The Latvian Science Council has completed the administrative evaluation of the second round of research and innovation project applications and 74 applications with high innovation potential have been submitted for scientific evaluation by foreign experts.
The projects represent 11 smart specialisation areas and 14 scientific fields, with a strong focus on engineering, life sciences and health research.
The projects demonstrate a strong focus on translational innovation - from medicine and pharmaceuticals to material sciences and digital technologies.
The University of Latvia, RTU - Riga Technical University and the Institute of Solid State Physics of the University of Latvia have the highest number of applications, with a broad coverage of topics and visible leadership, while providing a high-quality scientific framework.
Equally important and significant is the participation of the Institute of Organic Synthesis, Riga Stradiņš University, Latvian Biomedical Research and Study Centre, Institute of Electronics and Computer Science, Daugavpils University, LV Institute of Wood Chemistry and Latvian University of Life Sciences and Technologies, which provide specialised competences and high precision approach to specific scientific fields. This allows the development of research projects based on existing infrastructure and accumulated knowledge.
Thoughtful partnerships and active inter-institutional cooperation are important. Many applications can be implemented jointly between different institutions, thus ensuring more efficient use of resources, knowledge transfer and a multidisciplinary approach to research.
