About

About IECS

Created in 1960 as a part of the Latvian Academy of Science, IECS is a state research institute dedicated to fundamental and applied research in computer science, information, communication and electronic technologies related to a priority direction in the scientific research of Latvia for the years 2010 -2013 "Innovative Materials and Technologies” (section of Information and Signal Processing Technologies).

The strategic goal of IECS is to foster the development of a knowledge-based economy in Latvia, in accordance to the science and technology development policies set by the Latvian government. This goal is reached by creating new knowledge and developing innovative technologies the application of which in the national economy ensures essential and sustainable progress in creating new products with high added value. Therefore the sustainable development of ICT and electronic equipment production industry is fostered and the global competitiveness of Latvia and the EU is increased.

IECS vision is to become an acknowledged centre in the development of electronics, computer sciences, IT and related engineering sciences in Europe. Its main research areas lie in creation of systems for integrated signal and data acquisition, processing and transferring (methods, equipment and software). IECS has a workforce of about 90 people, 70 of which are research workers. Over half of them are elected academicians – senior researchers, researchers and assistants.

Financial resources of the institute shall be formed from the resources of local and international funding for financing research projects in accordance with competition procedures (2010 - 43%), financial resources acquired for the implementation of research contracts (2010 - 9%), a base financing of scientific activity (2010 - 18%), as well as other income, which the institute earns by performing economic activities (2010 - 30% including the issue of scientific journal).

Total funding in 2010 was 1.28 million EUR.