Successful Info Session on "Digital Road-mapping and the Future of Mobility" Held at TechChill 2024
The Digital Accelerator of Latvia (European Digital Innovation Hub), together with the Riga Technical University Science and Innovation Center (RTU SIC) and EIT Urban Mobility, hosted at Fantadroms the highly informative info session "Digital Road-mapping and the Future of Mobility." During Day 0 of TechChill 2024, attendees heard insights from industry experts; the session provided a platform for leaders to share valuable perspectives on the intersection of digital innovation and urban mobility.
Key
highlights of the session included:
Insights into Digital Roadmap, Funding Digital Transformation & Supporting Latvian Founders: Viesturs Sosārs, a Board member of the Digital Accelerator of Latvia, informed attendees about funding opportunities available through the Digital Accelerator of Latvia, empowering entrepreneurs to leverage digital innovation for their progress.
Discussion on Digitalization Future Trends: Kārlis Kalniņš, Head of Innovative Product Development Unit, Riga Technical University Science and Innovation Centre, provided valuable insights into Digitalization Future Trends, offering attendees a glimpse into the evolving technological landscape.
Exploration of EIT Urban Mobility Priorities and Opportunities for Startups: Ilze Lukstiņa, Mobility, and Smart Cities Direction Manager at Riga Technical University Science and Innovation Centre, shared insights into EIT Urban Mobility Priorities and Opportunities for Startups, highlighting the importance of innovation in shaping the future of urban mobility.
Inspiring Stories about Testing Environments in Latvia for Mobility Startups: Elīna Lidere, Head of Innovation Ecosystems at Latvijas Mobilais Telefons (LMT), shared captivating stories about pilot territories, emphasizing the significance of experimentation and innovation in driving forward urban mobility solutions.
Special thanks were extended to VEFRESH, Biker Blink, and N-LAB for sharing the Insights from Startups: Learning from Digitalization and Prototyping Trials, Errors, and Successes
Access to DIH2 Network: Digital & Physical Prototyping Support: Artis Cicens, Director of the Digital Innovations Department at Riga Technical University Science and Innovation Centre, and Kārlis Kalniņš, Head of the Innovative Product Development Unit at Riga Technical University Science and Innovation Centre, provided attendees with useful information about available prototyping infrastructure.
Capacity Building Courses: Empowering the Next Generation of Founders: Katrina Boločko, Associate Professor and Digital Accelerator of Latvia Project Coordinator from Riga Technical University, and Irina Mariņina, Riga Technical University HPC Project Collaboration Task Leader, gave brief insights into available courses and opportunities.
"We
are delighted with the success of the info session and the valuable insights
shared by our esteemed speakers," said Biruta Elīza Auniņa-Kirmuška, Innovation
Ecosystem and Networking coordinator at the Digital Accelerator of Latvia. "The session underscored the importance of collaboration and innovation in
shaping the future of digitalization and urban mobility."
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