„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 […]
Hydrogen Drones Are Making Critical Missions More Efficient
SKYCORP Technologies develops hydrogen-powered drones designed for long and complex missions. According to founder Marek Alliksoo, the company focuses specifically on life-saving and defence-related operations, especially in areas where Chinese drones are still being used, despite growing concerns about their security. One of the biggest problems in the drone industry is short flight time. Regular […]
Asvel Named Top Team at the Defence Technology Pre-Accelerator Demo Day
The first round of the Defence Technology Pre-Accelerator is nearing its conclusion. At the demo day held on June 18, nine Estonian deeptech startups presented their solutions to a jury and field experts, competing for a pitching slot and booth at the upcoming Defence Innovation Day on September 22 in Tallinn.
Estonian Deeptech Company GaltTec Receives €50,000 Grant from Up2Circ Programme
Estonian company GaltTec OÜ has been selected for funding under the second open call of the European circular economy development programme Up2Circ. Their large-scale project Material Recycle received a grant of €50,000 and was among just 12 large projects selected from a total of 434 applications. The funded projects aim to accelerate the shift towards […]
Startup Story: Factiverse X NATO DIANA Estonian Accelerator
Factiverse extracts crucial and reliable real-time insights from news, live broadcasts, YouTube, TikTok, and Telegram. It was founded on this mission in 2021 by Dr Vinay Setty, and award-winning journalist Maria Amelie. Factiverse’ vision is to create a world where every organisation can confidently assess the reliability of digital information, empowering knowledge and democracy through […]
Startup Story: Wayren X NATO DIANA Estonian Accelerator
Wayren is developing a platform for uninterrupted communication in critical environments, enhancing situational awareness and operational efficiency — from battlefields to remote industries. Founders Henry Härm, Tarmo Aia, and Oliver Tiit have extensive experience in building Command and Control (C2) systems* within the Estonian Cyber Command. Recently, the company signed a €7.9 million strategic investment […]
NATO invests in innovation: Estonian companies can once again apply to the DIANA accelerator across ten focus areas
The NATO DIANA innovation accelerator has announced its third annual set of challenges and opened a new call for applications. DIANA’s mission is to discover the next generation of dual-use deep technologies to help advance its mission of building a peaceful, secure, and resilient future. According to Minister of Economy and Industry Erkki Keldo, Estonia’s […]
Defence technologies developed in Estonia capture the attention of NATO leadership
On 21 May, dual-use technology companies selected for the NATO DIANA innovation accelerator gathered in Estonia alongside local defence tech firms to showcase solutions designed to strengthen the defence capabilities of NATO member states. The event brought together international investors, representatives from the defence forces, governmental officials, and key industry experts. Nearly 30 members of […]
Startup Story: Kappazeta x ESA BIC Estonia
In a world increasingly reliant on data-driven decisions, KappaZeta is harnessing the power of satellite imagery to deliver actionable insights for agriculture, defence, and forestry. Specializing in the use of synthetic aperture radar (SAR), this space tech startup is turning complex remote sensing data into real-world solutions. KappaZeta was co-founded by a team of experts […]
