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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Estonian companies driving real change towards a greener future
Sometimes green innovation can seem complex and out of reach – something that is constantly talked about in the news, yet feels absent from everyday life. In reality, however, there are companies in Estonia developing products that improve both our lives and the environment. Two such companies are participating in the Forests, Soil and Biodiversity […]
Startup Story: Right Step x ESA BIC Estonia
When it comes to long-duration space travel, astronaut health is mission-critical. Enter Right Step, a startup dedicated to developing innovative tools for the assessment and monitoring of astronaut health, with a current focus on bone health in remote and space environments. By blending engineering expertise with a strong sense of user-centred design, Right Step is […]
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 […]
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 […]
