Support from the Ministry of Economics and EU funds

The Ministry of Defence is involved in EU fund support programs, assessing the dual-use nature of civil and military applications in order to develop innovative product research and manufacturing.

1. Latvian Investment and Development Agency (LIAA) Business Incubator

European Union Cohesion Policy Program 2021-2027 1.2.3. specific support objective "Promote sustainable growth, competitiveness and job creation in SMEs, including through productive investments" measure 1.2.3.1. "Support for the development of innovative entrepreneurship in SMEs".

LIAA business incubators provide support for the start-up and development of innovative entrepreneurship to individuals and newly established commercial companies

The aim of the measure is to ensure the availability of financing for the implementation of business ideas and the development of entrepreneurship in Latvia, promoting activities that are aimed at increasing the share of innovative businesses in the economy and promoting entrepreneurship, which is focused on creating high added value in the medium-high and high-tech sectors and in the creative industries, and promotes export growth in supported companies, thereby contributing to the achievement of the objectives of Latvia's Smart Specialization Strategy. Support is intended for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as associations. Support will be active until 2027.

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2. Support from the Central Finance and Contracting Agency (CFLA) for the development and internationalization of new products

European Union Cohesion Policy Program for 2021–2027 1.2.1. specific support objective "Strengthening research and innovation capacity and introducing advanced technologies in enterprises" 1.2.1.1. measure "Support for the development and internationalization of new products," second call for the third round.

The aim of the measure is to invest in the development of new dual-use products and technologies in the field of defence and security. Support can be used for the development of new products, services, and technologies: industrial research, experimental development, and technical and economic feasibility studies. It is intended for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, small and medium-sized capitalization companies, as well as large economic operators involving SMEs. Support is available until 2027.

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3. Altum measure “Productivity loans for business innovation”

European Union Cohesion Policy Program for 2021–2027 1.2.1. specific support objective "Strengthening research and innovation capacity and introducing advanced technologies in enterprises" measure 1.2.1.2. "Productivity loans for business innovation".

The aim of the measure is to ensure the availability of financing for the development of final beneficiaries in Latvia by providing support for the development of innovative (including dual-use) products, stimulating private sector investment in research, development and innovation, which includes support for the construction of new buildings, including production buildings, the purchase of equipment and the establishment of production connections, as well as the creation of new jobs in the areas of the smart specialisation strategy (RIS3). Support is intended for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, and small and medium-sized capitalization companies. Support will be active until 2027.

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