Support Program for Science-intensive Start-ups

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Investment and Development Agency of Latvia

September 19, 2025

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At the end of September, the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA) plans to start accepting applications for a support program for science-intensive start-ups, providing support of up to €150,000 with 50% support intensity.

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Applications will be accepted until the funding for the support program is exhausted. The total available funding is EUR 1,500,000.

The support is intended for companies registered in Latvia (science-intensive start-ups) to commercialize research results developed in scientific institutions, while ensuring the continuity of technology transfer (de minimis support).

Micro, small and medium-sized commercial entities, small and medium-sized capitalization companies, as well as medium-sized capitalization companies and large commercial entities will be eligible to apply for support, provided that they cooperate with micro (micro), small or medium-sized enterprises in research and innovation activities.

To learn more about the support program for science-intensive start-ups, LIAA invites Latvian businesses to an online seminar, which will take place on September 25 at 2:00 p.m. The link to connect is available here.

If you are unable to connect to the seminar, a recording of the seminar will be available here.

More information about the conditions for receiving support and how to apply is available on the state platform for business development business.gov.lv.

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