SPARKUP INCUBATION PROGRAMMES
Selection of programs for knowledge-intensive companies
THE GREEN ACCELERATOR
- We support green innovation solutions
Currently not taking any new applications
NATO DIANA Estonia’s accelerator
- We support companies contributing to the national and defense sectors
Currently not taking any new applications
Piret Arukuusk
Vectiopep, Co-Founder
“I definitely recommend participating in the incubator program. There, you feel that you are not alone with your problems.
There was a lot of benefit from mentors, their good advice, and also the contacts. I liked the freedom to find mentors for myself and that the program funded this. Among the mentors, I would highlight Andrus Kurvits, Tõnu Esko, and Katrin Kaarna.”
Glen Kelp
GaltTec, CEO
“I definitely recommend applying to the Sparkup incubation program and making the most of it if selected. It’s a fast track to getting to know the local startup community and becoming a part of it. Networking and mutual support are invaluable assets, especially for early-stage startups. Community events also greatly contributed to this, where startup ideas were exchanged well into the late hours. The Science Park is closely associated with sTARTUp Day, which made the already awesome festival experience even more enjoyable.”
Marek Alliksoo
SKYCORP Technologies, CEO
“For us joining ESA BIC was a gamechanger, not only has it been the only truly worthwhile incubator throughout the years, but it allowed us to develop our IP portfolio and submit our first patent alongside our longer vision. For a company that didn’t even consider themselves to be SpaceTech we’ve had another tremendous milestone by actually being the first ESA BIC incubatee to enter into direct negotiations with ESA, win a tender and since that together with continuous support develop our business lines, network and know-how. All of that from a single conversation at the famous sTARTUp Day Tartu event (thanks Sven!)”
Henry Härm
Wayren, CEO
“The European Space Agency’s accelerator program opened the doors for us to interact with the best experts in the field and provided the necessary support to integrate the system with space communications, allowing us to take our solution to a new level. The program also supported us in mapping the next steps on how to support product and business development within the framework of subsequent programs.”
Stefano Alberico
CEO / Founder at Skudo
“Being part of the ESA BIC in Estonia was an invaluable experience for Skudo. We highly recommend ESA BIC to any aspiring space-related business venture. The program not only accelerates technological advancements but also offers a unique platform for networking and growth. Our time at ESA BIC was undoubtedly a key contributor to our success, and we are immensely grateful for the opportunity and the positive impact it has had on our journey.”
Siim Kukk
Pharmasynth, Director of R&D
“Our company has been renting premises at Tartu Science Park since 2004. We greatly appreciate the location of the science park and the freedom to adapt the spaces to suit our needs. It is also positive to be in the same cluster with other high potential research and development companies.”
