The First Cohort of the DeepTech Accelerator Brings Together 11 Science-Based Startups
58 teams applied for the first cohort of the DeepTech Accelerator — 11 science-based startups were selected.The accelerator is the first state-supported deeptech accelerator in Estonia, designed to help science-driven companies reach international markets. The selected teams have been founded by students, alumni, or academic staff of the University of Tartu, TalTech, or the Estonian […]
Joint Delegation of Estonian Game Developers at the Nordic Game 2026 Conference
In May 2026, five Estonian companies participated in the Nordic Game conference in Malmö, Sweden, as part of the CDG-Booster project. Nordic Game is one of Europe’s leading gatherings for game developers, offering participants the opportunity to connect with fellow developers, game publishers, investors, and creative professionals from around the world. At the CDG-Booster joint […]
From Tartu to Seville: ESA BIC Estonia and the network behind Europe’s space startups
In May, ESA BIC Estonia participated in the ESA SCALEUP Commercialisation event, which took place in Seville, three days that brought together incubator managers, startup founders, and partners from across the European Space Agency’s business incubation network. It is one of the few occasions where the people building this ecosystem actually sit in the same […]
Startups can get support to enter the defence and security sector through the BeScaled pre-accelerator
Estonian and Finnish science- and technology-based startups can apply to the BeScaled pre-accelerator, which offers free business development support to validate dual-use solutions and enter European and NATO defence, security, and resilience markets. Applications are open until 13 September. The program is aimed at teams with existing technology in the civil markets and an interest […]
The EstBAN x Tartu Science Park pitch event brought together investors and deep tech startups
On April 23, the annual pitch event organized in collaboration between EstBAN and Sparkup Tartu Science Park took place, featuring five early-stage startups presenting on stage. The event brought together investors, founders, and ecosystem representatives from Tartu, offering a strong overview of the complex and science-intensive problems currently being tackled in the region. The evening […]
Startup story: Eye2Drive x NATO DIANA Estonian Accelerator
Eye2Drive is a fabless semiconductor company based in Tuscany, Italy, that designs bio-inspired CMOS imaging sensors for the autonomous navigation market, which includes drones, robots, and driverless vehicles. We sat down with Monica Vatteroni, who founded the company as a spinoff from Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, leveraging her background in Electronic Engineering and a PhD in […]
Startup story: KrattWorks X ESA BIC Estonia
Each year, dozens of high-potential startups develop their product or service in Tehnopol Startup Incubator’s main program and special accelerators. One of these special accelerators is ESA BIC Estonia, part of the European Space Agency’s business incubation network, which supports space-related startups by providing access to expertise, business support, and a wider ecosystem. KrattWorks is […]
Healthcare needs the next generation of founders: Health Founders Estonia opens applications for second cohort
Health Founders Estonia, the country’s first national healthtech accelerator, has opened applications for its second cohort. Until 4th of May, teams developing health or biotech solutions with ambitions to reach international markets are invited to apply. The first cohort brought 34 companies into the program. Early-stage investment in healthtech has grown 800 percent since 2020. […]
Startup Story: Blue Team Intelligence X NATO DIANA Estonian Accelerator
Blue Team Intelligence was founded in 2021 and supports government agencies in intelligence management and analysis, with a strong focus on geospatial solutions. The team combines academic expertise in geospatial data with operational experience from intelligence roles within the military and police, offering tooling, training, and on-site support. Since early 2025, the company has expanded […]
Startup Story: Quantum Quest X NATO DIANA Estonian Accelerator
Quantum Quest is building the autonomy layer for unmanned systems. Part of the NATO DIANA Estonian Accelerator 2026 cohort, the Polish startup develops autonomous control systems for drones and other unmanned platforms. Its core product combines the Mission Control Core and the MAVRIC operating system, which together provide the onboard control, autonomy, and mission execution […]
