Estonia’s future economic growth is increasingly tied to the production of renewable energy and the ambitious projects it could bring to the country, argues Joonas Vänto, Director of the Estonian...

Estonian AI startup Cognitiwe is taking AI and image processing technologies into the grocery aisles to help reduce food waste and increase efficiency.

Estonia's education once again shines in the PISA 2022 test results, leading Europe with top rankings in mathematics, science, and reading.

In 2023, Invest Estonia almost mirrored its record-breaking performance from the previous year by securing €336M in foreign investments, creating over 1,000 high-paying jobs and brining strategic...

Tallinn Airport has been named among Europe's top airports, clinching the first spot for airports serving 2-5 million passengers in the 2023 rankings by the Airports Council International (ACI) and...

Excited about AI advances and Nordic partnerships? Register and secure your spot at Finnish-Estonian Business Forum, coming this April.

Estonian travel tech company Turnit unveils a national-scale cooperation with Sweden, streamlining ticket sales and making public transport seamless.

Estonia, already among the least corrupt countries in the world, climbs two point higher in the 2023 Corruption Perceptions Index, showcasing its commitment to transparency.

Estonia's DeepTech sector surge to a record-breaking €227.2M turnover, shows statistics from Startup Estonia.

Estonian driverless innovator Clevon is expanding its presence in Lithuania, adding 25 new robots and aiming for a broader European expansion by 2026.

As more startups go international from day one, Cross Ocean Ventures opens an innovative hub in Estonia, aiming to steer European innovators towards growth and success in the US market.

As Sweden officially becomes NATO's 32nd member, Estonia warmly welcomes it with a high-level visit, showcasing its DefenceTech innovations and strengthening ties within the alliance.

Famous as an academic city, Tartu is now doubling as an innovation hotbed. Its startup scene experienced a promising growth in 2023, with an increase in revenue, a strong employment rate, and record...

Tallinn has been recognized in the "European Cities and Regions of the Future 2024" rankings by the Financial Times' fDi Magazine, placing in the top ten for medium-sized European cities.

Estonian CleanTech startup Timbeter is reshaping the forestry industry, using AI to transform timber measurement, combat illegal logging, and pave the way for a greener future.

Estonia tops the Future of Emerging Europe report, focusing on the sustainability of countries in the region.

Estonian FinTech company Planet42, focusing on car subscriptions, has secured €15M to expand its operations and refinance debt amid rapid growth.

Join Invest Estonia for an After Hours event at MIPIM 2024 in Cannes to discover prime real estate projects, network with industry leaders and learn about investment trends.

Estonia’s PowerUp makes hydrogen mainstream, as well as putting it in telecom towers and interplanetary missions.

The Baltic countries’ first oat drink producer combines the best Nordic organic oats with modern technology.

According to a recent poll by FoundMe, Skeleton Technologies leads the pack of future Estonian unicorns, with Skeleton and Ready Player Me and even DefenceTech sector also seen as potential billion...

Estonia becomes the first country in the world to establish a nationwide Hydrogen Valley, turning Estonia’s hydrogen initiative into an export item for a $2.5 trillion global market.

Making buildings energy-efficient doesn’t have to be a rich person’s game, says Estonian CleanTech Bisly.

Põlva, a lovely town in Southern Estonia, got the smartest road in Estonia, integrating various intelligent transportation system units to shape driving habits. The smart road was built by Estonian...

Prime Minister Kaja Kallas of Estonia has unveiled an ambitious plan during her visit to Denmark, proposing the creation of a Nordic Tech Valley to spur even more cooperation.

The world’s ageing power grid is at its limits, leaving millions vulnerable to blackouts. Hydrogen fuel is to the rescue, says Estonian CleanTech innovator PowerUP.

Swedish company Smart Power Farm plans to build a large-scale circular economy greenhouse in Tootsi, West Estonia.

Estonia once again emerges as GreenTech powerhouse of New Nordics, as Arbonics wins prestigious award from Mastercard Lighthouse program at Slush conference.

In 2023, Estonia shines in European tech landscape as a tech haven, leading in funding startups and unicorn creation, according to the latest Atomico report.

Australian Hastings Technology Metals has signed a memorandum with the Estonian Investment Agency to explore the establishing of a rare earths hydrometallurgical plant in Ida-Viru county.

With 2.3 FinTech unicorns per million capita, Estonia stands out as the FinTech superpower in Europe, leveraging tech, skilled people, country’s digital advantages and ease of doing business to...

Government to invest €50M to supercharge domestic tech for defence & dual-use applications, eyeing the ambitious goal of doubling the Estonian economy by 2035.

Solar roofing can make a difference, and look good doing it. Estonia’s Roofit.Solar is scaling up to prepare for Europe’s transition to renewables.

Cleantech59 presents eight CleanTech companies of Estonia, ready to make the world a greener place to live. Watch the pitches of these game-changers and get ready to contribute to their growth as a...

According to a recent report commissioned by Google and prepared by Implement in cooperation with the Estonian Government, generative AI could contribute up to €2.5 – 3 billion or 8 per cent to...

Estonian Parliament elections 2023 have set 4 new milestones: the first mainly online voting in the world, Estonia’s record-high number of voters, personal votes, and female representatives in the...

Estonia, a leader in EV infrastructure, now has private companies like Enefit VOLT, Eleport, and Alexela, who are not only expanding the network but also introducing cutting-edge technologies.

Zendesk, a global leader in customer service software, acquires Estonian AI startup Klaus, which helps to analyse and improve customer service interactions.

Estonian energy management service Fusebox helps both corporate and individual users to reduce electricity costs and carbon emissions.

Estonia's going green and setting ambitious goals for renewable energy. Wind, solar, storage, nuclear and hydrogen — read about exciting new projects in Life in Estonia's Spring 2024 issue!

In Estonia, you will meet robots operating everywhere, and people love them and help if needed. Estonia has chosen a route of robotics and is rolling right on it.

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt pursues novel drone technologies with his new startup, called White Stork, and chooses Estonia to establish a company, as reported by Forbes.

Ever struggled with a paper straw? Estonian company Reedest plans to produce a million drinking straws from local reeds per day.

Birger, a leading producer and exporter of metal containers, has received €2.3 million from the Just Transition Fund (JTF) for a new production facility in Ida-Virumaa.

Estonian startup Woola secures €2.5 million in funding to transform underutilised sheep wool into an eco-friendly alternative to plastic.

Estonian company Gelatex Technologies is aiming for big goals, developing cultured meat and eco-friendly materials to replace oil-based ones.

Historically, Estonian cuisine was nothing special. Now, by embracing influences from Europe and the Nordics and being rewarded with Michelin stars, the quality of the country's restaurants has...

As Europe fights the effects of climate change, University of Tartu professor Hannes Kollist embarks on a quest for drought-resistant crops to save agriculture.

By unleashing the power of fungi to fight deforestation and upvalue the world’s forests, Shroomwell is proving that there really is a mushroom for every problem under the sun.

With production using low-value by-products, a centuries-old process, and a mission for sustainable fats and oils, Estonian ÄIO is eager to show what they can do.

The winners of The Best Estonian Companies 2023 competition were announced today, celebrated for their contributions to Estonia's business sector and society.

After a stellar 2023, the material technology innovator KIUD is on track to take on the deeply wasteful packaging supply chain in 2024.

Estonia's ecosystem key players gathered for the Annual Fireside Chat, unpacking an eventful year and setting their sights on new frontiers in DeepTech, DefenceTech and more.

Starship Technologies, the company making science fiction a reality by putting delivery robots on streets in the US and Europe, is announcing it has raised $90 million (approximately 84 million...

Nanordica Medical raises €1.75M seed round for new tech that heals chronic, severe wounds 2x faster and could be in hospitals by 2025.

Estonian startup UP Catalyst, which produces green graphite from CO2 emissions, has closed a €4 million seed round to enable European raw materials autonomy.

Tuum, the leading next-generation core banking provider, today announces that it has raised EUR25M, in a series B financing round led by CommerzVentures, with participation from Speedinvest alongside...

2023 was a year of pivotal deals for Estonian industry and its flourishing startup ecosystem, with DeepTech and GreenTech on the rise. These are some of the most popular stories of the year from...

In a quest to fight climate change, Estonian GreenTech startup Arbonics raised €5.5M to develop and scale the most advanced forest carbon platform.

Estonian RegTech firm Salv raises €4M in seed extension to boost worldwide efforts in financial crime prevention.

Invest Estonia picked up eight Estonian GreenTech pearls to keep an eye on as a sustainable investor from last week’s GreenTech Week in Tallinn.

Estonian mill Horizon Pulp & Paper rewrites the script of the paper industry with a blend of sustainability and innovation, making unique product without putting nature at a risk.

Get ready for the post-fossil-based chemicals era. Estonia’s Fibenol turns woody biomass into renewable materials to support a sustainable world economy.

Estonia's 10Lines has raised €1.5M round with their AI-powered robots that paint perfect lines on roads and parking lots, 7 times faster compared to manual work.

The report from byFounders VC highlights Estonia's standout performance in the New Nordics' venture landscape in 2023, with top spots in per capita investments and deal count activity.

Explore the exciting networking opportunities and gatherings that Estonia is hosting in 2024.

As timber industry adopts innovations, Estonian companies like Fibenol and ÄIO are redefining the value of forestry byproducts.

This year's sTARTUp Day is set to discuss DeepTech and navigating challenges, all while Tartu is doubling as a cultural hotspot during the European Capital of Culture 2024 celebrations.

Invest Estonia is proud to support the future of DefTech – nine NATO DIANA accelerator startups and twelve Defence Estonia cluster member companies performed live product demos in an exclusive...

Estonia has secured a position in the top 10 of developed economies for effective energy transition, according to Energy Transition Index (ETI) by World Economic Forum.

Estonian innovations power pan-European companies. Battery maker Skeleton Technologies announces a new factory in southern France and eyes a potential 2027 IPO.

Estonian HealthTech startup GeneCode has been named among Europe's top-10 Discovery and Development solution providers for its groundbreaking drug to slow Parkinson's disease.

Estonia, a world leader in numbers of unicorn companies per capita, got its tenth unicorn Glia: the digital customer service provider raised $45M in Series D funding and exceeds $1B valuation.

Looking for a launchpad to test and innovate? Estonia's Narva industrial incubator, funded by €8.5M from the EU's Just Transition Fund, is the place to be, providing flexible space and support.

Telia, Ericsson and Intel Corporation tested 5G internet connection at the Port of Tallinn in Estonia.

For the last 10 years in a row, Estonia has had the best tax code in the OECD, according to the Tax Competitiveness Index 2023. Estonia's transparent and straightforward tax system attracts investm...

Estonian mobility unicorn Bolt is preparing for an IPO, raising additional €220M of funding. The company, currently operating in over 45 countries, has its eyes on a much bigger expansion.

Estonia leads the way in green transition with over €170M from the Just Transition Fund now deployed, boosting jobs and attracting private investment to Ida-Virumaa.

Latitude59, is back with a €1M startup competition, high-level speakers, and 4 unique stages for discussions on DeepTech, sustainability, and the future. Don't miss out, grab your tickets for...

Estonia, known for its ambition and innovation, has charted an audacious path towards sustainability, aiming to power its future entirely with renewable energy sources by 2030. Bolstered by impress...

Estonian-based FoodTech startup ÄIO secures funding for an innovation centre to produce vegan oil and fat with a low-carbon approach. 

As Europe strives for a more inclusive future, Estonian female founders lead the way and are banding together to take a proper swing at the glass ceiling.

Inission, a global leader in electronics manufacturing, celebrates 15 years in Estonia with a major investment in new equipment, including a one-of-a-kind robotics work centre.

Estonian green hydrogen startup Stargate Hydrogen just raised €42M to scale their innovative electrolyser tech, aiming to bring green hydrogen costs down to €1/kg. The company has also appointed...

Neo Performance Materials' €100 million magnet factory in Narva, Estonia, marks the first success story for the European Just Transition Fund, which contributed €19 million in funding to support the...

Two innovative companies — Agricom Tehnika and Aquaphor — are seizing new business opportunities with the support of the Just Transition Fund to build green, sustainable projects in Ida-Virumaa.

From nationwide hydrogen ecosystems to local hubs in Tartu, Pärnu, and beyond, hydrogen economy is on the rise. Learn more in this in-depth look at Estonia's hydrogen ambitions.