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🌍 A major milestone for Latvia’s innovation ecosystem - Latvian-developed underwater technology is entering the global defence industry.

We’re excited to celebrate SUBmerge Baltic on the signing of its Memorandum of Understanding with Naval Group, marking an important step in the development of autonomous underwater systems and strengthening Europe’s defence capabilities.

The signing ceremony brought together representatives from Latvia’s government, defence sector, research institutions, international partners, and the innovation ecosystem, highlighting the growing strength of Latvian deep-tech.

Congratulations to our UniLab Elevate alumni, SUBmerge Baltic, on this remarkable achievement. It’s inspiring to see founders from our community reaching significant international milestones and demonstrating the global potential of Latvian innovation.

At UniLab, we remain committed to supporting both university-born innovation and ambitious founders through programmes like Elevate, helping transform bold ideas into globally competitive ventures.

A special congratulations to the SUBmerge Baltic and NAVAL GROUP teams, especially Karlis Berzins and Jérôme Sena, on this important milestone. We look forward to following your continued success. 🚀

🚀 What can UniLab Elevate do for your startup? Hear it directly from the founders who have been there.

The best way to understand the impact of UniLab Elevate is through the stories of those who turned their ideas into successful ventures.

💬 “Thanks to UniLab’s mentor expertise and financial support, we further developed our skin cancer detection device, tested it in a real environment, created a product certification plan, and strengthened our marketing materials. The programme brought us closer to our mission of making skin cancer detection more accessible and accurate.”
- Ronalds Skulme, CEO, Bdetect | UniLab Elevate 2022

💬 “Joining UniLab laid the first steps on our startup journey. Thanks to exceptional mentorship, we transformed from students and young researchers into entrepreneurs. UniLab continues to support us through its alumni and mentor network, opening doors to new opportunities.”
- Karlis Berzins, Co-founder & CEO, SUBmerge Baltic | UniLab Elevate 2022

Whether you’re a researcher, scientist, student, or early-stage startup founder, UniLab Elevate provides mentorship, expert guidance, funding opportunities, and network to help transform innovative ideas into scalable businesses.

⏳ Applications are open only until 31 July! Don’t miss the opportunity to become part of the next UniLab Elevate cohort and take your innovation to the next level.

👉 Learn more about the programme and apply here:
https://lnkd.in/d8YwnkgK

🚀 Applications for UniLab Elevate are now open!

Have an innovative idea and want to explore its business potential? UniLab Elevate is a startup development programme designed to help early-stage teams develop their ideas and prepare for the next steps of their entrepreneurial journey.

📢 More information about the programme, activities, mentors, and opportunities will be announced soon.

⏰ Applications are open until 31 July 2026.

🎯 Register here: https://lnkd.in/dk5WbjpZ

🎉 The 5th cycle of Venture Catalysts has officially come to an end!
Over the past 5 weeks, innovators and future founders explored commercialization, team building, IP strategy, funding, and more - taking important steps toward turning ideas into impactful ventures.
The positive feedback, engagement, and growth we witnessed throughout the program have been truly inspiring. 🌟
📣 "Every session gave me something practical that I could immediately apply. I leave the program with more confidence, valuable connections, and a clearer vision for the future."
A huge congratulations to all 33 graduates! 🚀 We can't wait to see what you'll build next.
📸 Arita Auna

The program is supported by the ERDF project “Development of Innovative Entrepreneurship of SMEs”.
Programmu atbalsta ERAF projekts “Inovatīvas uzņēmējdarbības attīstība mazajos un vidējos uzņēmumos”.