As a nation, we are dedicated to transforming our economy, and Commercialization Reactor (CR) is honoured to be a part of this journey! Recently, we had the privilege to host Ms. Irēna Emīlia Švilpe, Economic Adviser to the President of Latvia, and Ms. Santa Šmīdlere, Adviser to the President of Latvia on Education, Science, and Youth Initiatives. It was a great opportunity to share our unique method of merging science with entrepreneurship, demonstrating its potential impact on the national economy, and to showcase some of our cutting-edge deep-tech startups! 🙏 A heartfelt thank you to the Presidential Chancery and Advisers for the opportunity to showcase Latvia’s innovation prowess!
🌟 Highlighting some of our startups from 140+ created teams, which have collectively raised over 16M+ EUR in investments!
- Catalyco (Reinis Spunde): Leading the charge with high-purity zinc oxides, promoting sustainable industrial practices.
- WatchBuilt (Aija Hermane-Sabule): Revolutionising construction with real-time, automated progress tracking.
- EMPYRIO (Alexander Belskis): Transforming wastewater management with a cost-effective sewage sludge solution.
- PrintyMed (Jekaterina Romanova): Pioneering in healthcare by developing 3D printed tissues from artificial spider silk.
- TerraWaste (Kristaps Cirulis): Innovating recycling technology to convert non-recyclable waste into carbon-negative resources.
🔍 How CR can be a driving force behind innovative entrepreneurship? 🔍
- Technological Advancement: CR is at the heart of developing deep-tech startups, echoing Latvia’s ambition for technological leadership.
- Smart Specialisation: We underpin Latvia’s RIS3 strategy, driving targeted industry growth.
- R&D Investment: Leading the charge in R&D, CR brings local innovations to the global stage, ensuring significant knowledge exchange.
- National Collaboration: Our initiatives are in sync with Latvia’s economic development goals, thanks to close cooperation with national bodies.
- International Outreach: CR’s global partnerships bolster Latvia’s presence on the international innovation landscape.
🏆 CR’s Milestones:
- Awarded as the No.1 Deep Tech Programme in Europe by EIT Deep Tech Talent.
- Over 80 collaborations with industries, investors, and academia.
Together, let’s shape the future of innovation! 🚀
