Information and communications technologies (ICT)

Main subsectors include telecommunication technologies, software and cloud solutions, artificial intelligence (AI), IT support, and automation & robotics.

Latvia’s ICT sector, driven by a highly skilled workforce, is dedicated to establishing companies that distribute their products worldwide.

The mission of the ICT ecosystem is to foster open collaboration with leading companies, associations, research, and educational institutions, aiming to drive innovations in ICT and bolster Latvia’s exports.

EDI (Institute of Electronics and Computer Science) is a leading Latvian state scientific institute founded in 1960, specializing in fundamental and applied research in ICT and smart systems, promoting knowledge-based economic development.
LUMII (Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Latvia) is a leading research institute specializing in mathematics, computer science, and IT, fostering innovation and knowledge transfer for Latvia’s technological advancement.
RTU Science and Innovation Centre, part of Riga Technical University, is a co-creation platform connecting students, scientists, and entrepreneurs to foster innovation and knowledge transfer.
(LU CFI) The Institute of Solid State Physics at the University of Latvia is a leading research center in material science and interdisciplinary studies, recognized for its innovation and scientific excellence in the Baltic region.

For more information, please visit invesinlatvia.org | Key sectors – ICT.

Industry focus on

• Latvia, one of the leading EU countries in the field of public digital services.
  Latvia is the official partner country of the Smart Country Convention 2024. From October 15 to 17, were it will present advanced digital solutions for administrations, public enterprises, and the digitization of cities, municipalities, and districts at Messe Berlin. Save the dates and get your free ticket here!
• IT export powerhouse responsible for generating approximately $1.4 billion in exports
• Quantum algorithms and computing – Latvia boasts prominent quantum scientists who specialize in software, particularly algorithms. As quantum science edges closer to commercialization in the market, Latvia is poised to be among the pioneers, providing a fertile ground for working with quantum algorithms. More information –  Quantumlatvia.lu.lv
• Smart sensors and the Internet of Things
• Space technology and exploration. More information – Latviaspace.gov.lv