EDI - Institute of Electronics and Computer Science

What EDI - Institute of Electronics and Computer Science does

EDI (Institute of Electronics and Computer Science, Elektronikas un datorzinātņu institūts) is a state-owned scientific research institute headquartered in Riga, Latvia, with operations tracing back to 1960 and a staff of 51-100. The institute conducts fundamental and applied research across electronics, computer science, signal processing, remote sensing, IoT, robotics, AI/ML, and quantum sensing, organized around five core research directions: extremely precise event timing, remote sensing and space data processing, signal processing and embedded intelligence, robotics and machine perception, and smart sensors and IoT.

EDI's technology portfolio includes the WearEDI_V2 smart wristband for physiological monitoring, WoodStock satellite-based forest stock estimation, event-based machine vision systems, SiC MOSFET power switch optimization algorithms, robot motion planning tools using differentiable physics, federated learning systems with differential privacy, and a RISC-V-based quantum sensor system presented at RISC-V Summit Europe 2026. The institute holds multiple Latvian patents covering medical imaging diagnostics and digital image analysis, and operates an EU-funded Digital Innovation Hub providing free training to Latvian SMEs.

Revenue is project-driven, sourced primarily from competitive EU programs (Horizon Europe, ERAF, ESA, Chips-JU), Latvian national research programs (VPP, FLPP, LCS/LZP, SRP), the Swiss-Latvian Partnership Programme, and contract research with enterprise partners including AS Sadales tīkls (energy distribution) and Latvijas valsts meži (forestry). Following the April 2025 government-approved consolidation of the Institute of Physical Energetics (FEI) into EDI, the institute has been transformed into a multidisciplinary state research institute with expanded energy systems scope and enhanced international competitiveness positioning.

Name

EDI - Institute of Electronics and Computer Science

Legal name

Elektronikas un datorzinātņu institūts

Website

https://www.edi.lv

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

EDI is a Latvian state-owned research institute specializing in electronics, computer science, signal processing, remote sensing, IoT, robotics, and AI/ML, developing technology platforms and conducting applied research for government, industry, and academic partners across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electronics and Computer Science Research Services

NAICS

Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Other Computer Related Services (541519)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)

akta.pro primary industry

Analog/Mixed-Signal & RF EDA Tools (HDAHAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

EDA Software Platforms (Digital Implementation, Verification & Signoff) (HDAHAFAA)

Keywords

• Electronics research services
• Computer science research
• Signal processing technologies
• Remote sensing analytics
• Embedded intelligence systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Riga

HQ country

Latvia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. EU Research Funding: Major revenue source from competitive EU funding programs including Horizon Europe, ERAF, ESA, Chips-JU, and European research collaborations
2. National Research Programs: Funding from Latvian national research programs including VPP (Vienotie pasākumu programma), FLPP, LCS/LZP, and SRP
3. Contract Research: Direct collaboration with industry partners on specific research and development projects
4. Swiss-Latvian Cooperation Program: Funding from Switzerland-Latvia partnership programs for applied research

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

EDI is a state scientific research institute that conducts fundamental and applied research in electronics, computer science, signal processing, remote sensing, IoT, robotics, AI/ML, and quantum sensing. It delivers technological solutions, research platforms, and specialized infrastructure to industry and government partners through funded projects, contract research, and a Digital Innovation Hub serving Latvian enterprises.

Product overview

EDI (Institute of Electronics and Computer Science) is a Latvian national research institute offering a diverse portfolio of technological solutions and platforms across multiple domains. The portfolio includes wearable health monitoring devices (WearEDI_V2 smart wristband), industrial computer vision and robotics solutions (robot motion planning, event-based machine vision), energy management systems (SiC MOSFET optimization algorithms), and environmental monitoring platforms (satellite-based forest stock estimation - WoodStock). EDI also operates a Digital Innovation Hub providing free training for Latvian businesses. The institute's offerings span smart mobility, smart production, smart health, space technologies, smart cities, and security sectors. Research is conducted through funded projects including Horizon Europe, ESA, ERAF, and Swiss-Latvian cooperation programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• WearEDI_V2 Smart Wristband Smart wearable wristband solution for heart activity and physiological parameter analysis, developed as part of an energy-efficient health and behavior monitoring platform with wearable devices and IoT nodes.
• Event Management and Data Reading Platform Event management and data reading platform for industrial and research applications requiring precise timing and data acquisition.
• Federated Learning with Differential Privacy Protection Enhanced federated learning system with differential privacy protection for secure distributed machine learning.
• Roadside Perception System for Pedestrian and Cyclist Protection Roadside perception system for protecting pedestrians and cyclists near automated vehicles, using computer vision and sensor fusion.
• Event-Based Machine Vision for Motion Observation Event-based machine vision solution for motion observation using event cameras for high-speed motion detection and tracking.
• SiC MOSFET Power Switch Optimization Algorithms Optimization algorithms for identifying optimal gate current profiles for SiC MOSFET power switches to improve power electronics efficiency.
• Differentiable Physics for Robot Motion Planning Training with differentiable physics for precise robot motion planning, enabling fast object insertion into moving targets by combining physics simulation with machine learning.
• Software Prototype for Unhealthy Tree Detection near Power Lines Software prototype for detecting unhealthy trees near power lines using machine learning and remote sensing data for infrastructure protection.
• WoodStock Satellite-Based Forest Stock Estimation Technology Satellite-based forest stock estimation technology using high-resolution optical and radar satellite data for cost-effective timber volume assessment; developed 2019-2022 under the WoodStock project.
• INTKO Wireless Sensor Network for Train Integrity Control Wireless sensor network for train integrity control using advanced monitoring and communication technologies.
• FEATURE Energy-Efficient Health and Behavior Monitoring Platform Energy-efficient health status and behavior monitoring platform with wearable devices and Internet of Things, developed 2018-2021 under project FEATURE.
• RISC-V Quantum Sensor System RISC-V processor-based quantum sensor system designed for advanced sensing applications.
• Digital Innovation Hub Services Digital Innovation Hub providing technological solutions and free EU-funded training for digital solution development to Latvian enterprises.
• Free Digital Solution Development Training for Latvian Businesses EU-funded free training programs supporting Latvian businesses in developing digital solutions, delivered via EDI's Digital Innovation Hub.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% accuracy in distinguishing dead spruce from healthy trees using UAS imagery
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability13 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of Latvia Solid State Physics Institute (CFI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCFI coordinates the LACISE project (7.144M EUR Switzerland-Latvia cooperation program) involving ICT and Smart Energy research. EDI collaborates on developing Baltic energy system dynamic models and AI tools for network stability prediction.
• Riga Technical University (RTU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRTU is a key partner in the LACISE project, collaborating on energy systems modeling and AI development. EDI researchers work with RTU on joint research initiatives.
• Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPSI is a Swiss research partner in the LACISE project, contributing to the collaboration between Swiss and Latvian research institutions in ICT and Smart Energy.
• Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerZHAW is a Swiss partner in the LACISE project, facilitating researcher and student exchange between Switzerland and Latvia for advanced research.
• Swiss Electronics and Microtechnology Center (CSEM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSEM contributes expertise in electronics and microtechnology to the LACISE project, strengthening Swiss-Latvian research cooperation.
• Bristol UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExtended collaboration on wearable health monitoring systems within the FEATURE project. EDI researcher conducted research visits to Bristol University's Digital Health Engineering group.
• Technical University of Denmark (DTU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration through virtual mobility visits within the FEATURE project on energy-efficient IoT systems for health monitoring.
• AS Sadales tīklscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistribution system operator collaborating on LACISE project to develop AI algorithms for wooden pole inspection systems and grid infrastructure maintenance.
• Tsinghua UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChinese university collaboration through conference participation and research exchange on embedded wireless systems and networks.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Direct peers

• IMEC: Belgium-based leading microelectronics and semiconductor research center. Comparable to EDI's work on RISC-V processors, SiC MOSFET power electronics, embedded systems, and quantum sensors, with strong EU and industry partnerships.
• CSEM (Swiss Center for Electronics and Microtechnology): Swiss applied research center in microelectronics, MEMS, and systems engineering. EDI's existing LACISE project partner with directly overlapping focus areas in low-power electronics, IoT, and embedded AI.
• CEA-Leti: French microelectronics and nanoscience research institute. Comparable focus on semiconductor器件, embedded AI, signal processing, and sensor R&D with strong industry technology-transfer model.
• Tyndall National Institute: Ireland's national ICT research institute with deep expertise in microelectronics, photonics, and sensor systems. Similar in scale and mission to EDI as a smaller European national electronics/computer science research center.
• VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland: Finland's state-owned applied research organization with a similar mix of ICT, electronics, energy, and industrial R&D. Both operate as multidisciplinary national research institutes funded by public and project-based sources.

Broad incumbents

• Fraunhofer Society: Germany's largest applied research organization with institutes covering electronics, AI, production, and life sciences. Operates a similar applied-research-for-industry model on a much larger scale, with comparable funding mechanisms.
• TNO (Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research): Dutch applied research organization with focus areas in ICT, industry, energy, and health. Comparable state-funded applied research model with similar industry-partnership GTM.
• SINTEF: Norway's largest independent research organization with broad applied science mandate. Comparable Nordic European public research institute model with industry-facing R&D.
• RISE Research Institutes of Sweden: Sweden's state-owned research and innovation partner. Similar applied-research-for-industry model covering electronics, digitalization, and energy systems with comparable funding mix.

Regional players

• Łukasiewicz Research Network: Polish network of applied research institutes operating in a similar Central/Eastern European context. Comparable in size and mission to EDI as a publicly funded multidisciplinary electronics/IT research entity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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