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Startup Mindset
You are a student or you have heard the word “startup” and are looking for options to get to know more, but you don’t know where to start. These organisations are waiting for the young & curious, who are keen to create innovative projects for launching new products and solutions with help of technology tools.
Meeting the disadvantaged with IT skills and exposure
Africa’s largest computer science education nonprofit that educates & inspire Africa’s future tech innovators & entrepreneurs
Since its inception in 2014, Africa Teen Geeks has grown to become the largest computer science non-profit organisation in Africa. Through its strategic partnerships with the University of South Africa and the Department of Basic Education, our organisation has the key ingredients to be an influential organisation with strong social impact.
https://www.africateengeeks.co.za/
Entrepreneurship programs for youth
Changemakers is a growth mindset driven entrepreneurship & leadership program for 14-19-year-old youngsters to unlock their potential and change the world for the better to become a change maker.
During programs and courses, change makers get to develop everything you won't get from school - from leadership, analysing and teamwork skills to performing, investing, sales and marketing skills, become members of a growing community and inspire others to become change makers.
During programs and courses, change makers get to develop everything you won't get from school - from leadership, analysing and teamwork skills to performing, investing, sales and marketing skills, become members of a growing community and inspire others to become change makers.
https://www.changemakers.ee/
Digital Product Development program
codesters.club is a Digital Product Development program initiated and set up by the Riesenkampff Foundation in order to provide future-oriented technology education for gymnasium level pupils in Estonia.
This program focuses not on teaching a particular programming language, but on training a combination of soft and technical skills needed to deliver digital products that users would love. During a 3-year program pupil from a partner, schools have a chance to try out the shoes of a UX designer, front-end and back-end developer, project manager as well as work on their own project ideas with the help of industry professionals. Part of the classes is held outside of school premises, thus visiting well-known technology companies and being able to learn in premises where different digital technologies are actually developed.
This program focuses not on teaching a particular programming language, but on training a combination of soft and technical skills needed to deliver digital products that users would love. During a 3-year program pupil from a partner, schools have a chance to try out the shoes of a UX designer, front-end and back-end developer, project manager as well as work on their own project ideas with the help of industry professionals. Part of the classes is held outside of school premises, thus visiting well-known technology companies and being able to learn in premises where different digital technologies are actually developed.
http://www.codesters.club
Ideation hackathon
Creative Hack/Loomehäkk is the biggest creative industry hackathon in the Baltic Sea Region. The aim of this 48-hour hackathon is to bring together people from various walks of life, including different creative fields like designers, artists, musicians, etc. They build teams to develop a prototype with a business model within 48 hours. During this event, participants will gain first-hand experience of teamwork, knowledge of business models and design, as well as the basics and practice of presenting the idea (pitching).
https://www.facebook.com/loomehakk/
IT program for girls
Digigirls is a mentorprogram for 15-18 years old girls who are interested in IT.
http://www.digigirls.ee/
Entrepreneurship program for girls
Future Heroes is a growth mindset driven entrepreneurship & leadership program for 13-17-year-old girls to unlock their potential and build true grit for a superhero life.
During 4 months of program, girls get to test their superpowers, boost their life skills, grow their sisterhood and be inspired by diverse role models.
During 4 months of program, girls get to test their superpowers, boost their life skills, grow their sisterhood and be inspired by diverse role models.
https://futureheroes.ee/
Ideation hackathons for everyone
Garage48 is a startup hackathon series turning your idea into a working prototype.
All Garage48 events are held in English and have approximately 100 international participants. Participants have different skills, ranging from software development to design, marketing, sales and entrepreneurship.
All Garage48 events are held in English and have approximately 100 international participants. Participants have different skills, ranging from software development to design, marketing, sales and entrepreneurship.
http://garage48.org/
Technology workshops for girls
HK Unicorn Squad groups together girls in the age of 7-12 and boosts them with pride, confidence and courage to excel.
HK Unicorn Squad’s hobby club and practical yet fun learning workshops serve as a hotbed for the next generation of powerful women in technology.
HK Unicorn Squad’s hobby club and practical yet fun learning workshops serve as a hotbed for the next generation of powerful women in technology.
https://unicornsquad.ee/
Technology program for youth
Eesti 2.0 is a non-profit organization that aims to inspire the next generation of Estonians to choose a future in technology by providing students with different technological tools and offering them ideas to apply these technologies.
We want to nourish creative thinking across disciplines and connect science based theories to real life phenomena and events. Eesti 2.0 is organizing "Hüppelaud", a summer program for Estonian school students of ages 14-19, encouraging them to build products in rapid prototyping mode.
We want to nourish creative thinking across disciplines and connect science based theories to real life phenomena and events. Eesti 2.0 is organizing "Hüppelaud", a summer program for Estonian school students of ages 14-19, encouraging them to build products in rapid prototyping mode.
https://huppelaud.ee
Green ideas competition for youngsters aged 18-30
Negavatt is a green ideas competition for youngsters aged 18-30.
www.negavatt.ee
International robotics festival
Robotex International is an annual event and the biggest robotics festival on the planet. Thousands of engineers, executives, students and families come together to be inspired by industry leaders, examine new startups, build robots for various challenges and learn about the latest technology innovations.
https://robotex.international/
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Startup traineeship for youngsters
Spinner Programm on ettevõtluspraktika programm tehnoloogiaettevõtetes Eesti äärealadelt pärit noortele vanuses 16-18-aastat.
Tule toeta uuendusi!
Tule toeta uuendusi!
https://www.facebook.com/spinnerprogramm/
Business idea development program
Join the business idea development program designed by 8 universites and learn everything you need to know about starting your own business. The program is free of charge and does not require any previous knowledge of entrepreneurship.
STARTER runs twice a year and you can choose between STARTERtallinn and STARTER@tartu at Tartu, depending on where you live. In spring semester also sub-programm STARTERhaapsalu is active in Tallinn University Haapsalu College.
STARTER is a sub-program of the entrepreneurship education program (ettevõtlusõpe.ee).
https://starteridea.ee/
The biggest business festival in the Baltics
sTARTUp Day is the leading business festival in the Baltics bringing together over 100 world-class speakers and 4000 attendees to discuss business, innovation and new technologies, share startup success stories and lessons learned. The two-day stage program is complemented with several pitching competitions, hands-on seminars with professionals and a large expo area where companies showcase their latest innovations. sTARTUp Day will take place in Tartu which you can see is in the word startup - how awesome is that?
https://www.startupday.ee/
Technology tv-show & events for kids
An educational and entertainment program about modern technologies and their application in normal conditions at school and at home.
http://technolik.ee/
ICT workshops for girls and women
Tech Sisters is a community of women and men who bring more diversity into the Estonian tech scene. We arrange entry level hands-on technology-focused workshops in development, robotics and design and monthly networking events.
https://www.facebook.com/TechSisters/
Tech events for girls
Telia TechGirls is a series of IT events organized byTelia and MTÜ Tech Sisters for 14-19 year old girls.
We show that the world of technology is interesting and exciting, and girls have all the prerequisites for managing it!
We show that the world of technology is interesting and exciting, and girls have all the prerequisites for managing it!
https://www.telia.ee/ul/techgirls/
Incubators and accelerators
Coding & Robotics Academy
AlgoAtWork Robotics Academy facilitates its passion for education through a Coding & Robotics Academy for schoolchildren aged from 8 to 16 years of age. AlgoAtWork Robotics Academy is a shared value, alternative thinking, education development and testing facility that uses sciences, technology, business and social acumen to develop, skill and encourage curiosity and originality. Coding and Robotics are used as methods to achieve these values. Education as we know it is falling short in different aspects of teaching and learning. The preparation of young people for the gruel-some requirements of the corporate world and business development in universities across the country continuously proves to be in disconnect with the real world.
http://www.algoatwork.org.za/
Education Accelerator
The mission of the Education Accelerator is to shape future education and accelerate the acquisition of 21st-century skills. Startup thinking, future technology, and STEAM skills are key pillars of our entrepreneurship education programs and training.
http://hariduskiirendi.ee/
Pre-incubator for seed startups
TalTech Mektory is providing several services to students and start-up teams who can participate in the STARTERtech preincubation program, start-up competitions, hackathons and use different labs in order to build their first prototypes.
Mektory’s 4,450 m² Innovation and Business Centre is part of the Tallinn University of Technology. Mektory is combining academic knowledge, science, and entrepreneurship. Here you can solve practical problems in product development and generate new ideas. We also encourage students to be entrepreneurs. For this, we are organizing different projects, hackathons, and competitions. The biggest and most known is the pre-incubation program STARTER. This year's major event is the opening of Mektory’s MakerLab and open collaboration space aka Innovation HUB (200 m2). This is an opportunity for students to work on their own start-ups, projects and build prototypes.
Mektory’s 4,450 m² Innovation and Business Centre is part of the Tallinn University of Technology. Mektory is combining academic knowledge, science, and entrepreneurship. Here you can solve practical problems in product development and generate new ideas. We also encourage students to be entrepreneurs. For this, we are organizing different projects, hackathons, and competitions. The biggest and most known is the pre-incubation program STARTER. This year's major event is the opening of Mektory’s MakerLab and open collaboration space aka Innovation HUB (200 m2). This is an opportunity for students to work on their own start-ups, projects and build prototypes.
https://taltech.ee/mektory/
Incubation for new societal initiatives
NULA incubator is a development programme created by the National Foundation of Civil Society (NFCS) to offer support for smart, effective, and innovative ideas that resolve acute problems in the Estonian society.
https://nula.kysk.ee/
Pre-incubation program for students
Join the business idea development program "Starter" designed by 8 universities and learn everything you need to know about starting your own business.
The program is free of charge and does not require any previous knowledge of entrepreneurship.
Two main STARTER programs run twice a year and you can choose between STARTERtallinn (led by Tallinn University and TalTech) and STARTERtartu (Tartu University), depending on where you live. In the spring semester, sub-program STARTERhaapsalu is also active in Tallinn University Haapsalu College. In autumn semester three regional sub-programs can be chosen: STARTERpärnu, STARTERnarva, and STARTERkohtla-järve.
STARTER is a sub-program of the entrepreneurship education program (ettevõtlusõpe.ee).
https://starteridea.ee/
Various pre-incubation
programs
Tallinn University offers several entrepreneurship programs like STARTERtallinn, Startup Passion, Loomehäkk, and others, but also specific courses like ELU.
It is the place where students can turn their ideas into business by participating in hackathons, entrepreneurship programs, competitions, mentoring events or passing the compulsory course ELU (Enhanced Learning Unlimited). ELU introduces interdisciplinary approach to learning, develops teamwork, entrepreneurial and project management skills. Extracurricular programme STARTER gives students an opportunity to develop a business model for their idea. STARTER program provides hands-on training sessions with top field experts, mentoring events, further access to accelerators and incubators and end up with a final competition (Demo Day)
https://www.tlu.ee/taxonomy/term/100/ettevotlusope
Entrepreneurship training and pre-incubation services for all students across disciplines
The University of Tartu IdeaLab is providing pre-incubation services (workshops, consultation, collaboration with experts and scientists) for all students and University of Tartu early-stage start-up teams.
It is the place where students can turn their ideas into reality by participating in inspirational events, hackathons, workshops, meet-ups with entrepreneurs and pitching competitions. Our extra-curricular business idea development programme STARTER enables students to develop their ideas into validated business models. Hands-on workshops are supervised by entrepreneurs and integrated with mentoring sessions. Mentors are start-up founders or entrepreneurs from different business sectors.
http://ideelabor.ut.ee/
Co-working communities
Co-working space in Kuressaare
EDUKONTOR is a creative co-working space in the very heart of Kuressaare, island of Saaremaa, Estonia. When you visit Saaremaa and need a nice atmosphere with fast Wifi, come to EDUKONTOR! Combine pleasant with useful and get things done.
https://edukontor.ee/
HUB in Pärnu
Forwardspace is a co-working space, in the center of Pärnu, which offers for startups and freelancers office space and an inspirational work environment.
In addition they provide a variety of business lessons, mentoring lessons, meetings with investors, and other boosting events.
In addition they provide a variety of business lessons, mentoring lessons, meetings with investors, and other boosting events.
https://www.forwardspace.ee/
HUB in Tartu
SPARK HUB is a startup & technology community centre in Tartu connecting 300 innovative and creative entrepreneurial people in IT and hardware.
We host SPARK Makerlab, SPARK Demo, RCSnail and Entrepreneurship Village, offices for 22 technology companies and the central startup events venue in Tartu.
We host SPARK Makerlab, SPARK Demo, RCSnail and Entrepreneurship Village, offices for 22 technology companies and the central startup events venue in Tartu.
https://sparkhub.ee/
Makerlab in Tartu
SPARK Makerlab is a makerspace/workshop in the middle of Tartu, where every maker, artist, builder, DIY (Do-it-yourself) enthusiast or just a curious person is welcome to make & create!
At makerlab you can meet makers-tinkerers-inventors alike and find all the tools, equipment, knowledge and experience to carry out almost any project you can think of. We have general work area, metal workshop, wood workshop and electronics area.
At makerlab you can meet makers-tinkerers-inventors alike and find all the tools, equipment, knowledge and experience to carry out almost any project you can think of. We have general work area, metal workshop, wood workshop and electronics area.
Innovation studio where kids can discover, experiment, and create by themselves.
VIVISTOPs are child-friendly, open-plan workshops and innovation studios where kids can discover, experiment, and create by themselves.
Our activities are supported by hardware and software tools for prototyping, robotics and other creative tasks developed by VIVITA team. For more information about joining us click here.
https://vivita.ee/
Funding
Sherpa Africa Partners
Sherpa Ventures is a venture firm that invests in early stage tech and tech-enabled startups in Africa.
The Sherpa team, together with its community of investors, will work should-to-shoulder with founders to strengthen and scale their startups by injecting capital, extensive local experience and deep expertise in strategic partnerships, new market entry, B2B sales, operations, fundraising, product ecosystem building and global networks.
The Sherpa team, together with its community of investors, will work should-to-shoulder with founders to strengthen and scale their startups by injecting capital, extensive local experience and deep expertise in strategic partnerships, new market entry, B2B sales, operations, fundraising, product ecosystem building and global networks.
https://www.sherpa.africa/
Eskom Development Foundation
Eskom Development Foundation invests in startups through its various initiative including Business Investment Competition.
http://www.eskom.co.za/csi
Digital Africa Seed Fund
The Seed Fund by Digital Africa is dedicated to financing and supporting African digital startups.
With €15 million allocated by the French Development Agency (AFD), the fund relies on the expertise of six ecosystem operators to develop training programmes for incubators and seed stage financing for startups in 45 African countries.
https://digital-africa.co/
Future Hub
We are:
An early stage investment fund, an incubator, an accelerating network, or any other name manifesting itself by supporting startups in Africa with knowledge, capital, network and resources from China.
We support:
We fund and support African entrepreneurs and also startup teams from any country targeting African continent, who have rich industrial knowledge and mindset of tech hack.
We focus:
We are sector agnostic and focus on disruptive tech-enabled business models including FinTech, social network, content platform, entertainment, mobility, e-commerce, HealthTech, EdTech among many other sectors.
https://www.fhub.io/
Ingressive Capital
WE ARE COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING THE NEXT GENERATION OF AFRICAN INNOVATORS.
We target 10% ownership in Pre-Seed to Seed tech-enabled companies based in Sub-Saharan Africa with typical check sizes of up to $400k.
We provide follow-on funding with our own investor base, who run some of the leading funds in the world. We look for post-launch founders with a great product, solving a big problem, and work with them on ways to grow and scale through business development, partnerships and financial support
https://ingressivecapital.com/
Pre-Startup
You have an idea for a scalable, innovative product or a service with a clear concept & milestones on how to get there. What you probably need is resources to fund your early prototype, team members, test your idea with clients. Find partners for your prototype through mentoring and supporting networks.
Ideation hackathon
Creative Hack/Loomehäkk is the biggest creative industry hackathon in the Baltic Sea Region. The aim of this 48-hour hackathon is to bring together people from various walks of life, including different creative fields like designers, artists, musicians, etc. They build teams to develop a prototype with a business model within 48 hours. During this event, participants will gain first-hand experience of teamwork, knowledge of business models and design, as well as the basics and practice of presenting the idea (pitching).
https://www.facebook.com/loomehakk/
Representative body of Private Equity & Venture Capital Industry in Estonia
What we do:
- Manage industry's public relations on a local and international level
- Increase the awareness of Private Equity and Venture Capital
- Foster professional growth among market professionals
- Promote the implementation of the industry's professional standards
- Monitor and advocate changes in the regulatory and legal framework
- Gather, analyze and publish industry statistics in Estonia
- Enhance international co-operation and promote the region among international investors
- Create meeting and networking places for the industry players and decision-makers
http://www.estvca.ee/
Build startup in your spare time
Founderly gives you access to fellow founders, industry experts, and handy resources that help you build a team and turn your seed of an idea into a successful business in your own time!
https://founderly.com
Ideation hackathons for everyone
Garage48 is a startup hackathon series turning your idea into a working prototype.
All Garage48 events are held in English and have approximately 100 international participants. Participants have different skills, ranging from software development to design, marketing, sales and entrepreneurship.
All Garage48 events are held in English and have approximately 100 international participants. Participants have different skills, ranging from software development to design, marketing, sales and entrepreneurship.
http://garage48.org/
Bridging the gap between startups and industry
KPMG New Ventures is a catalyst for growth and innovation we facilitate global investments, provide access to international markets, and help build innovation capacity for our clients.
We bring the startup mindset to established companies by helping them test their ideas rapidly. Whether you’re providing a challenge for your people, building new products and services, or looking for a company to invest in, we have you covered. We will even give you a team to run your experiments with.
https://home.kpmg/ee/new-ventures
International robotics festival
Robotex International is an annual event and the biggest robotics festival on the planet. Thousands of engineers, executives, students and families come together to be inspired by industry leaders, examine new startups, build robots for various challenges and learn about the latest technology innovations.
https://robotex.international/
Business support structure for entrepreneurship in South Estonia
SPARK Demo centre is the business card of South Estonia. Founded and run by Tartu Science Park it brings together region's most successful manufacturers, exporters, opinion leaders, employers, brightest start-ups, business support organizations, educational and R&D institutions. In the centre visitors see how business is done not only in Tartu but in the whole southern region, meet some of the most innovative entrepreneurs and their solutions. The centre is in the heart of startup-ecosystem of Tartu and hosts annually more than 90 events focused to bring together and educate entrepreneurs.
http://sparkdemo.ee/en
Business idea development program
Join the business idea development program designed by 8 universites and learn everything you need to know about starting your own business. The program is free of charge and does not require any previous knowledge of entrepreneurship.
STARTER runs twice a year and you can choose between STARTERtallinn and STARTER@tartu at Tartu, depending on where you live. In spring semester also sub-programm STARTERhaapsalu is active in Tallinn University Haapsalu College.
STARTER is a sub-program of the entrepreneurship education program (ettevõtlusõpe.ee).
https://starteridea.ee/
The biggest business festival in the Baltics
sTARTUp Day is the leading business festival in the Baltics bringing together over 100 world-class speakers and 4000 attendees to discuss business, innovation and new technologies, share startup success stories and lessons learned. The two-day stage program is complemented with several pitching competitions, hands-on seminars with professionals and a large expo area where companies showcase their latest innovations. sTARTUp Day will take place in Tartu which you can see is in the word startup - how awesome is that?
https://www.startupday.ee/
Community of startups, founders, innovators, and creators.
Startup Grind is the world’s largest community of startups, founders, innovators, and creators.
We do this daily through our local events, flagship conferences, startup programs, partnerships, and online media + content - collectively reaching over 3.5 million individuals in 600+ chapters across 125+ countries.
We do this daily through our local events, flagship conferences, startup programs, partnerships, and online media + content - collectively reaching over 3.5 million individuals in 600+ chapters across 125+ countries.
Through the local chapter Startup Grind Tallinn, we contribute to the already amazing startup community in Tallinn and Estonia to make it even better.
https://www.startupgrind.com/tallinn/
Technical IT security community
TallinnSec is a community for FREE technical IT security meetups and workshops in Estonia, Tallinn. We belong to a larger circle of CitySec with HelSec, OuluSec, TreSec and others. We have hosted meetups from anything to do with owning web apps, hoarding databases to Android RATs and hacking satellites. In addition, we get full hands-on with our trainings, for example malware analysis.
https://www.tallinnsec.ee
Incubators and accelerators
The largest business idea competition in Estonia
Ajujaht (Brainhunt) is the largest business idea competition and non-equity accelerator in Estonia. It is an opportunity for people to challenge themselves in trying to start a business in a highly supportive environment. The prize fund of the competition is 60 000 € and more. Ajujaht has many great alumnies like Bolt, Click & Grow, Bikeep, Timbeter, UpSteam etc. Join the movement!
http://www.ajujaht.ee/en/
1-year "high-altitude training" for startups
No 3-month program, no 50+ startup batches, no demo days! 1-year high altitude training for startups to take you to the next level.
https://www.superangel.io/alpinehouse
Accelerator for hardware and IoT
Buildit is an accelerator that supports hardware and IoT startups in turning an idea into a tangible, market-worthy product.
https://www.facebook.com/BuilditAccelerator
Accelerator for Clean and GreenTech
Cleantech ForEst is an Estonian non-profit that funds early stage green technology startups, advances environmental education and supports energy experts.
https://www.cleantechforest.ee/
Incubator for Creative and MediaTech
DIGIX is the first start-up incubator for creative digital media companies in the Baltic states. DIGIX is the place to grow your business if your passion is content creation for digital screens, gaming, e-learning solutions, electronic publishing, digital cultural heritage, location based content services and digital creative industries.
https://www.facebook.com/digix.eu/
Incubator for SpaceTech
European Space Agency Estonian business incubator (ESA BIC Estonia) inspires and works with entrepreneurs to turn space-connected business ideas into commercial start-up companies. ESA BIC is part of the European-wide network of incubators, with 20 space incubators from 18 countries, supporting the growth of 140 new companies yearly.
ESA BIC offers access to ESA expertise, knowledge and data, laboratory and testing facilities of the participating universities and hands-on business development support to the Incubation Centre teams. Plus 50 000 euros to develop and test their product or service.
https://www.esabic.ee/
Accelerator for Creative and AdTech
Elevation program for tech-based creative startups, where special focus is on media-tech, ad-tech, e-commerce and entertainment software.
http://www.elevatorstartups.com
Your partner in building and scaling for a sustainable future.
Elisa has the largest private customer base in Estonia and Finland. We help startups with mentoring and customer surveys.
With Elisa there is a possibility to expand into foreign markets. Also we are a great sales and marketing channel for startups as we have more than 2,3 million Elisa customers. Startups have the opportunity to get one of the world's most exciting service provider as their first big customer.
With Elisa there is a possibility to expand into foreign markets. Also we are a great sales and marketing channel for startups as we have more than 2,3 million Elisa customers. Startups have the opportunity to get one of the world's most exciting service provider as their first big customer.
https://www.elisaaccelerator.com/
Accelerator for health technology
Health Founders is the first health technology accelerator in the Baltics. We bring together ambitious founders, experienced mentors and forward looking industry partners to build the next generation health economy companies.
https://healthfounders.ee/
Pre-incubator for seed startups
TalTech Mektory is providing several services to students and start-up teams who can participate in the STARTERtech preincubation program, start-up competitions, hackathons and use different labs in order to build their first prototypes.
Mektory’s 4,450 m² Innovation and Business Centre is part of the Tallinn University of Technology. Mektory is combining academic knowledge, science, and entrepreneurship. Here you can solve practical problems in product development and generate new ideas. We also encourage students to be entrepreneurs. For this, we are organizing different projects, hackathons, and competitions. The biggest and most known is the pre-incubation program STARTER. This year's major event is the opening of Mektory’s MakerLab and open collaboration space aka Innovation HUB (200 m2). This is an opportunity for students to work on their own start-ups, projects and build prototypes.
Mektory’s 4,450 m² Innovation and Business Centre is part of the Tallinn University of Technology. Mektory is combining academic knowledge, science, and entrepreneurship. Here you can solve practical problems in product development and generate new ideas. We also encourage students to be entrepreneurs. For this, we are organizing different projects, hackathons, and competitions. The biggest and most known is the pre-incubation program STARTER. This year's major event is the opening of Mektory’s MakerLab and open collaboration space aka Innovation HUB (200 m2). This is an opportunity for students to work on their own start-ups, projects and build prototypes.
https://taltech.ee/mektory/
Incubation for new societal initiatives
NULA incubator is a development programme created by the National Foundation of Civil Society (NFCS) to offer support for smart, effective, and innovative ideas that resolve acute problems in the Estonian society.
https://nula.kysk.ee/
Incubator for Creative and MediaTech
By working for start-ups and already operating companies, not only in the Baltic region, but also in the CIS and Scandinavian countries, the OBJEKT offers a range of services designed to make business more attractive in Estonia and in Narva, for both the media and creative industries of foreign companies and for the people of Estonia.
https://objekt.is/
Accelerator and grant program
Prototron was created to help turn smart and innovative ideas into tangible prototypes to grow into major businesses.
Applicants may be individuals as well as businesses with projects from all fields, especially: greentech, digitalization of industry, new materials, health-tech and fintech.
Applicants may be individuals as well as businesses with projects from all fields, especially: greentech, digitalization of industry, new materials, health-tech and fintech.
http://prototron.ee
Pre-incubation program for students
Join the business idea development program "Starter" designed by 8 universities and learn everything you need to know about starting your own business.
The program is free of charge and does not require any previous knowledge of entrepreneurship.
Two main STARTER programs run twice a year and you can choose between STARTERtallinn (led by Tallinn University and TalTech) and STARTERtartu (Tartu University), depending on where you live. In the spring semester, sub-program STARTERhaapsalu is also active in Tallinn University Haapsalu College. In autumn semester three regional sub-programs can be chosen: STARTERpärnu, STARTERnarva, and STARTERkohtla-järve.
STARTER is a sub-program of the entrepreneurship education program (ettevõtlusõpe.ee).
https://starteridea.ee/
Incubator for early stage startups in natural sciences
Startmeup is an incubator for early stage startups in natural sciences. Our mission is to help scientists launch startups and keep them growing. Our role is to nurture them until they can stand on their own.
NGO KET (MTÜ Kõrgtehnoloogilise Ettevõtluse Toetuseks) was created in summer 2016 by scientists who wanted to advance the state of hi-tech companies in Estonia.
NGO KET (MTÜ Kõrgtehnoloogilise Ettevõtluse Toetuseks) was created in summer 2016 by scientists who wanted to advance the state of hi-tech companies in Estonia.
http://startmeup.ee/
Incubator for ICT, Green and HealthTech
Startup Incubator is a business growth programme of Tallinn Science Park Tehnopol for tech startups.
Together we help accelerate the pace of innovation by strengthening the path for entrepreneurs, providing support for entrepreneurial communities, and helping to grow the worldwide entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Together we help accelerate the pace of innovation by strengthening the path for entrepreneurs, providing support for entrepreneurial communities, and helping to grow the worldwide entrepreneurial ecosystem.
https://www.startupincubator.ee/en/
Accelerator for Media and CreativeTech
Storytek is a one of a kind #futureofcontent accelerator and creative innovation hub, based in Tallinn, Estonia.
Storytek brings together deep audiovisual sector knowledge, technology and funding with a selection of tech entrepreneurs and content creators. The purpose of Storytek_ is to help creatives and early-stage companies to develop business and fast-track their content, products, and services to the global markets. We are offering a challenging 10-week program to build the platforms and content for tomorrow together.
Storytek brings together deep audiovisual sector knowledge, technology and funding with a selection of tech entrepreneurs and content creators. The purpose of Storytek_ is to help creatives and early-stage companies to develop business and fast-track their content, products, and services to the global markets. We are offering a challenging 10-week program to build the platforms and content for tomorrow together.
https://storytek.eu/
Various pre-incubation
programs
Tallinn University offers several entrepreneurship programs like STARTERtallinn, Startup Passion, Loomehäkk, and others, but also specific courses like ELU.
It is the place where students can turn their ideas into business by participating in hackathons, entrepreneurship programs, competitions, mentoring events or passing the compulsory course ELU (Enhanced Learning Unlimited). ELU introduces interdisciplinary approach to learning, develops teamwork, entrepreneurial and project management skills. Extracurricular programme STARTER gives students an opportunity to develop a business model for their idea. STARTER program provides hands-on training sessions with top field experts, mentoring events, further access to accelerators and incubators and end up with a final competition (Demo Day)
https://www.tlu.ee/taxonomy/term/100/ettevotlusope
Incubator for creative industries
Tartu Centre for Creative Industries (TCCI) operates as the coordinator of creative industries in Tartu and South Estonia by providing creative industries related information and training, legal and economic consulting for creative entrepreneurs, as well as business incubation (and pre- and post- incubation) services.
http://loovtartu.ee/en/
Pre-incubation programs for research and
technology-intensive enterprises
Tartu Science Park supports the creation, development and operation of research and technology-intensive enterprises, providing infrastructure and business development services in Southern Estonia. We run pre-incubation programs that support EO (earth observation) data, collaborative economy and gaming industry ideas.
Tartu Science Park is the innovation engine of South Estonia. Our mission is to nurture start-up companies into global businesses. For more than 25 years, we have supported business innovation activities in the region by networking with universities, public and private sector both locally and globally. We are the Home of Business.
http://www.teaduspark.ee/en
Entrepreneurship training and pre-incubation services for all students across disciplines
The University of Tartu IdeaLab is providing pre-incubation services (workshops, consultation, collaboration with experts and scientists) for all students and University of Tartu early-stage start-up teams.
It is the place where students can turn their ideas into reality by participating in inspirational events, hackathons, workshops, meet-ups with entrepreneurs and pitching competitions. Our extra-curricular business idea development programme STARTER enables students to develop their ideas into validated business models. Hands-on workshops are supervised by entrepreneurs and integrated with mentoring sessions. Mentors are start-up founders or entrepreneurs from different business sectors.
http://ideelabor.ut.ee/
Spin-off program Science to business
https://en.eik.ut.ee/for-scientists/supporting-the-creation-of-a-spin-off-business/
Co-working communities
Startup Hostel in Tallinn
Draper Startup House is a new category of hostels for entrepreneurs - a space for digital nomads, freelancers, start-ups and creators to stay, work, explore and engage with like-minded people on the same journey.
https://draperstartuphouse.com/
Co-working space in Kuressaare
EDUKONTOR is a creative co-working space in the very heart of Kuressaare, island of Saaremaa, Estonia. When you visit Saaremaa and need a nice atmosphere with fast Wifi, come to EDUKONTOR! Combine pleasant with useful and get things done.
https://edukontor.ee/
HUB in Pärnu
Forwardspace is a co-working space, in the center of Pärnu, which offers for startups and freelancers office space and an inspirational work environment.
In addition they provide a variety of business lessons, mentoring lessons, meetings with investors, and other boosting events.
In addition they provide a variety of business lessons, mentoring lessons, meetings with investors, and other boosting events.
https://www.forwardspace.ee/
Workspace for Cybertech in Tartu
Hackerspace is a community-operated workspace where people with common interests can meet, socialize and collaborate.
https://hackest.org/start
Co-working space in Tallinn
24/7 Office is an unique, innovative and modern chain of co-working places in Tallinn, Estonia. 24/7 Office is designed to be a high-quality and modern working environment.
https://247office.ee/
Makerlab for Cybertech in Tallinn
Community-driven space for bringing your tech dreams to life.
We have our roots in the Robotics Club of Estonian IT College as several key members are graduates of the College and were active Robotics Club members in the past. Most of us have numerous years of work experience in ICT sector and we've travelled the world to see how hackerspaces and makerspaces operate. We know that we've got what it takes to operate k-space.
We have our roots in the Robotics Club of Estonian IT College as several key members are graduates of the College and were active Robotics Club members in the past. Most of us have numerous years of work experience in ICT sector and we've travelled the world to see how hackerspaces and makerspaces operate. We know that we've got what it takes to operate k-space.
https://k-space.ee/
HUB in Tallinn
We are a community of passionate, curious and determined startup entrepreneurs who value co-growing and giving back.
LIFT99 hosts some of the highest quality event series and is the go-to place for founders to maintain deep engagement with the local (and international) tech community.
LIFT99 hosts some of the highest quality event series and is the go-to place for founders to maintain deep engagement with the local (and international) tech community.
http://www.lift99.co/
A Creative Thinking Studio
We are a Creative Thinking Studio in the wilderness. We provide the space, creative thinking, and problem-solving tools with a facilitator. We have strong expertise and 18+ years of experience in product development and business model innovation. We believe only common things happen when common sense prevails! We know how to generate ideas like a creative genius. We are happy to share with your team the tools, tips, and tricks for being systematically creative!
https://loovusait.ee/
Co-working space in Paide
Meetinar is waiting you to meet & greet the small cities of Estonia. In Meetinar you will get a glimpse of co-working and shared office space, also you will be able to arrange meetings outside of your regular office. Come and enjoy the small city vibes, where you can leave your car behind and have a walk around the city for a few hours (literally around the city!).
www.meetinar.com
Co-working space in Tartu
Starting in 2001, Mobi has founded number of companies that have global impact today. Mobi house in Tartu, Akadeemia 3 has been a birth place for companies like Fortumo, Messente, Mobi Lab, Nevercode, Nutiteq, and others.We now welcome new creative start-ups, freelancers and entrepreneurs in our expanded office - Mobispace!
https://mobispace.co/
Membership club and event space in Tallinn
Palo Alto Club is a new membership club for startup founders, tech entrepreneurs, employees and freelancers at Telliskivi Creative Hub.
It the place for vibrant events in Tallinn that can host up to 250 people. Palo Alto Club has its own experts in residence that advise members on legal, HR, financial and other matters. We're also home to the best early stage investors in the region.
It the place for vibrant events in Tallinn that can host up to 250 people. Palo Alto Club has its own experts in residence that advise members on legal, HR, financial and other matters. We're also home to the best early stage investors in the region.
https://www.superangel.io/paloaltoclub
HUB in Tartu
SPARK HUB is a startup & technology community centre in Tartu connecting 300 innovative and creative entrepreneurial people in IT and hardware.
We host SPARK Makerlab, SPARK Demo, RCSnail and Entrepreneurship Village, offices for 22 technology companies and the central startup events venue in Tartu.
We host SPARK Makerlab, SPARK Demo, RCSnail and Entrepreneurship Village, offices for 22 technology companies and the central startup events venue in Tartu.
https://sparkhub.ee/
Makerlab in Tartu
SPARK Makerlab is a makerspace/workshop in the middle of Tartu, where every maker, artist, builder, DIY (Do-it-yourself) enthusiast or just a curious person is welcome to make & create!
At makerlab you can meet makers-tinkerers-inventors alike and find all the tools, equipment, knowledge and experience to carry out almost any project you can think of. We have general work area, metal workshop, wood workshop and electronics area.
At makerlab you can meet makers-tinkerers-inventors alike and find all the tools, equipment, knowledge and experience to carry out almost any project you can think of. We have general work area, metal workshop, wood workshop and electronics area.
HUB in Tallinn
Spring HUB co-working space is a well-thought-out environment that helps you to focus on your work and reach important goals in your business.
Spring Hub is a community of entrepreneurial professionals from a wide range of areas supporting each other in a synergistic environment with the goal to grow their business and enrich individually.
Spring Hub is a community of entrepreneurial professionals from a wide range of areas supporting each other in a synergistic environment with the goal to grow their business and enrich individually.
https://www.springhub.org/
HUB in Tartu
sTARTUp HUB is a business and community centre and co-working space at Tartu Town Hall Square for teams, startups and freelancers.
sTARTUp HUB is one of the two Contriber hubs in Tartu. Together with Spark HUB we form a united community of IT and technology companies and serve as the main venues for startup and entrepreneurial events in Tartu. We have hosted more than 200 events with over 10,000 attendees. Our hubs are home to 50+ companies and 500+ innovative people and we keep expanding.
sTARTUp HUB is one of the two Contriber hubs in Tartu. Together with Spark HUB we form a united community of IT and technology companies and serve as the main venues for startup and entrepreneurial events in Tartu. We have hosted more than 200 events with over 10,000 attendees. Our hubs are home to 50+ companies and 500+ innovative people and we keep expanding.
https://startuphub.ee/
HUB in Tallinn for Green and CleanTech
Sunly is running a hub called Port of Power located in Tallinn, Estonia.
We invest in startups in the field of renewable energy and electrification – smart grid, storage, demand response and similar.
Sunly Infra is developing a full range of renewable energy projects, employing the knowledge of an accomplished team of experts to develop, construct and operate renewable energy power plants.
We invest in startups in the field of renewable energy and electrification – smart grid, storage, demand response and similar.
Sunly Infra is developing a full range of renewable energy projects, employing the knowledge of an accomplished team of experts to develop, construct and operate renewable energy power plants.
https://sunly.ee/
Co-working space in Viimsi
Taru is the first coworking space in the unique Viimsi peninsula – just 15 minutes away from center Tallinn.
We provide entrepreneurs, freelancers, remote workers and startups an inspiring and dynamic space to tackle their daily goals. Taru covers all the necessities for our members to be able to focus on their tasks, hold client meetings or run a team workshop.
We provide entrepreneurs, freelancers, remote workers and startups an inspiring and dynamic space to tackle their daily goals. Taru covers all the necessities for our members to be able to focus on their tasks, hold client meetings or run a team workshop.
https://www.taruviimsi.com/
Workspace in the heart of Tallinn
Let's change the work for good!
UMA offers shared workspace and service solutions for companies of all sizes. Our locations are based in business districts within the Nordic and Baltic Sea region. In our workspaces, you can work efficiently and flexibly, either in the privacy of your own serviced offices or as part of our open working community.
UMA offers shared workspace and service solutions for companies of all sizes. Our locations are based in business districts within the Nordic and Baltic Sea region. In our workspaces, you can work efficiently and flexibly, either in the privacy of your own serviced offices or as part of our open working community.
https://umaworkspace.com/workspaces/estonia/tallinn/maakri/
Co-working spaces in Tallinn
Workland is a fully serviced offices and coworking space operator, established in 2016, with centers located at the best locations across the Baltic States.
Workland's mission is to provide inspiring and scalable workspaces, professional support services and a supporting community for the businesses to bloom in. Workland welcomes freelancers, start-ups, and larger cooperations - everyone who appreciates flexibility and inspiring work environment together with a supportive community.
https://wrkland.com/
Co-working space in Tallinn
The Workshop is cozy co-working space in center of Tallinn. According to our tenants, the vibe is what they like most about theWorkshop. It is a bright and colorful office, with cool people and confortable deckchairs. It is a simple coworking space as it should be.
http://www.theworkshop.ee/
Funding
Seed stage investments
Estonian Business Angels Network is an umbrella organization for business angels and business angel groups seeking investment opportunities in Estonia and its neighbouring regions with an aim to grow the quantity and quality of local seed stage investments. EstBAN is committed to finding, funding and mentoring great young companies from pitch through to successful exit.
http://estban.ee
Early stage tech startup investments
Lemonade Stand is an angel fund with focus on B2B. We are happy to invest already in pre-product, pre-revenue phase or join a larger round at seed stage. Ambitions, experienced and diverse teams welcome!
https://lemonadestand.ee
Investing to help founders make the leap to the next level
Whether advising, connecting, or investing, our goal is to have the biggest impact possible. This often means helping a young founder in our community make that very first leap, and most of our investments land in the pre-seed range. Read more about our investment philosophy here https://www.lift99.co/blog/my-five-lessons-as-an-angel-investor-ragnar-sass and have a look at our portfolio to find out more https://www.lift99.co/investments
https://www.lift99.co/investments
VC fund, managed by founders
Early stage investments from entrepreneurs to entrepreneurs.
As a value-add for our portfolio companies, we provide expertise in customer and business development, team-building & hiring, sales & marketing and product development. We take our startups to the next level.
As a value-add for our portfolio companies, we provide expertise in customer and business development, team-building & hiring, sales & marketing and product development. We take our startups to the next level.
https://www.superangel.io
Pre-seed to A-round investments
Thorgate Ventures is the venture capital arm of Thorgate, doing hands-on investments mostly into scalable B2B solutions.
We are grown out of startup entrepreneurs (Seedcamp winners) and we are looking for teams that have a balance of team culture, passion, rationality, and execution power.
We are grown out of startup entrepreneurs (Seedcamp winners) and we are looking for teams that have a balance of team culture, passion, rationality, and execution power.
http://thorgateventures.com
Pre-seed to A-round investments
United Angels is venture capital fund, focusing on investments into promising tech startups from seed to A-rounds.
We manage a fund of 16mEUR and invest throughout the software stack with primary focus on B2B, SaaS and marketplace segments.
We manage a fund of 16mEUR and invest throughout the software stack with primary focus on B2B, SaaS and marketplace segments.
http://www.unitedangels.vc/
Startup
You have developed an MVP and the signed shareholder agreement between founders. Now you are ready for investments and to accelerate your business with the help of angel investors, accelerators and investment funds. Ecosystem partners in this phase will also to get you prepared for market validation and scaling.
Founder Psychology De-Accelerator
.Cocoon is a 1-year
startup de-acceleration program that focuses on startup founders' personal development instead of the company. It is location independent international mentoring program consisting of personal sessions and mentoring events.
https://www.contriber.com/cocoon
Team building trainings
The Elamuslabor is the first corporate learning startup focused on simulations, active training and team diagnostics in Estonia.
Our first-generation product name is Hack & Go, a team-building simulation that can be applied to solve various problems, enhance team ties and also onboarding.
Our first-generation product name is Hack & Go, a team-building simulation that can be applied to solve various problems, enhance team ties and also onboarding.
https://www.facebook.com/elamuslabor
Representative body of Private Equity & Venture Capital Industry in Estonia
What we do:
- Manage industry's public relations on a local and international level
- Increase the awareness of Private Equity and Venture Capital
- Foster professional growth among market professionals
- Promote the implementation of the industry's professional standards
- Monitor and advocate changes in the regulatory and legal framework
- Gather, analyze and publish industry statistics in Estonia
- Enhance international co-operation and promote the region among international investors
- Create meeting and networking places for the industry players and decision-makers
http://www.estvca.ee/
We are the people behind the startups in the Land of the Unicorns
Estonian Founders Society aims to boost local startup community, strengthen direct relationships between founders, share experiences and empower new young founders.
https://asutajad.ee/en
Build startup in your spare time
Founderly gives you access to fellow founders, industry experts, and handy resources that help you build a team and turn your seed of an idea into a successful business in your own time!
https://founderly.com
Bridging the gap between startups and industry
KPMG New Ventures is a catalyst for growth and innovation we facilitate global investments, provide access to international markets, and help build innovation capacity for our clients.
We bring the startup mindset to established companies by helping them test their ideas rapidly. Whether you’re providing a challenge for your people, building new products and services, or looking for a company to invest in, we have you covered. We will even give you a team to run your experiments with.
https://home.kpmg/ee/new-ventures
Latitude59 is the flagship startup & tech event of e-Estonia
Startup conferences are about speeches, pitches and wooing investors. The big ones, they’re the cruise ships of seafaring. Latitude59 is the lovely yacht without the crowds. Only people who really matter.
Latitude59 is small by design. We like the cosy festival vibe. But there’s more to it. Entrepreneurship and digital technology aren’t limited to startups. They matter in society and governance.
https://latitude59.ee/
Conference for developers
North Star is a nonprofit with the mission to solve AI talent shortage in the region and deepen discussions in the technical aspects of AI by sharing knowledge and experiences from practitioner to practitioner with a focus on real-world application of data science and machine learning.
https://www.facebook.com/NorthStarAItech
Conference for product managers
Refresh is a product, design and front end conference to provide fresh inspiration for building great product experiences on the web.
Our programme covers a number of different subjects from project development to UX and design to front end engineering, and presents an opportunity to join with fellow smart folks to network, discuss and renew your passion for making the web even more awesome.
Our programme covers a number of different subjects from project development to UX and design to front end engineering, and presents an opportunity to join with fellow smart folks to network, discuss and renew your passion for making the web even more awesome.
https://www.facebook.com/refresh.rocks/
Mentor program for business growth
The purpose of the SEB Innovation Centre is to help enterprises to grow their business and raise their competitiveness, thereby fostering faster economic growth in Estonia.
At the heart of the innovation centre is a special growth programme, which helps enterprises to take a step forward in their business within a period of only three to six months.
At the heart of the innovation centre is a special growth programme, which helps enterprises to take a step forward in their business within a period of only three to six months.
https://www.seb.ee/innovatsioonikeskus
Business support structure for entrepreneurship in South Estonia
SPARK Demo centre is the business card of South Estonia. Founded and run by Tartu Science Park it brings together region's most successful manufacturers, exporters, opinion leaders, employers, brightest start-ups, business support organizations, educational and R&D institutions. In the centre visitors see how business is done not only in Tartu but in the whole southern region, meet some of the most innovative entrepreneurs and their solutions. The centre is in the heart of startup-ecosystem of Tartu and hosts annually more than 90 events focused to bring together and educate entrepreneurs.
http://sparkdemo.ee/en
The biggest business festival in the Baltics
sTARTUp Day is the leading business festival in the Baltics bringing together over 100 world-class speakers and 4000 attendees to discuss business, innovation and new technologies, share startup success stories and lessons learned. The two-day stage program is complemented with several pitching competitions, hands-on seminars with professionals and a large expo area where companies showcase their latest innovations. sTARTUp Day will take place in Tartu which you can see is in the word startup - how awesome is that?
https://www.startupday.ee/
Community of startups, founders, innovators, and creators.
Startup Grind is the world’s largest community of startups, founders, innovators, and creators.
We do this daily through our local events, flagship conferences, startup programs, partnerships, and online media + content - collectively reaching over 3.5 million individuals in 600+ chapters across 125+ countries.
We do this daily through our local events, flagship conferences, startup programs, partnerships, and online media + content - collectively reaching over 3.5 million individuals in 600+ chapters across 125+ countries.
Through the local chapter Startup Grind Tallinn, we contribute to the already amazing startup community in Tallinn and Estonia to make it even better.
https://www.startupgrind.com/tallinn/
Building well-connected communities
sTARTUp Talks keeps that entrepreneurial energy high throughout the year by bringing industry changing topics to a wider scale and stage. We are going to speak up and gather people around topics which will make a difference in their life and work. sTARTUp Talks wants to inspire people to make their own business, come up with a new technology solution, get new knowledge and insight of the industry and find new contacts who will help them to go forward. We hope to gather up TALENT to build well-connected communities which will inspire each other to grow and develop further.
http://www.startuptalks.ee
Incubators and accelerators
The largest business idea competition in Estonia
Ajujaht (Brainhunt) is the largest business idea competition and non-equity accelerator in Estonia. It is an opportunity for people to challenge themselves in trying to start a business in a highly supportive environment. The prize fund of the competition is 60 000 € and more. Ajujaht has many great alumnies like Bolt, Click & Grow, Bikeep, Timbeter, UpSteam etc. Join the movement!
http://www.ajujaht.ee/en/
1-year "high-altitude training" for startups
No 3-month program, no 50+ startup batches, no demo days! 1-year high altitude training for startups to take you to the next level.
https://www.superangel.io/alpinehouse
Accelerator for hardware and IoT
Buildit is an accelerator that supports hardware and IoT startups in turning an idea into a tangible, market-worthy product.
https://www.facebook.com/BuilditAccelerator
A European knowledge and innovation community, working to accelerate the transition to a zero-carbon economy
EIT Climate-KIC is a Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC), working to accelerate the transition to a zero-carbon, climate-resilient society.
Supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, we identify and support innovation that helps society mitigate and adapt to climate change. We believe that a decarbonised, sustainable economy is not only necessary to prevent catastrophic climate change, but presents a wealth of opportunities for business and society.
https://www.climate-kic.org
Incubator for SpaceTech
European Space Agency Estonian business incubator (ESA BIC Estonia) inspires and works with entrepreneurs to turn space-connected business ideas into commercial start-up companies. ESA BIC is part of the European-wide network of incubators, with 20 space incubators from 18 countries, supporting the growth of 140 new companies yearly.
ESA BIC offers access to ESA expertise, knowledge and data, laboratory and testing facilities of the participating universities and hands-on business development support to the Incubation Centre teams. Plus 50 000 euros to develop and test their product or service.
https://www.esabic.ee/
Your partner in building and scaling for a sustainable future.
Elisa has the largest private customer base in Estonia and Finland. We help startups with mentoring and customer surveys.
With Elisa there is a possibility to expand into foreign markets. Also we are a great sales and marketing channel for startups as we have more than 2,3 million Elisa customers. Startups have the opportunity to get one of the world's most exciting service provider as their first big customer.
With Elisa there is a possibility to expand into foreign markets. Also we are a great sales and marketing channel for startups as we have more than 2,3 million Elisa customers. Startups have the opportunity to get one of the world's most exciting service provider as their first big customer.
https://www.elisaaccelerator.com/
Accelerator for health technology
Health Founders is the first health technology accelerator in the Baltics. We bring together ambitious founders, experienced mentors and forward looking industry partners to build the next generation health economy companies.
https://healthfounders.ee/
Incubator for ICT, Green and HealthTech
Startup Incubator is a business growth programme of Tallinn Science Park Tehnopol for tech startups.
Together we help accelerate the pace of innovation by strengthening the path for entrepreneurs, providing support for entrepreneurial communities, and helping to grow the worldwide entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Together we help accelerate the pace of innovation by strengthening the path for entrepreneurs, providing support for entrepreneurial communities, and helping to grow the worldwide entrepreneurial ecosystem.
https://www.startupincubator.ee/en/
Accelerator for B2B SaaS, Cyber and FinTech
Startup Wise Guys is a mentorship-driven accelerator program for early stage B2B SaaS, Fintech & Cyber and Defense AI startups, providing seed capital (€30K), office space and most importantly – world-class mentors.
The intensive 3 month accelerator program is focused on validating, developing and selling products to business customers. Over 150 international and local mentors with B2B startup experience help startups move through those stages much faster than they would on their own. Founders are also prepared to sell their vision to investors, and the program culminates in a Demo Day, where startups get to present to venture capitalists and angel investors. Post program, startups join the alumni community of 120+ startups in more than 40 countries and become eligible for invite-only alumni events focused on business development, fundraising and experience sharing.
The intensive 3 month accelerator program is focused on validating, developing and selling products to business customers. Over 150 international and local mentors with B2B startup experience help startups move through those stages much faster than they would on their own. Founders are also prepared to sell their vision to investors, and the program culminates in a Demo Day, where startups get to present to venture capitalists and angel investors. Post program, startups join the alumni community of 120+ startups in more than 40 countries and become eligible for invite-only alumni events focused on business development, fundraising and experience sharing.
http://startupwiseguys.com/
Accelerator for Media and CreativeTech
Storytek is a one of a kind #futureofcontent accelerator and creative innovation hub, based in Tallinn, Estonia.
Storytek brings together deep audiovisual sector knowledge, technology and funding with a selection of tech entrepreneurs and content creators. The purpose of Storytek_ is to help creatives and early-stage companies to develop business and fast-track their content, products, and services to the global markets. We are offering a challenging 10-week program to build the platforms and content for tomorrow together.
Storytek brings together deep audiovisual sector knowledge, technology and funding with a selection of tech entrepreneurs and content creators. The purpose of Storytek_ is to help creatives and early-stage companies to develop business and fast-track their content, products, and services to the global markets. We are offering a challenging 10-week program to build the platforms and content for tomorrow together.
https://storytek.eu/
Incubator for CreativeTech
Tallinn Business Incubators (TBI) is a hub for creative start-ups which helps to accelerate the growth of young enterprises and supports their expansion to international markets.
TBI unites Tallinn Creative Incubator and Tallinn Design House. The Creative Incubator offers entrepreneurs a tailor-made 24-month development program, including a personal business consultant and business mentors. Several workshops and seminars are provided for members, also annual export-grant to support ambitious plans. TBI has contributed to the success of over 500 companies.
TBI unites Tallinn Creative Incubator and Tallinn Design House. The Creative Incubator offers entrepreneurs a tailor-made 24-month development program, including a personal business consultant and business mentors. Several workshops and seminars are provided for members, also annual export-grant to support ambitious plans. TBI has contributed to the success of over 500 companies.
http://inkubaator.tallinn.ee/
Incubator for Bio and MedTech
Tartu Biotechnology Park (TBP) provides physical infrastructure as well as business development and consultancy services to companies and R&D institutions in the fields of biotechnology, medicine and veterinary medicine.
Biomed business incubator is designed to create new businesses and accelerate their success through incubation program where consultants offer their expertise in start-ups, networking, and the necessary resources (facilities, equipment, etc.) in order to make businesses more successful.
Biomed business incubator is designed to create new businesses and accelerate their success through incubation program where consultants offer their expertise in start-ups, networking, and the necessary resources (facilities, equipment, etc.) in order to make businesses more successful.
http://biopark.ee/?lang=en
Pre-incubation programs for research and
technology-intensive enterprises
Tartu Science Park supports the creation, development and operation of research and technology-intensive enterprises, providing infrastructure and business development services in Southern Estonia. We run pre-incubation programs that support EO (earth observation) data, collaborative economy and gaming industry ideas.
Tartu Science Park is the innovation engine of South Estonia. Our mission is to nurture start-up companies into global businesses. For more than 25 years, we have supported business innovation activities in the region by networking with universities, public and private sector both locally and globally. We are the Home of Business.
http://www.teaduspark.ee/en
Accelerator for B2B and B2C startups
VUNK is Telia Estonia startup labs, an entry point for innovative B2B and B2C startups in the region, seeking to partner with Telia to improve their offering and get access to the market.
We have been running an accelerator for 3 years and have seen many early-stage startups mature. Now we are open to working with more mature teams to fast track our collaboration.
We have been running an accelerator for 3 years and have seen many early-stage startups mature. Now we are open to working with more mature teams to fast track our collaboration.
https://www.facebook.com/VunkLabs/
Co-working communities
Startup Hostel in Tallinn
Draper Startup House is a new category of hostels for entrepreneurs - a space for digital nomads, freelancers, start-ups and creators to stay, work, explore and engage with like-minded people on the same journey.
https://draperstartuphouse.com/
Co-working space in Kuressaare
EDUKONTOR is a creative co-working space in the very heart of Kuressaare, island of Saaremaa, Estonia. When you visit Saaremaa and need a nice atmosphere with fast Wifi, come to EDUKONTOR! Combine pleasant with useful and get things done.
https://edukontor.ee/
HUB in Pärnu
Forwardspace is a co-working space, in the center of Pärnu, which offers for startups and freelancers office space and an inspirational work environment.
In addition they provide a variety of business lessons, mentoring lessons, meetings with investors, and other boosting events.
In addition they provide a variety of business lessons, mentoring lessons, meetings with investors, and other boosting events.
https://www.forwardspace.ee/
Co-working space in Tallinn
24/7 Office is an unique, innovative and modern chain of co-working places in Tallinn, Estonia. 24/7 Office is designed to be a high-quality and modern working environment.
https://247office.ee/
Makerlab for Cybertech in Tallinn
Community-driven space for bringing your tech dreams to life.
We have our roots in the Robotics Club of Estonian IT College as several key members are graduates of the College and were active Robotics Club members in the past. Most of us have numerous years of work experience in ICT sector and we've travelled the world to see how hackerspaces and makerspaces operate. We know that we've got what it takes to operate k-space.
We have our roots in the Robotics Club of Estonian IT College as several key members are graduates of the College and were active Robotics Club members in the past. Most of us have numerous years of work experience in ICT sector and we've travelled the world to see how hackerspaces and makerspaces operate. We know that we've got what it takes to operate k-space.
https://k-space.ee/
HUB in Tallinn
We are a community of passionate, curious and determined startup entrepreneurs who value co-growing and giving back.
LIFT99 hosts some of the highest quality event series and is the go-to place for founders to maintain deep engagement with the local (and international) tech community.
LIFT99 hosts some of the highest quality event series and is the go-to place for founders to maintain deep engagement with the local (and international) tech community.
http://www.lift99.co/
Co-working space in Paide
Meetinar is waiting you to meet & greet the small cities of Estonia. In Meetinar you will get a glimpse of co-working and shared office space, also you will be able to arrange meetings outside of your regular office. Come and enjoy the small city vibes, where you can leave your car behind and have a walk around the city for a few hours (literally around the city!).
www.meetinar.com
Co-working space in Tartu
Starting in 2001, Mobi has founded number of companies that have global impact today. Mobi house in Tartu, Akadeemia 3 has been a birth place for companies like Fortumo, Messente, Mobi Lab, Nevercode, Nutiteq, and others.We now welcome new creative start-ups, freelancers and entrepreneurs in our expanded office - Mobispace!
https://mobispace.co/
Membership club and event space in Tallinn
Palo Alto Club is a new membership club for startup founders, tech entrepreneurs, employees and freelancers at Telliskivi Creative Hub.
It the place for vibrant events in Tallinn that can host up to 250 people. Palo Alto Club has its own experts in residence that advise members on legal, HR, financial and other matters. We're also home to the best early stage investors in the region.
It the place for vibrant events in Tallinn that can host up to 250 people. Palo Alto Club has its own experts in residence that advise members on legal, HR, financial and other matters. We're also home to the best early stage investors in the region.
https://www.superangel.io/paloaltoclub
HUB in Tartu
SPARK HUB is a startup & technology community centre in Tartu connecting 300 innovative and creative entrepreneurial people in IT and hardware.
We host SPARK Makerlab, SPARK Demo, RCSnail and Entrepreneurship Village, offices for 22 technology companies and the central startup events venue in Tartu.
We host SPARK Makerlab, SPARK Demo, RCSnail and Entrepreneurship Village, offices for 22 technology companies and the central startup events venue in Tartu.
https://sparkhub.ee/
HUB in Tallinn
Spring HUB co-working space is a well-thought-out environment that helps you to focus on your work and reach important goals in your business.
Spring Hub is a community of entrepreneurial professionals from a wide range of areas supporting each other in a synergistic environment with the goal to grow their business and enrich individually.
Spring Hub is a community of entrepreneurial professionals from a wide range of areas supporting each other in a synergistic environment with the goal to grow their business and enrich individually.
https://www.springhub.org/
HUB in Tartu
sTARTUp HUB is a business and community centre and co-working space at Tartu Town Hall Square for teams, startups and freelancers.
sTARTUp HUB is one of the two Contriber hubs in Tartu. Together with Spark HUB we form a united community of IT and technology companies and serve as the main venues for startup and entrepreneurial events in Tartu. We have hosted more than 200 events with over 10,000 attendees. Our hubs are home to 50+ companies and 500+ innovative people and we keep expanding.
sTARTUp HUB is one of the two Contriber hubs in Tartu. Together with Spark HUB we form a united community of IT and technology companies and serve as the main venues for startup and entrepreneurial events in Tartu. We have hosted more than 200 events with over 10,000 attendees. Our hubs are home to 50+ companies and 500+ innovative people and we keep expanding.
https://startuphub.ee/
HUB in Tallinn for Green and CleanTech
Sunly is running a hub called Port of Power located in Tallinn, Estonia.
We invest in startups in the field of renewable energy and electrification – smart grid, storage, demand response and similar.
Sunly Infra is developing a full range of renewable energy projects, employing the knowledge of an accomplished team of experts to develop, construct and operate renewable energy power plants.
We invest in startups in the field of renewable energy and electrification – smart grid, storage, demand response and similar.
Sunly Infra is developing a full range of renewable energy projects, employing the knowledge of an accomplished team of experts to develop, construct and operate renewable energy power plants.
https://sunly.ee/
HUB in Tallinn
We offer a space to get your work done!
You have an opportunity to use the high quality office and other well-equipped areas with a very reasonable price at Mäealuse 2/1 II floor.
You have an opportunity to use the high quality office and other well-equipped areas with a very reasonable price at Mäealuse 2/1 II floor.
https://www.startupincubator.ee/en/co-working-hub/
Workspace in the heart of Tallinn
Let's change the work for good!
UMA offers shared workspace and service solutions for companies of all sizes. Our locations are based in business districts within the Nordic and Baltic Sea region. In our workspaces, you can work efficiently and flexibly, either in the privacy of your own serviced offices or as part of our open working community.
UMA offers shared workspace and service solutions for companies of all sizes. Our locations are based in business districts within the Nordic and Baltic Sea region. In our workspaces, you can work efficiently and flexibly, either in the privacy of your own serviced offices or as part of our open working community.
https://umaworkspace.com/workspaces/estonia/tallinn/maakri/
Co-working spaces in Tallinn
Workland is a fully serviced offices and coworking space operator, established in 2016, with centers located at the best locations across the Baltic States.
Workland's mission is to provide inspiring and scalable workspaces, professional support services and a supporting community for the businesses to bloom in. Workland welcomes freelancers, start-ups, and larger cooperations - everyone who appreciates flexibility and inspiring work environment together with a supportive community.
https://wrkland.com/
Funding
Investing into NewNordic teams
We are tech entrepreneurs by background and have made 30+ investments into early stage companies over the last 5 years. We understand software, deeptech and novel business models. We invest when we resonate with the Why of
the founders.
https://www.contriber.com/investments
Seed stage venture capital fund based in the Baltic states
We are a Seed stage venture capital fund with boots on the ground in each of the Baltic states. We back ambitious Baltic founders with their projects anywhere in the world.
http://www.changeventures.com/
Seed stage investments
Estonian Business Angels Network is an umbrella organization for business angels and business angel groups seeking investment opportunities in Estonia and its neighbouring regions with an aim to grow the quantity and quality of local seed stage investments. EstBAN is committed to finding, funding and mentoring great young companies from pitch through to successful exit.
http://estban.ee
Equity crowdfunding
Fundwise is a meeting place for campaigners and investors.
The entrepreneur gets access to a group of committed advisors, evangelists, potential board members and the investors get to invest under the same terms as well as mitigate risk through diversification. Basically it means equity crowdfunding, which is a way of raising capital for your business from multiple investors by selling parts of it off.
The entrepreneur gets access to a group of committed advisors, evangelists, potential board members and the investors get to invest under the same terms as well as mitigate risk through diversification. Basically it means equity crowdfunding, which is a way of raising capital for your business from multiple investors by selling parts of it off.
https://fundwise.me/en
Grants for education
Good Deed Education Fund is a philanthropy fund founded by the new generation of Estonian entrepreneurs. The fund is looking to support initiatives that solve acute problems in the education sector. The main issues the Education Fund addresses are:
● The lack of appeal of the profession of teaching as the average age of teachers is constantly increasing.
● Quality of school leadership (recruitment, leadership, culture and goal setting; empowering parents board).
● The youth drop-out rate after the mandatory level (9 years); not graduating from the next education level.
● The low levels of STEAM skills acquired from school.
https://heategu.ee/haridusfond
Innovation engine for sustainable energy across Europe
InnoEnergy is the innovation engine for sustainable energy across Europe supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology. We support and invest in innovation at every stage of the journey – from classroom to end-customer. With our network of partners, we build connections across Europe, bringing together inventors and industry, graduates and employers, researchers and entrepreneurs, businesses and markets.
https://www.tehnopol.ee/en/startup-incubator/projects/innoenergy/
Early stage and A-round investments
Karma Ventures (karma.vc) is an early-stage venture capital firm, specialised in late seed and A round investments in Europe’s most promising tech startups.
We back companies with strong ideas delivered with unique technology, customer traction and global ambition. Karma.vc accompanies entrepreneurs in figuring out the path to growth in all aspects - commercial, strategic and technical.
We back companies with strong ideas delivered with unique technology, customer traction and global ambition. Karma.vc accompanies entrepreneurs in figuring out the path to growth in all aspects - commercial, strategic and technical.
http://www.karma.vc/
Early stage tech startup investments
Lemonade Stand is an angel fund with focus on B2B. We are happy to invest already in pre-product, pre-revenue phase or join a larger round at seed stage. Ambitions, experienced and diverse teams welcome!
https://lemonadestand.ee
Investing to help founders make the leap to the next level
Whether advising, connecting, or investing, our goal is to have the biggest impact possible. This often means helping a young founder in our community make that very first leap, and most of our investments land in the pre-seed range. Read more about our investment philosophy here https://www.lift99.co/blog/my-five-lessons-as-an-angel-investor-ragnar-sass and have a look at our portfolio to find out more https://www.lift99.co/investments
https://www.lift99.co/investments
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Investments into impactful companies
We provide revenue-based financing and consult on impact measurement. Limitless Impact Investments is run and backed by TransferWise and Skype alumni.
Learn more about us from our website: www.limitless.fund and contact us hi@limitless.fund.
Learn more about us from our website: www.limitless.fund and contact us hi@limitless.fund.
www.limitless.fund
NUTIKAS - Funding for applied
research
The funding supports companies in commissioning necessary applied
research or product development projects from public R&D institutions. The
company must be registered in Estonia. The project must be conducted either in the field of ICT, health technologies or resource efficient management.
https://www.etag.ee/rahastamine/rakendusuuringute-toetused/nutikas/
FinTech investments
Since 2016, SEB Venture Capital supports FinTech startups with capital, competence and clients.
In next 5 years we will invest into 10 to 20 Baltic companies who want to improve banking experience together with SEB. If we find good business match and innovative offer to our customers, we typically invest 50 to 200 thousand EUR per startup and take active role in helping company founders to reach their ambition.
In next 5 years we will invest into 10 to 20 Baltic companies who want to improve banking experience together with SEB. If we find good business match and innovative offer to our customers, we typically invest 50 to 200 thousand EUR per startup and take active role in helping company founders to reach their ambition.
https://www.seb.ee/eng/fintech
Seed and Small Cap Equity investments
Spring Capital is a hands-on venture capital & private equity firm accelerating the growth of Baltic & Nordic companies.
With the Seed Fund we support scalable technology-driven startups with demonstrable traction. Our Growth Fund provides small cap private equity investments to already proven businesses with a goal to realize a new market or an M&A opportunity.
With the Seed Fund we support scalable technology-driven startups with demonstrable traction. Our Growth Fund provides small cap private equity investments to already proven businesses with a goal to realize a new market or an M&A opportunity.
https://springcapital.ee/
VC fund, managed by founders
Early stage investments from entrepreneurs to entrepreneurs.
As a value-add for our portfolio companies, we provide expertise in customer and business development, team-building & hiring, sales & marketing and product development. We take our startups to the next level.
As a value-add for our portfolio companies, we provide expertise in customer and business development, team-building & hiring, sales & marketing and product development. We take our startups to the next level.
https://www.superangel.io
Seed and Early stage VC firm
Estonian VC that focuses on exceptional founders from Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Scandinavia and CEE, disrupting digital space globally.
Tera builds presence and networks in the markets where our portfolio companies want to expand to - the UK, the US, and Asia. With presence in Estonia, Finland, and California, Tera Ventures is supported by a global advisory network and provides portfolio companies with access to expertise and hands-on support necessary to grow from seed stage to successful exit.
Tera builds presence and networks in the markets where our portfolio companies want to expand to - the UK, the US, and Asia. With presence in Estonia, Finland, and California, Tera Ventures is supported by a global advisory network and provides portfolio companies with access to expertise and hands-on support necessary to grow from seed stage to successful exit.
https://tera.vc/
Pre-seed to A-round investments
Thorgate Ventures is the venture capital arm of Thorgate, doing hands-on investments mostly into scalable B2B solutions.
We are grown out of startup entrepreneurs (Seedcamp winners) and we are looking for teams that have a balance of team culture, passion, rationality, and execution power.
We are grown out of startup entrepreneurs (Seedcamp winners) and we are looking for teams that have a balance of team culture, passion, rationality, and execution power.
http://thorgateventures.com
Seed investments focus on ICT
Trind VC invest in start-ups across Europe, from seed rounds all the way to sustainability, with a focus on ICT.
They invest primarily Northern and Central Europe to the companies with a long-term path to a defensible competitive position. Investment start from the seed round, initially committing €0.1-0.3 million.
They invest primarily Northern and Central Europe to the companies with a long-term path to a defensible competitive position. Investment start from the seed round, initially committing €0.1-0.3 million.
http://trind.vc/
Pre-seed to A-round investments
United Angels is venture capital fund, focusing on investments into promising tech startups from seed to A-rounds.
We manage a fund of 16mEUR and invest throughout the software stack with primary focus on B2B, SaaS and marketplace segments.
We manage a fund of 16mEUR and invest throughout the software stack with primary focus on B2B, SaaS and marketplace segments.
http://www.unitedangels.vc/
Investments and finance advisory
United Partners is an independent investment firm established in 2003.
Our core businesses are financial advisory services, capital raising services, and direct investments into private companies and commercial real estate.
Our core businesses are financial advisory services, capital raising services, and direct investments into private companies and commercial real estate.
http://www.unitedpartners.ee/en/
Scaleup
Your product or service is showing a clear and measurable user growth and you have already attracted significant funding. To move into establishing phase you need to go global. Use the help of partners to do that.
Founder Psychology De-Accelerator
.Cocoon is a 1-year
startup de-acceleration program that focuses on startup founders' personal development instead of the company. It is location independent international mentoring program consisting of personal sessions and mentoring events.
https://www.contriber.com/cocoon
Team building trainings
The Elamuslabor is the first corporate learning startup focused on simulations, active training and team diagnostics in Estonia.
Our first-generation product name is Hack & Go, a team-building simulation that can be applied to solve various problems, enhance team ties and also onboarding.
Our first-generation product name is Hack & Go, a team-building simulation that can be applied to solve various problems, enhance team ties and also onboarding.
https://www.facebook.com/elamuslabor
Representative body of Private Equity & Venture Capital Industry in Estonia
What we do:
- Manage industry's public relations on a local and international level
- Increase the awareness of Private Equity and Venture Capital
- Foster professional growth among market professionals
- Promote the implementation of the industry's professional standards
- Monitor and advocate changes in the regulatory and legal framework
- Gather, analyze and publish industry statistics in Estonia
- Enhance international co-operation and promote the region among international investors
- Create meeting and networking places for the industry players and decision-makers
http://www.estvca.ee/
We are the people behind the startups in the Land of the Unicorns
Estonian Founders Society aims to boost local startup community, strengthen direct relationships between founders, share experiences and empower new young founders.
https://asutajad.ee/en
Bridging the gap between startups and industry
KPMG New Ventures is a catalyst for growth and innovation we facilitate global investments, provide access to international markets, and help build innovation capacity for our clients.
We bring the startup mindset to established companies by helping them test their ideas rapidly. Whether you’re providing a challenge for your people, building new products and services, or looking for a company to invest in, we have you covered. We will even give you a team to run your experiments with.
https://home.kpmg/ee/new-ventures
Latitude59 is the flagship startup & tech event of e-Estonia
Startup conferences are about speeches, pitches and wooing investors. The big ones, they’re the cruise ships of seafaring. Latitude59 is the lovely yacht without the crowds. Only people who really matter.
Latitude59 is small by design. We like the cosy festival vibe. But there’s more to it. Entrepreneurship and digital technology aren’t limited to startups. They matter in society and governance.
https://latitude59.ee/
Conference for developers
North Star is a nonprofit with the mission to solve AI talent shortage in the region and deepen discussions in the technical aspects of AI by sharing knowledge and experiences from practitioner to practitioner with a focus on real-world application of data science and machine learning.
https://www.facebook.com/NorthStarAItech
Conference for product managers
Refresh is a product, design and front end conference to provide fresh inspiration for building great product experiences on the web.
Our programme covers a number of different subjects from project development to UX and design to front end engineering, and presents an opportunity to join with fellow smart folks to network, discuss and renew your passion for making the web even more awesome.
Our programme covers a number of different subjects from project development to UX and design to front end engineering, and presents an opportunity to join with fellow smart folks to network, discuss and renew your passion for making the web even more awesome.
https://www.facebook.com/refresh.rocks/
Community of startups, founders, innovators, and creators.
Startup Grind is the world’s largest community of startups, founders, innovators, and creators.
We do this daily through our local events, flagship conferences, startup programs, partnerships, and online media + content - collectively reaching over 3.5 million individuals in 600+ chapters across 125+ countries.
We do this daily through our local events, flagship conferences, startup programs, partnerships, and online media + content - collectively reaching over 3.5 million individuals in 600+ chapters across 125+ countries.
Through the local chapter Startup Grind Tallinn, we contribute to the already amazing startup community in Tallinn and Estonia to make it even better.
https://www.startupgrind.com/tallinn/
Mentoring in Green, HealthTech and ICT
Science Park Tehnopol is a research and business campus with a mission of helping startups and SMEs to grow more quickly.
We have a large and strong network both in Estonia and all over the world and we will introduce you to the right people so you can conquer new markets. We will gladly assist with product development, innovation, resolving investment issues or finding a key team member in the areas of GreenTech, HealthTech and ICT.
We have a large and strong network both in Estonia and all over the world and we will introduce you to the right people so you can conquer new markets. We will gladly assist with product development, innovation, resolving investment issues or finding a key team member in the areas of GreenTech, HealthTech and ICT.
https://www.tehnopol.ee/en/business-services/
Building well-connected communities
sTARTUp Talks keeps that entrepreneurial energy high throughout the year by bringing industry changing topics to a wider scale and stage. We are going to speak up and gather people around topics which will make a difference in their life and work. sTARTUp Talks wants to inspire people to make their own business, come up with a new technology solution, get new knowledge and insight of the industry and find new contacts who will help them to go forward. We hope to gather up TALENT to build well-connected communities which will inspire each other to grow and develop further.
http://www.startuptalks.ee
Incubators and accelerators
1-year "high-altitude training" for startups
No 3-month program, no 50+ startup batches, no demo days! 1-year high altitude training for startups to take you to the next level.
https://www.superangel.io/alpinehouse
Connecting Nordic and Baltic Fintech communities
Mastercard and NFT Ventures have created the Lighthouse Development Program as a way to connect with the Nordic and Baltic fintech communities.
We work with startups who are ready to scale their solutions, and are positioned to benefit from the global network of Mastercard and their banking partners. In Baltics, the program runs together with SEB Bank.
https://www.mclighthouse.com/
Incubator for Bio and MedTech
Tartu Biotechnology Park (TBP) provides physical infrastructure as well as business development and consultancy services to companies and R&D institutions in the fields of biotechnology, medicine and veterinary medicine.
Biomed business incubator is designed to create new businesses and accelerate their success through incubation program where consultants offer their expertise in start-ups, networking, and the necessary resources (facilities, equipment, etc.) in order to make businesses more successful.
Biomed business incubator is designed to create new businesses and accelerate their success through incubation program where consultants offer their expertise in start-ups, networking, and the necessary resources (facilities, equipment, etc.) in order to make businesses more successful.
http://biopark.ee/?lang=en
Pre-incubation programs for research and
technology-intensive enterprises
Tartu Science Park supports the creation, development and operation of research and technology-intensive enterprises, providing infrastructure and business development services in Southern Estonia. We run pre-incubation programs that support EO (earth observation) data, collaborative economy and gaming industry ideas.
Tartu Science Park is the innovation engine of South Estonia. Our mission is to nurture start-up companies into global businesses. For more than 25 years, we have supported business innovation activities in the region by networking with universities, public and private sector both locally and globally. We are the Home of Business.
http://www.teaduspark.ee/en
Co-working communities
HUB in Tallinn
We are a community of passionate, curious and determined startup entrepreneurs who value co-growing and giving back.
LIFT99 hosts some of the highest quality event series and is the go-to place for founders to maintain deep engagement with the local (and international) tech community.
LIFT99 hosts some of the highest quality event series and is the go-to place for founders to maintain deep engagement with the local (and international) tech community.
http://www.lift99.co/
Membership club and event space in Tallinn
Palo Alto Club is a new membership club for startup founders, tech entrepreneurs, employees and freelancers at Telliskivi Creative Hub.
It the place for vibrant events in Tallinn that can host up to 250 people. Palo Alto Club has its own experts in residence that advise members on legal, HR, financial and other matters. We're also home to the best early stage investors in the region.
It the place for vibrant events in Tallinn that can host up to 250 people. Palo Alto Club has its own experts in residence that advise members on legal, HR, financial and other matters. We're also home to the best early stage investors in the region.
https://www.superangel.io/paloaltoclub
HUB in Tartu
SPARK HUB is a startup & technology community centre in Tartu connecting 300 innovative and creative entrepreneurial people in IT and hardware.
We host SPARK Makerlab, SPARK Demo, RCSnail and Entrepreneurship Village, offices for 22 technology companies and the central startup events venue in Tartu.
We host SPARK Makerlab, SPARK Demo, RCSnail and Entrepreneurship Village, offices for 22 technology companies and the central startup events venue in Tartu.
https://sparkhub.ee/
HUB in Tallinn
Spring HUB co-working space is a well-thought-out environment that helps you to focus on your work and reach important goals in your business.
Spring Hub is a community of entrepreneurial professionals from a wide range of areas supporting each other in a synergistic environment with the goal to grow their business and enrich individually.
Spring Hub is a community of entrepreneurial professionals from a wide range of areas supporting each other in a synergistic environment with the goal to grow their business and enrich individually.
https://www.springhub.org/
HUB in Tartu
sTARTUp HUB is a business and community centre and co-working space at Tartu Town Hall Square for teams, startups and freelancers.
sTARTUp HUB is one of the two Contriber hubs in Tartu. Together with Spark HUB we form a united community of IT and technology companies and serve as the main venues for startup and entrepreneurial events in Tartu. We have hosted more than 200 events with over 10,000 attendees. Our hubs are home to 50+ companies and 500+ innovative people and we keep expanding.
sTARTUp HUB is one of the two Contriber hubs in Tartu. Together with Spark HUB we form a united community of IT and technology companies and serve as the main venues for startup and entrepreneurial events in Tartu. We have hosted more than 200 events with over 10,000 attendees. Our hubs are home to 50+ companies and 500+ innovative people and we keep expanding.
https://startuphub.ee/
Workspace in the heart of Tallinn
Let's change the work for good!
UMA offers shared workspace and service solutions for companies of all sizes. Our locations are based in business districts within the Nordic and Baltic Sea region. In our workspaces, you can work efficiently and flexibly, either in the privacy of your own serviced offices or as part of our open working community.
UMA offers shared workspace and service solutions for companies of all sizes. Our locations are based in business districts within the Nordic and Baltic Sea region. In our workspaces, you can work efficiently and flexibly, either in the privacy of your own serviced offices or as part of our open working community.
https://umaworkspace.com/workspaces/estonia/tallinn/maakri/
Co-working spaces in Tallinn
Workland is a fully serviced offices and coworking space operator, established in 2016, with centers located at the best locations across the Baltic States.
Workland's mission is to provide inspiring and scalable workspaces, professional support services and a supporting community for the businesses to bloom in. Workland welcomes freelancers, start-ups, and larger cooperations - everyone who appreciates flexibility and inspiring work environment together with a supportive community.
https://wrkland.com/
Funding
Investing into NewNordic teams
We are tech entrepreneurs by background and have made 30+ investments into early stage companies over the last 5 years. We understand software, deeptech and novel business models. We invest when we resonate with the Why of
the founders.
https://www.contriber.com/investments
Seed stage venture capital fund based in the Baltic states
We are a Seed stage venture capital fund with boots on the ground in each of the Baltic states. We back ambitious Baltic founders with their projects anywhere in the world.
http://www.changeventures.com/
Grants for education
Good Deed Education Fund is a philanthropy fund founded by the new generation of Estonian entrepreneurs. The fund is looking to support initiatives that solve acute problems in the education sector. The main issues the Education Fund addresses are:
● The lack of appeal of the profession of teaching as the average age of teachers is constantly increasing.
● Quality of school leadership (recruitment, leadership, culture and goal setting; empowering parents board).
● The youth drop-out rate after the mandatory level (9 years); not graduating from the next education level.
● The low levels of STEAM skills acquired from school.
https://heategu.ee/haridusfond
Innovation engine for sustainable energy across Europe
InnoEnergy is the innovation engine for sustainable energy across Europe supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology. We support and invest in innovation at every stage of the journey – from classroom to end-customer. With our network of partners, we build connections across Europe, bringing together inventors and industry, graduates and employers, researchers and entrepreneurs, businesses and markets.
https://www.tehnopol.ee/en/startup-incubator/projects/innoenergy/
Early stage and A-round investments
Karma Ventures (karma.vc) is an early-stage venture capital firm, specialised in late seed and A round investments in Europe’s most promising tech startups.
We back companies with strong ideas delivered with unique technology, customer traction and global ambition. Karma.vc accompanies entrepreneurs in figuring out the path to growth in all aspects - commercial, strategic and technical.
We back companies with strong ideas delivered with unique technology, customer traction and global ambition. Karma.vc accompanies entrepreneurs in figuring out the path to growth in all aspects - commercial, strategic and technical.
http://www.karma.vc/
Investing to help founders make the leap to the next level
Whether advising, connecting, or investing, our goal is to have the biggest impact possible. This often means helping a young founder in our community make that very first leap, and most of our investments land in the pre-seed range. Read more about our investment philosophy here https://www.lift99.co/blog/my-five-lessons-as-an-angel-investor-ragnar-sass and have a look at our portfolio to find out more https://www.lift99.co/investments
https://www.lift99.co/investments
Investments into impactful companies
We provide revenue-based financing and consult on impact measurement. Limitless Impact Investments is run and backed by TransferWise and Skype alumni.
Learn more about us from our website: www.limitless.fund and contact us hi@limitless.fund.
Learn more about us from our website: www.limitless.fund and contact us hi@limitless.fund.
www.limitless.fund
NUTIKAS - Funding for applied
research
The funding supports companies in commissioning necessary applied
research or product development projects from public R&D institutions. The
company must be registered in Estonia. The project must be conducted either in the field of ICT, health technologies or resource efficient management.
https://www.etag.ee/rahastamine/rakendusuuringute-toetused/nutikas/
FinTech investments
Since 2016, SEB Venture Capital supports FinTech startups with capital, competence and clients.
In next 5 years we will invest into 10 to 20 Baltic companies who want to improve banking experience together with SEB. If we find good business match and innovative offer to our customers, we typically invest 50 to 200 thousand EUR per startup and take active role in helping company founders to reach their ambition.
In next 5 years we will invest into 10 to 20 Baltic companies who want to improve banking experience together with SEB. If we find good business match and innovative offer to our customers, we typically invest 50 to 200 thousand EUR per startup and take active role in helping company founders to reach their ambition.
https://www.seb.ee/eng/fintech
Seed and Small Cap Equity investments
Spring Capital is a hands-on venture capital & private equity firm accelerating the growth of Baltic & Nordic companies.
With the Seed Fund we support scalable technology-driven startups with demonstrable traction. Our Growth Fund provides small cap private equity investments to already proven businesses with a goal to realize a new market or an M&A opportunity.
With the Seed Fund we support scalable technology-driven startups with demonstrable traction. Our Growth Fund provides small cap private equity investments to already proven businesses with a goal to realize a new market or an M&A opportunity.
https://springcapital.ee/
VC fund, managed by founders
Early stage investments from entrepreneurs to entrepreneurs.
As a value-add for our portfolio companies, we provide expertise in customer and business development, team-building & hiring, sales & marketing and product development. We take our startups to the next level.
As a value-add for our portfolio companies, we provide expertise in customer and business development, team-building & hiring, sales & marketing and product development. We take our startups to the next level.
https://www.superangel.io
Seed and Early stage VC firm
Estonian VC that focuses on exceptional founders from Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Scandinavia and CEE, disrupting digital space globally.
Tera builds presence and networks in the markets where our portfolio companies want to expand to - the UK, the US, and Asia. With presence in Estonia, Finland, and California, Tera Ventures is supported by a global advisory network and provides portfolio companies with access to expertise and hands-on support necessary to grow from seed stage to successful exit.
Tera builds presence and networks in the markets where our portfolio companies want to expand to - the UK, the US, and Asia. With presence in Estonia, Finland, and California, Tera Ventures is supported by a global advisory network and provides portfolio companies with access to expertise and hands-on support necessary to grow from seed stage to successful exit.
https://tera.vc/
Pre-seed to A-round investments
Thorgate Ventures is the venture capital arm of Thorgate, doing hands-on investments mostly into scalable B2B solutions.
We are grown out of startup entrepreneurs (Seedcamp winners) and we are looking for teams that have a balance of team culture, passion, rationality, and execution power.
We are grown out of startup entrepreneurs (Seedcamp winners) and we are looking for teams that have a balance of team culture, passion, rationality, and execution power.
http://thorgateventures.com
Seed investments focus on ICT
Trind VC invest in start-ups across Europe, from seed rounds all the way to sustainability, with a focus on ICT.
They invest primarily Northern and Central Europe to the companies with a long-term path to a defensible competitive position. Investment start from the seed round, initially committing €0.1-0.3 million.
They invest primarily Northern and Central Europe to the companies with a long-term path to a defensible competitive position. Investment start from the seed round, initially committing €0.1-0.3 million.
http://trind.vc/
Pre-seed to A-round investments
United Angels is venture capital fund, focusing on investments into promising tech startups from seed to A-rounds.
We manage a fund of 16mEUR and invest throughout the software stack with primary focus on B2B, SaaS and marketplace segments.
We manage a fund of 16mEUR and invest throughout the software stack with primary focus on B2B, SaaS and marketplace segments.
http://www.unitedangels.vc/
Investments and finance advisory
United Partners is an independent investment firm established in 2003.
Our core businesses are financial advisory services, capital raising services, and direct investments into private companies and commercial real estate.
Our core businesses are financial advisory services, capital raising services, and direct investments into private companies and commercial real estate.
http://www.unitedpartners.ee/en/
What benefits do I get?
I represent an organisation
I run a startup
If you are part of the African startup scene, wanting to enrich and grow your company
Service providers
- Business consulting
- Legal, tax and accounting
- NGO and public sector services
- Universities and R&D centres
- Talent and relocation services
Service providers
Here we have compiled an overview of the different business service providers in and around the African startup ecosystem. We hope this helps to make the navigation of the African startup scene as easy as possible for the startups already in South Africa as well as for those wishing to relocate to South Africa.
Statistics and Surveys
It is important to be aware of the performance of the ecosystem for business promotion or investment decision making. For this, we issue biannual statistical reviews of the startup field.
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I believe that Startup Mzansi can make a difference and that’s the reason why myself and some of my colleagues decided to contribute our time to help scaleups in Africa to have the global impact that we’ve had with our own companies.
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Startup Mzansi has helped us make meaningful connections and put us on a global platform to showcase our innovation, with success. We experienced first hand how they help bring people together to strengthen the African startup ecosystem.
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Startup Mzansi brings together tech entrepreneurs so they can help each other in tackling hypergrowth challenges. I am excited to be involved in their Apps4Startups programme.
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Startup community in South Africa has proved not only that great ideas that transform our thinking are born here but also that startups drive our economic growth, which is quite remarkable.