startup ecosystem events

January Is, of Course, Under the Main Slogan of Startupday Taking Place in Tartu! But Before This Is a Not-To-Miss, the Deepest Forum.

Before the official start of the most startup-minded festival, a really valuable event for deep-techies is taking place on the 24th of January, where heavy-weight inventors, among them IP specialists with 50 granted US patents, prototyping masters, and technology transfer experts arrive at DeepEST Forum at Conference Centre of Tartu University Library.

A truly transformable list of speakers is lined up for you, and networking with a tasty bite is looking forward to you. See all details here.

• Time: January 24th, 11 AM – 17:30 PM
• Venue: Conference Centre of Tartu University Library
• Entrance: Free. Signup is required due to limited seats

US Market Day in Tartu.

• Time:  January 24, 09:00 AM – 12:30 PM
• Venue:  Hotell Lydia Sündmuskeskus, Ülikooli 14, Tartu
• Entrance: Free. Signup is closed, but you may try to crash the site and see if you fit in. :) It’s sTARTUppers Day anyways. 

Enterprise Estonia invites you to a US Market Day Seminar on January 24, 2024, at 9:00 – 12:30 at Hotel Lydia Event Center in Tartu.

This seminar is not to be missed if you are planning to expand your business in the United States. We will cover both the business and legal aspects of US expansion, highlight immigration and visa issues, discuss finding the right partners and location, and how to prepare yourself for US investors.

After the seminar, you will have an opportunity to book an individual session and ask questions relating to the legal and immigration aspects of market entry.

Next stop – IP Strategy Crash Course!

• Time: 24th of January 11:00 AM – 14:00 PM
• Venue: Hotel Tartu, seminar room Meloodia, Soola 3
• Work language: Keep in mind, as our game boards are in Estonian, so is this event!
• Entrance: Free. Signup required due to limited seats

Creating a business asset from a company’s intellectual property is not rocket science. Come and learn how to do it in a playful way under the guidance of the Intellectual Property experts from Enterprise Estonia. During the game, teams can practice creating and implementing an IP strategy in market conditions. We will be supported by the IP Quest learning tool developed in the UK, more about the game in HERE.

Registration is open HERE.

Agenda:
11:00 a.m. – forming teams, introduction to the rules of the game, mapping the company’s IO and planning the strategy
12:00 – Let the games begin!
13:00 – Discussion and feedback
14:00 – Wrap-up

IP strategy crash course is a side event of sTARTUp Day 2024 – the most startup-minded business festival, taking place on 24-26 January 2024 in Tartu.

Next up DeepTech Lounge at sTARTUpDay, 25-26th of January!

Organizers:

Back by popular demand, the DeepTech Lounge returns for its second year at Startup Day 2024!

Explore the frontier of innovation at StartupDay 2024’s DeepTech Lounge – where groundbreaking ideas meet practical solutions. Unleash the potential of deep technology and transform your vision into reality. Don’t miss out!

Explore the whole agenda and find your value spot:

Day 1 Highlights:

• IP Catalysts: Dive into the role of IP in business strategy and the nitty-gritty of licensing with industry experts. (11:00 – 11:20)
  • Moderator: Sebastien Toupy
  • Speaker 1: Erik Bhullar (Partner at Baltic Sandbox VC)
  • Speaker 2: Jelizaveta Lazonen (IP strategy consultant at Enterprise Estonia)
• Empowering Women in Health Tech: Hear powerful stories and strategies from top female founders navigating the world of health tech. (11:40 – 12:10)
  • Moderator: Sebastien Toupy
  • Speaker 1: Carmen Kivisild (Co-founder at NoraAI)
  • Speaker 2: Mari-Ann Meigo Fonseca (Co-founder at Gelatex)
  • Speaker 3: Aline de Santa Izabel (Compare)
• Fireside Chat with Ahmet Köse: Gain insights from the co-founder of R8 Technologies on the tech landscape. (13:20 – 13:40)
  • Moderator: Tiiu Treier (Head of International Cooperation and Funding Office at Enterprise Estonia)
  • Speaker: Ahmet Köse (Co-founder at R8 Technologies)
• Intelligent Innovation: Explore the intersection of IP and AI, and how it’s reshaping the innovation landscape. (14:00 – 14:20)
  • Moderator: Sebastien Toupy
  • Speaker 1: Axel Stellbrink (German & European Patent Attorney at Stellbrink & Partner)
  • Speaker 2: Siim Kinnas (Head of IP and Technology transfer Office at Enterprise Estonia)
• DeepTech Horizons: Unpack the global accelerators scene with a deep dive into the current landscape and keys to success. (14:40 – 15:00)
  • Moderator: Sebastien Toupy
  • Speaker 1: Helina Meier (Business consultant at EY)

Day 2 Highlights:

• Estonian DeepTech Scene Breakdown: Get an energetic breakdown of the Estonian DeepTech scene, what’s trending, and future directions. (11:00 – 11:20)
  • Moderator: Kalev Kaarna
  • Speaker 1: Rainis Venta
  • Speaker 2: Eve Peeterson
• Tech-Driven Brilliance: Discover how technology intelligence is powering pioneering ideas and innovation in the tech world. (11:40 – 12:00)
  • Moderator: Sebastien Toupy
  • Speaker 1: Margus Sarap (European patent and trademark attorney at Sarap and Partners patent Agency)
  • Speaker 2: Helena Nulk-Leemets (Technology intelligence consultant at Enterprise Estonia)
• Foreign Founders in Estonia: Engage with international founders about their journey, work, and life in the vibrant Estonian tech ecosystem. (13:20 – 13:40)
• ESG More than Just E: Dive deep into the ESG framework and its impact on building sustainable and successful businesses. (14:00 – 14:20)
  • Moderator: Anet Adamson (Sustainability topic manager at Enterprise Estonia)
  • Speaker: Ragmar Saksing (Head of Green Technology. Tallinn Science Park)
• AI Panel: Join a dynamic discussion on the latest in AI, its challenges, and the opportunities it presents. (14:40 – 15:00)

Join us at Startup Day 2024 for these insightful sessions and cool music vibes in-between!

And Few More From the Editors Choice in the List of sTARTUpDay:

January 24th:

• Opportunities for Founding a DeepTech Company in Estonia

 Venue: University of Tartu Demo Area at sTARTUpDay, 10:35 – 10:50 AM

Join us for an enlightening interview session where we will delve into the supportive ecosystem that Estonia offers for DeepTech startups. Discover the resources, guidance, and unique advantages that make Estonia an ideal hub for developing your DeepTech venture. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and insights into how Estonia can propel your company to new heights!

January 25th:

• Northern Lights of Innovation: Building Tech Startups in the Nordics

Venue:  STARLIGHT STAGE, 11:15 AM- 12:05 PM

Discover the radiant beacon of progress in the ‘Northern Lights of Innovation’ panel, where we’ll explore why the Nordics are becoming the natural hub for deep tech startups. This region, known for its advanced research and strong support systems, offers a nurturing ground for futuristic ventures. Join us to uncover the unique advantages that make the Nordic countries the epicenter of innovation and why this corner of the world is not just a place to live, but a place to pioneer the future.

• Seminar: Designing trustworthy intelligent technologies

Venue:  SEMINARS 4, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM

In this seminar, we re-think trust as a technology attribute to trustworthiness as a process of continuous collaborative learning and engagement. Furthermore, we explore how this process can be staged through human-centered approaches.⚡️Powered by Startup Estonia.

• University of Tartu deep tech pitching

Venue: Pitching stage, 16 – 17 PM

University spin-off programs from a bridge form science to business for early stage academic startups. We present the best deep-tech teams from the spin-off program of the University of Tartu and collaboration partners from Finland, Germany and Latvia.

January 26th:

• Developing products without surprising (IP) legal fees – freedom to operate made easy

Venue: SEMINARS 5, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

FTOs made simple – How to make sure you aren’t inventing what someone else has already patented, that you aren’t infringing on other companies IP rights or get inspiration to solve challenges in your own development. In this practical course we show you the free tools available to you to perform your first FTO searches and technology intelligence analysis. ⚡️Powered by Enterprise Estonia

• PITCHING FINAL, obviously! 

Venue: 🌟 STARLIGHT STAGE, 3:25 PM – 4:00 PM

What’s sTARTUpDay without a good hangout with your own people? Of course, Startup Ecosystem Mingle.FM of sTARTUp Day 2024 is here!

• Thursday, 25th January at 17:30 – 20:00
• Aparaaditehas – Armastuse saal • Kastani 42, 50410 Tartu, Tartu maakond
• Signup here. Hurry! The place is not made of rubber and we’ll close the signup soon.

Startup Estonia and SPARKUP Tartu Science Park invite you to the legendary Startup Ecosystem Mingle.FM – an electrifying convergence of local Startup Community members and Global Founders in the heart of Estonia.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant ambiance of this one-of-a-kind event, where networking meets entertainment in the form of a captivating radio show.
Picture RJs spinning the latest startup success stories, live playlists creating the rhythm of collaboration, and wishlists shaping the future of entrepreneurship.

👉 Join us for an unforgettable blend of business and pleasure, where connections are forged, ideas are sparked, and the startup spirit resonates in every beat.

Startup Ecosystem Mingle.FM is a side event of sTARTUp Day 2024 – the most startup-minded business festival, taking place on 24-26 January 2024 in Tartu.

And…  as there is a life also AFTER sTARTUpDay here are few hints for that time coming up:

Ah well, it can wait until thereafter!

Or NOT, Startup Awards 2023 are celebrated and you will probably be there!

TIME: February 2nd, in Tallinn

For half a decade, the Estonian Startup Awards has been here to count the brightest stars on our local startup horizon, celebrate the achievements of the local community, and inspire the next generation of founders to take over the world.

The winners for Estonian Startup Awards will be announced for the 5th time at the official awards gala, on February 2, 2024 in Tallinn, Estonia. The invite-only event is broadcasted live on the same evening and can be followed through Facebook and Linkedin.

Join in and let’s celebrate the success of Estonian startup ecosystem, together!