One year ago, at the 5G Techritory forum, representatives from various industries signed a memorandum of understanding on developing Latvia’s ability to manufacture microchips for electronics, or the so-called Microchip Memorandum. Over this period, opportunities in the Latvian microchip industries have been researched, and a path towards photonic microchips, in which Latvian scientists already have significant international achievements, has crystallised.
One of the most significant turning points is a study on the development of a Latvian semiconductor strategy for the next 10 years.
In this study, Riga Technical University and the Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia won a competition organised by the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia to undertake the research, and are developing a research plan. It aims to determine Latvia’s strengths, available equipment, industry potential, operational areas, and global trends and opportunities so that Latvia can operate in its most suitable niche.
