The memorandum of cooperation signed by Latvia’s water-drone startup “SUBmerge Baltic” and Ukraine’s defense technology manufacturer “Roboneers” provides for product distribution in Ukraine, partial manufacturing in Ukraine, integration of both companies’ electronics and software, joint development…

From March 2 to 6, US research security expert Joyelle Dominique is visiting Latvia to meet with Latvian science and innovation policymakers and research institutions, discussing current issues in research security, international collaboration, and associated risk management. During the visi…

On January 31 of this year, the research and development grant project No. RTU-PA-2024/1-0091, “Lightweight, Flexible Modified Hybrid Fabric with 3D Composite Coating and Enhanced Electromagnetic Protection in Field Conditions,” was successfully completed. The aim of this project was to de…

The Ministry of Education and Science with support from European Union funds, will increase the funding available to Latvian scientific institutes by €14.2 million for conducting applied research, with priority given to projects in the fields of external and internal security. As a result, the tota…

Riga Technical University (RTU) invites secondary school pupils, vocational education students, and bachelor’s degree students to apply for a scholarship competition. Pupils will be able to receive a scholarship for developing a research project, project work, or module assignment, while bachelor’s…

Today, on March 3, an information day was held at the Ministry of Education and Science, during which the European Space Agency’s (ESA) ALPSTAR initiative was discussed. The initiative aims to develop a sovereign and interconnected intelligence and surveillance infrastructure that strengthens natio…

The travelling exhibition "Science for Latvia 2026", created by the Ministry of Education and Science, provides a unique opportunity to learn about 12 Latvian scientific excellences and their contributions to society and research. In March, the travelling exhibition and science calendar highlight t…