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The Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis (OSI), in cooperation with Latvia’s leading scientific institutions, announces the first call for Research and Innovation Project (RIP) proposals within the framework of the platform “Biomedical and Photonics Research Platform for the Development of Innovative Products” (“BioPhoT”). The application deadline is May 8, 2025, and a total of 6 million euros is available for research and innovation projects in the RIS3 fields of biomedicine, medical technologies, pharmaceuticals, photonics, smart materials, and engineering systems. In the case of a high...

How is the future of science created? What happens when wood materials meet medicine, microbiological knowledge intersects with bioengineering? We explored answers to these questions on April 2nd during the event “Scientists’ Breakfast,” where, for the first time in this format, researchers from the Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry and Riga Stradins University came together. It was more than just a morning coffee with colleagues – it was an epicenter of ideas and discussions, where minds merged like a chemical reaction. The event was opened by RSU Vice-Rector for Research, Prof...

On April 1, 2025, the Mentor Day of the BioPhoT platform took place at the Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry. During the event, the platform’s mentors provided a detailed insight into the practical aspects of BioPhoT, explaining the project application process, the role of mentors, and the evaluation methodology. Scientists actively participated in the discussions, asking questions and clarifying uncertainties related to project development and application preparation. BioPhoT (Biomedical and Photonics Research Platform for the Creation of Innovative Products) is a long-term national...

On March 31, 2025, researchers from our institute demonstrated their innovation potential by submitting a proposal to the BIC Open Innovation Challenge, organized by the Biobased Industries Consortium (BIC) in collaboration with Metsä Group. The challenge topic – Bioproducts from softwood bark – inspired our lignin chemistry laboratory researcher Māris Lauberts to develop and submit a high-potential solution: The transformation of softwood bark into value-added biochemical products that serve as raw materials for the production of widely used biologically derived products. The proposed...

The collaborative research conducted by scientists from the Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry and the Center for Physical Sciences and Technology ( Fizinių ir technologijos mokslų centras (FTMC)) in Lithuania has been featured on the cover of the New Journal of Chemistry, Volume 49, Issue 11. The cover artwork, visually interpreting the essence and sustainable innovation potential of the study, was created by artist Lelde Dobele. The study, titled “Synthesis of high-performance multifunctional electrode material using sweetwood lignin as a precursor,” was carried out within the...

This week, our TOMPosite project team visited the Institute of Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia (ISSP UL), to discuss potential collaboration opportunities with the Laboratory of Organic Materials. The institute’s state-of-the-art equipment and research expertise may open new application possibilities for the materials developed within the TOMPosite project from renewable raw materials. During the meeting, we learned about the institute’s activities, explored its facilities, and jointly assessed potential areas of cooperation. This meeting marks an excellent step toward...