Latvia becomes part of the European AI factory network

Latvia is among the 13 European Union countries that have received support for the implementation of a national-level initiative to develop artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and competencies. The implementation of the project "Artificial Intelligence Factory Antenna - Latvia" (AI Factory Antenna - Latvia, AIFA-LAT) from 2026 to 2028 will strengthen Latvia's position in the European digital and innovation space.

The initiative, supported by the European Commission and the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking, aims to establish a national-level competence center that will strengthen Latvia's AI ecosystem and connect it to the Finnish-led "LUMI AI Factory" consortium. This will provide Latvia with access to European-level supercomputing power, algorithm development support, and AI skills development opportunities.

The project is implemented by Riga Technical University (RTU) in cooperation with the University of Latvia, the Culture Information Systems Centre, the State Digital Development Agency, the Latvian Association for Artificial Intelligence (MILA), the Latvian Information Technology Cluster and the Artificial Intelligence Centre.

MILA role in the project

The Latvian Association of Artificial Intelligence represents the national AI industry and entrepreneurs, providing links between science, business and society. MILA's task is to promote the introduction of practical AI solutions in Latvian companies, help attract the private sector to the project and promote the opportunities of the Latvian AI ecosystem at the European level.

The association participates in strengthening the ecosystem and developing competencies by promoting cooperation between the public and private sectors, as well as promoting the use of AI in language technologies, health data analytics, cybersecurity, and energy.

MILA also acts as a collaboration platform for companies that want to take advantage of the new infrastructure, including testing and implementing AI solutions, participating in training and international projects.

This project marks a significant milestone in the development of AI in Latvia, strengthening our scientific and industrial capacity, creating new opportunities for cooperation, and helping Latvia become an integral part of the European AI ecosystem.