B-Space Incubation Programme: application and important information

The B-Space Incubation Programme is being implemented as part of the RSU Student Innovation Grants project and offers RSU and other university students, as well as high school pupils, vocational school and college students, the opportunity to develop and test their business ideas.

The programme runs from February to June and includes online business classes, work with student supervisors and mentors, networking events, all with the goal of preparing participants for launching their own entrepreneurial activities.

Teams of 2–5 people with a shared business idea are invited to apply. Each team must include at least one student and at least one member affiliated with RSU (student, researcher, employee, etc.).

How to apply?

• Develop your business idea and find a team.
• Read the information on this page and make sure that your team and idea meet the programme requirements.
• Go to the application form
• Fill in:
  • Programme application – make sure all sections are completed;
  • Budget form – make sure that the total budget corresponds to the maximum available funding (3506 EUR);
  • Attach the CVs – CVs must be submitted for all team members;
  • Attach copies of student IDs or certificates of study – make sure the scanned document or photo clearly shows the educational institution and the student card number;
  • Attach other supplements, such as images, screenshots from websites or emails confirming that a price survey has been conducted.
• Submit the application form

Key information

Period	February–June 2026
Format	Hybrid: online classes and consultations + in-person events
Audience	Student teams
Participation requirements	Teams of 2–5 people, at least one student, at least one RSU representative Procedure
Funding	Up to 3506 EUR at the start of the programme (purchases made by RSU). Four months available for using the funding. At the end of the programme, cash prizes of 3000 EUR for the three best teams.
Application period	16 Dec 2025–14 Jan 2026.
Application link	Ej.uz/ink2026
Questions	Join the Q&A session on the B-Space Facebook page on 6 January or e-mail us at bspacersu[pnkts]lv.

About the Programme

How does it work?

Frequently Asked Questions

Applications and team requirements

What business ideas can I submit?
The business incubator has the following non-supported activity areas: alcoholic beverages, narcotic, psychotropic and other intoxicating substances, intimate goods and services, tobacco products and gambling.
All ideas not related to the non-supported topics are welcome in B-Space programmes, regardless of their field or complexity.

Can the team include people from other universities or industry professionals?
Teams of 2–5 people may apply for the incubation programme, and at least one of them must be a student of Rīga Stradiņš University.
It is recommended to form a team with students from other RSU study fields and other universities, but teams that include professionals may also apply, as long as the mandatory requirement of having at least one RSU student is met.

Do participants need to be in a specific study programme or field?
No. Any RSU student can participate in the incubation programme regardless of study programme, level or field. The same applies to students from other universities or vocational education institutions included in the team.

Can I apply if my team has more than 5 people?
Teams participating in the incubation programme must include at least 2 people, of whom at least one is an RSU student. In some cases, the maximum number of team members may exceed five, therefore you are encouraged to submit your application and the B-Space team will review it individually.

Can one person participate in several teams at the same time?
No. Within the incubation programme, one person can only be part of one team at a time. However, participants are encouraged to network and exchange experiences, so if your friends submit their own idea, there is nothing preventing you from giving advice or supporting them informally.

Can we add new team members during the incubation?
Yes. If you find a like-minded person during the development of your idea and wish to add them to the team, it is possible. The new team member must submit the relevant documentation (CV, and for students – student ID copy). For adding new team members during the programme, please contact Bspacersu[pnkts]lv and a B-Space colleague will review the individual case and explain the joining process.

I already have my own company, can I participate?
Students participating in the incubation programme cannot be economic operators or self-employed persons. This means they cannot have their own business, provide services, or sell goods. However, students may be employed in a company, for example as lab assistants or while working alongside studies.
These rules only apply to students – team members who are not currently studying may have their own companies and may be self-employed.

Can I choose my own supervisor?
Each team admitted to the incubation programme will be assigned a supervisor (industry professional) who will help throughout the programme by providing advice and practical support. Supervisors are assigned based on the team’s idea and development stage.
Teams may also bring their own supervisor, by informing the B-Space team (email Bspacersu[pnkts]lv) after being admitted to the programme.

Do pre-incubation participants have advantages?
The pre-incubation programme helps prepare for the incubation programme, refine ideas, test them in the early phase, find a team and understand the basics of entrepreneurship. However, participation in pre-incubation does not affect the evaluation process of the incubation programme, so all applicants have equal chances of being selected.

Programme process and content

Are all applicants admitted?
No, participation in the B-Space incubation programme is competitive. This means that all teams first submit applications and pitch their ideas to a jury, which evaluates them according to specific criteria — including innovation level, market potential and team capability. The best teams are selected for the programme.

What will I have to during the programme?
During the programme, the team or one of its representatives must attend online classes, and work with the student supervisor and mentors to learn entrepreneurship skills and develop their idea. When submitting an application, teams also prepare an individual activity plan, which should be followed as much as possible during the development of the solution.

How much time per week do I need to dedicate?
In most weeks, teams need to dedicate at least one and a half hours to attend classes, plus additional time for individual work with supervisors and mentors. The amount of time needed for idea development outside the classes depends on the team’s enthusiasm and the complexity of the idea. Teams will also be offered various additional events and conferences that may last from a few hours to several days.

Will class recordings be available?
Yes, sessions that you cannot attend live will be available as recordings.

Funding and practical matters

Does the business idea belong to me after the programme?
The business idea belongs to the participant team. However, the incubation programme is a sandbox for testing and validating your idea, therefore materials, prototypes and designs purchased with the initial funding remain the property of B-Space.

How does procurement of materials work?
Once the contract is signed, the team will be able to consult with the B-Space administrative project manager, who will explain the procurement process and help clarify when the team will receive the necessary materials or services for idea development.

Do I receive the funding to my bank account?
The initial funding of up to 3506 EUR, which the team receives upon admission to the incubation programme, is not given in cash. Instead, RSU purchases the necessary consultations, services, and materials according to the budget form submitted in the application. The cash prize of 3000 EUR awarded to the three best teams at the end of the programme is paid out in money.

What can and cannot be purchased with the funding? What if I don’t manage to use the funding before Demo Day?
All questions about funding will be answered during the Finance ABC webinar on 7 January.
Further details