‣ Strengthening innovation in Latvia

#SmartRegions SMART SPECIALISATION

Latvija

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Modest -ModestModest +Moderate -ModerateModerate +

Strong -StrongStrong +Leading -LeadingLeading +

REGIOgis

Latvia: Regional innovation performance, 2017

0 90 Km

Source: European Commission - Regional Innovation Scoreboard 2017

© EuroGeographics Association for the administrative boundaries

▶ Smart specialisation priority areas:

1. Information & communication technologies

2. Human health & social work activities

3. Key Enabling Technologies

4. Energy production & distribution

5. Manufacturing & industry

Research cooperation

“BSR Stars” is a transnational programme and policy collaboration among 10 Baltic and Northern states that aims to strength competitiveness and economic growth in the Baltic Sea Region.

Latvia is a Moderate Innovator

Regional and Urban Policy

ESI Funds total budget for Research and Innovation: Latvia - EUR 580 Million

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