What happens when students with different backgrounds, skills and experiences come together around one meaningful problem? For the team behind TogetherWay, the answer has been a journey of ideas, experimentation, teamwork, technical challenges and personal growth. Developed as part of TSI iDEAHUB, TogetherWay is designed to support international students and newcomers as they adapt to life in Latvia. The idea is simple but important: create one accessible platform where people can find practical guidance, trustworthy information and useful opportunities related to studying, employment, housing, wellbeing and everyday life. Behind that idea is a diverse team whose experience shows exactly what...

On 9 September, the 2nd call submitted student team members took part in the iDEAHUB Workshop “How Teamwork Plays a Major Role in Pushing Innovation Beyond Limits,” led by PhD Rathan Babu Athota. Through a practical team exercise using ping-pong balls and rope, participants explored how collaboration, communication, and creative problem-solving can support innovation. The workshop was followed by the 1st Interim Report Evaluation, where student teams presented their project progress, received feedback, learned from one another, and identified the next steps for further development. The event gave participants a valuable opportunity to strengthen both their teamwork skills and their...

The iDEAHUB of the Transport and Telecommunication Institute (TSI) announces the 3rd call for student innovation project proposals within the framework of the European Regional  Development Fund project “Innovation Grants for Students of the Transport and Telecommunication Institute” (Project No. 1.1.1.7/1/25/A/004). The aim of the call is to provide student teams with an opportunity to develop innovative and research-based ideas, test their viability, create prototypes and solutions, and gain practical experience in innovation, research, and entrepreneurship. Who can apply? Two opportunities to develop your idea Two types of student innovation projects can be submitted: The implementation period for student innovation...

On 7 July, a meeting with the approved teams was held at TSI and the first general meeting was organized within the framework of the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre iDEAHUB project. During the meeting, TSI Vice Rector for Research and Innovation, Professor Dmitry Pavlyuk, delivered a presentation on documentation of processes and activities for future use in scientific publications, registration of intellectual property or other purposes of using the results. Following the presentation, the teams had the opportunity to ask questions, discuss the next steps in project implementation, and take part in networking. Throughout the project, students will have access...

The evaluation of student innovation applications for the 2nd round of the competition has been completed within the framework of the “iDEAHUB” project of the TSI University Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre. In total, 11 innovation project applications submitted by student teams were evaluated in the competition, of which the evaluation committee approved eight projects for implementation. The student innovation applications were evaluated in accordance with the conditions of the iDEAHUB project “Innovation Grants for Students of the Transport and Telecommunication Institute” (No. 1.1.1.7/1/25/A/004). The evaluation process took into account the relevance of the project idea, its innovation potential, technical and...

The student innovation project support initiative iDEAHUB announces its second call for applications. The funding available for small projects is up to 1,200 euros, while for large projects – up to 8,000 euros. As part of the project, each participant will also receive a monthly scholarship of 200 – 228 euros for 6 months, as well as internship opportunities in companies, mentoring, consulting, practical training and access to cooperation with industry partners. This will help develop innovation ideas from the initial idea to a practical solution. We invite high school, college and university students to take this opportunity and fill...