On June 11 and 12, “BioPhoT,” together with the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA) and the Riga Investment and Tourism Agency (RITA), is organizing for the first time a unified Latvian deep tech industry delegation and presentation booth to participate “Hello Tomorrow Global Summit 2026” Amsterdam – one of the world's most significant deep tech and innovation events. The summit will gather over 3,000 investors, entrepreneurs, corporations, and scientists from around the globe.
“BioPhoT's participation in the summit highlights the platform's role in the development and international representation of Latvia's biomedical and photonics innovation ecosystem. Together with our partners, we are creating a unified approach to presenting Latvia's innovation potential in the global market, strengthening the country's recognition in the deep tech sector, promoting international cooperation, and attracting investment in high value-added technologies,“ highlights Leader of the “BioPhoT” platform Osvalds Pugovičs.
During the fair, visitors will have the opportunity to meet with representatives of the “BioPhoT” platform, as well as get acquainted with 10 investment-ready commercialization teams with high growth potential in the fields of biomedicine, diagnostics, photonics, and security technologies. The teams will participate in the entire event program, including the exclusive “Investor Day,” presenting their solutions to international investors and industry experts.
Riga Technical University (RTU) will be most widely represented in the project presentation sessions. DEPCELL Project RTU researchers are developing a therapeutic cell sorting platform with electric field technology and AI-based quality control. in the BIOCORE project Latvian scientists are developing biomaterials that simultaneously prevent infections and promote bone tissue regeneration after injuries or surgeries. Project DURBIS Researchers are creating a biomimetic drone for operation in water, pipes, and other challenging environments. EMI-Shield Project Cybersecurity and the resilience of digital infrastructure are being strengthened by developing overlays for the protection of electronic systems against electromagnetic interference, while SwyCard Project The team offers a sweat-analysis-based diagnostic platform for biomarker detection and continuous health monitoring without invasive procedures.
Scientists at the Institute of Solid State Physics of the University of Latvia (LU) in the GENEX project Design a compact DNA extraction platform with a 3D electrode array that allows for rapid isolation of DNA directly at the point of sample collection. National Research and Innovation Institute SHOC Project A team is developing hemoglobin-based oxygen carriers with improved stability and extended circulation time as an alternative to donor blood in emergency situations. Scientists at Riga Stradins University in the LiqBio-BC project offers non-invasive bladder cancer diagnostics using epigenetic markers in urinary exosomes. In turn, LU researchers in the RAPID-M project develop aptamer-based device for rapid and accurate malaria diagnosis even at low parasite counts, but in the FLARE project – uses laser speckle imaging to rapidly determine bacterial susceptibility to antibiotics and improve treatment decisions.
These projects reflect Latvia's scientific and innovation potential to transform into globally competitive solutions in healthcare, diagnostics, materials science, and security technologies. “BioPhoT's” involvement in this initiative strengthens the organization's role as one of the main drivers of deep technology and science commercialization in Latvia. More about Latvia's representation at the event can be read On the LIAA website.Latvia is one of the fastest-growing deep tech ecosystems in Europe. According to “Hello Tomorrow Global Deep Tech Pioneers Radar 2026”Latvia ranks 7th in the world for the number of startups per capita.
“The ”Biomedicine and Photonics Research Platform for the Creation of Innovative Products“ (”BioPhoT“) is implemented under the leadership of the Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis, with the participation of the Institute of Electronics and Computer Science, the Latvian Biomedical Research and Study Centre, the University of Latvia, the Institute of Solid State Physics of the University of Latvia, the Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry, the Food Safety, Animal Health and Environmental Science Institute ”BIOR", Rīga Stradins University, and Riga Technical University.
Project No. IVPP-EM-Inovācija-2024/1-0002 “Biomedicine and Photonics Research Platform for Innovative Product Creation (BioPhoT)” is being implemented within the framework of the long-term national research program “Innovation Fund – Long-term research program,” financed by the Ministry of Economics.
