From 10 to 12 May, the robotics hackathon «RoboBattle 48» will take place, organised by the Science and Innovation Centre of Riga Technical University (RTU). Students, researchers, representatives of start-ups, as well as other robot enthusiasts are invited to take part in the event, where they will not only have the opportunity to design their own robot, but also take part in a robot tournament, competing in a specially created arena.
A student-built rocket, an energy-efficient electric tricycle, furniture that promotes collaboration and idea creation, a game to train psychological resilience and other prototypes of products created by Riga Technical University (RTU) students are on display until July in the Innovation and Scientific Achievements Exhibition Space «RTU and Origo Future Stop» on the 2nd floor of the new «Origo» shopping centre building, Stacijas laukums 4.
Riga Technical University (RTU) Science and Innovation Centre invites young women entrepreneurs to apply for the business support programme «Empowering Women in Agrifood» (EWA), which aims to eliminate gender inequality in the agrifood sector, by 24 May. Ten Latvian women entrepreneurs will be admitted to the programme, while a total of 120 candidates will be selected in 12 countries.
