- Supporting community members in their initiatives
- Launching new support organisations and programmes in Ida-Virumaa region
- Organising community meetups for sharing success stories and obstacles
- You can find a list of Ida-Viru community members and service providers HERE
The aim of the Ida-Viru focus programme is to foster the development of a sustainable startup ecosystem in Ida-Virumaa region
Ida-Viru focus activities
Expanding awareness and community
New startups growth
- Organising idea hacks, bootcamps and hackathons for creating new ideas together with Tehnopol startup Incubator and OBJEKT
- Organising microgranting events celebrating great local community ideas such as Idea contest "SOUP"
- Bringing traditional companies closer to startup mindset and innovation culture with the help of IVEK
- Helping in creating a supportive community in Ida-Viru for new ideas to be born
Ida-Viru region sector overviews
- Gathering regular overviews about the local Ida-Virumaa region startup sector
Growing startup mindset & entrepreneurship
- Supporting startup mindset programmes and initiatives for youth
- Helping that STEAM & entrepreneurship programmes are more available in Ida-Virumaa region, such as ENSKIED, Codesters.Club, EDUKOHT and others
Want to become part of fast-growing community?
If your answer is "YES", then here are two options for you:
- Join our community by contacting Ida-Viru project manager or Ida-Viru community members. List can be found HERE
- You can submit a project proposal to Ida-Viru program for 2023 activities. See program guide and report requirements (EST).
Another milestone for Ida-Viru
a new type of coding education...
In september 2021, coding school kood/Jõhvi welcomed it's first batch of students.
In november 2022, kood/Jõhvi celebrated the opening of their own new school building and currently has 500 students
Just transition in Ida-Virumaa region
Estonia will receive €354 million from the European Commission's Just Transition Fund which will be used to help Ida-Viru County invest in green energy and away from shale oil.
Learn more about Just transition and Fund HERE
In november 2022, kood/Jõhvi celebrated the opening of their own new school building and currently has 500 students
Just transition in Ida-Virumaa region
Estonia will receive €354 million from the European Commission's Just Transition Fund which will be used to help Ida-Viru County invest in green energy and away from shale oil.
Learn more about Just transition and Fund HERE
Contact
Elina Dubova
Ida-Viru Region Project Lead
e-mail: elina.dubova@startupestonia.ee