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03.03.2025

NATO DIANA Accelerator alumni GaltTec secures €1M to power drones and IoT devices with next-generation fuel cells

GaltTec, an Estonian deep-tech startup developing micro-tubular solid oxide fuel cells (mSOFCs) for portable and off-grid energy solutions, has successfully closed its pre-seed funding round, raising a total of €1 million from private investors and grants. The investment will accelerate the company’s mission to provide lightweight, long-lasting power solutions for drones and IoT devices, reducing […]

28.02.2025

The Estonian cyber security startup Phishbite is aiming to enter neighbouring markets

Tehnopol is part of the joint Northbound Scaleups (NBSCALE) project, which helps companies expand into new markets. The Estonian startup Phishbite went to visit Poland to look at possible target markets. The goal was to meet at least five possible partners. “Making contacts was quite time-consuming and it was quite difficult to get through to […]

25.02.2025

The Estonian startup Crespect sees strong potential in the Central and Eastern Europe

Tehnopol is part of the joint Northbound Scaleups (NBSCALE) project, which helps companies expand into new markets. The Estonian startup Crespect is scaling across the Baltics, Poland, Ukraine and, with the support of NBSCALE project, also went to visit the Czech Republic to meet with possible collaboration partners and explore market potential. Crespect is a next-generation legal practice […]

17.02.2025

Estonia is to host a defence industry themed event Estonian Defence Week

Estonian Defence and Aerospace Industry Association (EKTL) in cooperation with the Ministry of Defence, is organizing the first-ever Estonian Defence Week in September, bringing together domestic and international defence industry companies, investors, specialists, and policymakers. The week begins with an event organized by the NATO DIANA Estonian accelerator. Estonian Defence Week will take place from […]

13.02.2025

Gridraven, a participant in the ESA BIC accelerator, raises €4 million from investors and enters the US market

Gridraven, whose AI-driven Dynamic Line Rating technology addresses grid bottlenecks and unlocks up to 30% more grid capacity annually, proudly announces its official expansion into the United States with the registration of Gridraven Inc. This strategic move underscores the company’s commitment to scaling operations and serving a growing international clientele. As part of this expansion, […]

12.02.2025

Prototron spring round open for applicants – €75,000 to be distributed

Prototron Fund, Estonia’s first fund dedicated to financing prototype development, has launched a new competition aimed at finding companies eager to transform their ideas into practical solutions. A total of €75,000 will be distributed among the best applicants, with applications open until 28 February. Prototyping is one of the first and most crucial steps for […]

11.02.2025

Inspiring speakers and AI at our booth – Tehnopol’s recap of sTARTUp Day

The end of January was once again spent at the sTARTUp Day business festival in Tartu. Tehnopol was involved in organizing pre-events, we had a booth in the demo area, and supported startups from our programs on stage. On the pre-events day, January 29, we hosted a closed Zebra ScaleUp Bootcamp pitch event. Additionally, we […]

08.02.2025

Accelerating to the international stage with the support of accelerators

Estonian defence technology startup Wayren is making strides in secure communication solutions. The company, which raised €725,000 in its first funding round last year, has also received support from the European Defence Fund and the Estonian Ministry of Defence. However, beyond financial backing, Wayren’s journey has been shaped by various accelerators that have helped refine […]

07.02.2025

Students join forces across borders to solve real-world health challenges

Join the Care About IT international hackathon and innovate the future of healthcare! Are you ready to take on real-world healthcare and biotech challenges? On March 13–14, Tehnopol invites students from Estonia, the Netherlands, Finland, and Italy to participate in a dynamic online international hackathon designed to spark innovation and collaboration. This event, part of […]

06.02.2025

How is AI shaping the future of healthcare in Finland and Estonia?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising healthcare across Europe, and Finland and Estonia are leading the way. On 4th February, experts from Finland and Estonia gathered at the Finnish Embassy in Tallinn to discuss how AI is transforming healthcare. The event brought together government officials, healthcare professionals, and AI innovators to explore AI’s role in improving […]

03.02.2025

The journey of a lung cancer patient in Estonia: does the system provide sufficient support?

Lung cancer is one of the most deadly types of cancer, and in Estonia, it is often diagnosed at a late stage, making treatment more difficult and reducing patients’ chances of survival. The final report of the Lung cancer patient’s journey project highlights the main challenges in the treatment pathway and proposes solutions to improve […]

28.01.2025

Companies in the campus rank among the best in the startup sector

Last week, companies based in the Tehnopol campus shone at the Estonian Startup Awards, bringing home awards in three categories. The defense technology startup DefSecIntel Solutions won in two categories: The Hardware Startup and The Revenue Hack. The awards were received by the company’s founder and CEO, Jaanus Tamm (pictured). DefSecIntel has been operating at […]

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