Ivan Gercevs, a Master’s Student and research engineer at the Robotics and Additive Technologies Innovation Research Cluster at TSI, has successfully passed the selection stage of the “Green Alternatives for European Autonomy” (GAEA) Challenge. Ivan submitted a startup idea “DiProGer Pane”, a drone that utilizes recycled mobile phones as electronics and sensors. The application has been validated by Experts, and Ivan’s team is now an official Member of the GAEA program! GAEA marks a new era in green innovation and entrepreneurial skill enhancement across Europe. This innovative initiative is gateway to becoming a green entrepreneur, enhancing your skills amidst Europe’s...

On May 31st, the TSI Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre, iDEAHUB, hosted a dynamic pitch event where Teams presented their ideas and solutions to industry challenges. Among them were: And others. The iDEAHUB First Call 2024 competition attracted students from various universities and technical colleges, both experienced residents, who had already implemented their prototypes in iDEAHUB, and entirely new Teams took part. The next step involves the jury deciding which teams will receive iDEAHUB support, including grants, scholarships, mentoring, lab access, and much more. Stay tuned for announcements on the next iDEAHUB competition and prepare to seize the opportunity to bring...

This Friday, May 31, at 17:30, iDEAHUB – TSI Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre is hosting a pitch event! Teams that have submitted applications to implement their innovative ideas or solve industry challenges will pitch presentations to the jury members, who will decide on the awarding of grants for implementation.  Main topics of the event: The jury includes representatives from TSI, industry and business, associations, and venture capital organizations.  When: May 31Where: Transport and Telecommunication Institute, room 117Start Time: 17:30, with a duration of approximately 1 hour.

On November 30th, the final presentation of TSI’s iDEAHUB will take place, within the “Tech Industry 2023” expo. The teams of young entrepreneurs will showcase their start-up’s. Additionally, the three top-rated teams will be awarded innovation grants of 5,000, 3,000, and 1,000 euros. TSI invites everyone interested to attend the iDEAHUB project presentation and awards ceremony, where attendees will have the opportunity to learn about projects such as: and other projects based on innovative ideas! When: November 30th, 11 a.m.Where: Tech Industry 2023, Kipsala’s International Exhibition Centre, 2nd floor Throughout the iDEAHUB project, young people had the opportunity to receive...

On September 25th, LatBAN Chairman of the Board, Cyril Golub, conducted a special masterclass for the students at TSI.  After discussions and finding out more about raising investment from business angels and venture capital, TSI students had an opportunity to pitch their startup concepts and receive constructive feedback.  “Students displayed incredible drive and curiosity throughout the masterclass. They actively participated, asked insightful questions, and shared their valuable opinions, showcasing a strong desire to learn and understand. What impressed everyone the most was the diversity of ideas that the students brought to the table, spanning from quantum mathematics to artificial intelligence....

As we stand by the diverse and fulfilling study experience, TSI successfully integrates scientific, practical, and hands-on work experience in the study process. Therefore, TSI actively implements guest lectures and other activities from industry representatives. We would like to express great gratitude to the industry representatives for the successful cooperation, lectures and workshops, participation in Career day, as well as for supporting TSI Olympiad and iDEAHUB business incubator project, and mentorship: AirBaltic, Accenture Baltics, MSC Shared Service Center Riga, Google, Evolution, Zalaris, Clarity Labs, Mitigate, Riga International Airport, Mile Logistics, Pasažieru Vilciens, Flight Consulting Group, IDT Media, C.T.Co, Maxima, Inchape,...