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Latvia becomes an ELIXIR observer country – a significant step in the development of bioinformatics

On 15–16 April 2026, the 25th meeting of the ELIXIR Board of the European life science infrastructure for biological information was held at the Wellcome Genome Campus in the United Kingdom, bringing together representatives of member states, observer countries, and heads of national nodes. During …

Rīga Stradiņš University

April 20, 2026

innovation

Food Scientists’ Green Buckwheat Drink ‘Fermentful’ Conquers European Store Shelves”

Buckwheat plus kefir – Latvia’s export product. The fermented buckwheat drink Fermentful is rapidly gaining shelf space in stores both in Latvia and across Europe. The unique product was created in collaboration with food technologists, and the company has earned an internationally recognized susta…

Latvian Public Media

April 20, 2026

science policy

Minister of Education and Science Dace Melbārde Expands Cooperation with NASA, Technology Companies and Leading Universities on U.S. Visit

Latvia’s Minister of Education and Science, Dace Melbārde, together with representatives of Latvia’s leading universities, will undertake a working visit to the United States from 18 to 26 April. The main objectives of the visit are the signing of a cooperation agreement of strategic importance to …

Ministry of Education and Science

April 17, 2026

research space

How Latvian Scientists Are Creating a New Power Source for Space Missions

Providing electrical power during long-duration and deep-space missions has always been a challenge. Scientists at the Institute of Physics of the University of Latvia (UL) are developing a new technology that could provide electricity for extended space missions. At the end of last year, we c…

University of Latvia Faculty of Science and Technology | Artūrs Brēķis | Valters Dzelme

April 17, 2026

science policy

Advancing a Unified Regulation for Academic and Research Careers in Higher Education and Science

On Tuesday, 14 April, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the package of amendments to the academic career regulation proposed by the Ministry of Education and Science, covering the Law on Higher Education Institutions, the Vocational Education Law, and the Scientific Activity Law. The amendments int…

Ministry of Education and Science

April 17, 2026

research opportunity

The European Competitiveness Fund Will Open Opportunities for Latvian Entrepreneurs and Researchers

The European Competitiveness Fund is part of the European Commission’s proposal for the new European Union multiannual budget and aims to establish a single financial instrument that brings together existing programmes in innovation, digital development, defence, health, and other areas. The Fund w…

LIAA – Enterprise Europe Network

April 16, 2026

research opportunity collaboration

Applications Open for the Pre Acceleration Programme EIT Jumpstarter 2026 – Latvian Winners Boreal Cacao Share Their Experience

From an idea born during a market crisis to an award‑winning solution at the European level - Boreal Cacao share their experience of how the EIT Jumpstarter pre‑acceleration programme helped transform their idea into a viable business direction. The journey of Boreal Cacao is a strong example …

Riga Technical University

April 15, 2026

science communication

University of Latvia Secures Prestigious MSCA Grant for the Science Communication Project Aurora Nexus

The University of Latvia (UL) has secured prestigious funding from the European Commission’s Marie Skłodowska‑Curie Actions (MSCA) and is launching an ambitious science communication project, Aurora Nexus, which over the next two years will strengthen the connection between society, science, and th…

University of Latvia Communication Department

April 15, 2026

science policy

Advancing a Unified Framework for Academic and Research Careers in Higher Education and Science

On Tuesday, April 14, the Cabinet of Ministers approved a package of amendments to the regulatory framework for academic careers, proposed by the Ministry of Education and Science. The amendments concern the Law on Higher Education Institutions, the Vocational Education Law, and the Law on Scientif…

Ministry of Education and Science

April 14, 2026