The project goal was to develop a business plan for the development of ISSP (Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia) as center of excellence in the frame of the H2020 Widening programme. It has been successfully accomplished resulting in the business plan which has been submitted with the application to the 2nd phase of the program call.
The project work was organized inphases. First,the assessment of the starting situation at ISSP and the Centre of Excellence CAMART was performed and afterwards roadmaps for the development of the business plan were developed.
For the project results dissemination various activities have been performed. Details can be seen on the project website (www.camart2.eu).
A number of meetings with governmental bodies, higher educational representatives, students and entrepreneurs took place explaining the CAMART ² objectives, goals and future benefits for them. A special Strategic board was formed with the participation of the Latvian Ministry of Education and Science, Ministry of Economics, Ministry of Finances, State Education Development Agency and University of Latvia.
Several workshops, brainstorming events and visits with Latvian, Lithuanian and Swedish companies were organised for analysis of the market needs and demands regarding research input in the business development.
A solid base for creation of the business plan was built based on in depth analysis of the ISSP UL. KTH Electrum laboratory and Acreo Swedish ICT were visited to learn their experience and take the best practices to incorporate all the benefits for the development of ISSP as well as cooperation and synergies between the partners.
Cooperation agreements between the University of Latvia and Riga Technical University regarding mutual engagement in scientific projects and educational activities were signed. It opened a way to widen the education possibilities in Latvia in the near future and encourage talented students to prolong their studies and choose scientific carriers.
