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 two Estonian startups. Each team selected for […]
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 […]
The Green Accelerator helps several Estonian companies reduce their environmental impact
We all make choices every day that affect nature more than we might think – the choice of what we eat, how exactly we grow plants, or even what kind of soil we use when planting in our garden. Environmentally conscious choices are also made by companies, making sustainable decisions easier for all of us. […]
„We never expected to build something for a space station“ – How Right Step became a space health company
What began as a side project inspired by a conversation with a professor has evolved into a space health company developing technology to protect astronauts’ bone health in space. In this interview, Mike Crooks, Co-Founder of Right Step, shares how the company’s mission took shape—from experimenting with wearable sensors to testing algorithms in zero gravity—and […]
Cenzor Helps Make Industries Safer
The system developed in Estonia makes industrial door maintenance smarter and more efficient, helping to prevent costly breakdowns that time-based maintenance schedules alone cannot guarantee. Cenzor is a predictive maintenance technology that monitors the operation of industrial doors 24/7. The system notifies the maintenance company when service is due or when problems arise during daily […]
