innovation
Applications Now Open for Venture Catalysts - Empowering Science-Based Innovation in Latvia
As Latvia continues to strengthen its innovation ecosystem, the Venture Catalysts program is once again opening its doors to researchers, entrepreneurs, and deep tech enthusiasts. Applications for the upcoming cohort are now officially open until May 12, 2026, inviting participants to take the next…
Latvian Investment and Development Agency
April 10, 2026
medicine
Exploring How Small Changes Can Increase Participation in Cancer Screening Programs
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, and early detection is often crucial. For this reason, cancer screening programs play a vital role as one of the most important tools in disease prevention. Although screening programs are available, participation rates in many places remain i…
Labs of Latvia
April 10, 2026
science policy
Reforms have strengthened the international competitiveness of Latvian science
The reforms implemented to date in higher education and science, along with the successful scientific performance of institutions, have enhanced the international competitiveness of Latvian science. This is evidenced by the growing involvement of Latvian scientific institutions in significant Europ…
Ministry of Education and Science | researchLatvia
April 9, 2026
space
Seminar on the ESA National Programme – Support for Business and Research
On March 31, the annual seminar on Latvia’s participation in the European Space Agency (ESA) national programme (Requesting Party Activities – RPA) took place at the Space Exploration Centre. During the event, ESA representatives provided practical guidance on developing project proposals, the stru…
researchLatvia
April 9, 2026
Conference
The 68th International Scientific Conference of Daugavpils University
2026-04-09
All day
Daugavpils Universitāte
science communication
Meet the Young Scientist! – Aina Semjonova
Aina Semjonova is a researcher at the Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, University of Latvia, and an Assistant Professor (acting) at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Rīga Stradiņš University. Aina is currently implementing a postdoctoral project entitled “The Importance of Co‑former Selection in Cocry…
Latvian Young Scientists Association
April 9, 2026
Face-to-face event
Discussion on Opportunities in Doctoral Studies
2026-05-13
3:00 pm
RTU Zinātnes un inovāciju centrā, Ķīpsalas ielā 6A, 2. stāvā, zālē «The Moon»
innovation
Latvian Scientists Develop a Beverage to Activate Anti‑Obesity Genes
On 7 April, World Health Day is celebrated across the globe. One of the most pressing public health challenges worldwide today is obesity and excess weight. Due to sedentary lifestyles and unhealthy dietary habits, an increasing share of the population — including children and young people — is aff…
Ministry of Education and Science
April 8, 2026
innovation
Latvia to Receive European Investment Bank Support for Technological Innovation; RTU to Launch Pilot Project
The European Investment Bank (EIB) will advise Latvia on how to accelerate the development of rapidly growing business sectors. The pilot project will assess the development plan of Riga Technical University (RTU) to demonstrate how major investments in universities can support national innovation …
Rīgas Tehniskā universitāte
April 8, 2026