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Latvia Joins the European Artificial Intelligence Factories Network, Strengthening Science, Innovation, and Digital Literacy

Latvia has become one of 13 EU Member States to strengthen its position in the European digital space by receiving support for the implementation of a strategic national initiative aimed at boosting artificial intelligence (AI) capacity and expertise. This marks an important achievement in Latvia’s…

Ministry of Education and Science

October 14, 2025

space research

45 Years Ago – The "Lotoss" Device Created by Latvian Institute of Wood Chemistry Scientists Went to Space

In 1980, on board the space station Salyut-6, the first chemical technology experiment in the history of astronautics was carried out in Earth’s orbit. For the first time, polyurethane foam was produced under microgravity conditions, providing new insights into the behaviour of chemical…

Latvian Institute of Wood Chemistry

October 13, 2025

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October Research Spotlight Sergejs Gaidukovs: How Materials Science Helps Build a Greener Future

Research into sustainable materials has become one of the most important directions for reducing environmental pollution and advancing the circular economy. Polymers derived from biomass can replace traditional plastics while maintaining high technological performance and significantly reducing was…

researchLatvia

October 13, 2025

research innovation

An Artificial Intelligence Data Centre for Biomedical and Pediatric Oncology Research to Be Established in Riga

By signing a memorandum, Latvian computer network equipment manufacturer MikroTik, Riga Technical University (RTU), and the Artificial Intelligence Centre have agreed to collaborate on creating an artificial intelligence data centre for early cancer diagnostics and other applications necessary to s…

Riga Technical University

October 9, 2025

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Latvia Develops the First Quantum Key Distribution Network in the Baltics

Within the European Union co-financed project “European Quantum Communications Initiative”, Latvia is developing the national quantum network “LatQN” to build an experimental national quantum communication network, as well as to develop and test quantum communication technologies in sectors where s…

Anda Asere, Labs of Latvia

October 9, 2025

space entrepreneurship

Latvian Company Allatherm Secures €2.9 Million Contract for Participation in the International Lunar Gateway Programme

Latvian high-tech company Allatherm, the country’s leading manufacturer of electronic thermal management solutions, has signed a €2.9 million contract with the Italian company Thales Alenia Space for the design and production of advanced cooling systems for the international Lunar Gateway project. …

researchLatvia | Ministry of Education and Science

October 8, 2025

space research

Latvia to Join NASA’s International Agreement on Peaceful and Sustainable Space Exploration

On Tuesday, October 7, the government approved Latvia’s accession to the international cooperation framework known as the Artemis Accords, also referred to as the Artemis Agreement on Peaceful and Sustainable Space Exploration. The accords establish fundamental principles for how countries c…

Ministry of Education and Science

October 7, 2025

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Latvia’s Opportunities in the next EU Research Programme "Horizon Europe" Discussed at National Seminar

Latvia’s research and innovation community is preparing for the next stage of development within the European Research Area. A seminar held in Riga brought together representatives from universities, research institutions, the private sector, and public administration to discuss how Latvia can full…

researchLatvia

October 7, 2025

research competition

Second Call for Research and Innovation Projects: €4.8 million Available for Researchers

On 6 October, the second call for Research and Innovation Projects (PIPs) of the Research Platform on Biomedicine and Photonics for Innovative Products ("BioPhoT") was launched. This call for proposals has an indicative amount of €4,826,110 available for researchers to implement innovative solution…

BioPhoT

October 6, 2025