Published: 06.05.2026.
Latvia at Hello Tomorrow Summit 2026: Meet the country's deep tech delegation in Amsterdam!

For the first time, Latvia's deep tech ecosystem arrives at the Hello Tomorrow Global Summit under one banner. The Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA), the BioPhoT research platform, and the Riga Investment and Tourism Agency (RITA), are joining forces to present a unified Latvian delegation to the world's leading deep tech audience — 3,000+ founders, investors, corporates, and scientists gathering at NDSM, Amsterdam.

A small country, an outsized deep tech footprint

Latvia is among Europe's fastest-growing deep tech ecosystems. The Baltic deep tech sector has grown roughly 360% over the last five years, and Latvia sits at the heart of that transformation. With 569 active tech startups, 26% of which are deep tech (per the Latvian Startup Report 2025), and a 7th place global ranking for deep tech startups per capita on Hello Tomorrow's 2026 Global Deep Tech Pioneers Radar, Latvia punches well above its weight of 1.9 million people.

The strength is not a coincidence. It rests on three pillars: world-class STEM talent and research (Latvian researchers have authored roughly 10% of all quantum algorithms developed worldwide, led by Professor Andris Ambainis); a tightly-knit ecosystem connecting universities, incubators, and government support; and a programme of flagship events — Deep Tech Atelier, TechChill, and now a coordinated international presence at Hello Tomorrow’s Global Summit.

In May 2025, LIAA and Hello Tomorrow signed a Memorandum of Understanding to deepen cooperation on identifying, supporting, and promoting Latvian deep tech globally. The Hello Tomorrow Summit 2026 in Amsterdam is the next milestone in that partnership — and the first where Latvia arrives as a consolidated national delegation.

Who is in the delegation

The Latvia delegation at Hello Tomorrow Summit 2026 brings together three organisations with complementary mandates: LIAA (national export and innovation), RITA (Riga as a startup capital), and BioPhoT (state research programme commercialising biomedicine and photonics). The combined presence spans a national booth in the Partner Exhibition area, plus a regional side event and curated programming across Investor Day and the two summit days.

LIAA — Investment and Development Agency of Latvia. LIAA is the Latvian government agency responsible for export promotion, foreign investment attraction, and innovation policy. Returning to Hello Tomorrow as Visionary Partner following its 2025 MoU with Hello Tomorrow, LIAA leads the national delegation, brings 11 deep tech companies to the booth, and convenes the wider ecosystem under the Latvia banner. (investinlatvia.org)

BioPhoT — Biomedicine and Photonics Research Platform. BioPhoT is Latvia's flagship national research programme translating science into commercial deep tech in biomedicine, photonics, and smart materials, backed by €12.8 million in state funding through 2026 and a consortium of nine leading research institutions led by the Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis. As a first-time Hello Tomorrow partner, BioPhoT joins the delegation with the most promising commercialisation candidates from 66 funded projects across its first two calls. 

RITA — Riga Investment and Tourism Agency. RITA is Riga City Council's investment and innovation agency, dedicated to making the Latvian capital an attractive base for founders and investors. Riga concentrates four fifths of the country's startup activity. As a first-time Hello Tomorrow partner, RITA leads the Investor Day delegation on 10 June — a curated cohort of capital-ready Latvian deep tech startups travelling with full Investor Day access alongside the main summit. (liveriga.com)

Latvia at Hello Tomorrow: 35+ companies, startups, and research projects

At the Latvia stand: Companies Exhibiting by LIAA (Stand 320, 11–12 June)

Across the two summit days (11–12 June), LIAA brings 11 of Latvia's highly promising deep tech companies to the Latvia stand. Together they span across biomedicine, photonics, advanced materials, space, hydrogen, lighting, and beyond:

  1. 3D STRONG (3dstrongtech.com). Modified carbon nanotubes (99.9% purity, manufactured in-house via CVD reactors) as additives for 3D printing, polymers, metals, and plastics - adding strength, electrical conductivity, and antistatic properties.
  2. AiSAT (aisat.space). Earth observation startup planning a 400-nano-satellite constellation delivering AI-enhanced imagery and hyperspectral data, with applications in defence, agriculture, and infrastructure monitoring.
  3. ARKai (arkaisolutions.com). Satellite InSAR (Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar) and AI for millimetric ground deformation monitoring across critical infrastructure: hydropower dams, oil & gas, defence assets, and urban environments.
  4. Cellbox Labs (cellboxlabs.com). Automated organ-on-chip platform for drug discovery and personalised medicine. €3.3 million in non-dilutive funding raised in 2025 under the EU Tech4Cure IPCEI programme.
  5. EMPYRIO (empyrio.com). Sustainable management of sewage sludge for thousands of urban areas worldwide, turning waste into healthy agricultural soils. Born at Commercialization Reactor and a Hello Tomorrow Deep Tech Pioneer alumnus.
  6. FiveBrane Analytics (fivebrane.com). Privacy-first data infrastructure for medical AI: an on-premises agent that lets healthcare AI learn from hospital imaging data without moving it. Founded by quantum physicists, scaling its European footprint from Latvia.
  7. OLEC Technology (olec.tech). Light-emitting electrochemical cells (LECs) using purely organic emissive layers — a sustainable, recyclable European alternative to LED and OLED lighting.
  8. OptiDetect (optidetect.com). Edge-based computer vision and visual language models for industrial defect detection, quality control, and production analytics — pretrained, locally deployed, no cloud dependency.
  9. PrintyMed (printymed.com). Biomimetic spider silk produced by bacteria, for tissue engineering, 3D-printed organs, and regenerative medicine. Recent winner of a €500,000 European Innovation Council Pre-Accelerator grant.
  10. ProtiumTech (protiumtech.com). Membrane-free decoupled water electrolyser for green hydrogen production, eliminating use of fluoropolymer membranes. Selected for Fundación Repsol's Entrepreneurs Fund as the only Baltic company in the cohort.
  11. Sepsiscan (sepsiscan.com). AI-powered hyperspectral imaging device for early sepsis detection and treatment monitoring at the ICU bedside. Spun out of the University of Latvia, recently expanded into the UK market.

At the Latvia stand: Deep Tech Projects Pitching by BioPhoT  (Stand 320, 11–12 June)

BioPhoT, as part of the Latvia partner consortium stand, is present throughout both summit days. At the stand, you will have the opportunity to meet BioPhoT representatives, as well as 10 of BioPhoT’s most investor-ready commercialisation teams — specifically selected and supported for their high commercial potential in biomedicine and photonics. These teams will be active across the full programme, including participation in Investor Day. They will be present at the booth, with live pitch sessions planned across both days (five each day), featuring:

  1. GENeric EXtraction module (GENEX). A compact DNA extraction platform that simplifies and accelerates genetic analyses using a 3D electrode mesh. Designed for healthcare and research, it enables rapid DNA isolation directly at the sample site.
  2. Masked Oxygen Carriers Based on Hemoglobin (SHOC). Artificial oxygen carriers offer an alternative to donor blood for emergencies and remote regions. The SHOC project develops hemoglobin-based carriers with extended circulation time, improving stability via polymer surface engineering.
  3. Liquid biopsy biomarkers for bladder cancer (LiqBio-BC). A non-invasive test using epigenetic markers from urinary exosomes for early bladder cancer detection. It supports better treatment decisions and reduces healthcare costs.
  4. Affordable Sorting Validation for Stem Cell Therapy (DEPCELL). A platform for sorting high-quality therapeutic cells without labeling, using electric-field-based technology. It supports GMP-ready cell preparation and AI-assisted real-time quality control. 
  5. BIOmaterials for infection COntrol and fast bone REgeneration (BIOCORE). Biomaterials that prevent infection while promoting bone healing after trauma or surgery. They enable safer, more effective treatment and faster patient recovery.
  6. Smart diagnostics: an aptamer-based device for rapid malaria detection (RAPID-M). A rapid malaria diagnostic device using aptamers for higher sensitivity and species detection than conventional tests. It enables more accurate, low-cost detection, including at low parasite levels.
  7. Multifunctional drone with dual-helical propulsion DURBIS. A biomimetic drone with a dual-helical drive enabling movement in water, pipelines, and granular environments where conventional systems fail. It targets defence and industrial inspection, with applications in underwater research and beyond.
  8. Fast laser speckle based antibacterial resistance evaluation (FLARE). A non-contact optical method to assess bacterial response to antibiotics using laser imaging. It enables faster, more accurate treatment decisions and supports development of a clinically validated diagnostic prototype..
  9. Resilient Shielding for High-Integrity EMI Protected Cybersecurity Applications (EMI Shield). Advanced coatings that protect electronic systems from electromagnetic interference, ensuring stable and reliable operation. They support more secure and resilient digital infrastructure
  10. Determination and Monitoring of Clinically Significant Biomarkers Using Sweat Analysis (SwyCard). A diagnostic platform using sweat analysis to detect clinical biomarkers without blood sampling. It enables safe, real-time monitoring and early detection, especially for newborns and premature infants.

On Investor Day (10 June) 

Riga Investment and Tourism Agency (RITA) leads the Latvian Investor Day delegation: 10 capital-ready startups with full Investor Day access on June 10 and summit access throughout 11–12 June.

Investor Day-only:

  • Alternative Plants (alternativeplants.eu). Biotech producer of cosmetic active ingredients via plant cell culture — turning rare and endangered Nordic medicinal plants into sustainable, lab-grown raw materials for skincare. Backed by SOSV, Buildit, and Givaldi.
  • EngyCell (engycell.com). AI-powered battery energy storage and Virtual Power Plant software that lets clients monetise unused capacity through grid frequency regulation and energy trading. €450K pre-seed in 2025 from Change Ventures and the EU.
  • Naco Technologies (naco.tech). Proprietary high-speed magnetron sputtering nano-coatings for the green hydrogen industry — replacing platinum and iridium in electrolysers and fuel cells by up to 90%. Pilot production in Riga since 2023.

Present at Investor Day, also at the Latvia stand (see descriptions above):

Side event: the North-Eastern European deep tech corridor

On the afternoon of Day 1 of the summit (11 June), Latvia co-hosts a regional side event bringing together five countries from the North-Eastern European growth corridor. The session spotlights one of Europe's next deep tech frontiers — a region punching well above its weight in research-driven innovation — with panel discussions on what's driving the region's momentum and rapid-fire pitches from teams turning science into scalable solutions. Drinks and snacks served throughout!

Programme details, full lineup of countries, and registration to be announced closer to the date.

Connect with us in Amsterdam! We invite investors, corporate venture teams, accelerators, and ecosystem partners interested in Latvian deep tech to visit the Latvia stand at Hello Tomorrow Summit 2026, attend the regional side event on 11 June, and connect with the delegation! For introductions and more information, reach out to our Amsterdam-based colleague Jēkabs Groskaufmanis, Head of the Netherlands Office (NL@liaa.gov.lv).

Event is organised by the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA) within the framework of the SME Innovative Business Development Program, co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the Latvian state budget, and the 'Support for Improvement of the Technology Transfer System' project.