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Ventspils High Technology Park

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Ventspils High Technology Park
Legal namestring
Nodibinājums Ventspils Augsto tehnoloģiju parks
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vatp.lv
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
2009
Descriptiontext

Ventspils High Technology Park (VATP) is a non-profit foundation (nodibinājums) headquartered in Ventspils, Latvia, that provides physical infrastructure and business support services to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the Kurzeme region and broader Latvia. The organization operates office, industrial, and meeting-room rental facilities alongside a Digital Innovation Hub, the Ventspils Design Workshop RADE, a Prototype Hub with CNC milling equipment, a Digital Content Studio, and the Future Class (Nākotnes klase) educational technology space. It is designated as the Northern Kurzeme contact point for the Latvian Digital Accelerator and delivers business consulting, funding acquisition support, export agency services, and training programmes including the LIFT digital skills curriculum (digital marketing, AI, data analytics, MiniMBA) and specialized training on NIS2/NKDL cybersecurity regulation, business resilience, business process analysis, and workplace inclusion (Cieņas kods).

VATP's revenue model is structurally different from a commercial technology company: it is a publicly-mandated project delivery vehicle. The vast majority of its operating budget flows through EU Structural Funds (ERDF, ESF+, Recovery Fund), Interreg Baltic Sea Region, the Norwegian Financial Mechanism, and national support instruments. Visible projects since 2009 include the EUR 2.38M Business Incubator (2009-2014), EUR 6.25M Next Generation Micro Cities of Europe (2018-2021), EUR 5.12M Remediation project (2021-2024), EUR 2.92M Latvian Digital Innovation Center (2022-2025), EUR 4.5M Blue Supply Chains (2023-2025), EUR 2.82M DistanceLAB (2023-2025), EUR 7.93M Digital Skills Development (2023-2026), EUR 7.02M LIFT (2024-2026), EUR 7.4M IPCEI NextGen Microfactories (2025-2028), and EUR 3.29M CIRC-2-ZERO (2025-2028). Customer segmentation is vertical, with primary focus on Kurzeme SMEs, secondary focus on tourism/hospitality, manufacturing, youth education, cybersecurity compliance seekers, and electronics manufacturers.

VATP's technology portfolio spans applied AI research and digital-twin prototyping rather than commercial AI products. Its HVAC AI System (under the IPCEI NextGen Microfactories project) combines predictive analytics, anomaly detection, and a planned generative-AI advisory assistant for industrial building climate management, validated against live heat-pump equipment with sensor inputs. The CIRC-2-ZERO project adds a Digital Twin demonstration platform for circular economy manufacturing simulation in electronics and engineered wood products. It also operates a Career Education AI Tool as part of its educational technology programme. The organization has 11-50 employees, was founded in 2009, and is led by Head of Ventspils Business Support Centre Gvido Grīnbergs, Technology Development Division Head Sandra Rožekalne, and project coordinator Līna Damberga, among others.

Short descriptiontext

Ventspils High Technology Park (VATP) is a Latvian non-profit foundation providing office and industrial premises, digital innovation services, prototyping facilities, and EU-funded training programmes to SMEs in the Kurzeme region and across Latvia, operating as the Northern Kurzeme contact point for the Latvian Digital Accelerator.

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Operating
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11–50
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HeadquartersVentspils, Latvia
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Ventspils
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Latvia
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Europe
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

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City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
business incubation services, digital innovation hub, technology training programs, office space rental, prototyping services
Industry2 codes
1Remote Access, Virtual Workspaces & Digital HQ
CodeBPAMAMALPrimaryYes
2Workplace Service Desk & Onsite Support (Deskside/Field Services, VIP Support)
CodeBPAEAIAJPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services54
  • Office Administrative Services5611
SIC code1 code
  • Services-Equipment Rental & Leasing, Nec7359
Product category
Business Incubation Services
Social media profiles1 record
GTM motion2 records

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Type, Description, Source

Revenue model2 records
1EU Project Funding
TypeManaged Services
Description

VATP operates primarily through EU-funded projects including Recovery Fund, European Regional Development Fund, European Social Fund+, Interreg Baltic Sea Region, and NextGenerationEU. The organization provides free services to SMEs and entrepreneurs.

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2Rental Services
TypeOne Time License
Description

Office space rental, industrial premises rental, and meeting room rental services

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Marketing channels6 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels5 records

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Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components5 values
Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Pricing details4 tiers
1NIS2/NKDL Training: 6300 EUR per group (8+ employees), 100% covered by de minimis support
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceMulti-year contract
Notes

Course fee 6300 EUR without VAT, 100% covered by de minimis support. Only VAT 1323 EUR must be paid by company.

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2Business Resilience Training: 875 EUR per participant, 100% covered by de minimis
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceMulti-year contract
Notes

Participation fee 875 EUR (excl VAT), fully covered by de minimis. Only VAT 183.75 EUR to be paid.

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3Business Process Analysis Training: 730 EUR per participant, 100% covered by de minimis
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceMulti-year contract
Notes

Total course price 730 EUR without VAT, 100% covered. Only VAT 153.30 EUR payable.

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4Cieņas Kods Seminars: Free for eligible SMEs (micro, small, medium enterprises)
ModelFreemiumBilling cadenceAnnual
Notes

Free for qualifying companies. Includes meals and accommodation for in-person seminars.

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GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

VATP is a non-profit business support organization providing office and industrial premises rental, business incubation, consulting, and EU funding acquisition services. It also operates a Digital Innovation Hub, Design Workshop RADE, Prototype Hub, and educational technology facilities, combined with EU-funded training programs in digital skills, cybersecurity, and business resilience for SMEs and entrepreneurs in Ventspils and the Kurzeme region.

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Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 4 values shown
  • 974 employees trained, 219 companies reached through digital skills programs
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Product overview1 text field

Ventspils High Technology Park (VHTP) is a business support organization that provides infrastructure and a portfolio of interconnected services to support high-technology business development in Ventspils and the Kurzeme region. The offering consists of physical infrastructure (property for rent — office, industrial, and meeting rooms) combined with business support services (consulting, funding, business plans, export), technology services (Digital Innovation Hub for product/process digitization, Design Workshop RADE, Prototype Hub, Digital Content Studio), and educational technologies (Future Class, Career Education AI Tool). Key training programs include LIFT for digital skills, NIS2/NKDL cybersecurity training, Cieņas kods for workplace inclusion, and sector-specific programs. Advanced technology initiatives include an HVAC AI system for smart industrial buildings (Nākamās paaudzes mikroražotnes project) and a CIRC-2-ZERO Digital Twin platform for circular economy manufacturing simulation.

Product and service4 records
1Property for Rent (Office, Industrial, Meeting Rooms)
CategoryProperty Rental
2Business Support Centre
CategoryBusiness Consulting Services
3Digital Innovation Hub
CategoryDigital Innovation Services
4Ventspils Design Workshop RADE
Scale indicator24 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership128 partners
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-03-27
Description

Collaboration on business resilience training programs for Latvian enterprises covering cybersecurity, crisis management, and operational continuity.

2Latvijas Transatlantiskā organizācija (LATO)
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-03-27
Description

Partner in delivering resilience training covering cybersecurity, disinformation, physical and military threats, crisis communication, and psychological resilience.

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3Didzis Grāvītis (Centurion Hospitality)
Strategic tierMinorTypeImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAnnounced on2026-03-13
Description

Leading Latvian communications expert with experience in five-star hotels and collaborations with Italissimo, Mogotel, SemaraH, Tiamo Grupa, Vincents.

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Strategic tierMinorTypeImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAnnounced on2026-03-13
Description

Venue partner for business process analysis training in Riga.

Strategic tierCoreTypeGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnounced on2026-01-15
Description

Government agency partner providing information on innovation vouchers, state programs for business modernization, and incubation opportunities.

Strategic tierCoreTypeGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnounced on2026-01-15
Description

Development finance institution providing information on state support instruments, co-financing, loans, and guarantee programs for various business development stages.

Strategic tierMinorTypeImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAnnounced on2026-01-15
Description

Local transport company, described as safest transporter in Latvia, partner for business networking events.

8Labklājības ministrija
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-01-01
Description

Ministry partnership for Cieņas Kods diversity and inclusion training seminars, funded by ESF+ project on equal opportunities and non-discrimination.

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Strategic tierMinorTypeImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAnnounced on2025-08-22
Description

Cybersecurity expert and founder of Routed In SIA, instructor for NIS2/NKDL regulation implementation training. Has 7+ years academic and 14+ years practical experience in industry.

Strategic tierMinorTypeImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAnnounced on2025-05-15
Description

Head of Ventspils Business Support Center, presenting center opportunities and local business support ecosystem.

11Sandra Žukova (LIAA)
Strategic tierMinorTypeImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAnnounced on2025-05-15
Description

Head of LIAA Kurzeme representative office, presenting innovation vouchers and state programs for business modernization.

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12Aija Lapiņa (Altum)
Strategic tierMinorTypeImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAnnounced on2025-05-15
Description

Representative from development finance institution presenting state support instruments and financing programs.

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13Ričards Ozols (Ventspils osta)
Strategic tierMinorTypeImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAnnounced on2025-05-15
Description

Investment attraction project manager from Ventspils Port Authority presenting services for merchants.

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14Sabiedrības integrācijas fonds (SIF)
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2025-05-13
Description

Partnership for youth tolerance education programs 'Solis pretī' and student sessions 'Skaļāk par klusumu'. 281 young people from 10+ cities participated in 10 regional events.

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15Emīls Anškens
Strategic tierMinorTypeImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAnnounced on2025-05-13
Description

Expert in non-formal education for youth, trainer for SIF tolerance programs.

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16Ilze Bērziņa
Strategic tierMinorTypeImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAnnounced on2025-05-13
Description

Expert in discrimination prevention, trainer for SIF programs and journalism student sessions.

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17Kitija Kalsnava
Strategic tierMinorTypeImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAnnounced on2025-05-13
Description

Expert in discrimination prevention for SIF youth tolerance programs.

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18Linda Rudzroga
Strategic tierMinorTypeImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAnnounced on2025-05-13
Description

Media expert, trainer for journalism student sessions on responsible reporting about intolerance.

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Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2025-03-01
Description

Collaborates with VATP on CIRC-2-ZERO project for digital twin platform development in electronics manufacturing. Also partner in Digital Accelerator of Latvia (DAoL) and Latvian Digital Innovation Center projects.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2025-03-01
Description

Latvian partner in CIRC-2-ZERO project focused on circular economy in electronics manufacturing sector.

21Häme University of Applied Sciences (Finland)
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2025-03-01
Description

Lead partner in CIRC-2-ZERO project for circular economy in electronics manufacturing.

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22Linna Business Development (Finland)
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2025-03-01
Description

Finnish business development partner in CIRC-2-ZERO.

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Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2025-03-01
Description

Estonian technical university partner in CIRC-2-ZERO.

24Tartu Science Park (Estonia)
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2025-03-01
Description

Estonian science park partner in CIRC-2-ZERO.

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Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2025-03-01
Description

Polish technology park partner in CIRC-2-ZERO.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2025-03-01
Description

German research partner in CIRC-2-ZERO.

27Academy of Fine Arts Saar (Germany)
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2025-03-01
Description

German arts academy partner in CIRC-2-ZERO.

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Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2025-03-01
Description

Swedish technical university partner in CIRC-2-ZERO.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2025-03-01
Description

Lithuanian wood industry partner in CIRC-2-ZERO.

30Industrial Development Center North AB (Sweden)
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2025-03-01
Description

Swedish industrial development partner in CIRC-2-ZERO.

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31SIA Aspired
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2025-01-01
Description

Partner in IPCEI NextGen Microfactories project for industrial digitalization.

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32SIA TestDevLab
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2025-01-01
Description

Technology testing partner in IPCEI NextGen Microfactories for HVAC AI system validation.

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33RTU Riga Business School
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2024-01-17
Description

Lead implementation partner for LIFT digital skills program, providing entrepreneurship and management training.

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Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2024-01-17
Description

Strategic partner in LIFT digital skills development program, contributing IT industry expertise.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2024-01-17
Description

Partner in LIFT digital skills program for creative industries digital transformation.

36Port of Hamburg Marketing
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2023-01-01
Description

Lead partner in Blue Supply Chains project. Project involves 20 partners from 8 countries addressing port decarbonization.

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Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2023-01-01
Description

Partner in Digital Accelerator of Latvia (DAoL) consortium with 20 partners.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2023-01-01
Description

Partner in DAoL focusing on green technology and sustainable digital transformation.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2023-01-01
Description

Leading university partner in DAoL, providing AI and 5G research expertise.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2023-01-01
Description

Academic partner in DAoL contributing agricultural and life sciences technology expertise.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2023-01-01
Description

Research partner in DAoL for mathematics and computer science innovations.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2023-01-01
Description

Research partner in DAoL for electronics and computing research.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2023-01-01
Description

Research partner in DAoL for solid state physics and materials science.

44Foundation TechHub Riga
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2023-01-01
Description

Innovation hub partner in DAoL supporting tech startup ecosystem.

vatp.lv
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2023-01-01
Description

Testing and certification partner in DAoL.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2023-01-01
Description

Regional branch partner in DAoL for Latgale region coverage.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2023-01-01
Description

Regional authority partner in DAoL for Rezekne region.

48Port of Hamburg Marketing (Germany)
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2023-01-01
Description

Lead partner in Blue Supply Chains. Partners from Germany include Rostock Port, Stena Line, modility GmbH, SGKV.

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49Port of Trelleborg (Sweden)
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2023-01-01
Description

Swedish partner in Blue Supply Chains addressing port decarbonization.

vatp.lv
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2023-01-01
Description

Environmental research partner from Sweden in Blue Supply Chains.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2023-01-01
Description

Innovation partner in Blue Supply Chains from Sweden.

52Port of Skagen (Denmark)
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2023-01-01
Description

Danish port partner in Blue Supply Chains.

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Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2023-01-01
Description

Regional ports organization partner in Blue Supply Chains.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2023-01-01
Description

Lithuanian partner in Blue Supply Chains.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2023-01-01
Description

Academic partner from Poland in Blue Supply Chains.

56Shipping & Offshore Network (Norway)
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2023-01-01
Description

Norwegian maritime network partner in Blue Supply Chains.

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Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2023-01-01
Description

Lead partner in Circular Spaces project for circular economy makerspaces.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2023-01-01
Description

Regional development partner in Circular Spaces.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2023-01-01
Description

Lithuanian partner in Circular Spaces for circular economy expertise.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2023-01-01
Description

Norwegian makerspace partner in Circular Spaces.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2023-01-01
Description

Danish maker community partner in Circular Spaces.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2023-01-01
Description

German academic partner in Circular Spaces.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2023-01-01
Description

Lead partner in DistanceLAB project for remote working skills development.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2023-01-01
Description

Finnish partner in DistanceLAB.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2023-01-01
Description

Latvian academic partner in DistanceLAB for remote work research.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2023-01-01
Description

Lithuanian partner in DistanceLAB.

67Public Institution Lithuanian Innovation Centre
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2023-01-01
Description

Lithuanian innovation partner in DistanceLAB.

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Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2023-01-01
Description

Polish regional development partner in DistanceLAB.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2023-01-01
Description

Swedish innovation partner in DistanceLAB.

70More and Romsdal County Council (Norway)
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2023-01-01
Description

Norwegian regional partner in DistanceLAB.

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Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2023-01-01
Description

Lead partner in BSI_4WOMEN project for refugee women entrepreneurship support.

72Business Hub Central Denmark
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2023-01-01
Description

Danish business support partner in BSI_4WOMEN.

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73Foundation Tallinn Science Park Tehnopol (Estonia)
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2023-01-01
Description

Estonian innovation partner in BSI_4WOMEN.

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Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2023-01-01
Description

Lithuanian partner in BSI_4WOMEN.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2023-01-01
Description

Swedish regional partner in BSI_4WOMEN.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-10-26
Description

Academic partner in AutoRade project for creative industries automation.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-10-26
Description

Academic partner in AutoRade for transport and communications expertise.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-10-26
Description

Regional academic partner in AutoRade.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-10-26
Description

Regional university partner in AutoRade.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-10-26
Description

Digital innovation hub partner in AutoRade.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-09-01
Description

Core partner in Latvian Digital Innovation Center (LDIC) consortium providing digital transformation services.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-09-01
Description

Regional partner in Latvian Digital Innovation Center providing digital services in Cēsis region.

83Digital Innovation Park
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-09-01
Description

Partner in Latvian Digital Innovation Center consortium.

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Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-09-01
Description

Partner in Latvian Digital Innovation Center providing academic expertise in digital technologies.

85Latvian Electrical Engineering and Electronics Industry Association
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-09-01
Description

Industry partner in Latvian Digital Innovation Center supporting manufacturing digitalization.

vatp.lv
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-09-01
Description

ICT industry association partner in Latvian Digital Innovation Center.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-09-01
Description

Regional partner in Latvian Digital Innovation Center for Latgale region coverage.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-09-01
Description

Regional partner in Latvian Digital Innovation Center for Zemgale region coverage.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-09-01
Description

Regional partner in Latvian Digital Innovation Center for Vidzeme region coverage.

90Latvian Federation of Food Companies
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-09-01
Description

Industry partner in Latvian Digital Innovation Center for food sector digitalization.

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Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-09-01
Description

Industry partner in Latvian Digital Innovation Center for mechanical engineering sector.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-09-01
Description

Academic partner in Latvian Digital Innovation Center providing business education expertise.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2021-11-22
Description

Lead partner in MAKE IT innovation grants for students in arts, culture, economics, and IT.

94Fund of EKA University of Applied Sciences
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2021-11-22
Description

Foundation partner supporting MAKE IT project.

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Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2021-11-22
Description

Academic partner in MAKE IT for business education.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2021-11-22
Description

Educational partner in MAKE IT.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2021-11-22
Description

Research partner in MAKE IT for economics expertise.

98Freeport of Ventspils Authority
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2021-07-01
Description

Lead partner in Remediation of historically oil-contaminated sites project.

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Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2021-07-01
Description

Norwegian partner providing international expertise in remediation project.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2019-01-01
Description

Lead academic partner in KInGS innovation grants project for students.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2019-01-01
Description

Regional university partner in KInGS project.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2019-01-01
Description

Business support partner in KInGS for startup incubation.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2018-11-01
Description

Municipal authority partner in Next Generation Micro Cities project with Valmiera.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2018-11-01
Description

Partner city in Next Generation Micro Cities project.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2018-11-01
Description

Regional development partner in Next Generation Micro Cities.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2018-11-01
Description

Vocational education partner in Next Generation Micro Cities.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2018-11-01
Description

Technical education partner in Next Generation Micro Cities.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2018-11-01
Description

Higher education partner in Next Generation Micro Cities.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2018-11-01
Description

Regional university partner in Next Generation Micro Cities.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2010-06-01
Description

Regional planning partner in SIB Net project for innovative SME support.

111Rīgas Ekonomikas augstskola (Stockholm School of Economics in Riga)
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2010-06-01
Description

Business school partner in SIB Net for entrepreneurship education.

vatp.lv
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2010-06-01
Description

Regional university partner in SIB Net.

113Tartu Zinātnes parks (Estonia)
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2010-06-01
Description

Estonian science park partner in SIB Net establishing pre-incubators.

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114Baltijas studiju institūts (Estonia)
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2010-06-01
Description

Estonian Baltic studies institute partner in SIB Net.

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Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2009-12-01
Description

Latvian Chamber of Commerce partner in BalticSupply project.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2009-12-01
Description

Academic partner in BalticSupply from University of Latvia.

117The Centre for Development Programmes EMI-ECO (Estonia)
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2009-12-01
Description

Estonian development center partner in BalticSupply.

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118Sociālo zinātņu koledža (Lithuania)
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2009-12-01
Description

Lithuanian social sciences college partner in BalticSupply.

vatp.lv
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2009-12-01
Description

Lithuanian enterprise development agency partner in BalticSupply.

120Klaipėdos Zinātnes un tehnoloģiju parks (Lithuania)
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2009-12-01
Description

Lithuanian science and technology park partner in BalticSupply.

vatp.lv
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2009-12-01
Description

Polish regional chamber partner in BalticSupply.

122Hanzas Parlaments (Germany)
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2009-12-01
Description

German Hanseatic Parliament partner in BalticSupply.

vatp.lv
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2009-12-01
Description

German economic development agency partner in BalticSupply.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2009-12-01
Description

Danish business support partner in BalticSupply.

125Dienviddānijas Eiropas birojs
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2009-12-01
Description

Southern Denmark European Office partner in BalticSupply.

vatp.lv
126Somijas Baltu institūts
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2009-12-01
Description

Finnish Baltic Institute partner in BalticSupply.

vatp.lv
127Turku Tirdzniecības kamera (Finland)
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2009-12-01
Description

Finnish Turku chamber partner in BalticSupply.

vatp.lv
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2009-12-01
Description

Swedish consulting partner in BalticSupply.

Recent move6 records

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Peers10 records
1Tartu Science Park
TypeDirect peer
Description

Estonian science park focused on innovation, business support, and EU-funded projects, particularly in early-stage enterprise support - comparable scope and operating model to VATP, and current partner in CIRC-2-ZERO project.

2Tallinn Science Park Tehnopol
TypeDirect peer
Description

Estonian science park providing business incubation, digital innovation hub services, and EU-funded project management - directly comparable model to VATP with similar Baltic regional focus and EU project participation.

TypeRegional player
Description

Swedish innovation hub partnering with VATP on DistanceLAB project. Comparable science park/innovation hub model but serving Swedish market with different geographic focus.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Latvian regional development agency partnering with VATP on multiple projects including Circular Spaces and Next Generation Micro Cities. Comparable regional development focus and EU project management capabilities in adjacent Latvian region.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Lithuanian science park partnering with VATP on Blue Supply Chains project. Comparable tech park with similar Baltic Sea Region EU project portfolio and regional development focus.

TypeRegional player
Description

Swedish science park partnering with VATP on Blue Supply Chains. Comparable tech park model with similar EU project participation, but operating in Swedish market with broader industry focus.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Lithuanian science and technology park operating in the Baltic region with similar business incubation, innovation support, and EU-funded project activities. Direct peer as both organizations participate in joint Baltic Sea Region projects including Blue Supply Chains and BSI_4WOMEN.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Latvian regional business incubator partnering with VATP on the KInGS project. Provides overlapping SME incubation and business support services in the same Kurzeme region as VATP, with similar EU-funded project model.

9Cēsu Digitālais centrs
TypeDirect peer
Description

Latvian regional digital center partnering with VATP on the Latvian Digital Innovation Center consortium. Comparable digital innovation hub offering similar services in a different Latvian region.

TypeRegional player
Description

Finnish applied sciences university leading the DistanceLAB project with VATP. Comparable applied research and digital skills development mandate but operating in Finnish market through educational institution model.

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Ventspils High Technology Park

Business Incubation Servicesvatp.lv

Ventspils High Technology Park (VATP) is a Latvian non-profit foundation providing office and industrial premises, digital innovation services, prototyping facilities, and EU-funded training programmes to SMEs in the Kurzeme region and across Latvia, operating as the Northern Kurzeme contact point for the Latvian Digital Accelerator.

What Ventspils High Technology Park does

Ventspils High Technology Park (VATP) is a non-profit foundation (nodibinājums) headquartered in Ventspils, Latvia, that provides physical infrastructure and business support services to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the Kurzeme region and broader Latvia. The organization operates office, industrial, and meeting-room rental facilities alongside a Digital Innovation Hub, the Ventspils Design Workshop RADE, a Prototype Hub with CNC milling equipment, a Digital Content Studio, and the Future Class (Nākotnes klase) educational technology space. It is designated as the Northern Kurzeme contact point for the Latvian Digital Accelerator and delivers business consulting, funding acquisition support, export agency services, and training programmes including the LIFT digital skills curriculum (digital marketing, AI, data analytics, MiniMBA) and specialized training on NIS2/NKDL cybersecurity regulation, business resilience, business process analysis, and workplace inclusion (Cieņas kods).

VATP's revenue model is structurally different from a commercial technology company: it is a publicly-mandated project delivery vehicle. The vast majority of its operating budget flows through EU Structural Funds (ERDF, ESF+, Recovery Fund), Interreg Baltic Sea Region, the Norwegian Financial Mechanism, and national support instruments. Visible projects since 2009 include the EUR 2.38M Business Incubator (2009-2014), EUR 6.25M Next Generation Micro Cities of Europe (2018-2021), EUR 5.12M Remediation project (2021-2024), EUR 2.92M Latvian Digital Innovation Center (2022-2025), EUR 4.5M Blue Supply Chains (2023-2025), EUR 2.82M DistanceLAB (2023-2025), EUR 7.93M Digital Skills Development (2023-2026), EUR 7.02M LIFT (2024-2026), EUR 7.4M IPCEI NextGen Microfactories (2025-2028), and EUR 3.29M CIRC-2-ZERO (2025-2028). Customer segmentation is vertical, with primary focus on Kurzeme SMEs, secondary focus on tourism/hospitality, manufacturing, youth education, cybersecurity compliance seekers, and electronics manufacturers.

VATP's technology portfolio spans applied AI research and digital-twin prototyping rather than commercial AI products. Its HVAC AI System (under the IPCEI NextGen Microfactories project) combines predictive analytics, anomaly detection, and a planned generative-AI advisory assistant for industrial building climate management, validated against live heat-pump equipment with sensor inputs. The CIRC-2-ZERO project adds a Digital Twin demonstration platform for circular economy manufacturing simulation in electronics and engineered wood products. It also operates a Career Education AI Tool as part of its educational technology programme. The organization has 11-50 employees, was founded in 2009, and is led by Head of Ventspils Business Support Centre Gvido Grīnbergs, Technology Development Division Head Sandra Rožekalne, and project coordinator Līna Damberga, among others.

Ventspils High Technology Park firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Ventspils High Technology Park
Legal name
Nodibinājums Ventspils Augsto tehnoloģiju parks
Website
https://vatp.lv
Company type
Private
Founded year
2009
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Short description
Ventspils High Technology Park (VATP) is a Latvian non-profit foundation providing office and industrial premises, digital innovation services, prototyping facilities, and EU-funded training programmes to SMEs in the Kurzeme region and across Latvia, operating as the Northern Kurzeme contact point for the Latvian Digital Accelerator.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Ventspils High Technology Park industry classification

Industry
Product category
Business Incubation Services
NAICS
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54), Office Administrative Services (5611)
SIC
Services-Equipment Rental & Leasing, Nec (7359)
akta.pro primary industry
Remote Access, Virtual Workspaces & Digital HQ (BPAMAMAL)
akta.pro secondary industry
Workplace Service Desk & Onsite Support (Deskside/Field Services, VIP Support) (BPAEAIAJ)

Keywords

  • Business incubation services
  • Digital innovation hub
  • Technology training programs
  • Office space rental
  • Prototyping services

Where Ventspils High Technology Park is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Ventspils
HQ country
Latvia
HQ region
Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

Ventspils High Technology Park business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

  1. EU Project Funding: VATP operates primarily through EU-funded projects including Recovery Fund, European Regional Development Fund, European Social Fund+, Interreg Baltic Sea Region, and NextGenerationEU. The organization provides free services to SMEs and entrepreneurs.
  2. Rental Services: Office space rental, industrial premises rental, and meeting room rental services

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
SubscriptionMulti-year contractNIS2/NKDL Training: 6300 EUR per group (8+ employees), 100% covered by de minimis support
SubscriptionMulti-year contractBusiness Resilience Training: 875 EUR per participant, 100% covered by de minimis
SubscriptionMulti-year contractBusiness Process Analysis Training: 730 EUR per participant, 100% covered by de minimis
FreemiumAnnualCieņas Kods Seminars: Free for eligible SMEs (micro, small, medium enterprises)

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Ventspils High Technology Park product offering

Product offering

Core offering

VATP is a non-profit business support organization providing office and industrial premises rental, business incubation, consulting, and EU funding acquisition services. It also operates a Digital Innovation Hub, Design Workshop RADE, Prototype Hub, and educational technology facilities, combined with EU-funded training programs in digital skills, cybersecurity, and business resilience for SMEs and entrepreneurs in Ventspils and the Kurzeme region.

Product overview

Ventspils High Technology Park (VHTP) is a business support organization that provides infrastructure and a portfolio of interconnected services to support high-technology business development in Ventspils and the Kurzeme region. The offering consists of physical infrastructure (property for rent — office, industrial, and meeting rooms) combined with business support services (consulting, funding, business plans, export), technology services (Digital Innovation Hub for product/process digitization, Design Workshop RADE, Prototype Hub, Digital Content Studio), and educational technologies (Future Class, Career Education AI Tool). Key training programs include LIFT for digital skills, NIS2/NKDL cybersecurity training, Cieņas kods for workplace inclusion, and sector-specific programs. Advanced technology initiatives include an HVAC AI system for smart industrial buildings (Nākamās paaudzes mikroražotnes project) and a CIRC-2-ZERO Digital Twin platform for circular economy manufacturing simulation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Property for Rent (Office, Industrial, Meeting Rooms)
  • Business Support Centre
  • Digital Innovation Hub
  • Ventspils Design Workshop RADE

Quantifiable outcome

  • 974 employees trained, 219 companies reached through digital skills programs
  • +3 more outcomes

Companies that use Ventspils High Technology Park

Customer profile

Named customers2 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Ventspils High Technology Park technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API
No
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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability9 records

Feature5 records

Ventspils High Technology Park partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

128 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

  • Latvijas Digitālais akselerators (LDA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 March 2026Collaboration on business resilience training programs for Latvian enterprises covering cybersecurity, crisis management, and operational continuity.
  • Latvijas Transatlantiskā organizācija (LATO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 March 2026Partner in delivering resilience training covering cybersecurity, disinformation, physical and military threats, crisis communication, and psychological resilience.
  • Didzis Grāvītis (Centurion Hospitality)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 13 March 2026Leading Latvian communications expert with experience in five-star hotels and collaborations with Italissimo, Mogotel, SemaraH, Tiamo Grupa, Vincents.
  • Aston HotelminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 13 March 2026Venue partner for business process analysis training in Riga.
  • Latvijas Investīciju un attīstības aģentūra (LIAA)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 January 2026Government agency partner providing information on innovation vouchers, state programs for business modernization, and incubation opportunities.
  • AltumcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 January 2026Development finance institution providing information on state support instruments, co-financing, loans, and guarantee programs for various business development stages.
  • Ventspils ReissminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 15 January 2026Local transport company, described as safest transporter in Latvia, partner for business networking events.
  • Labklājības ministrijacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Ministry partnership for Cieņas Kods diversity and inclusion training seminars, funded by ESF+ project on equal opportunities and non-discrimination.
  • Kristaps Felzenbergs (Routed In SIA)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 22 August 2025Cybersecurity expert and founder of Routed In SIA, instructor for NIS2/NKDL regulation implementation training. Has 7+ years academic and 14+ years practical experience in industry.
  • Gvido GrīnbergsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 15 May 2025Head of Ventspils Business Support Center, presenting center opportunities and local business support ecosystem.
  • Sandra Žukova (LIAA)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 15 May 2025Head of LIAA Kurzeme representative office, presenting innovation vouchers and state programs for business modernization.
  • Aija Lapiņa (Altum)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 15 May 2025Representative from development finance institution presenting state support instruments and financing programs.
  • Ričards Ozols (Ventspils osta)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 15 May 2025Investment attraction project manager from Ventspils Port Authority presenting services for merchants.
  • Sabiedrības integrācijas fonds (SIF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2025Partnership for youth tolerance education programs 'Solis pretī' and student sessions 'Skaļāk par klusumu'. 281 young people from 10+ cities participated in 10 regional events.
  • Emīls AnškensminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 13 May 2025Expert in non-formal education for youth, trainer for SIF tolerance programs.
  • Ilze BērziņaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 13 May 2025Expert in discrimination prevention, trainer for SIF programs and journalism student sessions.
  • Kitija KalsnavaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 13 May 2025Expert in discrimination prevention for SIF youth tolerance programs.
  • Linda RudzrogaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 13 May 2025Media expert, trainer for journalism student sessions on responsible reporting about intolerance.
  • Riga Technical University (RTU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025Collaborates with VATP on CIRC-2-ZERO project for digital twin platform development in electronics manufacturing. Also partner in Digital Accelerator of Latvia (DAoL) and Latvian Digital Innovation Center projects.
  • VIZULOminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025Latvian partner in CIRC-2-ZERO project focused on circular economy in electronics manufacturing sector.
  • Häme University of Applied Sciences (Finland)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025Lead partner in CIRC-2-ZERO project for circular economy in electronics manufacturing.
  • Linna Business Development (Finland)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025Finnish business development partner in CIRC-2-ZERO.
  • Tallinn University of Technology (Estonia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025Estonian technical university partner in CIRC-2-ZERO.
  • Tartu Science Park (Estonia)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025Estonian science park partner in CIRC-2-ZERO.
  • Krakow Technology Park (Poland)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025Polish technology park partner in CIRC-2-ZERO.
  • K8 Institute for Strategic Aesthetics (Germany)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025German research partner in CIRC-2-ZERO.
  • Academy of Fine Arts Saar (Germany)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025German arts academy partner in CIRC-2-ZERO.
  • Luleå University of Technology (Sweden)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025Swedish technical university partner in CIRC-2-ZERO.
  • VMG Lignum Systems (Lithuania)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025Lithuanian wood industry partner in CIRC-2-ZERO.
  • Industrial Development Center North AB (Sweden)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025Swedish industrial development partner in CIRC-2-ZERO.
  • SIA AspiredcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partner in IPCEI NextGen Microfactories project for industrial digitalization.
  • SIA TestDevLabcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Technology testing partner in IPCEI NextGen Microfactories for HVAC AI system validation.
  • RTU Riga Business SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 January 2024Lead implementation partner for LIFT digital skills program, providing entrepreneurship and management training.
  • Latvian IT ClustercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 January 2024Strategic partner in LIFT digital skills development program, contributing IT industry expertise.
  • EnterCreativeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 January 2024Partner in LIFT digital skills program for creative industries digital transformation.
  • Port of Hamburg MarketingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Lead partner in Blue Supply Chains project. Project involves 20 partners from 8 countries addressing port decarbonization.
  • Electronic Communications Office of LatviacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partner in Digital Accelerator of Latvia (DAoL) consortium with 20 partners.
  • Green-Tech ClustercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partner in DAoL focusing on green technology and sustainable digital transformation.
  • Riga Technical UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Leading university partner in DAoL, providing AI and 5G research expertise.
  • Latvia University of Life Sciences and TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Academic partner in DAoL contributing agricultural and life sciences technology expertise.
  • Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of LatviaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Research partner in DAoL for mathematics and computer science innovations.
  • Institute of Electronics and Computer ScienceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Research partner in DAoL for electronics and computing research.
  • Institute of Solid State Physics, University of LatviaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Research partner in DAoL for solid state physics and materials science.
  • Foundation TechHub RigaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Innovation hub partner in DAoL supporting tech startup ecosystem.
  • Latvian Electronic Equipment Testing CentreminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Testing and certification partner in DAoL.
  • Digital Accelerator of Latvia - Rezekne branchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Regional branch partner in DAoL for Latgale region coverage.
  • Rezekne County CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Regional authority partner in DAoL for Rezekne region.
  • Port of Hamburg Marketing (Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Lead partner in Blue Supply Chains. Partners from Germany include Rostock Port, Stena Line, modility GmbH, SGKV.
  • Port of Trelleborg (Sweden)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Swedish partner in Blue Supply Chains addressing port decarbonization.
  • IVL Swedish Environmental Research InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Environmental research partner from Sweden in Blue Supply Chains.
  • Lindholmen Science Park (Sweden)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Innovation partner in Blue Supply Chains from Sweden.
  • Port of Skagen (Denmark)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Danish port partner in Blue Supply Chains.
  • Baltic Ports Organization (Estonia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Regional ports organization partner in Blue Supply Chains.
  • Klaipėda Science and Technology Park (Lithuania)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Lithuanian partner in Blue Supply Chains.
  • University of Gdańsk (Poland)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Academic partner from Poland in Blue Supply Chains.
  • Shipping & Offshore Network (Norway)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Norwegian maritime network partner in Blue Supply Chains.
  • Valmiera County CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Lead partner in Circular Spaces project for circular economy makerspaces.
  • Valmiera Development AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Regional development partner in Circular Spaces.
  • Lithuanian Innovation CentreminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Lithuanian partner in Circular Spaces for circular economy expertise.
  • Creator Makerspace (Norway)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Norwegian makerspace partner in Circular Spaces.
  • Maker (Denmark)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Danish maker community partner in Circular Spaces.
  • Technical University of Applied Sciences Wildau (Germany)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023German academic partner in Circular Spaces.
  • Centria University of Applied Sciences (Finland)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Lead partner in DistanceLAB project for remote working skills development.
  • LAB University of Applied Sciences (Finland)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Finnish partner in DistanceLAB.
  • University of LatviacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Latvian academic partner in DistanceLAB for remote work research.
  • Kaunas Science and Technology Park (Lithuania)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Lithuanian partner in DistanceLAB.
  • Public Institution Lithuanian Innovation CentreminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Lithuanian innovation partner in DistanceLAB.
  • Rzeszow Regional Development Agency (Poland)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Polish regional development partner in DistanceLAB.
  • Skellefteå Science City (Sweden)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Swedish innovation partner in DistanceLAB.
  • More and Romsdal County Council (Norway)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Norwegian regional partner in DistanceLAB.
  • Rzeszow Regional Development Agency (Poland)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Lead partner in BSI_4WOMEN project for refugee women entrepreneurship support.
  • Business Hub Central DenmarkminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Danish business support partner in BSI_4WOMEN.
  • Foundation Tallinn Science Park Tehnopol (Estonia)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Estonian innovation partner in BSI_4WOMEN.
  • Kaunas Science and Technology Park (Lithuania)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Lithuanian partner in BSI_4WOMEN.
  • Dalarna Science Park (Sweden)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Swedish regional partner in BSI_4WOMEN.
  • University of LatviacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 October 2022Academic partner in AutoRade project for creative industries automation.
  • Institute of Transport and CommunicationsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 October 2022Academic partner in AutoRade for transport and communications expertise.
  • Rezekne Academy of TechnologiesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 October 2022Regional academic partner in AutoRade.
  • Liepaja UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 October 2022Regional university partner in AutoRade.
  • Latvian Digital AcceleratorcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 October 2022Digital innovation hub partner in AutoRade.
  • Latvian Information Technology ClustercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2022Core partner in Latvian Digital Innovation Center (LDIC) consortium providing digital transformation services.
  • Cēsu Digitālais centrscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2022Regional partner in Latvian Digital Innovation Center providing digital services in Cēsis region.
  • Digital Innovation ParkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2022Partner in Latvian Digital Innovation Center consortium.
  • Riga Technical UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2022Partner in Latvian Digital Innovation Center providing academic expertise in digital technologies.
  • Latvian Electrical Engineering and Electronics Industry AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2022Industry partner in Latvian Digital Innovation Center supporting manufacturing digitalization.
  • Latvian Information and Communications Technology AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2022ICT industry association partner in Latvian Digital Innovation Center.
  • Latgale Planning RegionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2022Regional partner in Latvian Digital Innovation Center for Latgale region coverage.
  • Zemgale Planning RegionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2022Regional partner in Latvian Digital Innovation Center for Zemgale region coverage.
  • Vidzeme Planning RegionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2022Regional partner in Latvian Digital Innovation Center for Vidzeme region coverage.
  • Latvian Federation of Food CompaniesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2022Industry partner in Latvian Digital Innovation Center for food sector digitalization.
  • Association of Mechanical Engineering and Metalworking Industries of LatviaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2022Industry partner in Latvian Digital Innovation Center for mechanical engineering sector.
  • Riga Business School of Riga Technical UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2022Academic partner in Latvian Digital Innovation Center providing business education expertise.
  • EKA University of Applied SciencescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 November 2021Lead partner in MAKE IT innovation grants for students in arts, culture, economics, and IT.
  • Fund of EKA University of Applied SciencesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 November 2021Foundation partner supporting MAKE IT project.
  • BA School of Business and FinanceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 November 2021Academic partner in MAKE IT for business education.
  • College AlbertaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 November 2021Educational partner in MAKE IT.
  • Economic Institute of Latvian Academy of SciencesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 November 2021Research partner in MAKE IT for economics expertise.
  • Freeport of Ventspils AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2021Lead partner in Remediation of historically oil-contaminated sites project.
  • International Development NorwaycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2021Norwegian partner providing international expertise in remediation project.
  • Ventspils University College (VeA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Lead academic partner in KInGS innovation grants project for students.
  • Liepaja University (LiepU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Regional university partner in KInGS project.
  • Kurzeme Business Incubator (KBI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Business support partner in KInGS for startup incubation.
  • Ventspils City CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2018Municipal authority partner in Next Generation Micro Cities project with Valmiera.
  • Valmiera City CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2018Partner city in Next Generation Micro Cities project.
  • Valmiera Development AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2018Regional development partner in Next Generation Micro Cities.
  • Ventspils Vocational SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2018Vocational education partner in Next Generation Micro Cities.
  • Valmiera Technical SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2018Technical education partner in Next Generation Micro Cities.
  • Ventspils University of Applied SciencescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2018Higher education partner in Next Generation Micro Cities.
  • Vidzeme University of Applied SciencescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2018Regional university partner in Next Generation Micro Cities.
  • Rīgas plānošanas reģionscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2010Regional planning partner in SIB Net project for innovative SME support.
  • Rīgas Ekonomikas augstskola (Stockholm School of Economics in Riga)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2010Business school partner in SIB Net for entrepreneurship education.
  • Ventspils AugstskolacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2010Regional university partner in SIB Net.
  • Tartu Zinātnes parks (Estonia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2010Estonian science park partner in SIB Net establishing pre-incubators.
  • Baltijas studiju institūts (Estonia)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2010Estonian Baltic studies institute partner in SIB Net.
  • Latvijas Tirdzniecības un rūpniecības kameracoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2009Latvian Chamber of Commerce partner in BalticSupply project.
  • Latvijas Universitātes Eiropas un sabiedrības attīstības studiju akadēmiskais centrscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2009Academic partner in BalticSupply from University of Latvia.
  • The Centre for Development Programmes EMI-ECO (Estonia)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2009Estonian development center partner in BalticSupply.
  • Sociālo zinātņu koledža (Lithuania)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2009Lithuanian social sciences college partner in BalticSupply.
  • Enterprise LithuaniaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2009Lithuanian enterprise development agency partner in BalticSupply.
  • Klaipėdos Zinātnes un tehnoloģiju parks (Lithuania)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2009Lithuanian science and technology park partner in BalticSupply.
  • Reģionālā Pomerānijas tirdzniecības kamera (Poland)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2009Polish regional chamber partner in BalticSupply.
  • Hanzas Parlaments (Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2009German Hanseatic Parliament partner in BalticSupply.
  • WFB Wirtschaftsförderung Bremen GmbH (Germany)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2009German economic development agency partner in BalticSupply.
  • Business Kolding (Denmark)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2009Danish business support partner in BalticSupply.
  • Dienviddānijas Eiropas birojsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2009Southern Denmark European Office partner in BalticSupply.
  • Somijas Baltu institūtsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2009Finnish Baltic Institute partner in BalticSupply.
  • Turku Tirdzniecības kamera (Finland)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2009Finnish Turku chamber partner in BalticSupply.
  • SSPA Sweden ABminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2009Swedish consulting partner in BalticSupply.

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Ventspils High Technology Park competitors and assessment

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Direct peers

  • Tartu Science Park: Estonian science park focused on innovation, business support, and EU-funded projects, particularly in early-stage enterprise support - comparable scope and operating model to VATP, and current partner in CIRC-2-ZERO project.
  • Tallinn Science Park Tehnopol: Estonian science park providing business incubation, digital innovation hub services, and EU-funded project management - directly comparable model to VATP with similar Baltic regional focus and EU project participation.
  • Valmiera Development Agency: Latvian regional development agency partnering with VATP on multiple projects including Circular Spaces and Next Generation Micro Cities. Comparable regional development focus and EU project management capabilities in adjacent Latvian region.
  • Klaipėda Science and Technology Park: Lithuanian science park partnering with VATP on Blue Supply Chains project. Comparable tech park with similar Baltic Sea Region EU project portfolio and regional development focus.
  • Kaunas Science and Technology Park: Lithuanian science and technology park operating in the Baltic region with similar business incubation, innovation support, and EU-funded project activities. Direct peer as both organizations participate in joint Baltic Sea Region projects including Blue Supply Chains and BSI_4WOMEN.
  • Kurzeme Business Incubator: Latvian regional business incubator partnering with VATP on the KInGS project. Provides overlapping SME incubation and business support services in the same Kurzeme region as VATP, with similar EU-funded project model.
  • Cēsu Digitālais centrs: Latvian regional digital center partnering with VATP on the Latvian Digital Innovation Center consortium. Comparable digital innovation hub offering similar services in a different Latvian region.

Regional players

  • Skellefteå Science City: Swedish innovation hub partnering with VATP on DistanceLAB project. Comparable science park/innovation hub model but serving Swedish market with different geographic focus.
  • Lindholmen Science Park: Swedish science park partnering with VATP on Blue Supply Chains. Comparable tech park model with similar EU project participation, but operating in Swedish market with broader industry focus.
  • Centria University of Applied Sciences (R&D): Finnish applied sciences university leading the DistanceLAB project with VATP. Comparable applied research and digital skills development mandate but operating in Finnish market through educational institution model.

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Frequently asked questions about Ventspils High Technology Park

What does Ventspils High Technology Park do?

VATP is a non-profit business support organization providing office and industrial premises rental, business incubation, consulting, and EU funding acquisition services. It also operates a Digital Innovation Hub, Design Workshop RADE, Prototype Hub, and educational technology facilities, combined with EU-funded training programs in digital skills, cybersecurity, and business resilience for SMEs and entrepreneurs in Ventspils and the Kurzeme region.

Is Ventspils High Technology Park a public or private company?

Ventspils High Technology Park is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.

When was Ventspils High Technology Park founded?

Ventspils High Technology Park was founded in 2009. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is Ventspils High Technology Park based?

Ventspils High Technology Park is headquartered in Ventspils, Latvia, in the Europe region.

How does Ventspils High Technology Park make money?

Two revenue lines are on record. EU Project Funding is the primary driver. The others are rental Services.

Who are Ventspils High Technology Park's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Tartu Science Park, Tallinn Science Park Tehnopol, Valmiera Development Agency, Klaipėda Science and Technology Park, Kaunas Science and Technology Park, Kurzeme Business Incubator and Cēsu Digitālais centrs. Regional players are Skellefteå Science City, Lindholmen Science Park and Centria University of Applied Sciences (R&D).

Does Ventspils High Technology Park have an API?

No public API is recorded for Ventspils High Technology Park.

What industry is Ventspils High Technology Park in?

Ventspils High Technology Park's product category is Business Incubation Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAMAMAL, Remote Access, Virtual Workspaces & Digital HQ, with a secondary code of BPAEAIAJ, Workplace Service Desk & Onsite Support (Deskside/Field Services, VIP Support). Its NAICS code is 54 and its SIC code is 7359.

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