Executive Director of the Latvian IT Cluster / European Digital Innovation Hub (EDIH)

Riga, Latvia

Professional Background

Aiga Irmeja is a specialist with 20 years of experience in IT management and marketing. Since 2015, she has been leading the Latvian IT Cluster — a key tech platform in Latvia that brings together over 70 IT companies. Under her leadership, the cluster has evolved from a local network into a recognized European Digital Innovation Hub (EDIH).

Aiga also serves as the Chair of the National Advisory Board for Smart Specialisation (ICT), the body responsible for shaping the country’s digital strategy. Her responsibilities include large-scale reforms in business digital transformation, integration of European support tools (grants, acceleration, hackathons), and building bridges between IT and other sectors of the economy.

Education

Business education, including an MBA in Marketing (Riga Business School).

About the Organization

The Latvian IT Cluster / EDIH is a multifunctional hub for developing Latvia’s IT industry and supporting the digital transformation of SMEs. The organization connects tech solution providers with those in need of digital innovation. It fosters the internal IT ecosystem, promotes Latvian companies on international markets, and links businesses with government, academia, and European digital programs.

Key Products / Initiatives

 – Kickstart Digitalization: a flagship program for fast-tracking SME digital transformation — a 4-week intensive implementation model.
 – Coach Expert Visit: a field-based expert team working directly at the client’s site, offering practical, no-theory recommendations.
 – Support for pilot projects and international solution testing, including access to EU grants, accelerators, and business mentorship.
 – EDIH Platform: an interface between Latvian businesses and opportunities under the Digital Europe program.

Key Areas of Engagement

 – Digital transformation for SMEs
 – Connection to EU programs (Interreg, Horizon, COSME, Digital Europe)
 – Finding tech partners in the Baltic and Nordic regions
 – Cluster development and regional innovation hubs
 – Networking between business, IT, and public institutions

Geographic Focus

 – Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia (Baltic region)
 – Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark (Nordic countries)
 – Ukraine, Moldova, Turkey
 – Central Asia