On Monday, 7 April, the Mentoring Day of the BioPhoT platform took place at the State Scientific Institute "BIOR", during which the representative of the Institute of Solid State Physics Ģirts Ozoliņs introduced the BIOR researchers to the objectives of the project "Biomedical and Photonics Research Platform for Innovative Products" ("BioPhoT"), project submission opportunities and support to be provided.
The event aimed to explain the BioPhoT project application procedure, funding conditions and the importance of the TRL level (Technology Readiness Level) in moving research results towards practical application. Researchers had the opportunity to ask questions and receive practical advice.
"This collaboration will bring our researchers a step closer to innovations with practical applications and strengthen "BIOR's" engagement in science-intensive entrepreneurship," said "BIOR's", Chairman of the Scientific Council Aivars Bērziņš.
The BioPhoT platform is an important support mechanism for the development of research and innovation in Latvia, fostering collaboration between scientists and industry, creating new opportunities in biomedical, photonics and other fields.
The "Biomedical and Photonics Research Platform for Innovative Products" or "BioPhoT" is a long-term national research programme aimed at fostering collaboration between biomedical, photonics and smart materials sciences and the commercial sector to develop new technologies and products. The project has been awarded €12.8 million in public funding until the end of 2026.
"BIOR" is one of the project partners and its researchers have the opportunity to participate in this innovation programme. The aim of the project is to strengthen Latvia's competitiveness in global markets and to foster innovation capacity in the biomedical and photonics sectors.
