Countries
Latvia
Latvia maintains a well-developed research and innovation ecosystem within the European Research Area and benefits from significant EU Horizon Europe funding. The University of Latvia and Riga Technical University are the primary research universities with strengths in chemistry, computer science, and materials science. The Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis is internationally recognised for its work in medicinal chemistry and new pharmaceutical compounds. Latvia's research output stands at around 6,000 Scopus publications per year. The country excels in wood chemistry and forest biomass research through the Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry, reflecting the economy's strong forestry sector.
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- Code
- LV
- Top Agencies
- Latvian Council of ScienceState Education Development Agency LatviaLatvian Institute of Organic Synthesis (LIOS)
- Top Fields
- ChemistryComputer ScienceMaterials ScienceBiomedical SciencesPhysics
- Top Institutions
- University of LatviaRiga Technical UniversityLatvian State Institute of Wood ChemistryLatvian Institute of Organic SynthesisRiga Stradins University