On August 28, 2025, the training program Venture Catalysts successfully concluded its third edition, marking another significant step in strengthening Latvia’s science-driven innovation ecosystem. Over the course of five intensive weeks, nearly 50 researchers, entrepreneurs, and deep-tech enthusiasts have successfully graduated the program by participating in lectures, workshops, and mentoring sessions designed to transform scientific knowledge into ventures. The program, launched on July 29, was structured around practical skills development, entrepreneurial mindset building, and commercial readiness. Participants engaged in hands-on sessions covering a wide range of topics crucial for science-based entrepreneurship, including: …