Latvian researchers living and working around the world are invited to join the researchLatvia Diaspora Scientists Database – a virtual platform that helps find cooperation partners, share experiences, and develop new projects together with colleagues from Latvia and abroad. The science communic…

The European Union project Open Horizons has announced the opportunity to apply for funding for 39 women-led digital and science-intensive startups (applications open until 21 August 2025). The EU project Open Horizons (2025–2027), funded under the Horizon Europe subprogramme “European Innov…

At first glance, ice cream may seem like a simple treat, but at its core lies a carefully balanced chemical formula. The science communication brand researchLatvia invites you to explore the world of ice cream not only from a gourmet’s perspective but also through the eyes of a researcher. Behind t…

The first IT management system approach for a unique device in Latvia - one that reads low-frequency brain radio waves and uses them to control a machine, enabling it to move in different directions and thus connect technology with the human mind - has been developed at the Faculty of Information T…

There has long been discussion about how typical investment funds prefer to invest in software startups rather than science-intensive companies. However, Anna Vildaus, COO of the London-based investment firm Wilbe, believes that successful and truly ambitious science-based startups are the key to o…

The Latvian Council of Science has evaluated the long-term impact of the 2018 Fundamental and Applied Research Programme (FLPP) projects and concluded that research results continue to evolve long after project completion, leaving a noticeable effect on society, the economy, the environment, health…

On September 3, the Great Hall of the University of Latvia in Riga will host the European Innovation Council (EIC) "Scaling Club" Ambition Forum, bringing together around 300 European deep-tech leaders, companies, mentors, investors, and corporate partners. On September 4 and 5, the discussions on …

The travelling exhibition “Research Latvia 2025”, created by the Ministry of Education and Science, offers a unique opportunity to explore 12 outstanding Latvia’s scientists and their contributions to the development of society and research. Until August 27, this diverse exhibition will be availabl…