Article about the LACISE project in the Latvian Academy of Sciences' “Science Bulletin”
The Latvian Academy of Sciences’ “Science Bulletin” (Zinātnes Vēstnesis) (No. 7 (656), July 28, 2025), published an article about the LACISE project implemented within the Swiss–Latvian cooperation program “Applied Research.” The project focuses on researching and developing solutions for both short-term implementation and long-term advancement in key energy sectors, contributing to the stability of the energy supply system, the creation of next-generation batteries, and the enhancement of hydrogen production technologies.
The project aims to address the challenges of modern energy while educating the next generation of scientists. The article notes the project’s commitment to increasing interest in STEM among young people, especially girls. It describes how students participate in research while school students engage in activities that foster scientific curiosity.
The article mentions that the Stakeholder Advisory Board has been founded, in which Latvian and Swiss companies and public organizations participate, to ensure the practical application of research results. The Swiss–Latvian Competence Center has also been established within the framework of LACISE, with activities aimed at promoting cooperation, innovation, and knowledge exchange between scientists from both countries.
The significance of the project is underscored by total funding of €7.144 million, which enables technology development by attracting leading scientists, enhancing youth involvement, and driving practical innovations.
Following an introduction to the LACISE project, readers of the “Science Bulletin” article learn about the Swiss–Latvian cooperation program, particularly its Applied Research sub-programme—its origins and evolution—and the potential of such scientific collaboration between the two countries to address global challenges.
The “Science Bulletin” (Zinātnes Vēstnesis) is a joint publication of the Latvian Council of Science, the Latvian Academy of Sciences, and the Association of Latvian Scientists. It covers current events and major advances in Latvia’s science. Published since 1989, it now appears monthly online in Latvian.
Full article in Latvian (pages 6 and 7)