The Emerge Estonia program, run by Enterprise Estonia in collaboration with Tenity and Beamline, aims to help foreign founders integrate into Estonia's dynamic startup ecosystem.
What? Estonian market and community immersion program for foreign founders.
Tap into Estonia's thriving startup ecosystem! Receive 1-1 mentorship, connect with investors, access accelerator modules, and network with decision-makers. When? January - June 2025
Where? Tallinn
Deadline: 02.12.2024
The program fosters innovation, provides access to capital, and builds strong networks. Participants will join monthly community events, receive 1-1 mentorship from Tenity and Beamline, gain investor and sales introductions, learn to leverage Estonia's regulatory framework, and access accelerator modules on topics like value proposition validation and funding strategy.
By engaging with Estonia’s startup ecosystem, including events like sTARTUp Day and Latitude59, founders will gain essential skills, connections, and insights to thrive in the region and truly feel like a part of it.
Timeline
Applications close on 2 December
Online interviews with selected companies on 12 December
Up to 10 companies selected by 20 December
Contracting and challenge mapping January
Kick-off at sTARTUp Day - Day Zero 29 January 2025
Benefits
Access to Investors
One-on-one introductions to investors and sales contacts.
Expert Mentorship
Mentorship from Tenity and Beamline experts.
Fast-Track Growth
Fast-track growth with access to Tenity’s and Beamlines accelerator courses and participation in at least five modules covering key topics like business modelling, pitching, go-to-market, and more.
Ecosystem Event Attendance
Attendance at major ecosystem events like sTARTUp Day and Latitude59.
Direct Access to Key Decision-Makers
Leverage Estonia's established and successful startup ecosystem as a unique test bed.
Networking
Monthly community events, including two pitching sessions with EstBAN (Estonian Business Angel Network).
Meet the Partners & Ecosystem of the Program
More about the program -> on the official site HERE.
The program is co-funded by the European Union within the Startup Estonia program activities.