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Deep tech promises a million jobs: how the war in Ukraine accelerated innovation?

Expert estimates indicate that the deep tech, or knowledge‑intensive technologies, sector in Europe could reach a value of nearly one trillion euros by 2030 and create up to one million new jobs. Meanwhile, the Organisation for Economic Co‑operation and Development (OECD) currently highlights the d…

Labs of Latvia

May 12, 2026

technologies

Europe’s microchip industry leaders to gather in Riga for “Riga Chip Summit 2026

On 13 May from 9:00 to 17:00, the international microchip industry forum “Riga Chip Summit 2026” will take place at the VEF Chamber Hall “Spīdola”, Ieriķu Street 5a, bringing together industry leaders, investors, researchers and startups from across Europe. The event is organised by the Latvian Mic…

Riga Technical University

May 11, 2026

science communication

“Saules Kauss 2026” competition: more than 200 students will build solar‑powered models

To inspire students to engage with science, technology and sustainable solutions, the Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia (ISSP UL), will host the eighteenth “Saules Kauss 2026” competition on 23 May, bringing together students from grades 5–12 from all over Latvia. The comp…

Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia

May 11, 2026

medicine

RSU Receives Nearly €1.5 Million for Early‑Career Researchers’ Projects under the Marie Skłodowska‑Curie Programme

Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) has been awarded funding under the prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) COFUND programme project Choose Europe for Science, thereby confirming its strong position in internationally competitive research. The project will be implemented by the RSU Institut…

Rīga Stradiņš University

May 8, 2026

research

The One Health Centre of Excellence Project Receives European Union Funding

A large-scale research initiative led by Latvian scientific institutions, “Centre of Excellence in an Integrated One Health Ecosystem” (IntegroHEALTH), has received support under the European Union’s research and innovation framework programme Horizon Europe, within the Teaming for Excellence call,…

Ministry of Education and Science

May 8, 2026

science policy

Latvia Strengthens Its Representation in the European Research Area - Dr. Linda Vecbiškena Begins Work in Brussels as the Latvian Council of Science Representative

The interests of the Latvian science and innovation community in Brussels will be advocated by Dr. Linda Vecbiškena, the representative of the Latvian Council of Science (LCS), who has been part of the Permanent Representation of Latvia to the European Union (EU) team since March 2026.Dr. Linda Vec…

Latvian Council of Science

May 7, 2026

science policy

Announcement of the 2026 Open Call of the Fundamental and Applied Research Programme

The Latvian Council of Science (LCS) announces the 2026 Open Call for the Fundamental and Applied Research Programme (FLPP), inviting Latvian scientific institutions to submit high‑quality research project proposals. The FLPP is the main national instrument for strengthening scientific excellence i…

Latvijas Zinātnes padome

May 7, 2026

CERN

Science Grows: Latvia’s Involvement in CERN

In just a couple of years, the number of Latvian companies in the supplier database of the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) has more than doubled – from 32 to 78. Latvian companies are also achieving strong results in fulfilling CERN orders and in pilot projects. For example, “Sors…

Labs of Latvia

May 7, 2026

project

Riga Technical University and Biocatalyst Foundation Selected as EIT Food Country Representatives for Latvia

For the period of 2026-2028, Riga Technical University (RTU) together with Biocatalyst Foundation will serve as EIT Food Country Representatives in Latvia, acting as a key link between the national agrifood innovation ecosystem and the wider European EIT Food network. EIT Food is supported by the E…

Riga Technical University

May 7, 2026