Following the evaluation process of the first call for research and innovation projects, 40 projects have been selected for further implementation under the "Biomedical and Photonics Research Platform for Innovative Products" ("BioPhoT"). They represent a broad spectrum of research, focusing on smart specialisation areas such as biomedicine, medical technologies, photonics, materials science, energy and the environment.
Supported projects:
| Piteikuma ID | Name (LAT) | Despondency (ENG) | Applicant |
| OSI_PIP_BioPhoT-2025/1-0080 | Urine test for biomarkers of sepsis in newborns (U-TEST) | A urine-based diagnostic for detection of sepsis biomarkers in infants | Riga Stradins University |
| OSI_PIP_BioPhoT-2025/1-0020 | Laser technology for hair bleaching | Laser-based technology for hair bleaching | University of Latvia |
| OSI_PIP_BioPhoT-2025/1-0030 | Improved hollow fibre bioreactor supplement for induced therapeutic EV production (EVBoost) | Enhanced hollow fibre bioreactor add-on for induced therapeutic EV production | Latvian Biomedical Research and Study Centre |
| OSI_PIP_BioPhoT-2025/1-0059 | Development of a fluorogenic test kit for screening cardiolipin ligands | Development of fluorogenic assay kit for cardiolipin ligand screening | Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis |
| OSI_PIP_BioPhoT-2025/1-0024 | Advanced haemostatic materials for dual use | Advanced haemostatic materials for dual-use applications | University of Latvia |
| OSI_PIP_BioPhoT-2025/1-0048 | BIOmaterials for infection control and rapid bone regeneration (BIOCORE) | BIOmaterials for infection COntrol and fast bone REgeneration | Riga Technical University |
| OSI_PIP_BioPhoT-2025/1-0052 | High-efficiency non-contact heating system based on permanent magnets for metallurgical applications | High-Efficiency Contactless heating system based on permanent magnets for metallurgical applications | University of Latvia |
| OSI_PIP_BioPhoT-2025/1-0013 | Optical sensor development for smart packaging of fresh seafood - FRESHWAVE | Optical Sensor Solution for the Smart Packaging of Fresh Seafood | University of Latvia |
| OSI_PIP_BioPhoT-2025/1-0073 | Robust EMI protection for high-integrity cyber security solutions | Resilient Shielding for High-Integrity EMI Protected Cybersecurity Applications | Riga Technical University |
| OSI_PIP_BioPhoT-2025/1-0012 | Latest generation blood collection barrel for bone regeneration procedures | Next-Generation Blood Collection Tube for Bone Regeneration Procedures | Riga Technical University |
| OSI_PIP_BioPhoT-2025/1-0051 | Bioactive fluorescent coatings for antimicrobial protection | Bioactive Luminescent Coating for Antimicrobial protection | Institute of Solid State Physics University of Latvia |
| OSI_PIP_BioPhoT-2025/1-0055 | Universal DNA Extraction Module (GENEX) | GENeric EXtraction module | Institute of Solid State Physics University of Latvia |
| OSI_PIP_BioPhoT-2025/1-0058 | Borehole Cleaning and Reusability Enhancement Solution (BUR-CURE) | Bur Ultrasonic Residue Cleaning and Ultimate Reusability Enhancer | Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis |
| OSI_PIP_BioPhoT-2025/1-0074 | Technology for the conversion of end-of-life tyre rubber into an intelligent additive to improve asphalt concrete recycling (RE-TECH-ROAD) | Technology for transforming waste tire rubber into smart additive for improved recyclability of asphalt concrete | Riga Technical University |
| OSI_PIP_BioPhoT-2025/1-0070 | Infrared spectroscopy for PFAS detection in aqueous media using a submersible sensor platform | Infrared Spectroscopy for In-Situ Detection of PFAS in Aquatic Environments Using a Submersible Sensing Platform | Institute of Solid State Physics University of Latvia |
| OSI_PIP_BioPhoT-2025/1-0006 | White laser endoscopy system (ENDOLASE) | White Laser Endoscopy System | University of Latvia |
| OSI_PIP_BioPhoT-2025/1-0008 | Development of an innovative sink disinfection device against AMR micro-organisms (B-Shield) | B-Shield: Pioneering Drainage Disinfection Device Against AMR Pathogens | Riga Technical University |
| OSI_PIP_BioPhoT-2025/1-0042 | Smart inks for printed chromogenic windows | Smart inks for printed chromogenic windows | Daugavpils University |
| OSI_PIP_BioPhoT-2025/1-0037 | Optical fibre temperature sensing device in extended temperature range | All-optical fibre-based temperature sensor device in extended temperature range | Institute of Solid State Physics University of Latvia |
| OSI_PIP_BioPhoT-2025/1-0014 | Increase wind turbine life by early detection of blade erosion | Increase wind turbine life time by early detection of blade erosion | University of Latvia |
| OSI_PIP_BioPhoT-2025/1-0027 | Treonil t-RNA synthetase inhibitors as antifungal agents | Threonyl t-RNA synthetase inhibitors as antifungal agents | Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis |
| OSI_PIP_BioPhoT-2025/1-0040 | Optical filtering based fibre Bragg grating sensor transducer | Optical filtering-based fibre Bragg grating sensor interrogator | Riga Technical University |
| OSI_PIP_BioPhoT-2025/1-0039 | Coenzymatic tools for the design of macrocyclic peptides (CETMAP) | Chemoenzymatic tools for macrocyclic peptide discovery | Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis |
| OSI_PIP_BioPhoT-2025/1-0047 | Heterogeneous integration of polymers in inorganic integrated photonic circuits | Polymer heterogeneous integration in inorganic photonic integrated chips | Institute of Solid State Physics University of Latvia |
| OSI_PIP_BioPhoT-2025/1-0044 | Flexible thermoelectric generators for self-powered microelectronics and sensors | Flexible thermoelectric generators for selfpowered microelectronics and sensors | University of Latvia |
| OSI_PIP_BioPhoT-2025/1-0076 | Optical multimodal method for assessment of microcirculation at submucosal and gastric mucosal level in septic shock patients. | Optical multimodal technique for real-time microcirculation assessment in sublingual and gastric mucosa in septic shock | Riga Stradins University |
| OSI_PIP_BioPhoT-2025/1-0061 | OsteoWood. A new generation of birch wood for bone fixation - a sustainable path from forest to functional implants | Next-Gen Bone Fixation from Birch: A Sustainable Pathway from Forest to Functional Implant | Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry |
| OSI_PIP_BioPhoT-2025/1-0091 | Exploring enzyme-based bio-hybrid materials as a solution platform for diabetes monitoring (EXPEDIA) | Exploring enzyme-based biohybrid materials as platforms for diabetes monitoring | Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis |
| OSI_PIP_BioPhoT-2025/1-0043 | Establishment of a virtual testing laboratory for wood materials and structures (VIWO-LAB) | Development of a Virtual Testing Laboratory for Wood Materials and Structures | Riga Technical University |
| OSI_PIP_BioPhoT-2025/1-0025 | Rapid assessment of antimicrobial resistance by laser speckle analysis (FLARE) | Fast laser speckle based antibacterial resistance evaluation | University of Latvia |
| OSI_PIP_BioPhoT-2025/1-0009 | Reference cell stabilised laser for optical sensing applications | Laser stabilised to a reference cell for optical sensing | University of Latvia |
| OSI_PIP_BioPhoT-2025/1-0056 | Integrated loss mode resonance sensor for monitoring ammonia (NH₃) (ILMRS-NH₃) | Integrated lossy mode resonance sensor for NH3 monitoring | Institute of Solid State Physics University of Latvia |
| OSI_PIP_BioPhoT-2025/1-0032 | Functional liquid biopsy test for diagnosis and monitoring of tumours (FLUID-C) | Functional liquid biopsies for the detection and monitoring of cancer | Latvian Biomedical Research and Study Centre |
| OSI_PIP_BioPhoT-2025/1-0081 | Detection and monitoring of clinically relevant biomarkers using sweat analysis (SwyCard) | Sweat-based Monitoring and Assessment of Relevant Clinical Biomarkers | Riga Technical University |
| OSI_PIP_BioPhoT-2025/1-0021 | Smart diagnostics: an aptamer-based device for rapid malaria detection. | Smart Diagnostics: An Aptamer-Based Device for Rapid Malaria Detection | University of Latvia |
| OSI_PIP_BioPhoT-2025/1-0035 | Preclinical characterisation of aryl hydrocarbon receptor inhibitors | Preclinical Characterisation of an Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor Inhibitor | Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis |
| OSI_PIP_BioPhoT-2025/1-0069 | CO₂ filter from recycled construction waste | REcycled Construction waste and Carbon Capture Filter | Riga Technical University |
| OSI_PIP_BioPhoT-2025/1-0065 | Multifunctional polyphenol-clay composite for natural UV protection and skin health (POLYCLAY-UV) | Multifunctional Polyphenol-Clay composite for Natural UV Protection and Skin Health | Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies |
| OSI_PIP_BioPhoT-2025/1-0071 | Aluminium in Circulation for Innovative Carbon Capture and Energy (ALICE) | Aluminium in Loop for Innovative Carbon capture and Energy production | Institute of Solid State Physics University of Latvia |
| OSI_PIP_BioPhoT-2025/1-0057 | Innovative vaginal moisturiser with postbiotics and phytoestrogens for the care of perimenopausal women | Innovative vaginal moisturiser with postbiotics and phytoestrogens for perimenopausal women's care | Riga Stradins University |
