Unlocking European Funding

​Unlocking European Funding is a practical, founder friendly session for healthtech startups, researchers, and early innovators who want to understand how European funding really works and how to apply successfully.

​​If you have ever wondered which programme fits your stage, what evaluators actually look for, or how to turn a great idea into a strong proposal, this session will give you a clear starting point and actionable next steps. Expect concise expert guidance, real examples, and honest founder perspectives, followed by networking and lunch.

​​This session is especially useful if you are new to EU funding or writing your first proposal. You will learn how to find the right European funding programme, how to structure a compelling application, what common mistakes to avoid, and how to increase your chances of success. We will also hear real founder experiences from proposal submissions and what they would do differently next time.

AGENDA:

09:45–10:00 Arrivals and coffee

​​10:00–10:30 Funding opportunities for healthtech startups in the EU by Reesi Lepa (Civitta)

​​10:30–11:00 Best practices for writing successful healthtech grants by Reesi Lepa (Civitta), Karin Kogermann (EsaDres), Marge Vaikjärv (Tallinn University)

​​11:00–11:30 Founders’ experience stories from application to submission by Karin Kogermann (EsaDres), Kerli Luks (Muun Health) and Karl Õkva (Thorgate)

​​11:30–12:30 Networking and lunch

​​The event is in English and on-site. Register now, as the seats are limited.

​​The event is organised by Health Founders Estonia (HFE) and Tehnopol and funded by the European Union through Enterprise Estonia.