October 16, 2023
The "Innovation Academy" pre-acceleration final phase has begun.
As the first phase of the "Innovation Academy" program approaches its conclusion, the program team is preparing for the second phase of this season, which is the pre-acceleration phase.
Till November 6th, 2023, on the website business.gov.lv you can apply for the "Innovation Academy" pre-acceleration phase. Participation in the first part of the program is not a prerequisite for applying to the second part.
In the second phase of the "Innovation Academy," known as pre-acceleration, up to fifty teams will be accepted to work on innovative and globally scalable ideas. Over 18 weeks, newly formed teams will work on testing the viability of their business ideas, building prototypes, and developing products. This phase will take place from November 27, 2023, to March 31, 2024. To apply for the program, you must have a team of at least two people with the complementary skills necessary for idea development.
July 31, 2023
The application process for the third pre-acceleration program "Innovation Academy" has begun!
From July 31st to August 20th, the application process will be open for all Latvian residents who wish to participate in the pre-acceleration program "Innovation Academy" and gain modern knowledge about entrepreneurship with a focus on innovation. In the upcoming season, "Innovation Academy" plans to accept up to 200 participants, who will have the opportunity to work in an ecosystem of experienced mentors and under the guidance of internationally recognized lecturers. During intense 6-week sessions, they will develop their innovative entrepreneurial skills and work on projects.
Following the initial phase, there will be an 18-week period during which teams will be formed based on the results of the first phase.
To apply for the "Innovation Academy," individuals must submit their applications electronically from July 31st to August 20th, using the national platform business.gov.lv.
More information about the program's offerings will be available on August 15th on the Riga Business School (RBS) Facebook platform. A virtual live presentation event with representatives from RBS, including the program director Viesturs Sosārs and program manager Janis Altgauzens, will provide details about the upcoming pre-acceleration phase and answer frequently asked questions.
Furthermore, detailed information can be obtained from the official website business.gov.lv and the program's website inovacijuakademija.lv.
The program is supported by the Technology Business Center project of the Norwegian Financial Instrument.
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July 27, 2023
Tech Picnic: A celebration of innovation and entrepreneurship
At the event "Tech Picnic," which took place on June 2, 2023, at the picturesque Art Center NOASS, AB dam, a gathering for the startup community was held.
The highlight of the evening was the Demo Day of the Innovation Academy training program participants. The young entrepreneurs of the Innovation Academy showcased the ideas they developed during the intensive training program. In total, 33 promising teams convincingly presented their innovative projects to the audience.
"Tech Picnic" was jointly organized by TechHub Riga, Riga Business School - Innovation Academy, and the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia - Technology Business Center, demonstrating collective efforts to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in Latvia.
The event not only showcased the notable achievements of the Innovation Academy participants but also provided an opportunity for attendees to enjoy great music, savor delicious food, and share moments with like-minded individuals. As the summer season approached, "Tech Picnic" was an ideal occasion for the startup community to relax, network, and celebrate their entrepreneurial spirit together.
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April 11, 2023
Evaluation of PROTOTECH 2.0 program applications
At the end of the PROTOTECH 2.0 program call of proposals, the interest of the applicants has been very high - we have received 77 applications.
Two weeks ago, two intensive days were held, when the commission evaluated the presentations of the ideas of the applicants for the PROTOTECH 2.0 call of proposals. Enthusiasts of science-intensive technologies had come both in person and connected remotely, to be able to successfully defend your idea before the commission.
Considering the large number of applications and the competition, the process of evaluating ideas and organizing documentation is currently underway, so that very soon we will find out which 15 teams will be accepted into the PROTOTECH 2.0 program, receiving support of up to 15,000 euros!
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Prototyping support is funded by the Technology Business Center project of the Norwegian Financial Instrument.