Startup story: ESA BIC Estonia x Wayren
Wayren is an Estonian dual-use startup that provides solutions for resilient communications and situational awareness to support decision-making in mission-critical scenarios. When networks fail, missions fail. In both tactical operations and various industries, the ability to make fast, informed decisions is key to success. Infrastructure breakdown, difficult terrain, and disruptions to communication flows require a new […]
Defence Business Lab x C2Grid
After the Defence Business Lab accelerator, we’ve been catching up with teams to see how their journeys have evolved. This time, we spoke with C2Grid – a company developing situational awareness and 3D data processing solutions that support both defence and civilian operations. What are your team’s main challenges after completing the accelerator? After the […]
Startup Story: 10Lines x ESA BIC Estonia
10Lines is transforming the pavement marking industry by combining robotics, software, and AI to automate road painting processes. The company, founded by Janno Paas and Tarmo Prints, brings together deep engineering expertise and extensive industrial experience. Both founders are seasoned entrepreneurs who have successfully built businesses before. As an ESA BIC Estonia alumnus, 10Lines has leveraged the potential of space technology—particularly […]
New Growth Opportunities for Drone Companies in an International Cooperation Programme
Drone technology companies now have the chance to take their next step on the international stage — the IAS Growth Academy 2026 growth programme offers support to innovative companies in the field of Innovative Aerial Services (IAS) from Finland, Sweden, and Estonia. Applications open on October 20 and close on December 2. The year-long programme […]
Defence Innovation Day: Cross-boarder collaborations
On 22 September, Defence Innovation Day focused on a key question: how innovation and cross-border collaboration are reshaping the defence capabilities of NATO allies and new partners. The panel discussion “Cross-Border Innovation Cooperation” was moderated by Pirko Konsa, Member of the Management Board at Tartu Science Park, and featured Mika Rantakokko (VTT), Jaan Kokk (Superangel), […]
Sparkup Incubator is calling for science-based startups to apply
Tartu’s deep tech community is gaining new momentum – Sparkup Incubator is looking for smart and scalable science-based startups ready to turn their ideas into real-world solutions. It is the only incubation program in Estonia specifically designed to support science- and technology-intensive startups. Since 2020, the program has helped create nearly a hundred jobs in […]
8 Tartu health tech teams join Health Founders Estonia accelerator
Among the participants of Estonia’s first health technology accelerator, Health Founders Estonia (HFE), a remarkable number of teams come from Tartu – 8 out of the 34 selected are Tartu-based, with solutions ranging from cancer prevention to improving caregiving processes. According to HFE Program Manager Siim Saare, interest in the accelerator was high. “The evaluation […]
Estonia secures strong position in NATO DIANA defence innovation programme
Today, as part of the second year of the NATO DIANA innovation accelerator, the companies selected for the programme’s next phase were announced. A total of 2613 companies applied to join the second cohort of NATO DIANA, of which 73 were chosen for the first phase, including one Estonian startup. Each team selected for phase […]
Meet Sparkup Incubator Spring 2025 Startups
Arpengen Arpengen is an Estonian-based biotechnology company dedicated to advancing molecular biology through high-performance DNA/RNA extraction kits. Our products are engineered to deliver exceptional yield, purity, and consistency, making them indispensable tools for academic research, clinical diagnostics, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical sectors. By integrating precision with speed, we streamline nucleic acid purification, empowering researchers to accelerate […]
Sparkup Tartu Science Park joins DeepTech Alliance
We are thrilled to announce that Sparkup Tartu Science Park, Estonia’s leading science and technology incubator, has officially joined DeepTech Alliance. With nearly 20 years of experience supporting high-tech ventures, Sparkup Tartu Science Park is a vital engine in Estonia’s innovation landscape. As the oldest science park in the Baltics and a key player in […]
