Clusters Meet Regions Palma 2025

14–15 May 2025 | Palma, Spain

Armands Lejas-Krūmiņš

Cluster Manager

Latvian Food Cluster

Riga, Latvia

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12 years of experience in cluster management as Latvian Food Cluster Manager. Experience in number of international Horizon, I3, COSME, Interreg projects.

My organisation

Latvian Food Cluster is the largest Latvian Cluster with 225 members (202 SMEs). Latvian Food Cluster is the only multisectoral cluster of the Latvian food processing industry which represents Latvian Food producers from all food subsectors and covers more than 60% of the whole Latvian food production market. Innovation Smart Food Solutions: Encourage R&D in areas like functional foods, alternative proteins, precision fermentation, and circular food systems., Digitalization: Support adoption of AI, blockchain for traceability, and IoT in production and logistics., Sustainability: Promote eco-packaging, zero-waste processes, and carbon footprint reduction. Focus on: EU Programs & Funding, Cross-border cross-sectorial partnerships, Academia–Industry Links: Foster stronger ties between cluster members and universities or research institutions., Startup Engagement: Create a soft-landing program for food-tech startups and organize matchmaking events.
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About me

With over 16 years of experience in management and project realization at both national and international levels, I bring a comprehensive and strategic approach to leadership in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

For the past 12 years, I have served as the Latvian Food Cluster Manager, leading initiatives with international projects, foster collaboration among stakeholders, and support the growth of the food sector.

In parallel, I have accumulated 9 years of experience in the management of innovations and cascade funding as the Chairman of the Board of the Latvian Food Competence Centre. In this role, I have overseen the strategic direction of innovation-driven projects, ensuring efficient use of funding and alignment with industry needs.

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Skills

  • Agri-food
  • bioeconomy
  • innovations
  • Cascade Funding
  • Cross sector Collaboration

Interests

  • Collaboration
  • innovations
  • Digitalization
  • bioeconomy