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As last year, University of Tartu supports nine scientific discoveries with business potential
The University of Tartu Feasibility Fund received a record number of 53 grant applications, nine of which will receive funding in the total amount of 315,000 euros.
University of Tartu signed cooperation agreement with subsidiary of Karl Storz, Europe’s largest producer of surgical equipment
On Monday, 24 March, a producer of medical endoscopes, OÜ Karl Storz Video Endoscopy Estonia, and the University of Tartu signed a cooperation agreement.
University is set to support the development of the Estonian economy in health technology accelerator Health Founders Estonia
Estonia's new ambitious goal is to become a global health technology hub. On 19 March, the Estonian Health Economy Association, the University of Tartu, Tartu Science Park and Civitta Estonia officially launched the health technology accelerator Health Founders Estonia, which will bring together science, medicine and business to help tackle some of the biggest challenges in health care.
AS Medisoft and the University of Tartu are simplifying the work of general physicians
AS Medisoft, in collaboration with the Institute of Computer Science and AIRE, is testing the use of large language models to automate the documentation of general physician's (GP) visits.
Mihkel Tammo: to revive Estonia’s economy, it is necessary to debunk myths hindering research-intensive entrepreneurship
The development of Estonia’s economy can be ensured in the long term only by high-added-value and research-intensive entrepreneurship. This has been said by President Alar Karis, former Prime Minister Kaja Kallas and many economic analysts, among others.
Best deep-tech pitch at Startup Day dealt with removing heavy metals from water
The winner of the UniTartu Deep Tech Pitch Match, Pro-1 NaNoSolutions, develops a sand-based nanocomposite filter for removing heavy metals and radioactive elements from water.
Patent attorney Peter Marchand provides insights into patents
On Wednesday 29 January, from 10:00-12:00, patent attorney Peter Marchand will be providing insights into patents. All interested researchers and PhD students are welcome.
University of Tartu debunks myths about deep tech entrepreneurship at Startup Day
29–31 January sees the 9th Startup Day business festival. The University of Tartu will showcase its entrepreneurial research activities in the demo area, discuss the myths of the deep tech business on the main stage, and lead and organise seminars and side events.
Swedbank's Collaboration with the University of Tartu’s Industrial Master’s Programme in IT Proves Successful
Tartu Ülikooli arvutiteaduse instituudis pakutakse võimalust õppida IT-tööstusmagistrantuuris. See on praktiline õppeprogramm, mis toob kokku ettevõtted ja instituudi targad magistrandid.
Laura Elise Arvisto: expertise is the key to a good pitch
Laura Elise Arvisto is a co-founder, board member and co-CEO of Sales and Relations at GaltTec, a University of Tartu spin-off company. This autumn, she was one of the best in a pitching competition in Berlin and won the Audience Favourite award. Read how Laura Elise came to set up a successful start-up and find out her advice on how to make a great pitch.
Eesti Energia and University of Tartu leaders discussed further cooperation
On 15 October, entrepreneurship leaders of the University of Tartu met the leaders of Eesti Energia, who presented the company’s new developments and possible areas of cooperation.
ENROAC 14th Conference at the University of Tartu in 2025
10.–12. juunil 2025 toimub Tartu Ülikoolis ENROAC (European Network for Research in Organisational & Accounting Change) 14. konverents.
Vectiopep OÜ was elected the University of Tartu spin-off 2024
On 10 October, the City of Tartu presented awards to the best entrepreneurs at the gala in Athena Centre. Vectiopep OÜ, a company operating in the field of health technology, was awarded the title of the University of Tartu spin-off of the year 2024.
Ways to accelerate hydrogen technology investments and applications are sought at the University of Tartu’s Hydrogen Day
On October 18th, the University of Tartu's eighth Hydrogen Day will focus on finding opportunities to accelerate investments and applications in hydrogen technology. The event can be followed on Zoom.
Outdoor media campaign shines spotlight on University of Tartu spin-offs
As part of Tartu Entrepreneurship Week, which is taking place from 7-13 October, the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Tartu has launched an outdoor media campaign showcasing six of the university’s spin-offs.
Research dashboard facilitates finding partners from the University of Tartu and intra-university collaboration
The interactive research dashboard gives a visual overview of research done at the University of Tartu and the researchers involved.
University of Tartu and AS Metrosert signed a cooperation agreement
The Rector of the University of Tartu, Toomas Asser, and a member of the management board of AS Metrosert, Indrek Tulp, signed a cooperation agreement on 15 July concerning teaching as well as research and development.
University of Tartu’s collaboration with Finnish venture capital fund to speed up commercialisation of research projects
University of Tartu and Nordic Science Investments set out the first steps on how the university’s research teams could implement their ideas more efficiently with the help of the fund.
Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation invites you to "Science to Business!" programme
The business development programme "Science to Business!" begins in September, with the goal of helping researchers bring the results of their scientific work to the business world.
University leaders met with SEB bank representatives
On 11 June, representatives of SEB Estonia and SEB Baltics visited the University of Tartu. During the meeting with Rector Toomas Asser, Vice Rector for Development Tõnu Esko, Head of Finance Kalle Hein and Head of Entrepreneurship Mihkel Tammo, both parties expressed willingness to develop their long-term and meaningful cooperation further.
