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LIAA support for ideas and start-ups (Idea Cup, pre-incubation, start-up grants and more)

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A Latvian state agency page listing support for idea-stage founders and start-ups, including the Idea Cup competition with cash prizes, pre-incubation, grants, innovation vouchers, training and loans. Support amounts vary by scheme, with the Idea Cup prize up to 10,000 euros.

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Key facts

Organiser: Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA)
Amount: €10,000 · Prize
Open to: Latvia
Stages: Idea, Pre-seed, Seed
Sectors: Any sector

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Key questions about LIAA support for ideas and start-ups (Idea Cup, pre-incubation, start-up grants and more)

Who can apply to LIAA support for ideas and start-ups (Idea Cup, pre-incubation, start-up grants and more)?

LIAA support for ideas and start-ups (Idea Cup, pre-incubation, start-up grants and more) is aimed at startups at these stages: Idea, Pre-seed, and Seed. Eligible locations: Latvia. Other requirements: Pre-incubation: companies up to three years old; Science-intensive start-ups: not older than five years; Aimed at Latvian companies and idea authors.

When is the LIAA support for ideas and start-ups (Idea Cup, pre-incubation, start-up grants and more) deadline?

Next cycles: Idea Cup planned for August 2027; Mini MBA planned for end of 2026.

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Verified on November 1, 2026 against the official page.