The Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry (LVKĶI) is a renowned research institution dedicated to the development of environmentally friendly technologies and the extraction of competitive materials and products from wood and other biomass sources. With a mission to produce scientifically substantiated, low-waste technologies, LVKĶI aims to harness the sustainable utilization of Latvia's wood resources for economic, social, and ecological benefits. Their expertise lies in various areas, including the improvement of wood and wood materials for construction, biorefining to obtain chemical compounds and final products, and the extraction of green chemistry products and polymers from wood and plant biomass.

Alongside their cutting-edge research, LVKĶI offers a range of services, such as information on their inventions and technology transfer activities, as well as patents for innovation opportunities. With a strong scientific leadership and state-of-the-art laboratories, LVKĶI is at the forefront of scientific collaboration and the advancement of the wood chemistry industry