CONNECT is an organization that links entrepreneurs with the financial, technical and business development resources they need to create and develop innovative companies in Latvia. By organizing activities and offering advice, CONNECT supports and improves the opportunities for entrepreneurs and startups.

CONNECT is a non-political, non-profit-making, private initiative. CONNECT Latvia is financed mainly by its Members. CONNECT is a network of private and public companies/organisations and individuals dedicated to support entrepreneurship and innovation in the country.

Experts from different areas of expertise contribute their time and know-how to support entrepreneurs and inventors through CONNECT activities.

CONNECT most important activities are:

• Springboard - a panel of experts helps an entrepreneur solve the company’s problems and identify its opportunities, and gives practical advice on the actions the entrepreneur should take in order to move forward. Springboards form the core of CONNECT’s activities.
• Meet the Researcher - a place where a leading researcher tells about his/her inventions/innovations and research in an informal atmosphere, where audience consists of entrepreneurs, companies, media and other interested people.