Consortium and Founding Partners
The Latvian Chip Competence Centre (LCCC) is led by Riga Technical University (RTU) in close partnership with the University of Latvia (UL), bringing together Latvia’s leading research and innovation capacities in microelectronics, photonics, and advanced materials. The Centre builds upon the long-standing scientific excellence of both universities and their established collaboration with industry and European research networks.
RTU contributes its strengths in semiconductor engineering, electronics design, and applied research infrastructure, while UL provides internationally recognised expertise in materials science, photonics, and quantum technologies. Through this joint leadership, the consortium unites academic knowledge, technological capabilities, and innovation support mechanisms necessary for the development of a full semiconductor value chain in Latvia.
Strategic Vision
Our mission
Our mission is to help transform Latvia from a chip consumer into a chip innovator by 2030. LCCC supports startups, scale-ups, and SMEs in navigating the complex semiconductor landscape, improving access to European infrastructure, and increasing the global visibility of Latvian capabilities.
LCCC focuses on key technology areas:
- semiconductor microelectronics design and manufacturing
- silicon and polymer photonics.
- open-source semiconductor design.
- emerging quantum and chip-based applications.
By fostering collaboration across the entire value chain and advancing semiconductor-related education and skills, LCCC contributes to a competitive, resilient, and sustainable Latvian semiconductor ecosystem within the broader European framework.
Main Strategic Directions
Photonic Chips
- Data Centers
- Sensors
- Photonic Computing
- RTU Expertise
- Exports (Early Stage)
Chip Design
- Fabless Model
- Low Entry Point
- Main Resource – Talent!
- Made in Latvia Innovation
Quantum Chip R&D
- Ultra-Precise Sensors
- Quantum Encryption
- Quantum Computing
- University of Latvia Expertise