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14.11.2025

From Nairobi to Tallinn: How Kontorva is bridging tech talent between Africa and Europe

When Michael Opondo first founded Kontorva in Kenya, the goal was simple: connect companies with skilled software developers. But what began as a talent matchmaking service has evolved into a tech company that delivers full, product-ready software and data analytics solutions – and now operates in Tehnopol Science and Business Park. “We started by connecting […]

10.11.2025

Central Baltic companies seek collaboration opportunities in the humanitarian field

As part of the Interreg Central Baltic programme, the INGOs project took companies from Estonia, Finland, Latvia and Sweden on a business visit to Geneva to explore opportunities for cooperation and participation in international organisations’ procurement and pilot initiatives. During the visit, participants discussed how to strengthen public–private cooperation in the fields of humanitarian aid […]

07.11.2025

From Capital to Capability: Understanding Needs and Building Trust Across the Region

On 6 November, more than 80 participants gathered at Tehnopol for a sold-out event hosted by the NATO DIANA Estonian Accelerator. The aim was to help defence and dual-use startups gain a clearer understanding of current needs in Latvia and see where their work could meaningfully contribute within the regional landscape. The keynote was given […]

05.11.2025

The future of creative industries lies in technological storytelling

The creative industries are undergoing a seismic transformation – and those who fail to adapt risk being left behind. This was the central message shared by Kristen Davis, CEO and Founder of CinqC and former Head of Technology and Innovation at The New York Times International, during an after-hours session hosted by Tehnopol Startup Incubator’s […]

04.11.2025

Asvel – Advancing smart endoscopy from the operating room to the battlefield

When the Defence Business Lab accelerator wrapped up its pilot year, one team stood out among Estonia’s emerging deeptech innovators – Asvel, the winner of the Defence Business Lab’s demo day pitch competition. Their groundbreaking autonomous robotic system, which is capable of automatically controlling an endoscope camera during minimally invasive surgery, impressed the jury and […]

03.11.2025

Meet the new teams of the Film and Multimedia Accelerator  

The fourth cohort of the Tehnopol Startup Incubator’s Film and Multimedia Accelerator IDA Hub program has kicked off with five new ambitious teams. The Film and Multimedia Accelerator focuses on developing multimedia, virtual and augmented reality, storytelling platforms, and other digital solutions that support the film industry and creative sector. The program not only supports […]

27.10.2025

BFM and Tehnopol Film and Multimedia Accelerator join forces: Entrepreneurship practice enters film education

The Baltic Film, Media and Arts School (BFM) of Tallinn University and the Tehnopol Science and Business Park are launching a collaboration to bring entrepreneurship and innovation practices into film education. As part of a new pilot project, BFM’s crossmedia bachelor students will have the opportunity to complete their internship by participating in the Tehnopol […]

24.10.2025

MIT entrepreneurship framework trainers: Estonian deep tech companies are technically strong, but true success comes from understanding the market

Estonian deep tech companies have a solid scientific and technical foundation, but to grow truly global, they need a strategic approach and the ability to learn from the market. This is exactly what the Disciplined Entrepreneurship Bootcamp – based on a methodology developed at MIT – teaches. The program will be brought to Estonia in […]

23.10.2025

Startup Story: Helli X Tehnopol Startup Incubator

Dozens of high-potential startups develop their products and services every year in the Tehnopol Startup Incubator accelerator. One of them is Helli – let’s get to know them better! Helli is developing a communication software – a speech communicator – that helps nonverbal and speech-impaired children express their needs, feelings, and thoughts. Helli doesn’t speak […]

23.10.2025

MIT’s world-renowned entrepreneurship framework comes to Estonia

For the first time, Estonia’s innovation-driven deep-tech companies can learn and apply the commercialization methodology developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) – a playbook that has shaped the growth journeys of thousands of successful tech ventures. The Disciplined Entrepreneurship Bootcamp (DE Bootcamp) is a five-day, trainer-led, hands-on program in product and business building, […]

20.10.2025

Startups shaping the future of cybersecurity join the Cyber Accelerator

The Tehnopol Startup Incubator, in cooperation with the Information System Authority (RIA) and the European Cybersecurity Competence Centre (ECCC), is running the Cyber Accelerator, a program supporting cybersecurity startups in developing and bringing their innovative products and services to market. Six high-potential startups have been selected for the accelerator’s third cohort. The goal of the […]

17.10.2025

The future of Pärnu is born from innovation – the city selects new pilot projects

The City of Pärnu has selected companies whose smart ideas will receive support from the Pärnu Innovation Fund this year. The four chosen projects will help make the urban space smarter, more sustainable, and more people-friendly. Through the innovation competition, the City of Pärnu supports the piloting and implementation of new technological solutions in real […]

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