much of the active ingredient as the other, since the substance isn't evenly distributed in a non-scored tablet. Such details are tested in laboratori…

Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis

October 24, 2025

opportunity collaboration research entrepreneurship

"BioPhoT" offers a new initiative for science-industry collaboration
BioPhoT, the biomedical and photonics research platform for innovative products, launches a new initiative - "BioPhoT" Industry Challenge, creating a space where science and industry meet, accessible to everyone. Here, companies have a unique opportunity to present their technological challeng…

BioPhoT

October 23, 2025

research research

Researchers Test Various Heating Materials; Brewing Waste – Drabs – Earns Praise
Researchers at Riga Technical University (RTU) are testing heating pellets made from a wide range of plants and plant residues. By the end of the year, they promise to develop a tool that will allow anyone to determine the most economical way to heat their home. Traditionally, wood pellets a…

Ilze Kuzmina, Latvian Radio News Service correspondent

October 23, 2025