ESA BIC Latvia

Latvian startups enter a new era: we are launching ESA BIC Latvia

Latvia is about to take a major leap forward in becoming a significant player in the European space industry. We are proud to announce the official launch of the ESA Business Incubation Centre (ESA BIC) Latvia on November 13, 2024. The management and implementation of the incubator in Latvia will be ensured by the Commercialization…

OLEC Technology

OLEC Technology made it to the Pitch Battle finals – Startup Lithuania Startupfair

🚀 Exciting achievement updates from OLEC Technology – born in Commercialization Reactor! We are thrilled to see OLEC Technology, one of our resident startups, excel at this year’s Startup Lithuania Startupfair. From over 140 participants, they made it to the Pitch Battle finals! 🎉 We deeply appreciate the recognition from the jury, who have given…

Autumn Cycle of “IGNITION QUALIFIERS” Online Training Program Starts Now!

Don’t miss your chance and join “IGNITION QUALIFIERS” – an award-winning 4-week online transformation program, designed for those entrepreneurial minds that are interested in creating and running a deep-tech startup, with no academic knowledge required. Recognized as the 🏆#1 Deep Tech Program by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology 🏆, this program reveals the…

Registration for Autumn Cycle of “IGNITION QUALIFIERS” Online Training Program is Now Open

Join the “IGNITION QUALIFIERS” Online Training Program! How to Create and Lead a Deep-Tech Company 👇www.commercializationreactor.com/ignition-qualifiers/ “IGNITION QUALIFIERS” is the first stage in the “CREATION-TO-CAPITAL CYCLE” program, which is internationally recognized and rated as the No. 1 🏆 Deep-Tech training program in Europe. The program is created and supported by:– Commercialization Reactor– Stockholm School of…

Deep Tech Atelier 2024

Deep Tech Atelier – Main Stage | Deep Tech Stage – officially a grand success!

As the organisers of the Main Stage “Deep Tech Stage” & responsible for the overall vibe, we are super excited to share that this year’s Deep Tech Atelier was an overwhelming success: 1600+ attendees! 🤩 So many of you came up to us, our partners, and our spectacular Main Stage host Artis Ozoliņš – all…

Leading Cooperation Network

Commercialization Reactor Has Created the Leading Cooperation Network with Latvian and International Universities

Commercialization Reactor has created the leading cooperation network of Latvian and international universities, in order to promote the commercialisation of science in Latvia. This includes 30+ universities and research centres, such as University of Latvia, Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis, Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Ljubljana, University of Maribor, University of Salamanca, National Polytechnic University of Armenia, National University «Yuri Kondratyuk Poltava…

Dr. Krishnaswamy Sankaran on why Industry Giants Need Startups

Dr. Krishnaswamy Sankaran on “Why Do Industry Giants Need Startups?”

“One of the ways in which mature companies can maintain their competitiveness and be one step ahead in changing market conditions is to form collaborations with startups, thereby diversifying risks, gaining faster access to innovations and new talents.” — Dr. Krishnaswamy SANKARAN | Senior Industry Leader | 2020 Mission Innovation Champion | 2021 Nordic Energy Prize | Partner…

Ilona Gulchak, Commercilaization Reactor, on why it is important to think internationally

Ilona Gulchak on Why It Is Important To Think Internationally

“If we want a national economy with higher added value not only “on paper”, but also in reality, then Latvia has to form international consortia, combine our talents with international ones, because only this way will we be able to create viable science-intensive startups worthy of state investment.”— Ilona Gulchak | Chairperson of the Commercialization Reactor Fund | TOP100…

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…

Start'Ship Project Announcement

Start’Ship Project: International Effort with Diverse International Partners

We are super excited to share that Commercialization Reactor is participating in a joint international effort to launch the Start’Ship project 🚀, with the main goals to promote, develop and strengthen the entrepreneurial skills of higher education students through practical activities and an interactive training programme! 🎓 The overall objectives of the project are as follows:​✅ Raise awareness of…