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Lecturer at the Institute of Computer Science co-founded a company that received a large grant from the European Innovation Council
Thanks to cutting-edge research at the Institute of Computer Science, BetterMedicine, a company that automates the analysis of cancer CT scans, has received a boost. BetterMedicine was recently awarded a €2.5 million grant from the European Innovation Council's Accelerator.
Estonia must learn to turn science into capital
Toomas Asser, recently appointed for a second term at the helm of the University of Tartu, has big plans for changing how knowledge is translated from lab to market.
University's Head of Entrepreneurship Mart Maasik visited Copenhagen to gather experience of combining business and research
Mart Maasik visited Copenhagen as a member of Prime Minister Kaja Kallas' business delegation to develop investment relations and cooperation in the region.
University of Tartu supports the work towards the market-readiness of research results with €300,000
In this year's call for applications for the University of Tartu Feasibility Fund grants, nine projects were awarded funding for one-year development work.
RECORDING: Public lecture by Maive Rute „Global race for cleantech and critical raw materials. Europe between China and the US"
The Deputy Director-General of the European Commission’s Directorate General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs, Maive Rute will visit the University of Tartu.
Swedish business delegation visited the University of Tartu to explore its health technologies and opportunities for research-intensive entrepreneurship
During the visit of the Swedish business delegation to the University of Tartu Estonian Biobank and Delta Centre on 4 May, sustainability and resilience were discussed.
Business delegation accompanying the Swedish royal couple were shown the UT's influential teaching and research areas and health technology
On 4 May, a Swedish business delegation visited the Estonian Biobank and the Delta Centre of the University of Tartu.
University of Tartu participates in establishing Hydrogen Valley Estonia to boost hydrogen economy
On 18 April, Alexela, Eesti Energia, Port of Tallinn, the University of Tartu and the Estonian Association of Hydrogen Technologies signed an agreement founding Hydrogen Valley Estonia.
A green idea won the Kaleidoskoop competition
On 17 March, the finals of one of the largest pitching competitions for youth, Kaleidoskoop, were held for the 19th time.
University of Tartu spin-off Gearbox Biosciences won a 125,000-euro investment at Startup Pitching
Last week, the university spin-off company Gearbox Biosciences won a 125,000‑euro investment at the Startup Pitching competition.
Vectiopep won the deep-tech pitching competition at Startup Day
Winner of the Nordic Deep Tech Pitch Match, the University of Tartu spin-off Vectiopep is developing new cancer treatment technology that activates a person’s natural immunity to cancer.
Webinar on business cooperation attracted great interest among Ukrainian universities
On 6 March, STARTERnetwork opened a series of webinars to develop the innovation capacity of Ukrainian universities.
The University of Tartu validates Stargate Hydrogen’s approach to developing iridium-free alkaline electrolysers
Stargate Hydrogen and the University of Tartu have successfully concluded the first phase of a joint development project.
Call for mobility awards for University of Tartu researchers
The early career researchers of the University of Tartu are welcome to apply for the annual ENLIGHT mobility award, which will be granted to new and ongoing joint R&I projects (proposals).
Estonia aims to develop deep-tech startup entrepreneurship
Startup Estonia and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications have prepared an action plan to develop research- and technology-intensive startup entrepreneurship.
Consortium led by the University of Tartu received €30 million to upgrade the Estonian Centre for Biosustainability to a hub of digital biology
The R&D centre led by the University of Tartu will combine synthetic biology with digital technologies.
Estonia’s nano technology company UP Catalyst is creating a ’green’ battery and heading for Mars
Estonia’s scientists have come up with an environmentally friendly solution for batteries and started looking for investments to build a factory.
Business accelerator programme helps technology-based companies grow into unicorns
On 25 October, investors and founders of unicorns gathered at the Estonian National Museum (ERM) in Tartu to help 18 technology startups grow into billion-dollar businesses.
Outstanding Estonian companies were recognized at the festive award gala "Estonian businesses of the year 2022"
Outstanding Estonian companies were recognized at the festive award gala "Estonian businesses of the year 2022 ".
Fierce competition in Kaleidoskoop Finals at sTARTUp Day
The 18th edition of one of the biggest student pitching competitions, Kaleidoskoop, took place at the sTARTUp Day. Seven teams chosen from Kaleidoskoop Pre-Selections participated in the finals.
