On April 3, the Latvian national finals of the Entrepreneurship World Cup (EWC) took place, where five Latvian start-ups competed for the opportunity to get into the global finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to battle for a total prize pool of USD 1 million. According to the judging panel’s assessment, the winner in Latvia is …
15. martā tika parakstīts Saprašanās memorands starp Igaunijas uzņēmumu Fibenol OÜ un Ekonomikas, Finanšu, Zemkopības, Klimata un Enerģētikas ministrijām un Latvijas Investīciju un attīstības aģentūru (LIAA) par projekta īstenošanu ar kopējo investīciju apjomu no 600 līdz 700 miljoni eiro. “Nākot no Igaunijas, mēs apzināmies, ka valstis, kas bagātas ar koksnes resursiem, pilnībā neizmanto šī resursa potenciālu. Tas …
Riga has received the highest recognition in the “Dynamically Developing City in Central and Eastern European Region of the Year” award. In the awards ceremony of the prestigious competition CEE Business Service Awards 2024 held at the Polish capital Warsaw, Riga received five awards. The Riga-based business satellite center of biotechnology company Roche (Roche Services …
Mark your calendar for the next Mini Spotlight webinar on March 21, where we will delve into Latvian food exports to the USA and explore how to succeed in this competitive market. The keynote of the event will be from Amalia Ghukasyan, President of Rosewalk Global, Inc., sharing some tips & tricks to think about …
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With the deadline for applications for the Entrepreneurship World Cup (EWC) now closed, the jury has shortlisted the five most promising companies for the Latvian national finals where the entrepreneurs will present their business ideas to the jury members. The winner of the Latvian national finals will then compete for the chance to be among …
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Latvia and Estonia are driving Baltic economic integration, with Latvia experiencing a 30% surge in foreign investment since 2022. Key sectors include smart energy, bioeconomics, and ICT. Estonia leads in digital innovation with its e-residency program, contributing to regional development. Click here for full article.
The 5th Mini Spotlight webinar is here and will start the new year with new energy and exciting speakers. Register here: https://latvianchamber.wildapricot.org/event-5549749. The theme will cover startups in Latvia & the other Baltic states: Why this region is unique in Europe, how Israel is the best example to compare it against and what are the opportunities …
By signing a Memorandum of Cooperation with the Ministry of Economics, the Dutch company Fokker Next Gen is planning to develop a hydrogen aircraft project in Latvia, making a significant contribution to the development of the green energy cluster on the Kurzeme coast. Minister of Economics Viktors Valainis: “The implementation of the project will undoubtedly significantly …
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Aerones was named Riga Startup of the Year at the third Riga Business Award ceremony. Cellbox Labs, SAF Tehnika, Accenture, SEB Global Services and Bonava Latvija have also each been awarded in their own respective category. “These six companies serve as role models and inspiration for the people of Riga. Their ambition, skills and products make an important contribution to the …
The Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA), in partnership with the Latvian American Chamber of Commerce (LACC), the Latvian Exporters Association “The Red Jackets” and the American Latvian Association (ALA), is excited to invite you to the fourth edition of the “Mini Spotlight” webinar. What the American Latvian Association is doing to build economic …
