Startup Story: ResQuant × NATO DIANA Estonian Accelerator
ResQuant develops quantum-resistant security solutions for IoT devices – protecting them not only from today’s cyber threats but also those posed by tomorrow’s quantum computers. At the heart of the offering is a silicon-based Root-of-Trust chip that safeguards data and communications at the hardware level. Aligned with the post-quantum cryptographic (PQC) standards defined by NIST […]
Startup Story: Litegrav x ESA BIC Estonia
Litegrav is pioneering a new approach to biological innovation by utilizing the unique conditions of space environments, such as microgravity. These extreme environments offer powerful opportunities to optimize biological processes — from fine-tuning disease and aging models to improving the structural quality of cells. Litegrav’s intelligent bioreactor system enables systematic testing and development of new […]
Startup Story: Wemel Wood x Sparkup Incubator
Wemel Wood – Redefining Sustainability in the Electronics Industry Plastic components have long been the default in electronics manufacturing. Wemel Wood is setting out to change that by replacing non-renewable materials with thermally modified wood – a natural and durable alternative that combines sustainability, aesthetics, and functional reliability. The first focus is on switch and […]
Dual-use, real impact: What happened at DIANA Estonia’s latest onsite
The fourth onsite of the NATO DIANA Estonian Accelerator wrapped up last week, bringing together startups from across the alliance as this time, we didn’t go at it alone. The April session was a collaboration between the NATO DIANA Danish and Estonian accelerators, offering a stronger collaborative effort and real-world engagement between the two. This […]
Go4Loyal makes travel smart, sustainable, and meaningful
Camilla Sandström, with a long background in the service industry, discovered while traveling how difficult it is to make effective use of loyalty programs. This inspired her to create Go4Loyal – an AI-powered travel planner that helps make travelling more convenient, affordable, and environmentally friendly. Camilla had spent 25 years in the service sector before […]
Startup Story: Kodatek x Sparkup Incubator
Kodatek – Building for the Future, Today Kodatek is bringing climate-friendly materials and intelligent robotics to construction and renovation, propelling the sector into the era of Industry 5.0. The company’s innovative technology uses industrial by-products and calcined clay to reduce cement-related emissions by up to 80% and cut energy usage by up to 90% compared […]
Startup Story: Aerefy x Sparkup Incubator
Aerefy – Smarter Ventilation, Better Indoor Air, Lower Energy Use Aerefy is an Estonian startup that makes ventilation intelligent by adapting it in real time to room usage and actual needs. Our solution increases building energy efficiency by up to 35% while also improving indoor air quality and overall comfort. The company was founded by […]
Meet Sparkup Incubator fall 2024 startups
Asvel About the team Asvel’s passion lies in combining technology and medicine to create something that truly improves people’s lives. We are developing a self-driving robot capable of automatically controlling an endoscope camera during minimally invasive surgery. The idea was born from our team member, orthopaedic surgeon Andres Šavel. After years of performing surgeries, he […]
Startup Story: Microamp x NATO DIANA Estonian Accelerator
Microamp provides high-performance mmWave* connectivity for robust, secure, and redundant streaming of massive volumes of data in real time. Their solution enables the rapid deployment of a flexible, uplink-heavy 5G mmWave private network—ideal for applications requiring the uplink of large data volumes, such as live video analytics from multiple mobile, high-resolution wireless cameras. The minds […]
Startup Story: Telearmy x NATO DIANA Estonian Accelerator
Telearmy develops teledriving technology that enables existing vehicles to be quickly and cost-effectively converted into remotely controlled ones, increasing operational flexibility and tactical efficiency. The minds behind the startup are Enn Laansoo, Jr. and Priit Haljak. Priit, a seasoned technology lead with an engineering background, has guided the development of a road-legal teledriven vehicle from […]
