29/04/2026
Great news for Latvia’s innovation ecosystem! 🚀
Startin.LV is becoming a strategic partner of the EIT Community Hub Latvia for the 2026–2028 period, strengthening the bridge between Latvian startups and Europe’s largest innovation network.
The EIT Community Hub in Latvia connects local innovators with 10 European Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs), spanning key sectors such as health, climate, energy, digital tech, mobility, food systems, and more.
💡 What does this mean for startups in Latvia?
- Access to European acceleration and scale-up programmes;
- Support for expansion into new markets, including the US and Japan via EIT Global Outreach;
- Direct connections to industry partners, mentors, and investors;
- Funding opportunities and support for pilot projects.
📊 Proven impact:
From 2021–2024, 215 startups and teams supported, 22 innovative products brought to market, and €8.1M in funding attracted, including companies like Aerones, CellboxLabs, Longenesis, and PrintyMed.
Together with Rīgas Tehniskā universitāte (Riga Technical University) and UniLab, this strategic partnership will help build a stronger, more connected pipeline for innovation-driven teams.
👉 The focus now is on scaling opportunities for Latvian startups across Europe and beyond.
🤙 Curious to learn more about this? Reach out to us!