On 7 November, the second call for Research and Innovation Projects (RIPs) of the research platform “Biomedical and Photonics Research Platform for Innovative Products” (“BioPhoT”) closed with an indicative amount of €4,826,110 available for researchers. 99 project applications were received from 1…

Research creates knowledge that forms the foundation for the development of society, economy, and culture. It helps us understand the processes that affect our lives and promotes informed decisions at both individual and national levels. Trust in research is a prerequisite for knowledge to become a…

Start-up BirgerMind has developed a non-invasive brain-computer interface opening up new possibilities for people with reduced mobility. The device looks like a light headband, it reads the brain's electrical activity, analyses it with artificial intelligence algorithms, and converts it into comman…

To help Latvian teachers use their time more efficiently and receive meaningful support from artificial intelligence (AI) tools in their daily work, Riga Technical University (RTU) has launched a new national research programme project titled "Artificial Intelligence Tools in the Work of General Ed…

The European Space Agency (ESA) is inviting students to apply for its 2026 Student Internship Programme. Students from Latvia are also welcome to apply – whether you’re studying engineering, science, IT, business, economics, or social sciences! Discover more than 200 internship opportunities and ap…

The traveling exhibition "Research Latvia 2025" offers an opportunity to get to know 12 Latvian science personalities and their contribution to the development of society and research. Emphasizing the importance of culture and arts in developing research activities, from November 7 to 27, this dive…