Topic: entrepreneurship

Registration for the elective course “Deep Tech Entrepreneurship” is now open
In the autumn semester of 2026, students can take part in the updated and popular elective course “Deep Tech Entrepreneurship” (2 ECTS), led by Tõnu Esko, Vice Rector for Development at the University of Tartu.
10 June 2026 entrepreneurship
The Estonian scientist who pulled off a US IPO trying to trigger a local biotech boom
Biotech is a gruelling, capital-intensive business, and can take years for scientists to strike gold. But there is hope, in fact, even on a cold April day, Teesalu is unusually chipper and optimistic.
18 May 2026 entrepreneurship
DeepTech Startup Network and the role of the University of Tartu in it
The Estonian state’s decision to allocate €12.6 million to launch the DeepTech Startup Network is a pioneering step. This is not merely another support measure, but a strategic investment in a new engine of Estonia’s economy – research‑empowered entrepreneurship.
30 April 2026 entrepreneurship
Workshop UniTartu Navigator
UniTartu Navigator is a two-and-a-half-day hands-on workshop designed to help researchers assess the commercial potential of their research and understand the next steps towards practical application or a business solution. The workshop's language is English.
10 April 2026 entrepreneurship
DeepTech Startup Network
The DeepTech Startup Network is a national collaboration initiative through which the state is investing over €12 million into the development of deep tech entrepreneurship. The objective is to build strong, research-based companies, create high-tech jobs, and use early public investment to attract more private capital in later stages.
27 February 2026 entrepreneurship
University of Tartu introduced deep-tech companies and research projects at Startup Day
At the Startup Day business festival held in Tartu from 28 to 30 January, the university’s researchers showcased latest achievements in their research and development work and held discussions about them.
10 February 2026 entrepreneurship
Creativity drives the game in both research and entrepreneurship
Although creativity has often been associated primarily with the fine arts, no field of life can do without it, least of all entrepreneurship and research.
University of Tartu and dairy producers' cooperative EPIKO signed framework agreement to promote research-based dairy production
At the end of November, the University of Tartu and the Commercial Association of Estonian Dairy Producers (EPIKO) signed a cooperation agreement to take research-based solutions and cutting-edge technology into everyday agriculture.
29 December 2025 entrepreneurship
University of Tartu brings research-based future solutions to Startup Day
From 28 to 30 January 2026, the 10th international business festival Startup Day takes place at the Estonian National Museum in Tartu. The University of Tartu will be present with a diverse and engaging programme.