The session “Emerging Science: Shaping Tomorrow’s Technologies” offers a forward-looking forum for University of Latvia researchers to present innovative ideas, prototypes, and technological developments with significant potential for industry uptake in the near future. Designed to bridge exploratory research with future market needs, the session highlights developments that can spark new collaborations, guide investment decisions, and support Latvia’s long-term innovation and competitiveness priorities.
Presentations are encouraged across all fields connected to Latvia’s Smart Specialisation Strategy, including:
- the knowledge-intensive bioeconomy;
- biomedicine, medical technologies, and bio-pharmacy;
- smart materials, technologies, and engineering systems;
- smart energy and mobility;
- information and communication technologies.
Contributions that explore cross-sector synergies or propose interdisciplinary approaches to emerging technological challenges are especially welcome.
A distinctive element of this session is its collaborative presentation format. Scientists are invited to jointly present with industry representatives, offering complementary perspectives on the future potential and application of emerging research. These joint presentations will provide insights into how cutting-edge scientific developments can evolve into products, services, and solutions with market relevance, as well as identify promising directions for new partnerships and joint innovation initiatives.
Researchers are encouraged to introduce emerging concepts, proof-of-principle solutions, analytical methods, experimental breakthroughs, or novel technological platforms that address sectoral challenges or open new pathways for value creation.
The session aims to showcase the diversity and forward vision of scientific ideas developing within the University of Latvia, stimulate dialogue between academia and industry, and support the early identification of research with strong innovation and market potential.
Target audience: researchers, entrepreneurs, industry representatives, investors, students, policymakers, and all stakeholders interested in exploring how today’s scientific advances can transform into tomorrow’s technologies.
