The “BioPhoT” Biomedical and Photonics Research Platform, in collaboration with international experts from “Hello Tomorrow,” has selected ten strong “BioPhoT” research teams through a competitive process to represent Latvia at one of the world's most significant deep technology events – “Hello Tomorrow Global Summit 2026”This year it will take place on June 11th and 12th in Amsterdam.
“More than 25 research project applications were received for the competition. An international jury, including experts from Hello Tomorrow, evaluated all applications and selected eight “BioPhoT” research and innovation project teams that most strongly demonstrate the global competitiveness of their technologies. Participation in such an event is a strategically important opportunity for Latvian science and innovation to position themselves in the global market,” says Andris Baumanis, head of the project selection and mentoring process.
The delegation includes representatives from leading Latvian research institutions and universities:
- Gunita Paidere, “GENeric EXtraction module (GENEX )”
- Antons Sizovs, “Masked Oxygen Carriers Based on Hemoglobin (SHOC)”
- Līga Brasliņa, “Liquid biopsy biomarkers for bladder cancer: LiqBio-BC”
- Jānis Baroniņš, “Affordable Sorting Validation for Stem Cell Therapy (DEPCELL)”
- Dagnija Loča, “BIOmaterials for infection COntrol and fast bone REgeneration (BIOCORE)”
- Liga Kunrade, “Smart diagnostics: an aptamer-based device for rapid malaria detection”
- Mārcis Eimanis, “Multifunctional drone with dual-helical propulsion DURBIS”
- Kaspars Eiduks, “Fast laser speckle based antibacterial resistance evaluation (FLARE)”
The delegation is also supplemented by the January 26th “BioPhoT” Industry Days Winners are Sergejs Gaidukovs's project “Resilient EMI Protection for High-Integrity Cybersecurity Solutions” and Kristaps Kļaviņš's project “Determination and Monitoring of Clinically Significant Biomarkers Using Sweat Analysis (SwyCard).” Both solutions were recognized as the best in their categories among 13 presented innovations and gained the opportunity to join the Latvian delegation.
Participation in the “Hello Tomorrow Global Summit 2026” is a clear affirmation that Latvia's research and innovation are capable of competing internationally. It is not only an opportunity to showcase technological achievements but also a strategic step towards transforming targeted research ideas into commercially viable solutions, with a special focus on high value-added areas such as biomedical sciences, medical technologies, photonics, smart materials, and engineering. Participation in the event will allow for the establishment of new strategic partnerships, as well as the identification of investment attraction and export opportunities. International visibility at such events is a crucial tool for transforming Latvian innovations into global successes.
“The ”BioPhoT“ platform will participate in collaboration with the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA) and the Riga Investment and Tourism Agency (RITA), jointly achieving the special status of Hello Tomorrow ”Visionary Partner." This provides an opportunity to more extensively position Latvia's deep tech ecosystem, its participants, and its goals. A multifaceted program is planned for the stand, with its main objective being to present Latvia's scientific and technological achievements to an international audience, establish new collaborative contacts, and attract investor interest.
Delegation teams will also have the opportunity to participate in an exclusive Investor Day at an event that will bring together leading deep tech investors and industry leaders. Participation is limited and in this case provided as a result of the partnership between “BioPhoT” and Hello Tomorrow. Alongside the “BioPhoT” teams, the Hello Tomorrow Global Summit 2026 will also host a broader Latvian research delegation, including representatives from the partner organizations of the “BioPhoT” platform, strengthening the international visibility of Latvia's innovation ecosystem.
