Unlocking the CEE Region: Why Latvia is Your Strategic Launchpad to Europe
The European market is vast, but for Canadian companies, the point of entry is everything.
Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) has emerged as one of the world’s most resilient and high-growth innovation corridors.
Join TBDC and the Embassy of Canada to Latvia for an exclusive webinar designed to help Canadian founders and investors navigate the CEE landscape. Whether you are looking to establish a secondary base, source technical talent, or scale your operations across the Baltics, this session provides the roadmap for cross-border success.
What you will learn:
The CEE Advantage: Why the Baltic states are outperforming traditional European hubs in innovation and agility.
The Legal & Investment Landscape: Navigating cross-border regulations and tapping into the Latvian Business Angel Network (LatBAN).
Strategic Support: How the Trade Commissioner Service and the Embassy of Canada assist Canadian businesses in establishing a local footprint.
Real-World Execution: Tactical advice on leveraging Latvia as a springboard for rapid global scaling.
Meet the Speakers
Ilze Lacgalve-Moussa | Regional Senior Officer (Investment & Innovation), Embassy of Canada to Latvia
Ilze is a central figure in facilitating high-growth partnerships between Canadian tech companies and the Baltic ecosystem. Specializing in investment and innovation, she helps Canadian founders navigate local incentives, R&D collaborations, and the strategic advantages of the Latvian market. With deep expertise in cross-border expansion, Ilze provides the tactical support required to bridge the gap between North American ambition and European execution.
Nicolas Lepage | Regional Senior Trade Commissioner (Baltics), Embassy of Canada:
Based in Riga, Nicolas is the primary bridge for trade and innovation between Canada and the Baltic states. He helps Canadian businesses navigate foreign markets while facilitating strategic investment opportunities that drive cross-border growth.
Ansis Spridzans | Chair of LatBAN & Principal at Spridzans, Snipe & Hramcenko:
As the Chair of the Latvian Business Angel Network, Ansis provides the legal and investment frameworks necessary to scale innovative ventures across the Baltics and beyond.
Ģirts Līcis | CIO at ASP Asset Management & Board Member at LatBAN:
Positioned at the forefront of Latvia’s startup ecosystem, Ģirts helps founders unlock the region’s potential for rapid scaling. With extensive experience in asset management and venture development, he provides critical insights into the emerging technologies and market trends defining the CEE corridor.
Register now!