General information
RDP Priority
- P6. Social inclusion and local development
RDP Focus Area
- 6B: Local development
Summary
The company VERTESS UP was looking to expand its business operations by developing an innovative service that responds to the desire for a healthier and more natural lifestyle and housing.
EAFRD support was used to purchase equipment that enabled the production of various construction materials where hemp is used as a base material.
Results
An innovative construction technology was promoted using biological materials.
Several promotional materials were developed to promote the service to the local community.
The company built a house from hemp shive concrete and as this is the first house of its kind in the Baltic countries, it is now used as a showcase for potential clients.
The product gained positive reputation and interest has grown. As a result, the company grew and scaled up production.

Promoter
VERTESS UP, Ltd
Funding
Total budget 19 496 (EUR)
RDP 11 697 (EUR)
Private 7 799 (EUR)
Keywords
Resources
Documents
gp_lv_hemp_construction_fin_web.pdf
(PDF – 386.67 KB)
Uģis Pauriņš