On 30 January, the first Scientists' Breakfast of the year took place at the Institute of Solid State Physics of the University of Latvia. A networking event for academics and researchers, discussing current research trends and practical tools for getting involved in projects at different levels. The first meeting of the year was dedicated to financing innovation in 2025. The BioPhoT platform, which offers support for the development of new technologies and innovative ideas, was a particular focus.
The event was addressed by Dr. chem. Osvalds Pugovičs, who explained the platform's activities and opportunities for scientific institutions. The event was also attended by representatives of the platform's partners - scientific institutions, who shared concrete project ideas where they see the possible involvement of CFI scientists.
"The BioPhoT platform was set up under the national research programme "Innovation Fund - Long-term Research Programme" to develop new technologies and innovations with commercial potential. It promotes cooperation with the biomedical, medical technology, pharmaceutical, photonics, smart materials, electronics, electrical engineering and engineering systems sectors in Latvia and abroad.
The Platform will allow research institutions to submit projects with a maximum duration of 12 months and funding of up to €200,000, with the first call for projects expected in the first half of 2025.
