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J\u0101nis Latvels, innovation specialist at \u201cBioPhoT\u201d and innovation and technology commercialization expert at the Institute of Solid State Physics of the University of Latvia, spoke about this process, explaining the significance of innovation in modern development.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion stressed that scientific discoveries alone are not enough \u2013 their true value is revealed only when they are translated into practical solutions. This is precisely what innovation and technology commercialization provide, aiming to help research reach industry, businesses, and end-users. This requires not only technological development but also the ability to understand market needs, build collaborations, and develop sustainable business models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The innovation ecosystem is particularly important \u2013 an environment where various institutions and organizations collaborate, share knowledge, and jointly drive innovation forward. In Latvia, this environment, especially thanks to the \u201cBioPhoT\u201d platform initiative, is rapidly developing, and more and more scientists are choosing to develop their ideas through entrepreneurship. 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