Investment and Development Agency of Latvia

Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA) works to increase export and competitiveness of Latvian companies, facilitate foreign investment and implement tourism development and innovation policies. 

LIAA stands for innovative ideas, supports turning ideas into products and businesses, and raises awareness about the Latvian start-up community abroad.  

This means implementing the Law on Aid for the Activities of Start-up Companies, supporting their participation at fairs, conferences, and visits abroad also organizing informative and educational events in Latvia and abroad, gives a "start-up visa" for non-EU start-up founders who are willing to come and kick-off their ideas in Latvia.