The Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA) provides support to scientific institutions and businesses for the development of new, marketable products or technologies.

Scientific institutions can receive support for the implementation of technology transfer and research projects not related to economic activities.

Commercial entities can receive support for the implementation of technology transfer and research projects.

The following activities are eligible for support:

• development of a commercialization strategy;
• technical and economic feasibility study;
• industrial research;
• experimental development;
• strengthening of industrial property rights;
• development of industrial design for a product;
• product or technology certification and testing services;
• preparation of a commercialization offer;
• licensing services;

participation in international exhibitions, contact exchanges, conferences (seminars) abroad and individual visits, and participation in national stands and trade missions organized by the Latvian Investment and Development Agency.

The support is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund.

Current

The acceptance of applications is planned to start in September 2025.