Startup Incubator

Startup Incubator Tallinn Science Park Tehnopol serves as Estonia's premier technology and business ecosystem, bridging the gap between scientific innovation and entrepreneurial execution. Strategically located near Tallinn University of Technology and Estonian IT College, this dynamic campus fosters an environment where breakthrough business concepts can flourish. The foundation has cultivated a thriving community of approximately 200 companies ranging from early-stage startups to established tech giants like Skype, creating an atmosphere conducive to knowledge sharing and collaborative growth. By providing specialized infrastructure and targeted business development services, Tehnopol has established itself as a catalyst for high-value technology ventures in the Baltic region.

The foundation's track record includes nurturing several notable success stories that have evolved from fledgling startups into robust enterprises. Companies such as Skype, Defendec, Toggl, and FlyDog exemplify Tehnopol's ability to identify and support promising ventures through their critical development phases. These success cases demonstrate the effectiveness of Tehnopol's comprehensive support system, which combines physical resources with expert guidance and networking opportunities. Technology acceleration represents a core focus, with particular emphasis on helping innovative concepts navigate the challenging journey from ideation to market adoption and subsequent scaling.

Tehnopol's service portfolio is specifically engineered for technology enterprises seeking growth opportunities and competitive advantages. The foundation leverages extensive cooperation networks, seasoned business experts, and a conducive working environment to help companies realize their ambitious potential. Services encompass appropriate rental spaces, tailored business development programs, facilitated university collaborations, access to international networks, and expert consultations. Academic integration forms a crucial component of Tehnopol's value proposition, with proximity to 14,000 students and 1,300 scientists creating natural pathways for talent acquisition, research partnerships, and innovation transfer.

The physical infrastructure of Tehnopol reflects its comprehensive approach to supporting technology entrepreneurship. With 55,000 square meters of office and laboratory space available for rent, 10 conference and meeting facilities, 5 specialized research and development centers, and 2 fully-equipped laboratories, the campus provides all necessary resources for companies at various development stages. The dedicated Startup Incubator hosts over 25 early-stage companies, offering them specialized support during their most vulnerable growth phase. This robust ecosystem, supporting 3,500 professionals across more than 180 companies actively using Tehnopol's services, has established the foundation as a critical driver of Estonia's emergence as a recognized European technology hub.