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The foundation “Riga Technical University Development Fund” was established on 15 April 2002 and the statutory aim of the fund is to carry out activities aimed at providing public goods, attract donations and grants from organizations, legal entities and individualsin order to help tertiarytechnical education establishments, first of all, RTU, become modern centres of education, science and culture in Latvia. The main tasks of the Fund are: to promote the development of tertiary education in Latvia that meets social and market needs; to promote the advancement of the level of education and training of new specialists; to support the implementation of tertiary education institution development programmes not only for obtaining education, but also for conducting scientific research; to award scholarships and allowances to students for studies, scientific work as well as for improvement of professional skills of the academic staff and employees. The Fund is not a structural unit of RTU, but rather an independent organization – a legal entity, and it holds all the rights of a legal entity and liability according to the legislation of the Republic of Latvia and its statutes. The Fund statutes were registered at the Register of Enterprises on 26 April 2002 and reregistered on 1 March 2005. The Fund welcomes enterprises and individuals for cooperation to promote the development of education with joint efforts.

airBaltic is a strong and internationally respected airline with the main hub in Riga and bases in Tallinn and Vilnius. We're connecting the Baltic States to 80 destinations across Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and the Caucasus region, providing essential infrastructure and global connectivity for the region. The airline was founded in 1995. The hybrid strategy integrates the best practices of both traditional network airlines and low-cost carriers. airBaltic stands out as one of Europe's most punctual airlines and currently operates one of the world's youngest fleet – Airbus A220-300 exclusively. airBaltic's commitment to excellence is recognized by numerous prestigious awards, including being named the Best Airline in its region by Skytrax for three consecutive years. In 2025, airBaltic made its debut in the global rankings compiled by Airline Ratings, which recognized it among the world’s 50 safest and overall best airlines, as well as one of the leading global airlines in sustainability and among the most preferred airlines in Europe and the UK. The same year, APEX awarded the company the Five Star Major Airline Award for its commitment to providing a high-quality travel experience and before that – the Passenger Choice Award for Best Cabin Service in Europe. With a workforce exceeding 2800 talented individuals representing over 30 nationalities, airBaltic is not only expanding but also fostering diversity within its ranks. airBaltic proudly holds a position among the TOP3 most desired employers in Latvia, a testament to our positive reputation within the industry.

Swedbank ir viena no vadošajām bankām Baltijas valstīs un Zviedrijā. Mēs piedāvājam finanšu konsultācijas, pakalpojumus un produktus, tā palīdzot privātpersonām un uzņēmumiem veidot labāku nākotni. Swedbank vīzija ir finansiāli veselīga un ilgtspējīga sabiedrība. https://bit.ly/SwedbankLatvia