On October 26, Kukainu team, represented by Janis Kukainis and Amy Hellkamp made their Kukaiņu Chili a winner at the 17th Annual AmCham Chili Cook-Off at Hilton Garden Inn Old Town Riga. The people’s choice award went to the Riga Graduate School of Law team for their Legally Chilly. Huge thanks to event supporters: AC Hotel by Marriott Riga, El Gringo, Indian Raja, Reaton Food and delicatessen department, Santa Maria and Ziedu Ekspresis.

Welcome the University of Latvia Foundation

The University of Latvia Foundation, a reliable safeguard of philanthropic ideas and culture, has joined the Chamber as a Non-Profit member. Since 2004, the Foundation has been providing patrons and cooperation partners with the opportunity to invest in the future of Latvia, supporting both the University of Latvia and other leading Latvian universities. The priorities of the  Foundation are to support the best students, researchers, and projects led by them, to promote the creation of a modern learning environment. A warm welcome to the Foundation!

Microsoft and Tilde supports students with hearing impairments

Tilde in partnership with Microsoft aims to advance inclusive education through automatic speech recognition solutions. In the Proof-of-Concept stage, with the support of various NGOs and schools, Tilde has paved the way for a more accessible and equitable educational experience for individuals with hearing impairments. This solution is aligned with the EU legislation related to accessibility for groups of people with special needs, thus it is also part of the RRF financing-related priorities of National governments.

Takeaways from the EU-US summit

On October 20, the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, met with the U.S. President, Joe Biden, and the U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, in Washington DC for the EU-US summit to review the transatlantic partnership and areas of cooperation within the partnership. They adopted a joint statement, which includes a roadmap to underpin and further strengthen the relationship for years to come. 

RSU launches first military medicine course

This academic year, Rīga Stradiņš University has started integrating a course called Military Medicine Fundamentals into the Medicine study program. This is not only the first military medicine course in the history of higher education in Latvia, but RSU is also the first university in the Baltic States to integrate this type of content into its curriculum.

Welcome H2YO Europe to AmCham

H2YO Europe, an innovative startup that is redefining refreshments for the modern workplace, has joined the Chamber as a Small Business member. The company's mission is to empower individuals and communities to prioritize their health and well-being through sustainable, innovative, and responsible drink solutions. A warm welcome to AmCham!

On October 18, AmCham held its second American Music Night featuring the music of ELVIS "The King" and members of the "Million Dollar Quarter" at Paddy Whelan's bar. It was a truly unique opportunity to experience American culture and live music played by Marko Ojala and SugarSugar band in the company of friends and fellow AmCham members. 

MikroTik and LMT showcase 5G high-performance router

On October 18, Latvian tech companies MikroTik and LMT kicked off the 5G Techritory, Europe’s leading 5G ecosystem forum, with a demonstration of their jointly built high-power 5G router prototype, operating on a 5G mmWave spectrum. The router is expected to be particularly useful in the future for industries such as maritime and others that require powerful and fast data exchange.

On October 17, AmCham held its second workshop dedicated to Value-Based Procurement with an aim to raise awareness of value-based procurement in Latvian hospitals. The event was devoted to recently localized RESAH guidelines in Latvia. RESAH  is a public Central Purchasing Body specialized in both healthcare and medical-social sectors in France. The event featured lectures by Hans Bax, Partner of the European Alliance for Value in Health, Hugo Senichault, Strategic Pricing and Data Analytics Manager of Abbott France, and experts from several hospitals.

BaltCap launches €200 mln successor infrastructure fund

BaltCap held the first closing of its €200 million target BaltCap Infrastructure Fund II. The 20-year successor fund aims to contribute to increasing the resilience of the region with a focus on renewable energy generation, energy demand reduction, and social as well as transport infrastructure investments in the Baltics and Poland. The fund is an Article 9 fund under the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation.