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Estonian e-Residency attracts record interest and revenue in 2024

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Estonia’s e-Residency programme isn’t slowing down, remaining an attractive option for entrepreneurs and digital nomads.
Business E-society People Start-ups Technology

From farm to fork: 10 Estonia’s FoodTech startups that are leading the change

Estonia is a fertile ground for entrepreneurship, and these 10 startups are making waves in FoodTech, luring customers and investors alike.
Business Food Innovation Start-ups Technology

Estonia reigns supreme as the leader in investment promotion

For the fourth year in a row, Estonia takes first place in Emerging Europe’s ranking of investment promotion agencies, thanks to its innovative use of digital tools, AI and precise communication.
Business Innovation Start-ups

Estonia is one of only seven countries in the world with clean air: report

As air pollution remains a global health concern, Estonia offers a breath of fresh air.
Nature People

The full list of Estonian unicorns

Estonia is a world leader in unicorns per capita. Here is a full list of 10 magnified unicorns born in Estonia or founded by Estonians.
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Estonian startup Bercman brings crosswalks to the Age of IoT

Estonian startups Bercman Technologies and 1oT joined their knowledge to modernize data transmission of smart infrastructure. Bercman’s IoT-based smart crosswalks, now with hassle-free and fast installable eSIM cards, are increasing traffic safety and supporting smart vehicles’ further use in city transportation.
E-society Innovation Start-ups Technology

€100 million magnet factory will be built in Narva

Neo Performance Materials (NPM) which owns Estonia-based rare earth metals maker Silmet will construct a magnet factory and R&D center in Narva. Projects budget is set to reach €100M.
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MICHELIN Guide: Top 5 Restaurants in Tallinn’s Old Town

As picking the right place for celebrating your company’s present or future success in Estonia may be difficult without a guide, we are giving you an overview of some of the Michelin Inspectors’ favourite restaurants in Estonia’s capital, Tallinn.
Culture Food People

When scientists turn chocolate into medicine

Sugar and fat are killing us, so an Estonian chocolate maker uses science to make treats healthier.
Food Innovation

From the production lines of the Unicorn Factory: ten success stories from the champion in founding billion-dollar startups

10 unicorns founded by Estonians and / or in Estonia have taken the country to Europe’s (and probably the world’s – depending on the way of counting) top in the number of unicorns per capita. We explore how each unicorn that was born here or has Estonians among its founders, reached the billion-dollar valuation – and how Estonia’s e-society, agile business environment and supporting startup community influenced them on the way.
Business E-society Innovation Start-ups

Estonia leads Europe in startups, unicorns and investments per capita

“Estonia once again tops the charts,” states Atomico’s recent report, where Estonia is continuously leading Europe in terms of startups, unicorns and investments per capita.
Business E-society Innovation People Start-ups Technology

Data as an Enabler: Estonia’s AI Task Force pushes for widespread Artificial Intelligence uptake

When Estonia commenced its AI strategy some three years ago, the country had just four public sector projects using AI. As of today that number has grown to 80 projects involving 40 organisations across both the public and private sectors, a trend its AI Task Force would like to continue.  Estonia’s AI Task Force isread more

Innovation

Estonian Auve Tech achieves autonomous milestone in Japan

Self-driving shuttles from Estonian startup Auve Tech are now certified for fully autonomous operation in Japan – one of the world’s toughest markets to crack!
Business Innovation Technology

Large-scale circular economy greenhouse next to Tootsi powerfarm to grow tomatoes, fish, and mushrooms

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

YOOK’s award-winning oat drinks score another point for food innovation in Estonia

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

Estonia among the least corrupt countries, rising to 12th position globally: report

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.
Business Start-ups

🎙️e-Estonia podcast: “The digital pathfinders: Estonia and Ukraine’s strong tech partnership”

We are honoured to have Estonian Government CIO Luukas Kristjan Ilves, the project manager of mRiik Nikolai Kornõšev and Mstyslav Banik, the head of the eServices development in the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, to discuss the deep collaboration between Estonia and Ukraine, the future interoperability of the countries and the EU and the challenges of a digital nation.
E-society

Estonian HealthTech startup Certific makes lives better and simpler for patients and physicians

Estonian healthcare startup Certific is expanding its services with the launch of a digital communication and engagement platform for primary care, making healthcare more accessible than ever.
health Innovation People

Estonia has its first Two Michelin Stars restaurant

Estonia is becoming the newest Nordic foodie destination as 180° restaurant became the country’s first Two Michelin Stars experience restaurant, closely followed by the One Michelin Star restaurant Noa Chef’s Hall. Moreover, Estonia boasts an impressive array of 34 Michelin Guide recommended restaurants across the country.
Culture Food People

How Estonian researchers combat climate change through plant-based proteins

Estonian researchers at the Centre of Food and Fermentation Technologies are spearheading the development of plant-based proteins as a sustainable, healthier, and more ethical alternative for our diets.
education health Innovation Sustainability Technology

Estonian startups rocketing 49% higher in revenue

Estonian startups rocketed 49% higher in revenue in 2022, marking a groundbreaking year and scoring a record-high €1,3B in new investments.
Business Innovation People Start-ups

Estonia makes history with i-voting majority and record female presence in new parliament

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 new parliament.
Business E-society People

Estonia leaps to first place in individual tax competitiveness

Estonia had the best tax code in the OECD for the last nine years, according to the freshly published Tax Competitiveness Index. In 2022 the country also appeared as the leader in the individual taxes category.
Business

How do we protect electronic identity in the digital age?

One of my favourite topics to discuss in my briefings is electronic identity (eID). And for a particular reason – eID is one of the foundations Estonia laid for the digital services in the early 2000s. From declaring the taxes and registering a business to applying for a benefit or i-Voting, all are tied to the strongest form of authentication, proving it’s the Erika I say it is behind the transactions.
E-society
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