Latvian Storm Simulator ‘Beat the Storm’ Takes 2nd Place in Creative Business Cup Global

In the international competition “Creative Business Cup Global”, the storm simulator from Latvia “Beat the Storm” won the 2nd place in the competition of 45 countries, reports the producer of the competition in Latvia, Marta Kontiņa.

The final of the competition was held in Copenhagen and brought together entrepreneurs, investors and creative industry experts from all over the world. The “Nebessys” transparent roof solution from the Czech Republic won the competition, while the “Mood: Music of our desire” app from Greece, which allows you to follow the music played in night clubs, won the 3rd place.

The storm simulator “Beat the Storm” allows people to experience even a Category 2 hurricane – up to 165 km/hour. Storms like this are rare in our area, but due to climate change they are becoming more intense and more frequent, but we will be indoors during them. This is a chance to experience the force of the storm in a safe environment.

Ingus Augstkalns, co-founder of “Storm Adventures” company, says about his experience in the competition: “I am pleased that our idea captivated such a wide international jury and also other participants – it is not only pleasant, but also very motivating to go further and fight. We have gained many new contacts , advice from the jury and global professionals. This is where people come forward themselves and say they can help bring together the right partners who, like us, are trying to combine entertainment with educational value. It’s fantastic.”

The three winners received international mentor sessions, participation in the “Viva technology”, “Slush” and “We make future” conferences, as well as various special offers from the partners of the contest organizers, such as “Miro”.

“Creative Business Cup” is a global initiative whose mission is to strengthen entrepreneurship and innovation. It is organized by the Danish organization “Creative Business Network”. The aim of the annual competition is to support creative ideas and promote the development of innovations, helping companies from different countries of the world to meet potential cooperation partners, as well as to reach the global market. In addition to participating in the international final, the winner of the Latvian competition also had the opportunity to participate in “Creative Business Academy” online training and the participants’ exhibition, which is attended by a significant number of investors and mentors.

“Creative Business Cup” was held in Latvia for the tenth year. It is organized by the Creative Industries Incubator of the Latvian Investment and Development Agency. Previously, Latvia was represented in the competition by “Vividly”, “Connection Codes”, “Anatomy Next”, “Gigi Bloks”, “Gamechanger Audio”, “Babbit and Friends”, “WinGo Deposit”, “Scent Camera” and “Stapes!”. Latvia is proud of two second and one third place in the international final of this competition. In 2014, the 2nd place was won by “Gigi Bloks”, in 2018 by “Gamechanger Audio”, while in 2021, the 3rd place was won by the brand “Scent Camera”.