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UniLab ļauj tehnoloģijās balstītām universitāšu komandām un jaunuzņēmumiem pārveidot pētniecības atklājumus par veiksmīgiem, augstas pievienotās vērtības uzņēmumiem, izmantojot specializētu mentorēšanu, mērķtiecīgas apmācības un finansējuma atbalstu. UniLab Defence, ko atbalsta Latvijas Aizsardzības ministrija un četras zinātņu universitātes, paātrina divējāda lietojuma dziļo tehnoloģiju jaunuzņēm

umu attīstību būdams NATO Ziemeļatlantijas reģiona aizsardzības inovāciju akceleratora DIANA centrs Latvijā. Tā savieno jaunuzņēmumus ar NATO resursiem, testēšanas centriem un gala lietotājiem aizsardzības un rūpniecības jomā.

2026. gadā UniLab uzsāks Latvijā pirmo pirmsakcelerācijas programma aizsardzības jomā, lai izveidotu Latvijas aizsardzības inovāciju ekosistēmu un palīdzētu jaunuzņēmumiem ieviest progresīvus risinājumus valsts un NATO vajadzībām.

05/08/2026

🚀 Applications for UniLab Elevate are now closed!

A huge thank you to everyone who applied. We were excited to see such strong interest from ambitious founders, researchers, and innovators.

With only around 10 teams joining the next cohort, the competition is high, and the selection process won’t be easy.

We’re now reviewing all applications and look forward to introducing the selected teams soon. Stay tuned! 💙

04/08/2026

🚀 Innovation has always been about solving the world’s hardest problems.

Today, those problems include resilience, security, and defence.
To every startup ready to innovate in this field - soon we will announce an opportunity to apply for the national accelerator program with solid funding and an amazing partner and mentor network.

🔜 Stay tuned!

31/07/2026

🇱🇻 Rēzekne is set to become the meeting point for Latvia’s dual-use innovation ecosystem.

On 7 September, the Second Latvian Dual-Use Export Forum will bring together more than 170 participants from Latvia, the Baltics, Europe, and the United States to accelerate collaboration in dual-use technologies and international defence supply chains.

This year’s forum will feature:
🔹 High-level discussions on dual-use innovation and exports
🔹 Structured B2B matchmaking with international partners
🔹 An EXPO zone showcasing cutting-edge technologies
🔹 Networking with industry leaders, investors, NATO and EU integrators, and government representatives.

📍 Rēzekne, Latvia
🗓️ 6 & 7 September 2026
See you there! 🚀

30/07/2026

⏳ The countdown is on!

Only one day left to apply for the UniLab Elevate pre-accelerator programme.
Join a community of ambitious founders, researchers, and innovators, gain practical startup knowledge, connect with mentors and investors, and accelerate your venture.

📅 Applications close 31 July. Don’t wait until it’s too late.
🔗 https://lnkd.in/d8YwnkgK

27/07/2026

⏳ Only one week left to apply for UniLab Elevate!

If you're a researcher, scientist, student, innovator, or early-stage startup founder with an idea ready to grow, this is your opportunity to take the next step.

Over the course of the programme, you'll gain:
✅ Expert mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs and industry professionals
✅ Practical support to validate and develop your innovation
✅ Funding to accelerate your startup's growth
✅ Access to a strong network of mentors, partners, investors, and fellow founders

🚀 Previous UniLab Elevate participants have transformed research into startups, validated breakthrough technologies, and built ventures creating real-world impact. Now it's your turn.

⚠️ Applications close on 31 July, and places are limited. Don't miss your chance to become part of the next UniLab Elevate cohort.

👉 Submit your application today:
https://lnkd.in/d8YwnkgK

16/07/2026

Finally! We did it! 🥳 A historic decision has been made by the Cabinet of Ministers, which has approved new regulations to establish a clear and modern legal framework for transferring scientific research results to the economy.

☝ The new framework is intended to promote innovation, strengthen collaboration with businesses, and ensure more effective use of the value created by publicly funded research.

The framework establishes three main commercialization pathways:
🟣 Licensing intellectual property
🟣 Assigning or jointly exercising intellectual property rights, including contributing them as equity to a company’s share capital.
🟣 Establishing joint ventures.

The new regulations require every state scientific institution to establish clear internal procedures for the management and commercialization of intellectual property 🔬 Every scientific institution can choose the most appropriate development model for each invention or technology while ensuring the efficient use of public funds and compliance with European Union state aid rules.

The new framework is expected to improve cooperation between the research and business sectors, foster startup creation, increase the economic returns from publicly funded research, and promote innovation in fields such as information and communication technologies, healthcare, biotechnology, agriculture, and education 🤝

13/07/2026

🇨🇦🇱🇻Canada is strengthening its long-term commitment to Latvia and NATO’s Eastern Flank.

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canadian forces will remain in Latvia until 2031, with Canada’s contribution to the NATO-led multinational brigade increasing from approximately 2,200 to 2,600 soldiers.

Canada also confirmed it will join Latvia and Denmark as the third Framework Nation for NATO’s Multinational Division North, reinforcing regional defence, security, and allied cooperation.

This is also great news for UniLab Defence Accelerator. Through our close cooperation with NATO’s Multinational Division North, we look forward to further strengthening collaboration, supporting innovation, and contributing to defence capability development alongside our partners.

Together, we are building a stronger, more resilient security ecosystem for the Baltic region and beyond.

09/07/2026

🌍 A major milestone for Latvia’s innovation ecosystem - Latvian-developed underwater technology is entering the global defence industry.

We’re excited to celebrate SUBmerge Baltic on the signing of its Memorandum of Understanding with Naval Group, marking an important step in the development of autonomous underwater systems and strengthening Europe’s defence capabilities.

The signing ceremony brought together representatives from Latvia’s government, defence sector, research institutions, international partners, and the innovation ecosystem, highlighting the growing strength of Latvian deep-tech.

Congratulations to our UniLab Elevate alumni, SUBmerge Baltic, on this remarkable achievement. It’s inspiring to see founders from our community reaching significant international milestones and demonstrating the global potential of Latvian innovation.

At UniLab, we remain committed to supporting both university-born innovation and ambitious founders through programmes like Elevate, helping transform bold ideas into globally competitive ventures.

A special congratulations to the SUBmerge Baltic and NAVAL GROUP teams, especially Karlis Berzins and Jérôme Sena, on this important milestone. We look forward to following your continued success. 🚀

08/07/2026

🚀 What can UniLab Elevate do for your startup? Hear it directly from the founders who have been there.

The best way to understand the impact of UniLab Elevate is through the stories of those who turned their ideas into successful ventures.

💬 “Thanks to UniLab’s mentor expertise and financial support, we further developed our skin cancer detection device, tested it in a real environment, created a product certification plan, and strengthened our marketing materials. The programme brought us closer to our mission of making skin cancer detection more accessible and accurate.”
- Ronalds Skulme, CEO, Bdetect | UniLab Elevate 2022

💬 “Joining UniLab laid the first steps on our startup journey. Thanks to exceptional mentorship, we transformed from students and young researchers into entrepreneurs. UniLab continues to support us through its alumni and mentor network, opening doors to new opportunities.”
- Karlis Berzins, Co-founder & CEO, SUBmerge Baltic | UniLab Elevate 2022

Whether you’re a researcher, scientist, student, or early-stage startup founder, UniLab Elevate provides mentorship, expert guidance, funding opportunities, and network to help transform innovative ideas into scalable businesses.

⏳ Applications are open only until 31 July! Don’t miss the opportunity to become part of the next UniLab Elevate cohort and take your innovation to the next level.

👉 Learn more about the programme and apply here:
https://lnkd.in/d8YwnkgK

03/07/2026

🎉 That’s a wrap on our first Medical Entrepreneurship and Digital Health Summer School!

💡 What an inspiring week of learning, collaboration, and innovation. From identifying real healthcare challenges to developing business models, prototypes, and final pitches, our participants exceeded every expectation with their creativity, dedication, and entrepreneurial spirit.

👏 A huge thank you to everyone who made this programme possible: Katrina Cirule, Karina Sotnik, Mārcis no Capitalia, Voldemars Bredikis, Sigvards Krongorns, Emīls Sjundjukovs, Didzis Rutitis, Olav Goetz, PhD, Andris Baumanis, as well as our partners - Rīga Stradiņš University Innovation Centre, Business Riga, and WorldUpstart Impacts.

🌟 And most importantly, thank you to all our participants for your amazing ideas, pitches, and presentations. We can’t wait to see where your innovation journey takes you next! 🚀

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