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26.03.2025

International hackathon united over 150 innovators to tackle real-world healthcare challenges

150 participants, 30 mentors, 9 challenges, and 4 countries – the Care About IT international hackathon brought together the brightest students in healthcare and technology for a dynamic two-day online event that pushed boundaries and created real impact. The Care about IT project explores the opportunities and challenges in vocational education and training (VET) within […]

26.03.2025

AI in Film: Will Artificial Intelligence Turn the Creative Industry Upside Down – and Why Now Is the Time to Act

Estonian film and multimedia creators are recognized worldwide for their distinctive, aesthetic, and socially sensitive work that resonates on many levels.At first glance, it may seem out of place to bring artificial intelligence into this conversation – and we’ve heard this hesitation from some creators in the industry. However, at Tehnopol, after working with technology […]

24.03.2025

NATO DIANA Estonian Accelerator Recap: Five Days of Innovation, Investment & Industry Insights 

Last week, Estonia welcomed back some of the brightest minds in dual-use technology for an action-packed onsite experience at the NATO DIANA Estonian Accelerator. Over five days, the 7 teams tackled masterclasses, investment workshops, pitch sessions, and test centre visits, forging connections and shaping their solutions. Here’s a look back.  Monday – A historic start […]

11.03.2025

The film industry needs technology and your idea could be the next big breakthrough. Apply now to the Film and Multimedia Accelerator!

The Tehnopol Film and Multimedia Accelerator, which is part of the IDA Hub film campus being developed in Jõhvi, is looking for new and ambitious teams who want to drive innovation in film production and multimedia work. The news last week that the building contract for the Jõhvi film campus had been signed was very […]

03.03.2025

Is film the next big startup opportunity? Insights from the Film and Multimedia Accelerator panel at JobFair 2025

Last week, kood/Jõhvi JobFair brought together over 200 participants—young software developers, startup enthusiasts, film professionals, and technology sector leaders. One of the event’s highlights was the Film and Multimedia Accelerator panel, organized by the Tehnopol Startup Incubator, where experts discussed how IDA Hub is not just a film studio but a launchpad for technological innovation […]

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 […]

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