Biomedicine

Latvia’s success in the biomedicine sector is the result of effectively combining its strong R&D capabilities with an established manufacturing infrastructure.

The Institute of Organic Synthesis of Latvia (LOSI) collaborates with world-renowned scientific institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Latvian Biomedical Research and Study Center is the largest molecular biology and biomedical research center in Latvia. And manufacturers such as Grindeks, Olainfarm, and Silvanol have been developing and exporting drugs to dozens of countries around the world for decades.

500+

companies in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry

60+

years of experience in biomedicine and related fields

76%

of Latvia-made chemicals & pharmaceutical products are exported

From Nobel prize to organs on a chip

Next generation of talents in biomedicine

Biomedicine is one of the most developed industries in Latvia. It has enormous future potential and the demand for qualified specialists is high. As a result, interest in studying chemistry and other life sciences is growing – over the past decade, the number of students choosing these fields has increased by 50.3%.

46%

of scientific personnel are between 20 and 40 years old

17.8%

of Latvian students study biomedicine or related fields

40+

HealthTech and MedTech startups in 2023

Startups you should know:

Longenesis makes data discovery and patient engagement easier for biomedical institutions, patient organizations, and research sponsors.
Algae Tree is a microalgae-based indoor air quality improvement device that absorbs CO2 from the room, releases oxygen, and manages humidity.
VeritaCell enhances and accelerates skin renewal in large complex wounds with a simple-in-use medical kit for surgeons.
Cellbox Labs develops organs-on-a-chip that are miniature organ replicas outside the human body.

Biomedicine

Biomedicine

From Nobel prize to organs on a chip

Next generation of talents in biomedicine

Startups you should know:

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