innovation technologies
“InnovoMotion”: An LIAA Representation – a Safe Environment to Grow and Even to Make Mistakes
Every year, more than one million people in Europe experience a stroke, and for many of them it results in severe consequences, including the loss of movement control in parts of the body. Timely rehabilitation is crucial: during the first weeks, the brain is most actively forming new neural connec…
Latvian Investment and Development Agency
January 5, 2026
innovation medicine
Developing a New Approach to Skin Protection Against the Effects of Ultraviolet Radiation
At Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (LBTU), the research project “Polyclay-UV” has been launched with the aim of developing a scientifically grounded, innovative, and sustainable approach to skin protection against the effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation using materials of natu…
Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies
January 5, 2026
research
Did You Know? Bacterial Cells can Sense the Changing of the Seasons
As we prepare for cold weather, we stock up on firewood and ready our warm jackets. It turns out that seasonal changes are felt not only by humans and animals, but also by bacteria whose lifespan is only a few hours. They can sense the approach of winter and prepare for it.
When microbiologist L…
researchLatvia
December 29, 2025
technologies innovation
Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences Acquires Latest Virtual and Augmented Reality Technologies
Within the framework of the project "Development of RIS3 Research Infrastructure at Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences," in accordance with the performance and strategic specialization of Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences, the latest virtual reality technologies and visualization technolog…
Vidzemes Augstskola
December 23, 2025
natural sciences zina
Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies Researchers Develop Sustainable Solutions for the Development of Latvia's Peat Industry
To reduce the peat industry's impact on climate, a research and innovation project "PeatTransform" has been launched at the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, aimed at providing scientifically based solutions for transforming Latvia's peat industry from a significant emission sour…
Latvijas Biozinātņu un tehnoloģiju universitāte
December 23, 2025
CERN
University of Latvia Researchers, in Collaboration with CERN, Open a New Chapter in Cancer Diagnostics and Therapy
Researchers from the University of Latvia (UL), in collaboration with CERN–MEDICIS (Switzerland) and SIA “NUCLEO” (Latvia), have successfully implemented a unique experiment demonstrating the development of a new radiopharmaceutical for more precise cancer diagnostics and therapy.
The outcome of…
Latvijas Universitāte
December 18, 2025
humanities and arts social sciences collaboration
Latvia Participates in the World Intellectual Property Organization’s Pilot Project on Measuring the Creative Economy
Latvia has joined the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) international pilot project for testing a new methodology for measuring the creative economy. Latvia’s participation in this initiative became possible thanks to the initiative of prof.Ieva Zemīte, researcher at the Institute of …
Latvian Academy of Culture
December 17, 2025
international collaboration
AlgaEurope 2025 Concludes with Strong International Participation and Important Discussions in Algae Biomass Innovation
AlgaEurope 2025 is one of the leading international conferences dedicated to algae biomass research and innovation. Held over four days in Riga, Latvia, the conference brought together researchers, entrepreneurs and industry experts from around the world. In total, 382 participants from 38 countrie…
European Algae Biomass Association
December 17, 2025
humanities and arts digitalization citizen science researcher
Digital Heritage, Participatory Approach and Future Museums: Path of the Latvian Academy of Culture Researcher Elīna Vikmane in Science
Digital innovation in the museum sector and public engagement with cultural heritage through digital platforms are the core themes of the work of PhD Elīna Vikmane, Researcher at the Institute of Culture and Arts of the Latvian Academy of Culture (LAC) and Fulbright Scholar at the Smithsonian Insti…
Brigita Zutere, researchLatvia
December 16, 2025