Lightguide is one of the world's leading companies in the design and manufacture of silica optical fibres and fibre optic products. The light-conducting fibres produced here are used in the manufacture of minimally invasive medical instruments, as well as in the production of fibre bundles that are further used by the world's leading industrial and scientific equipment designers and manufacturers.
Regula Baltija Ltd. is a manufacturer of unique specific equipment and has been doing so since June 2005. The company's main activity is the production of equipment that enables the authentication of protected documents, the verification of identification cards, passports, banknotes, driving licences, etc. The company also develops software to work with the equipment produced and databases for entry documents.
Pulsar Optics Ltd. is part of Yukon Advanced Optics Worldwide, headquartered in the heart of Europe, Lithuania. Our history dates back to 1991. It was started by a group of friends who shared a passion for human empowerment. This group of enthusiasts assembled the first wooden observation tubes in the basement of a once unfinished residential building.
On 16 April, we had the honour of welcoming a delegation from the Embassy of Hungary - H.E. Mr. György Urkuti, Ambassador of Hungary to the Republic of Latvia; Dr. Zsolt Páva, First Counsellor, Consul, and Head of Cultural Affairs; and Mr. Péter Soltész, Economic Attaché.
The delegation visited Latgales planning region, where Deputy Manager of the Latgale special economic zone Vladislavs Stankevičs, presented the work of the Latgale SEZ and highlighted its key benefits for both foreign investors and local businesses.
The Hungarian representatives also toured two prominent companies from Daugavpils – Latgale SEZ capital company Ziegler mašīnbūve SIA and Daugavpils lokomotīvju remonta rūpnīca AS – gaining insight into the region's industrial capabilities and investment potential.
As part of the events marking the 105th anniversary of the Patent Office, the Intellectual Property Award “Visionary” was presented on 8 September 2025 during a formal ceremony. This year’s recipient is “Light Guide Optics International” Ltd., a company operating within the Latgale Special Economic Zone (Latgale SEZ) and based in Līvāni.
Specialising in the development and production of optical fibres, fibre bundles, cables, and laser delivery systems, the company was recognised for its significant contribution to the advancement of intellectual property both nationally and internationally, as well as for its role in fostering economic growth in Latvia.
The “Visionary” award was established in 2023, with Aerones Engineering Ltd., a robotics firm serving the wind energy sector, being the inaugural recipient. Light Guide Optics International is only the second company in Latvia to receive this distinguished recognition, underscoring its leadership in innovation and intellectual property excellence.
Web site was created within the Project “Entrepreneurship support measures in the Latgale Planning Region” of European Economic Area Financial Mechanism 2021-2024 Programme “Local Development, Poverty Reduction and Cultural Cooperation”
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