Celebrating International Women's Day

Celebrating International Women’s Day

On behalf of the Commercialization Reactor Team, we extend our heartfelt wishes to all the amazing women who contribute to innovation, progress, and success every day. 💪🚀 At Commercialization Reactor, we are committed to fostering a culture of equality, inclusivity, and empowerment. Over the past four years, we’ve seen incredible strides towards gender diversity in our programs and…

Uniting the Latvian Innovation Ecosystem. 2024 Kick-off Event by EIT Community RIS Hub Latvia

Uniting the Latvian Innovation Ecosystem. 2024 Kick-off event by EIT Community RIS Hub Latvia

Important announcement for the Startup Community!“Uniting the Latvian Innovation Ecosystem. 2024 Kick-off event by EIT Community RIS Hub Latvia”. Commercialization Reactor has become host of EIT Community RIS Hub Latvia!Inviting all Startup Community to a unique event: On 1st of March, the EIT – European Institute of Innovation and Technology Сommunity RIS Hub will present its opportunities and…

Nikolai Adamovitch on Raising a Herd of Future Unicorns in Latvia

Commercialization Reactor is Raising a Herd of Future Unicorns

“Latvia has every opportunity to become a center of technology and innovation in the Baltics, because we have many talented scientists and also the best “deep tech” program in Europe [Commercialization Reactor‘s “CR: Deep Tech Creation-to-Capital Cycle”], where they meet with cooperation partners, mentors and potential investors.” (Nikolai Adamovitch, CEO/Founder Commercialization Reactor) Read the full…

Latvian Startup Report 2023 by Startin.Lv

The Latvian Startup Report 2023 Is Here!

We are super excited to share the Latvian Startup Report from our friends at Latvian Startup Association Startin.LV 🌟🤩 ❗️ Commercialization Reactor is very proud to be featured as one of the key players in the Latvian Startup Ecosystem, showcasing previous year’s highlights, such as:🏆 startup portfolio highlights and achievements: PrintyMed, WatchBuilt, Eventech and PurOceans Technology🏆 our recognition as one of the…

Connect2Scale Kick-off Event

Recap from Connect2Scale Kick-off Event

Last week, Commercialization Reactor (CR) participated in the Latvian Business Angels Network (LatBan) Connect2Scale Kick-off event, filled with experience exchange by the vibrant deep-tech ecosystem in the Baltic region.  Here are some highlights: 📈 Cyril Golub, Chairman of the Board at LatBan, kicked off the event by presenting a comprehensive review of LatBan’s achievements in 2023, shedding light on the…

PurOceans wins at Baltic Sustainability Awards in Climate Innovations Category

Our Startup “PurOceans” Wins at Baltic Sustainability Awards

🏆 Sustainability Impact News: PurOceans Wins in “Climate Innovations” Category at Baltic Sustainability Awards! 🌍🌊 Bringing news that played an important role in the Baltic Startup Ecosystem at the end of the 2023, was the 1st place award to our portfolio startup PurOceans Technology at the Baltic Sustainability Awards, which was organised by Helve, and represents a united Baltic-level…

Ilona Gulchak and Ella Kalnina in Top 100 Women in CEE

Commercialization Reactor Partners are in “Top 100 Women in CEE”

We’re very proud to share that two exceptional women from Commercialization Reactor platform and Fund, Ilona Gulchak and Ella Kalnina, have been recognised in the “Top 100 Women in VC in CEE.”! 🔹 Ilona Gulchak is Managing Partner at Commercialization Reactor as well as Chairperson of the Board at Commercialization Reactor Fund. Her rich background in banking, finance, and management, combined with her role at our…

WatchBuilt Wins at EIT Jumpstarter Grand Final 2023

🎉 It’s a WIN! Our Startup WatchBuilt Takes the Crown at EIT Jumpstarter Grand Final 2023! 🚀

Just over a year ago, WatchBuilt team was born at the Commercialization Reactor‘s 20th Ignition Event, with technology from the University of Maribor and Entrepreneurs from Latvia and Croatia just starting their journey together. Today – celebrating a remarkable milestone – 1st Place at the EIT Jumpstarter Grand Final 2023 in the EIT Digital Category! And what a remarkable year!Here’s a quick recap…