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 […]
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 […]
Tartu has become a development center for drones
Last week, Sparkup Tartu Science Park, the aviation department of the Ministry of Climate, the Estonian Aviation Academy, and the City of Tartu met for a discussion. The focus was on unmanned aviation, as it is one of the key focus areas for Sparkup Tartu Science Park, and Tartu is a place where solutions in […]
Estonian honorary consuls visit the smart city of Tartu
Just before Midsummer, a hundred Estonian honorary consuls visited Tartu. One of the topics discussed was the smart city, where our board member Pirko Konsa highlighted the importance of collaboration between the public sector, businesses, and academia (triple helix model of innovation) and introduced solutions already being implemented in Tartu. Positium, Fyma, TrackDeep and Auve Tech provided an […]
Tallinn Airport exploring new tech at Sparkup Tartu Science Park
On Tuesday we welcomed a delegation from Tallinn Airport “Several deep technology companies operating at Sparkup Tartu Science Park could have a revolutionary impact on aviation. For example, innovative hydrogen fuels can make flights more environmentally friendly, or unmanned aerial vehicles can enhance flight safety,” said Pirko Konsa, a Sparkup Tartu Science Park board member. […]
