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Currently, there are 9 Competence Centres operating in Latvia, providing support to Latvian entrepreneurs in the development of new products, technologies, and services across various smart specialisation (RIS3) areas, promoting knowledge transfer and innovation. These Competence Centres serve as collaboration platforms where businesses and research institutions can implement significant research, development, and innovation (R&D&I) projects.
The Competence Centres regularly announce innovation project calls, through which entrepreneurs can receive co-financing for industrial research, experimental development, and feasibility studies. This encourages greater business involvement in R&D&I activities. Projects are supported at TRL levels 4 to 8, ranging from concept validation to a ready-made prototype or market-ready solution. The activities of the Competence Centres are co-financed by the European Union, including the Recovery and Resilience Facility.
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CURRENT RESEARCH PROJECT CALLS
| Competence Centre | Name of the Call + Link | Target Audience / Focus Area | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Product Competence Centre | – | – | – |
| Energy and Transport Competence Centre | 1) Research project call for green product development: link 2) Research project call for new product development: link |
Micro, small, medium, and large enterprises, research and knowledge dissemination organisations. Project topics must align with the Centre’s programme plan and RIS3 area “Smart energy and mobility.” | 1) 30.06.2025 2) 30.06.2025 |
| Pharmaceutical, Biomedical, and Medical Technologies Competence Centre | – | – | – |
| Information Technology Competence Centre | 1) Research project call for digital product development: link | Micro, small, medium, and large enterprises, research and knowledge dissemination organisations. Project topics must align with the Centre’s programme plan and RIS3 area “Information and Communication Technologies.” | 20.06.2025 |
| Latvian Electrical and Optical Equipment Manufacturing Sector Competence Centre | 1) Research project call for green product development: link | Micro, small, medium, and large enterprises, research and knowledge dissemination organisations. Project topics must align with the Centre’s programme plan and RIS3 area “Information and Communication Technologies (Electronics).” | 01.07.2024 |
| Latvian Food Competence Centre | 1) Research project call for green product development: link | Micro, small, medium, and large enterprises, research and knowledge dissemination organisations. Project topics must align with the Centre’s programme plan and RIS3 area “Knowledge-intensive bioeconomy.” | 22.08.2025 |
| Mechanical Engineering Competence Centre | – | – | – |
| Forest Sector Competence Centre | 1) Research project call for green product development: link 2) Research project call for new product development: link |
Micro, small, medium, and large enterprises, research and knowledge dissemination organisations. Project topics must align with the Centre’s programme plan and RIS3 area “Knowledge-intensive bioeconomy.” | 1) 04.07.2025 2) 04.07.2025 |
| Smart Materials and Technologies Competence Centre | – | – | – |