Translated using ChatGPT service. Today, the Ministry of Economics and ALTUM launched two new support programs for entrepreneurs. Loans with a capital discount of up to 30% will be available for manufacturing innovations, including dual-use products for security and defense, while research and development projects will have access to loans with a low fixed interest rate of 0.9% to 1.9%. The total funding available for both support programs is up to EUR 100 million. “The programs presented today mark a significant step forward in the development of Latvian entrepreneurship. With EUR 100 million in support co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), our entrepreneurs will become more competitive, innovative, and bold in…