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29.03.2021

RAIKU saves the world from bubble wrap

In the last round of Prototron, which is funded by Tehnopol, 20,000 euros were awarded to a start-up that produces RAIKU. It is a natural, beautiful, and soon the cheapest biodegradable alternative to bubble wrap made from wood. The creators of RAIKU – the author of the idea, Rain Randsberg, and Karl Pärtel, who is […]

22.03.2021

Elisa UP is announcing an open scouting round for all sustainability startups

What is an ‘Open Scouting Round’? Open Scouting Round or OSR is a two-month collaboration process between Elisa and startups relevant to the current focus area. Successful collaboration ends with a pilot project and leads to a strategic partnership with Elisa. Why is Elisa UP doing this? Sustainability needs to be a focus area not […]

22.03.2021

Estonian Railways conducts a pilot project with Hepta Airborne to digitize physical railway assets using drones and AI-driven analysis

Estonian Railways and Startup Incubator’s alumnus Hepta Airborne conducted a successful pilot project, which applied innovative inspection methodologies to map railway infrastructure faster and without the need to stop railway traffic, while also increasing the safety of railway employees. Conducting railway utility inspections with traditional methods is hazardous and time-consuming work that must be streamlined […]

19.03.2021

Micromobility in the driving seat as EIT InnoEnergy backed DUCKT secures Paris pilot project

We are excited to share the success story of an Estonian startup DUCKT, who have been awarded with the opportunity of setting up docking, locking and charging stations for scooters in Paris as a pilot. Tehnopol as the official representative of EIT InnoEnergy is glad to announce that DUCKT is one of the four Estonian […]

12.03.2021

Tehnopol Startup Incubator Demo Day was successful

On Tuesday, March 2nd, the Startup Incubator Demo Day was held with the support of the NOCCA project, where representatives of 9 companies presented their companies to investors. Best pitches were awarded. “Estonia ranks first in the world in terms of unicorns per population, but in order for a start-up to grow into a unicorn, […]

10.03.2021

Prototron helps start your success story

Our good partner Prototron has launched its 26th application round. Prototron has already successfully backed 86 smart ideas with more than 1 million euros. Your idea could be next! Pros for submitting your idea: ●     up to 35 000€ equity-free funding; ●     use that money as you wish; ●     remarkable support services: T&A […]

01.03.2021

Hosting events at Tehnopol unavailable until April

Due to the widespread outbreak of COVID-19 in Estonia, hosting indoor events is forbidden by the government until April. Room reservations can only be made by the tenants of Tehnopol. We are sorry for the inconvenience and hope you all stay safe and healthy. Read more about the government’s latest restrictions here.

01.03.2021

Ajujaht TOP 30 participant Infinder is helping to connect interns with the right companies

Infinder is solving the problem that internship offers and requests are spread out everywhere and it is time-consuming and difficult to find the right intern. Infinder launches their new and improved platform on the first week of March, but in the meantime they are eager to add awesome and innovative companies from Tehnopol to their […]

01.03.2021

ESA BIC Estonia will fly you to space!

To become an astronaut, or an estonaut in the Estonian context, you have to set your goals early, make the right choices when developing your career and skills, and successfully go through a long application process. However, this is not the only way to get to space and write yourself into space history. Last year, […]

01.03.2021

Startup Incubator’s 3rd batch finished their first workshop

Startup Incubator’s current incubants just had their first workshop. Raido Pikkar and Pirko Konsa educated the teams about the ABC of starting a startup. Hive, one of the incubants, is developing an intelligent battery charging system connected to IoT, which is primarily intended for electric scooter and bicycle rental service providers to reduce their operating […]

01.03.2021

Innovation Nests hackathon winner enables experiencing Estonia using holograms in Abu Dhabi

Tehnopol and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs organized the Innovation Nests hackathon on the 18.-20th of February. Team Abu Dhabi won the first price with members Silja Kõiv, Kristi Roosimägi, Lehari Kaustel and Madis Sassiad, whose comprehensive concept of the showroom enables the visitors to experience Estonia by integrating technology and nature. The aim of […]

01.03.2021

VR developer U24 Solutions raised almost 1 million euros

Tehnopol Startup Incubator alumni U24 Solutions has announced that they have raised almost 1 million euros to develop virtual reality based technologies for video games and their soon-to-be-released VR game “Cradle of Sins”. Raido Pikkar, chairman of Thorgate and a mentor of U24 Solutions at the Startup Incubator, believes that virtual reality has been a […]

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