Brussels, 24 May 2024 - EuropaBio is pleased to announce that the Biocatalyst Foundation has joined the association.

Founded in Riga, Latvia as a non-profit foundation to foster the biotechnology community in Latvia, the Baltic States and beyond, Biocatalyst Foundation is pivotal to help create new connections to boost innovation and promote industrial, scientific, and social cooperation in the region.

Following its creation, the Foundation has been instrumental in developing the Baltic States biotechnology and innovation ecosystems. In joining EuropaBio, the Biocatalyst Foundation brings a growing biotechnology community into the conversation about what Europe looks like for innovation and brings expertise in cross-border collaboration and enhancing regional ecosystems.

Dr. Claire Skentelbery, Director General of EuropaBio said “We are delighted to welcome the Biocatalyst Foundation to EuropaBio as the voice for biotechnology in Latvia. It represents a vibrant and growing community of innovators, and we are proud to work as their partner in shaping what the European ecosystem will enable for them.”

Igors Berkovics, Co-Founder of Biocatalyst Foundation had this to say "For the Biocatalyst Foundation, participation in EuropaBio network is especially important in the context of the first Biotech focused incubator for the CEE region we plan to launch in Autumn 2024."