Startup Estonia

Startup Estonia Everything about the startup scene in Estonia. Financed by the European Regional Development Fund. We are designing a healthy ecosystem that sprouts innovation.

Success is not just about having the right ideas, but about having the right environment to bring those ideas to life. A place where DeepTech visionaries and various startups can truly thrive. Starting from Estonia, we shape the world of tomorrow. This page features posts and information about different startups and startup service providers in Estonia (accelerators, co-working spaces, incubators, networks, training providers, etc) as well as best international reads on starting and managing a startup. Startup Estonia's program is financed from the European Regional Development Fund (project number EU 50651).

⚛️Could quantum algorithms help solve your toughest business problem?Metrosert invites Estonian companies, and students,...
07/10/2026

⚛️Could quantum algorithms help solve your toughest business problem?

Metrosert invites Estonian companies, and students, researchers and professionals from the Nordic and Baltic countries, to apply for QEst Hack 2026 in Tallinn on 11 to 13 November.

Five companies will be selected, each bringing a complex business problem and its own data. They will be joined by individual participants and quantum experts from Estonia, Finland and Canada to explore whether quantum algorithms could eventually offer a better way to solve the problem.

📅 11 to 13 November
📍 Tallinn
⏰ Apply by 10 October

Apply and read more: links in the comments!

🎮 MängudeÖÖ is coming to TallinnThe international game industry conference brings together game studios, startups and o...
07/10/2026

🎮 MängudeÖÖ is coming to Tallinn

The international game industry conference brings together game studios, startups and other people building new ideas in the gaming sector. Expect fresh perspectives, useful connections and probably at least a few conversations that start with “what if we just…”.
📅 15–17 October 2026
📍 Tallinn

Startup Estonia community members get 20% off tickets with the code "STARTUP20"

🎟️ Info and tickets in the comments

☕Got a scientific breakthrough and wondering how to turn it into a business?Join the DeepTech Coffee Morning "Turning Sc...
06/10/2026

☕Got a scientific breakthrough and wondering how to turn it into a business?

Join the DeepTech Coffee Morning "Turning Science Into Real-World Impact" in Tallinn on Thursday, 8 October. The event is for deeptech startups, research teams, scientists, spin-offs and aspiring founders who want to commercialise advanced technology.

What to expect:
🔹An overview of the DeepTech Accelerator
🔹A discussion on how universities support spin-offs
🔹A main presentation on commercialising deep-tech solutions, from identifying the problem to building international collaboration and navigating regulations
🔹Q&A and networking

Speakers:
🔹Kristiina Libe, DeepTech Project Manager at Tehnopol
🔹Rasmus Kalep, Start-up Manager at TalTech Startup Centre: Technology Transfer Office
🔹Tanel Mahlakõiv, Director of Translational Research at Icosagen Cell Factory

📅 8 October, 09:30 to 12:00 (coffee from 09:30, programme starts at 10:00)
📍 Tehnopol, Mäealuse 2/4, Tallinn (A building, 3rd floor)
💶 Free of charge, English-language event. Registration required.

Sign up: link in the comments

What if the next big innovation is simply not yet legal?Join us at Oslo Innovation Week for a discussion on how governme...
28/09/2026

What if the next big innovation is simply not yet legal?

Join us at Oslo Innovation Week for a discussion on how governments can turn regulation into a driver of innovation and help new ideas reach the market faster.

The conversation will highlight Accelerate Estonia, Estonia's governmental innovation lab that works with entrepreneurs, companies and the public sector to identify regulatory barriers and enable innovative solutions.

Together with Estonian and Nordic entrepreneurs, investors and innovators, we'll explore:
🔹How can regulation support innovation rather than slow it down?
🔹How can governments enable experimentation while maintaining safety and trust?
🔹What Norway and the wider Nordic region can learn from Estonia's testbed approach?
🔹Are some ideas "illegal" simply because regulations have not yet caught up?

Programme:
17.00 Arrival, registration and welcome drinks
17.30 Welcome remarks by Estonian Ambassador Piia Mathisen
17.40 to 17.50 Keynote: Why Estonia as a testbed? Accelerate Estonia
17.50 to 18.20 Panel discussion: From Innovation to Action. Can Estonia's Testbed Model Accelerate the Future?
18.25 to 18.40 Q&A
18.40 to 20.00 Networking

📅Registration deadline: 13 October 2026
📅Event: 20 Ocotober 2026
📍Estonian Embassy in Oslo, Norway

Register! Link in comments👇

NSID Inauguration 2026: the official opening of Nordic Singapore Innovation Days Build bridges. Scale impact. Go global....
21/09/2026

NSID Inauguration 2026: the official opening of Nordic Singapore Innovation Days
Build bridges. Scale impact. Go global.

Join us for the official Inauguration of Nordic Singapore Innovation Days 2026, the flagship event kicking off one of the leading innovation platforms between the Nordics and Singapore. Expect keynote speakers, startup pitches and the opening of the Nordic Innovation Exhibition, bringing together the Nordic delegation and Singapore's innovation community.

Held during the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH).
📅27 October, 12:00–17:00
📍Begonia Jr @ SWITCH, Sands Expo & Convention Centre
🗣English

Capacity is limited, register now!
Link in comments👇

⚡Science meets business: energy cooperation dayDoes your company have an energy related development idea, technical chal...
18/09/2026

⚡Science meets business: energy cooperation day

Does your company have an energy related development idea, technical challenge or a solution that needs testing? On 29 September, meet researchers and experts whose knowledge, skills and testing capabilities could help you take the next step.

Meetings run in a speed dating format. Bring a two minute pitch about your research or business challenge.

Focus areas include renewable energy grid management, sustainable fuel additives, data driven energy savings in buildings, sphaleron based energy production, digital twins for offshore renewable energy, battery and renewable equipment testing, and carbon materials for energy storage.

📅29 September 2026, 13.00 to 17.30
📍Must saal, Telliskivi F, Tallinn
🗣The event is in English, but 1 to 1 conversations can also be held in Estonian
⏰Register by 25 September

Register! Link in comments👇

🛡️Defence Innovation Day 2026 is almost here!On 21 September, Tallinn Creative Hub kicks off Estonian Defence Week with ...
17/09/2026

🛡️Defence Innovation Day 2026 is almost here!

On 21 September, Tallinn Creative Hub kicks off Estonian Defence Week with civilian startups, defence companies, investors and public-sector representatives from Estonia and across NATO.

Keynote by Major Ivo Peets, Commander of the Estonian Defence Forces' Force Transformation Command. Panels feature Kaimo Kuusk, Kadri Tammai, Egert Belitšev, Darek Saunders and Oliver Väärtnõu, plus pitches from NATO DIANA alumni IS-Wireless, DATAMBIT and SkyFi. Explore more than a dozen company booths on the side.

📅21 September, 10:00 to 16:00 (doors 9:30)
📍Tallinn Creative Hub
🎫Free, registration mandatory
🗣️English

Register now! Link in the comments 👇

kood/Garage48 Empowering Women is back in Ida-Viru this autumn!💜Ever thought about exploring tech and starting your own ...
17/09/2026

kood/Garage48 Empowering Women is back in Ida-Viru this autumn!💜

Ever thought about exploring tech and starting your own business, but didn't know where to start? We've got something for you.

Applications are now open for the new batch of the kood/Garage48 Empowering Women programme, starting October 2026, free of charge for all selected participants. No prior coding or entrepreneurship experience needed, just an open mind, motivation to learn, and the courage to take the first step.

👉kood/Empower coding bootcamp at kood/Jõhvi (6–9 October), beginner-friendly
👉Garage48 Empowering Women Hackathon (16–18 October): come with an idea or without one, find teammates, build with mentors
👉Garage48 Empowering Women Accelerator (October–December): bring your business idea to life with workshops, mentoring and expert support

Join the bootcamp, the hackathon + accelerator, or take part in the full experience!

Explore coding. Develop your business idea. Build your future.

Apply now! Link in comments!

🚀IGNITER: Turn Your Idea into a StartupIGNITER is a 2 month pre-accelerator by TalTech Startup Centre, Swedbank and Star...
16/09/2026

🚀IGNITER: Turn Your Idea into a Startup

IGNITER is a 2 month pre-accelerator by TalTech Startup Centre, Swedbank and Startup Garage, where students and high school students can find teammates, validate ideas with real customers, build their first MVP and learn from experienced mentors.

No idea or team yet? No problem. You can find both during the program.

The journey ends with Pitching Day and a chance to win Swedbank's €2500 grand prize.

⏰Apply by September 24!

Apply! Link in comments👇

🎓Conference: Intangible Assets, The Engine of Business GrowthJoin us for a one-day conference exploring how knowledge, d...
15/09/2026

🎓Conference: Intangible Assets, The Engine of Business Growth

Join us for a one-day conference exploring how knowledge, data, AI and intellectual property can be transformed into a competitive advantage for businesses.

The event approaches intellectual property not merely as a legal topic, but as a key business and strategic asset. It examines the entire value chain, from research and technology development to attracting investment, scaling innovations and bringing them to market.

The programme brings together science, intellectual property, investment, entrepreneurship, technology transfer and collaboration, demonstrating how intangible assets can create competitive advantage and support sustainable growth.

📅8 October 2026
📍Tallinn Business Incubator
🗣The official language of the conference is English
✔Registration open until 30 September 2026

👉️Curious about design's role in business too? A follow-up workshop on design and industry collaboration takes place on 9 October. Read more via the link.

The conference is organised by Enterprise Estonia, the Estonian Patent Office and the Estonian universities' technology and knowledge transfer network.

Register! Link in comments 👇

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