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Latvian Scientists are Developing a New Method to Detect Sepsis in Newborns Using Urine
In collaboration with doctors from the Children’s Clinical University Hospital (BKUS) and scientists from Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) and Riga Technical University (RTU), a new method for detecting blood poisoning is being developed. It allows sepsis in newborns to be identified using urine inst…

LTV News Service | Aija Kinca

March 5, 2026

innovation international collaboration

Latvia’s “SUBmerge Baltic” to Collaborate with Ukraine’s “Roboneers”
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…

Labs of Latvia

March 5, 2026

science policy

US Research Security Expert Meets with Latvian Science Policymakers and Scientific Institutions
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…

The Ministry of Education and Science | Latvian Council of Science

March 4, 2026

innovation

Successfully Completed Project: “Lightweight, Flexible Modified Hybrid Fabric with 3D Composite Coating and Enhanced Electromagnetic Protection in Field Conditions”
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…

Riga Technical University

March 4, 2026

science policy

Additional Support Will Be Available for Applied research
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…

Ministry of Education and Science

March 3, 2026

competition youth

RTU Announces LACHMAT Scholarship Competition for Pupils and Students
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…

Riga Technical University

March 3, 2026

science communication

Travelling Exhibition "Research Latvia 2026" on Display at the Scientific Institute of Food Safety, Animal Health and Environment "BIOR" and "AKROPOLE Riga"
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…

researchLatvia

March 2, 2026

research

26 Research Projects Receive Funding in the Second “BioPhoT” Call
In the second research and innovation project call of “BioPhoT,” funding has been awarded to 26 top-rated projects. A total of EUR 4,710,859 will be invested in their implementation, with each project receiving up to EUR 190,000 for eight months of research and innovation activities. 26 top-r…

Amanda Boka

March 2, 2026