EIT Community Hub Latvia
Uniting the Latvian Innovation Ecosystem
The EIT Community Hub Latvia is committed to fostering innovation, driving economic growth, and advancing sustainable development. Represented by Riga Technical University (RTU), the hub brings together expertise from both industry and academia to empower local innovators and transform Latvia into a competitive global player in technology and entrepreneurship. Our mission is to build a resilient, knowledge-based economy driven by creativity, adaptability, and cutting-edge advancements. By investing in local talent and nurturing a culture of continuous learning, we ensure that Latvia remains agile and responsive to evolving global challenges, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for all citizens.
About the EIT Community Hub
The EIT Community Hubs in Latvia serve as vital bridges, linking the Latvian innovation ecosystem with the extensive resources of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT). The hubs unite industry and academia, each bringing unique strengths to support innovation across Latvia.
The EIT Community Hub Latvia is dedicated to fostering collaboration among local businesses, entrepreneurs, and researchers, integrating Latvian stakeholders into the European innovation community with access to a wide range of opportunities and resources.
Throughout 2026-28, the EIT Community Officer will play a key role in uniting stakeholders, talent, and aspiring innovators across Latvia. By fostering community-building initiatives, they will create high-quality networking opportunities and facilitate access to both financial and non-financial support, connecting local entrepreneurs with the EIT community and enabling entry to European markets, expertise, resources, and networks.
By acting as a bridge between Latvian businesses, industry, talent, venture-building initiatives, educational institutions, and the opportunities offered by EIT Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs), the hub aims to create a central platform for scaling innovative solutions, commercializing technological advances, and accessing critical knowledge and funding.
“In this role, my goal is to strengthen Latvian innovators, startups and industry-driven ventures from ideation to growth in Europe and beyond, creating synergies with national support instruments. I also aim to further strengthen Latvia’s support ecosystem organisations by connecting them to European partners, industry networks and funding opportunities.”
ALINA DOLMATE, EIT COMMUNITY OFFICER LATVIA
About the EIT Community Officers
Ms. Alina Dolmate
EIT Community Officer Latvia, Head of Innovation Ecosystem Development Unit at Riga Technical University (RTU) Science & Innovation Centre
Alina Dolmate is the EIT Community Officer in Latvia, with over 13 years of interdisciplinary experience spanning business development, strategic planning, and support for tech, agrifood tech, greentech, and social entrepreneurship. Previously, she led the EIT Food Hub in Latvia, where she strengthened the agrifood startup community, and headed the Innovation Ecosystem Development Unit at RTU Science & Innovation Centre. Under her leadership, the unit grew to over 10 professionals and managed more than 11 projects, spanning initiatives from empowering women in deep tech to commercialising cleantech innovations. Alina led challenge labs and ideation events with industry partners, generating new ventures and contributing to a vibrant innovation ecosystem in Latvia.
Alina’s expertise lies in fostering impactful collaborations, commercialisation efforts, and interdisciplinary partnerships. Passionate about future technology and its applications in health, education, and food, she actively mentors startup teams, serves as a jury member for innovation programmes. In her role as ECO, Alina is committed to uniting academia, industry, and public organisations to drive transformative, research-driven ventures in Latvia and beyond.
Contact Details
- Email: latvia@eitcommunity.eu
- LinkedIn: EIT Community Hub Latvia
EIT Community Hub Latvia office at Riga Technical University (RTU) Science & Innovation Centre
Address: Kipsalas iela 6a, Riga, LV-1048
Phone: +371 26714520, Alina Dolmate
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