The program to support entrepreneurship is implemented by four municipalities - the city of Valmiera and the counties of Beverina, Burtnieki and Koceni. For the third time in 2020, applying for funding will take place. The minimum amount of financial support per innovation project is EUR 2 000 and the maximum amount of financial support is EUR 10 000.
"Pagastmāja", Mūrmuiža, Kauguru pagasts, Beverīnas novads,
The aim of the competition is to facilitate the development of economic activities, the emergence of new businesses and new jobs in Beverina County, providing support for the provision of new services or the production of new products.The support intensity is 80% and the maximum amount of backing per project is EUR 2000.
Smiltenes Kultūras centrs, Gaujas iela 1, Smiltene, Smiltenes pilsēta, LV-4729
10:00 - 16:00
In a global context the climate change was one of the main topics in 2019, drawing attention to decision makers and their choices. Vidzeme Planning Region continues to strengthen Energy Management in Vidzeme and on 24 February in Smiltene city brings together local municipalities, energy managers, public building managers, district heating companies and others.
Lielā skolas iela 6, Cēsis, LV-4101
10:00 - 17:00
During Vidzeme Innovation Week you will have the opportunity to visit a Bio-based Pop-up Store, with products from all over Europe. The store will be build up at Lielā Skolas iela 6 in Cesis and be open from 23.2 – 28.2. The exact opening times are announced in the official event programme of Vidzeme Innovation Week. Entry is free of charge!
Alūksnes Uzņēmējdarbības atbalsta centrs, Brūža iela 7, Alūksne
13:00 - 14:00
Initiative Valsts#196 is organizing a seminar for business executives, team leaders, HR and department managers on one of the hot topics – data and data analytics. In the seminar, we'll talk about how to get to data-driven decisions, how to build enterprise analytical processes, and what tools to use for data collection, because – as we know – today's dynamic business environment often doesn’t allow to experiment with decision-making on assumptions.
"Pagastmāja", Mūrmuiža, Kauguru pagasts, Beverīnas novads
The purpose of the experience exchange tour is to introduce entrepreneurs from Beverina County to entrepreneurs in the surrounding neighborhoods. With those entrepreneurs who operate according to their own "formula of success", focusing on different types of business that are not typical of the rural area or non-traditional solutions of traditional industries.
Lielā skolas iela 6, Cēsis, LV-4101
09:00 - 17:00
During Vidzeme Innovation Week you will have the opportunity to visit a Bio-based Pop-up Store, with products from all over Europe. The store will be build up at Lielā Skolas iela 6 in Cesis and be open from 24.02 – 28.2.
Design Elevator birojs, Lielā Skolas iela 6, Cēsis
10:00 - 12:00
A hands-on workshop with Charles Bushman, one of the founders of Design Elevator, during which participants will work on new products using design thinking methods. During the workshop, you will find out how design thinking contributes to innovation, process efficiency and a deeper understanding of user needs.
Piebalgas iela 3, Cēsis, RTU Cēsu filiāle
10:00 - 16:00
Come to the Cēsis Affiliation of Riga Technical University and learn about the possibilities of 3D printing – what sectors it is used for, what the future holds and what you can do right here at the design lab in Cesis, using 3D printers and other technologies.
Koncertzāle "Valmiera", Leona Paegles iela 10, Valmiera, LV-4201
10:00 - 17:00
During the Vidzeme Innovation Week this year, we will also discuss innovations in the provision of social services. Listening to industry experts and opinion leaders, we will try to answer the questions:
How good social services are formed?
Who initiates them?
Why do some of these services evolve and some “die”?
Does technology help deliver social services? In what way? /Exactly how?
How open are companies and organizations in the industry in implementing new and innovative services?
Ābeļu iela 2, Gulbene.
13:00
The Value Workshop aims to inform the employees working in a public administration about values and basic ethical principles of the public administration, as well as to encourage discussion on the development of a value-based culture in the public administration.
Pils iela 4 Cēsis, Cēsu pilsēta, LV-4101
13:00 - 14:00
The Movement "Valsts#196" organises a free seminar for business executives, HR, department and team leaders on future technology – artificial intelligence.
Lielā skolas iela 6, Cēsis, LV-4101
09:00 - 14:00
During Vidzeme Innovation Week you will have the opportunity to visit a Bio-based Pop-up Store, with products from all over Europe. The store will be build up at Lielā Skolas iela 6 in Cesis and be open from 24.02 – 28.2. The exact opening times are announced in the official event programme of Vidzeme Innovation Week. Entry is free of charge!
Piebalgas iela 3, Cēsis, RTU Cēsu filiāle
10:00 - 16:00
Come to the Cēsis Affiliation of Riga Technical University and learn about the possibilities of 3D printing – what sectors it is used for, what the future holds and what you can do right here at the design lab in Cesis, using 3D printers and other technologies.
During Vidzeme Innovation Week you will have the opportunity to visit a Bio-based Pop-up Store, with products from all over Europe. The store will be build up at Lielā Skolas iela 6 in Cesis and be open from 24.02 – 28.2. The exact opening times are announced in the official event programme of Vidzeme Innovation Week. Entry is free of charge!
Vidzemes koncertzāle Cēsis, Raunas iela 12, Cēsis
09:00 - 18:30
Are the bio-economy, circular economy, open data and innovative services only hot topics everybody use, or are they really hiding the answers? Are all of them seemingly unfamiliar, just on the agenda of individual countries, or do we have our own Latvian examples, which are both innovative and environmentally friendly and relevant to society and environmental ecosystem? What we have and what we lack? Does Vidzeme have power now and will it have power in the future? Let us talk about those resources that are seemingly numerous, but which still conceal unrealized potential.
Raunas iela 12, Cēsis
09:30 - 17:00
At www.gudralatvija.lv, every Latvian business executive can assess his or her company's digital maturity by completing the Digital Maturity Test. The test is designed in a simple way where the business manager needs to evaluate to what extent IT solutions are used to manage the core functions of a business/company.
Vidzemes koncertzāle Cēsis, Raunas iela 12, Cēsis
09:30 - 18:00
We can answer the question whether entrepreneurs can work across borders “Yes, they can, they wish and they join forces.” 19 Latvian small and medium sized enterprises have participated in cross-border cooperation in development of new products and services. On February 27, during the Vidzeme Innovation Conference, we will present three innovative products and services developed with involvements of entrepreneurs from Vidzeme.
During Vidzeme Innovation Week you will have the opportunity to visit a Bio-based Pop-up Store, with products from all over Europe. The store will be build up at Lielā Skolas iela 6 in Cesis and be open from 24.02 – 28.2. The exact opening times are announced in the official event programme of Vidzeme Innovation Week. Entry is free of charge!
Vadu iela 3, Valmiera
14:00 - 17:00
A new multifunctional Metalworking training laboratory is about to be opened in Valmiera Vocational Training Center, where practical training in mecatronics, mechanics and metalworking, welding, telemechanics and logistics, as well as computerized numerical control (CNC) training will take place. The laboratory has been made to create a unified training complex in the metalworking sector in Valmiera.
Lielā Skolas iela 6, Cēsis
17:00 - 19:00
IT meet-up Cesis is an informal meeting of IT professionals and stakeholders to discuss current IT issues and gain new contacts and inspiration. Target Audience: IT Professionals + IT Enthusiasts.
