Supporting innovations in the priority areas
To build a more supportive environment for businesses in the defined priority areas, Latvia combines the triple helix (industry-research-state) innovation model with a bottom-up approach.
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To build a more supportive environment for businesses in the defined priority areas, Latvia combines the triple helix (industry-research-state) innovation model with a bottom-up approach.
First, the challenges hindering the development of these sectors are defined through close cooperation between specialized industries, research institutions, and state representatives. Then, we come up with a detailed strategy to remove the defined obstacles, as well as introduce new support mechanisms.
ICT
Information and communications technologies (ICT) main subsectors include telecommunication technologies, software and cloud solutions, artificial intelligence (AI), IT support, automation & robotics
Learn moreSmart materials
Smart materials, technologies, and engineering system main subsectors include functional materials for photonics and electronics, thin layers and coatings, energy harvesting and storage, and smart materials equipment, devices & systems
Learn moreBiomedicine
Biomedicine, medical technologies, and bio-pharmacy main subsectors include personalized medicine, translational medicine, environmental health, digital health technologies, and smart health systems
Learn moreSmart energy
Main subsectors include wind energy, Combined Heat and Power (CHP), hydroelectric energy, component manufacturing for the energy industry
Learn moreKnowledge-intensive bio-economy
Main subsectors include woodwork, sustainable fisheries, and sustainable agriculture
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