Latvia’s leading deep-tech and innovation-driven companies are heading to Maastricht, Netherlands, for the Big Science Business Forum (BSBF) 2026, taking place from October 27–30.
As a key player in the European research and development landscape, Latvia will be participating in a joint Nordic-Baltic pavilion alongside representatives from Sweden, Norway, and Estonia. This collaborative presence underscores a regional commitment to high-tech excellence and offers international partners a centralized hub to engage with the best of Northern European innovation.
Connecting Science and Industry
The Big Science Business Forum is the premier biennial meeting point between Europe’s largest Big Science research infrastructures and the business community. This mission aims to bridge the gap between technical requirements and industrial solutions in sectors including:
- AI & Machine Learning: Advanced algorithms and data processing.
- Electronics & RF Systems: High-frequency components and electronic assemblies.
- ICT & Software: Big data solutions and secure (tele)communications.
- Optics & Sensors: Precision photonics and sensing technologies.
- Robotics & Mechatronics: High-precision mechanical components.
- Material Science: Smart coatings and advanced materials.
- Vacuum & Cryogenics: Cooling technologies and specialized engineering.
Why Partner with the Baltic-Nordic Pavilion?
International stakeholders visiting the joint pavilion will have the opportunity to:
- Engage in B2B Networking: Meet with Latvian technical experts and procurement-ready SMEs.
- Explore Cross-Border Synergy: Discover how the Baltic and Nordic regions are co-developing technologies for major European research centers.
- Access Innovation: Evaluate cutting-edge solutions tailored for large-scale R&D projects and upcoming procurement cycles.
Mission Highlights
Participants will engage in a high-intensity program featuring:
- Parallel Sessions: Focused on upcoming projects from major scientific organizations.
- Nordic-Baltic Networking Event: A dedicated platform to foster partnerships between companies already integrated into the Big Science ecosystem.
- Site Visits: Exclusive excursions to major scientific infrastructures in the Netherlands, Belgium, or Germany.
For more details on the general forum and technical program, please visit the official BSBF 2026 website.
These trade missions are organized by the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA) under the SME Innovative Business Development Programme, which is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the Latvian state budget.
