Applications are now open for Venture Catalysts, a free training programme for budding entrepreneurs and scientists in Latvia to develop their innovative ideas into competitive businesses. The five-week training programme will run from 29 July to 28 August.
"The Venture Catalysts programme is designed for founders, academic teams and PhD students working at the intersection of science and business. "Venture Catalysts is a hands-on, training programme focusing on commercialisation, innovation strategy, leadership and start-up development. Participants learn step-by-step how to build a viable deep tech from assessing market potential to developing a business model and attracting investors. The programme is free of charge for all selected candidates.
The programme is organised by the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA) and implemented by the BioPhoT platform partner UniLab in cooperation with RTU Riga Business School and RISEBA. It is co-funded by the European Union and is part of a broader initiative to promote sustainable, research-based innovation across Latvia.
Programme: from 29 July to 28 August, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 17.00-19.00, in English. Format: Interactive online sessions with face-to-face networking opportunities.
The programme has been developed by UniLab in cooperation with RTU Riga Business School, RISEBA and with the support of the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA).
More information and application: https://www.liaa.gov.lv/lv/notikums/apmacibu-programma-venture-catalysts
About Venture Catalysts "Venture Catalysts is a national training initiative that supports the development of science-based start-ups in Latvia. The programme is a joint project of LIAA, UniLab, RTU Riga Business School and RISEBA, implemented within the framework of the ERDF project "Support for Innovative SME Entrepreneurship Development" (ID No. 1.2.3.1/1/23/I/001). Its aim is to accelerate the commercialisation of deep tech innovations and foster a more dynamic, internationally competitive start-up ecosystem in Latvia.
