Riga Chip Summit 2026 is the first chip dedicated summit in Latvia organized by the Latvian Chip Competence Center (LCCC). The summit will bring together stakeholders from industry, academia, finance, competence centres, start-ups, and SMEs from the Nordic–Baltic region and the wider European ecosystem.

The event aims to explore opportunities, pathways, and challenges related to advancing chip business ideas within the Chips Joint Undertaking (Chips JU) framework and to provide companies with a clear overview of the EU microchip ecosystem and the support mechanisms available through Chips JU. It provides a platform for knowledge exchange and shared learning while encouraging international collaboration. The summit also encourages business collaboration through matchmaking sessions and networking opportunities designed to help participants build new partnerships.

Additionally, the summit helps companies better understand pilot project requirements, technology readiness levels (TRL), co-funding structures, intellectual property considerations, and the pathway towards commercialization. Through start-up showcases, success stories, and university involvement, the event demonstrates that entering the microchip sector is achievable for SMEs and startups across the Baltic-Nordic region and wider Europe.

The event is organized by LCCC and co-organized by Latvijas Mobilais Telefons (LMT), Estonian Chips Competence Center (KIIP) and Chips Competence Center Lithuania (Chips C2-LT).