StartUp Rocket Fuel 🚀 @ RTU Science and Innovation Centre

Matching StartUps With Opportunities

Are you a startup founder or interested in joining the startup scene? Then this event is for you!

🚀 Explore EU-backed funding programs through the European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT)
🚀 Discover the infrastructure and resources offered by Riga Technical University for startup development
🚀 Learn about the latest scientific advancements in cutting-edge digital innovation (such as AI and robotics)
🚀 Hear inspiring success stories from startup founders who have already made it

The event will conclude with an exclusive opportunity to visit the RTU labs, where cutting-edge technologies are born. During the break, you'll also have the chance to network with fellow founders, scientists, and EIT representatives from RTU over snacks and coffee.

WHEN AND WHERE?

🗓️Thursday, October 3, 15:00-18:00
📍RTU Institute of Architecture and Design, 1st floor, Kipsalas 6

See you there!

*This event is brought to you with the financial support from the Riga Startup Ecosystem Support Program Grant by Riga Investment and Tourism Agency (RITA)

AGENDA

15:00-15:10 RTU Science and Innovation Centre: Opportunities for Academia-Driven Startup Support, Alina Dolmate, RTU SIC

15:10-15:20 University and Business Collaboration for Innovation Development: Latest Research Data, Arkadijs Zvaigzne, Senior Expert, Ministry of Education and Science

15:20-15:30 Prototyping and Product Development Support, Opportunity to Use Innovation Vouchers, Kristens Rascevskis, RTU SIC Innovative Product Development Unit

15:30-15:40 UniLab Technology Incubator and New Venture Catalysts Programme – Applications Open for Next Deeptech Leaders, Andris Baumanis, CEO of UniLab

15:40-15:50 Find a Tech Co-Founder: Startup x Digital Talent Matchmaking by RTU, Monika Diana Calite, EIT Digital representative at RTU SIC

15:50-16:00 Funding and Mentorship Support from the Biggest Digital Startup Ecosystem in Europe, Janno Viiding, Head of EIT Digital Baltics

16:00-16:05 EIT Urban Mobility Opportunities for Startups, Kristaps Kucers, EIT Urban Mobility RIS Hub Latvia

16:05-16:10 EIT RawMaterials Opportunities for Startups

16:10-16:30 Fireside Chat: Success Stories from Three Startups Supported by EIT

• Forse AI, Eva Narunovska
• Bruntor, Elvija Vanaga
• P-Agro Minerals, Annija Emersone

16:30-16:50 Networking over coffee and snacks

16:50-17:10 Access to Scientific Expertise

*The Role of Digitalization in the Development of Sustainable Building, Laura Vītola, Researcher

17:10-18:00 Lab Tour: RTU Innovative Product Development Unit (Design Factory) & the SkyLab Open Lab, led by Kristens Rascevskis, RTU SIC Innovative Product Development Unit