Project title: Development of Latvia’s research potential by strengthening the integration of the Latvian Biomedical Research and Study Centre into European infrastructures and scientific networks

Project No.: 1.1.1.5/3/24/I/006

Period: 1 June 2025 – 30 November 2029

Project costs: 930 000,00 EUR

Project summary:

The implementation of the project “Development of Latvia’s Research Potential by Strengthening the Integration of the Latvian Biomedical Research and Study Centre into European Infrastructures and Scientific Networks” by the State Agency “Latvian Biomedical Research and Study Centre” (BMC) is aimed at increasing BMC participation in the preparation of international project proposals and at fostering the development of Latvia’s scientific excellence and international competitiveness. This will be achieved by making use of the opportunities provided by European Research Infrastructure Consortia and the European Strategy Forum on Research Infrastructures (ESFRI).

The project includes the following activities:

1. Integration of the Latvian Biomedical Research and Study Centre (BMC) into the European Research Area, by increasing BMC’s participation as a scientific institution in international project applications and strengthening BMC’s overall international competitiveness. This will be achieved by preparing at least 30 project proposals evaluated above the quality threshold under “Horizon Europe”, the 10th Framework Programme and its sub-programmes;
2. Promotion of international cooperation between BMC and other Latvian scientific institutions, through the implementation of the Latvian National Contact Point action plan for the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), the Latvian National Partnership Plan for the Biobanking and Biomolecular Resources Research Infrastructure (BBMRI-ERIC), and the Latvian National Partnership Plan for the Integrated Structural Biology Infrastructure (Instruct-ERIC), aiming to achieve the respective performance indicators set out in these plans.

The total cost of the project amounts to EUR 930,000.00, of which 85%, or EUR 790,500.00, is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund, and 15%, or EUR 139,500.00, is covered by the state budget.

The project will be implemented over the period from June 1, 2025, to November 30, 2029.

The project will be carried out as an individual initiative not related to economic activity, and its implementer, the Latvian Biomedical Research and Study Centre (BMC), is a scientific institution registered in the Register of Scientific Institutions of the Republic of Latvia (registration No. 181002). BMC also qualifies as a research organization according to the definition provided in Article 2(83) of Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014.

The BMC premises are accessible for persons with functional impairments:

• Access to the elevator is available by vehicle.
• A lift is available for movement between floors.
• Access to laboratories and other facilities within the BMC is ensured.

Information published 02.06.2025.