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Dear Sir or Madam, The Estonian Investment Agency is pleased to present you the following value proposition and to welcome you to expand your business operations in Estonia. With world-class human capital, unique digital capabilities, and a competitive business environment, Estonia has a strong track record of delivering benefits to investors and is a smart, agile location for businesses with global ambitions. Our mission is to help foreign investors find business opportunities and improve their competitiveness. We hope this value proposal will give you initial insights into the advantages that Estonia has to offer. We would be happy to host you on an online or offline site visit to Estonia and give you in-depth information about investment opportunities. A video overview of our online site visits can be found here: https://investinestonia.com/investment-visit-video Should you have any further questions about this proposal, please do not hesitate to ask. Kind regards, Estonian Investment Agency invest@eas.ee www.investinestonia.com
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***Economy overview*** Estonia has been one of the fastest-growing economies in the Nordic region for several consecutive years. Innovation and openness to foreign capital have attracted numerous international companies to Estonia – Ericsson, ABB, Kuehne + Nagel, Stora Enso, Symantec, and Stoneridge, to name a few. Skype is a good example of Estonian first-class innovation – complete research and development done in Tallinn with the support of foreign capital. This has resulted in a simple, transparent, and nimble business environment that is one of the key drivers of foreign direct investment in Estonia. + GDP growth: in 2019: 4.1% in 2020: -3.0% in 2021: 8.3% in 2022: -1.3% + GDP apportions in 2022: service sector 82.6% manufacturing and agriculture 17.4% Estonia is among the leading countries in Central and Eastern Europe regarding foreign direct investments per capita. + FDI stock by country in 2022: Finland 23%, Luxembourg 20%, Sweden 13%, Latvia 8%, Belgium 5%, Lithuania 5%.
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***Talent pool*** Estonia is a success story with regard to maximizing successful human capital placements. The labour legislation is liberal and offers a lot of flexibility in agreeing on terms and conditions of employment. Trade unions have no significant impact on labour market. Estonia's labour market can be described by: + highly skilled workforce + simple and straightforward labour legislation + easy hiring processes and free movement of workers in the European Economic Area (The European Single Market) + 88% of the population speaking at least 1 foreign language, mostly 2 (the most common foreign languages being English, Russian, German, Finnish) Wide possibilities to easily hire from abroad if needed: + simplified immigration processes for foreign specialists hired + variety of other services by Work in Estonia program You can read more about the Work in Estonia initiative at https://workinestonia.com where you can also find a list of useful services for hiring from abroad, relocating employees, finding short-term alternatives, etc.
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***International Recruitment*** Work in Estonia aims to be the partner for companies in Estonia, who are ready to embrace international specialists into their teams. In addition to relentlessly introducing Estonia as an attractive place to live and work, Work in Estonia also helps to bring international attention to the companies here that are recruiting international talent, and share news, messages and success stories that are relevant to target audience. **Services for Employers** In order to help the companies to find and keep people with exceptional skills from all over the world, Work in Estonia has introduced various possibilities for employers such as: + Companies can publish their job ads to attract international talent on workinestonia.com webpage for more visibility and qualified candidates. + Employers can use the ready-made sample contracts (employment contracts, consents to perform a backround check, etc.) in English to make their life easier when preparing paperwork for international specialists. + Regular webinars and events for employers with partners in the public and private sectors to share important recruitment related information, especially, updates on laws and regulations, trends, opportunities and much more. Foreign recruitment consultations, hiring checklist, marketing toolkit, counselling and support in organising the Estonian language studies, and employer branding opportunities are only some additional services available for employers by Work in Estonia team.
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***Science and education*** Estonia punches above its weight in science, being an attractive environment for research and education. **Research** Estonian researchers are highly valued partners in international cooperation projects with nearly half of the publications by Estonian researchers published in cooperation with foreign colleagues. The high quality of Estonian research is also visible in bibliometric indicators, i.e a high number of references to articles by Estonian authors. **Education** Estonia has altogether 18 educational institutions offering higher education. The University of Tartu is the largest university in Estonia and also one of the oldest universities in northern Europe. The University of Tartu ranks 2nd in the QS World University Rankings in Emerging Europe and Central Asia. Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) is the flagship of Estonian engineering and technology education and has one of the most modern campuses in Europe. The campus is also home to more than 200 high-tech companies (e.g. Skype). According to PISA tests, the results of Estonian 15-year-olds are the best in Europe and among the strongest in the entire world. Everyday skills of the 21st century, such as robotics and 3D printing are taught from an early age in Estonia's schools and in some cases even kindergartens.
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***Taxation overview*** According to the Tax Foundation, Estonia’s top score in the 2023 Tax Competitiveness Index is driven mainly by four positive features of its tax code: + It has a 20 percent tax rate on corporate income (reduced to 14 percent in the case of regular dividends) that is only applied to distributed profits. This means that Estonia’s corporate income tax system allows companies to reinvest their profits tax-free. + It has a flat 20 percent tax on individual income. The tax is not applied in the case of distributed dividends that have already been taxed with a corporate income tax (see above). In essence, Estonia avoids the issue of double corporate taxation, providing a competitive and transparent environment. + Its property tax applies only to the value of land, rather than to the value of any real property or capital, situated on the land. + It has a territorial tax system that exempts 100 percent of foreign profits earned by domestic corporations from domestic taxation, with few restrictions. **Advantageous e-Tax system** A clear advantage of Estonia’s tax system is that companies spend less time on tax compliance than they would in any other country in the OECD. For example, in an average OECD country, 42 hours per year are used by companies to comply with just corporate income taxes. In Estonia, the figure is five hours. Each year, around 98% of all tax declarations in Estonia are filed electronically.
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***Labour taxes*** The rate of social tax in Estonia is 33% from which 20% for social security and 13% for health insurance. Besides the social tax, the unemployment insurance tax at a rate of 0.8% must be paid on the gross salary (an additional 1.6% is withheld from the employees’ salary). Employers registered in Estonia must pay social tax on all payments made to employees, except on those specifically exempted by law. Fringe benefits and the income tax thereof are also included in the taxable base, with some exceptions. In Estonia, medical and health care coverage is provided for employees through their employer's social taxes, alleviating the need for employers to provide such fringe benefits in their compensation packages. Included in the social taxes are also such benefits as allowances for temporary incapacity to work, certain parental benefits (including paid parental leave), and other social security expenses that would normally be paid for by an employer directly. **Employee benefit schemes** Estonian Labour Code is one of the most liberal in Europe. Trade Unions have no significant impact on the labour market and there have been no serious industrial disputes in the industry. Perks (depending on the employer) can include an annual bonus (mostly equivalent to one full monthly salary), fringe benefits e.g. sports compensation, additional vacation days, etc.
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***COVID-19: the government takes action*** Estonia’s government, citizens, and businesses are fighting side-by-side to reduce the predicted and tangible economic effects of the COVID-19 crisis. Here are some steps already taken or currently being implemented: + Guaranteeing existing loans issued to businesses and issuing new revolving loans. New financial measures will also be taken to help to start new companies, such as startups, in Estonia, and to support agriculture. + Interests will not be applied if companies postpone their tax payments for March and April 2020. The need for sole proprietors to prepay their social tax for the first quarter of 2020 is canceled. + Estonian Unemployment Insurance Fund will cover 70 percent of their employees’ original wages to Estonia’s businesses that are having difficulties because of the COVID-19 situation. + The state will compensate for the direct costs of cultural and sporting events canceled due to coronavirus, in a total sum of up to 3M EUR. + The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications has created a single contact point for Estonia’s companies in need of information during the spread of COVID-19. + Cooperating with businesses to fight the challenges. The Ministry of Economic Affairs has started a web portal to collect information from businesses that are willing to help the government with their resources, either material ones or knowledge.
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***Large investor support*** Target group: Companies registered in the Estonian commercial register operating in the manufacturing sector. The aim of the support scheme is the active involvement of large investors in the economy of Estonia through technology investments, which contribute to the growth of productivity and export potential of a company, the increase of the added value of products, the opening of new market opportunities, and create conditions for the establishment of higher value-adding jobs. Maximum grant: 3M EUR The maximum grant percentage from the entire cost is 15% Own contribution is at least 85% Expected result: within a 36-month project period at least 6,7M EUR investment (including the grant) is carried out. The company can apply for support if the parent company or the group to which the company belongs had a consolidated turnover of at least 50M EUR according to the previously approved annual report.
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***Investment aid to shared service and R&D centers*** The purpose of this aid is to support international shared service and R&D centers to increase their international competitiveness. Sub-target is to develop and introduce (execute) services, products, and technologies of higher value. Applicants must be registered in Estonia, have a group turnover of 25M EUR in the last financial year, be present in at least 2 foreign countries and offer either support or R&D services to the company’s core activity. As a result of the project, at least 5 new full-time jobs should be created. **Financial options** + Maximum grant sum is 200,000 EUR per enterprise + Project can last for a maximum of 18 months + Grant for enterprises in the Tallinn area - 35% of the project costs + Grant for enterprises outside of the Tallinn area - 65% of project costs **Supported activities** + purchasing fixed assets + office renovation costs + HR sourcing costs + wages and taxes payable from it during the project + travel expenses + and more.
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***Development voucher*** Target group: small and medium-sized enterprises whose development ideas need advanced professional know-how in order to be implemented. The development voucher is essentially a supporting measure for preliminary research. The results of the development voucher should enable the entrepreneur to gain comprehensive knowledge on whether their development idea has the potential necessary for continuing the development process in other stages. Maximum grant: 35,000 EUR The maximum grant percentage from the entire project cost is 70%. Own contribution is at least 30%. **supported activities** In accordance with the conditions of the measure, outsourcing innovation related services is allowed in the following fields of activity: + consulting regarding product or service development; + consulting regarding production or technology; + conducting product tests and industrial experiments; + carrying out feasibility and cost-benefit research; + legal protection consultation, tests and registration regarding patents, utility models or industrial design; + consulting regarding metrology, standardisation and certification; + development and implementation of technological solutions
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***Preferential excise duty on electricity*** A preferential excise duty rate on electricity applies to undertakings with high electricity consumption (electro-intensive undertakings) who are engaged in the manufacturing or information service activities sector. The current excise duty rate is 0,5 EUR/MWh (April 2022 - April 2023). Requirements for excise duty at a preferential rate: + electro-intensive activities + a valid permit for exemption from excise duty on energy (issued by the Tax and Customs Board). An enterprise is considered electro-intensive if the following conditions are fulfilled: + the main activity of the enterprise is either manufacturing or information service activities, engagement in other ancillary activities is permitted; + the energy management system is in compliance with standard EVS-EN ISO 50001 and it covers the entire electricity consumption of enterprises of the undertaking located in Estonia; + the undertaking has no difficulty within the meaning of Article 2 (18) of Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014; + internal accounting rules comply with the requirements of the Accounting Act. Estonia is committed to focusing on the renewable energy transition and is one of the few countries in Europe that is ahead of its renewable energy production targets and is currently developing one of the world’s largest offshore wind power sites that will be able to produce energy many times over the needs of our local economy and populations needs. Estonia is also a part of the Northern-Europe open energy market.
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***Hacking the COVID-19 crisis*** Difficult situations clearly show the advantage of having an agile and fast-to-react country. On the same day when the state of emergency was declared due to the threat of COVID-19 spreading, a public-private e-hackathon was held to come up with solutions on how to use tech for crisis response and deal with the post-crisis era. Within 6 hours, 830+ people with 96 ideas were on board. Here are some of the solutions already working: + A state-approved chatbot to answer typical queries about the crisis and the emergency situation is available on several government web pages, including our own web page. + A map of the spread of coronavirus was created in a public-private partnership to visualize Health Board's data about the virus in Estonia. + A self-assessment questionnaire to inform people about their potential risk of being infected with coronavirus, and to gather data about people who could be at risk of having the virus was created. + A website for medical volunteers for hospitals to recruit people if they need more resources was put together. This gathers people with medical backgrounds who currently do not work in the medical sector. + A workforce sharing platform was created. Because of the crisis, there are companies that have human resources they cannot use – and others who are short of work hands. The platform, Share Force One, connects B2B sides for temporary workforce exchange. Estonia is clearly leading the digital and innovative way out of this crisis: following the example of Estonia, anti-corona hackathons were held in more than 35 countries around the world. “This startup mindset is precisely what we need to turn the challenge into an opportunity.” Robert C. Wolcott, Forbes.
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***e-Residency*** Estonia is the first country to offer e-Residency, a government-issued digital identity, and status to enable access to the country’s e-services and transparent business environment. This access empowers entrepreneurs around the world to establish an Estonian company online and oversee its operations from abroad. E-residents can: + establish a company online + sign documents or contracts digitally + declare all taxes and pay them online + manage the company remotely + achieve location independence **Thousands of companies established** Thus far, more than 110,700 people from 175+ countries have applied for e-Residency, establishing over 29,400 Estonian companies. The program is a government-wide initiative led by the e-Residency team, the Police and Border Guard Board, and a number of government ministries that are dedicated to constantly improving Estonia’s digital infrastructure and business environment. The Estonian e-Residency programme was launched at the end of 2014 with the aim of providing foreign nationals safe access to Estonia’s public e-services, while also promoting cross-border entrepreneurship and generating extra revenue for the national budget. More information can be found at https://e-resident.gov.ee
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***Startup ecosystem*** Estonia is roughly the same size as Switzerland, but with 6x fewer people. Our superpower? Startups. According to Index Venture, startups are less prone to fail here, and Estonia has been perceived as an extremely attractive place for business thanks to its reasonable business policy. **Land of unicorns** Estonia is the country with the highest number of unicorns per capita in Europe. Since 2010, the startup community in Estonia has raised a total of more than € 4B and 10 unicorns have been founded by Estonians and/or in Estonia (Skype, Playtech, Wise, Bolt, Pipedrive, Zego, ID.me, Gelato, Veriff, and Glia). **Supportive ecosystem** Estonia has a busy, supportive, and open startup ecosystem eager to support ambitious individuals and startups. + 1500+ startups; + 110 partnership organizations; + 140 business angels, experienced mentors, etc; + Clear legislative environment providing incentives for startups and investors; + Startup Visa program to help non-EU founders grow their startups in Estonia. The complete list of Estonian startups can be found at: https://ecosystem.startupestonia.ee/
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***New Nordic Silicon Valley*** The Estonian startup community is as vivid as ever. Based on the crowd-sourced database and the Estonian Startup Database, Estonian startups signed 77 funding deals for 1.3B EUR in 2022 with 54 deals valued at more than a million euros. The average investment size was 17M EUR. **Estonia´s top startups** The biggest investments in 2022 were made into Bolt (628M EUR), followed by Veriff (89M EUR), Starship Technologies (87.4M EUR), Ready Player Me (55.1M EUR) and Glia (40.9M EUR). Turnover grew 49% from 1.4B to 2.1B EUR, the employment rate by 22% and employment taxes by 47% from 2021, employing now 9954 people locally. Funding deals marked the line of 1.3B EUR with a growth rate of about 40% compared to the previous year. In 2022, two new unicorns were born at the beginning of the year - Veriff and Glia - further ensuring Estonia's position as first in Europe in the number of unicorns per capita. Estonia has ten unicorns: Skype, Playtech, Wise, Bolt, Pipedrive, Zego, ID.me, Gelato, Veriff and Glia. Last year also brought a new phenomenon to the startup ecosystem - exit to a unicorn - as Transporeon (Sixfold)-Trimble deal showed how Estonians helped to build a unicorn. Estonian startup sector success was also noticed outside of Estonia. According to the State of European Tech 2022, Estonia is the birthplace of an incredible number of unicorns (3,8 unicorns created per every one million inhabitants) and has the highest number of startups per capita (over one startup per 1,000 inhabitants). Estonia´s concentration of tech in society is the highest in Europe by this measure.
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***Nearshore or reshore to Estonia*** Determining the best manufacturing location requires considering numerous factors and variables. Estonia is a historic gateway between Europe and Asia with a strong and competitive logistical infrastructure: + 3 ice-free deep-water ports, + good railway and highway connections, + Europe's most efficient terminals with modern infrastructures and technology, + Estonian harbours are unique in Europe – available land for new terminals, + free economic zones are located directly at the harbours and new ones can be created by the industrial companies. Estonia has a long tradition in manufacturing and the highest concentration of the electronics industry in Europe. Tech mindset and ecosystem make it a great place to test, develop and manufacture new solutions. For example, ABB has joint R&D with Ericsson Estonia to develop new generation 5G smart manufacturing solutions for the global markets. **market advantages** Estonia is an efficient, and transparent business ecosystem, where 99% of public services are online. Foreign investors are attracted to Estonia due to its openness, streamlined government, and strong rule of law that makes it a perfect place for production and product development with a relatively small capital cost. Estonia is one of the few countries in Europe that is ahead of its renewable energy production targets and is currently developing one of the world’s largest offshore wind power sites. Estonia also consistently ranks as a world leader in human capital.
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***Estonia as a testbed*** Estonia with its innovation-minded people, permissive legal environment, digitally interoperable infrastructure, and stable economy is a playground for new and bold ideas and presents a perfect place to experiment with a relatively small capital cost. The compact size of the country makes it fast to secure decisions and bring products to market. It is easy to get started with innovative solutions in Estonia: + The government works continuously to reduce regulatory complexities in a user-friendly way to clear the path for cutting-edge innovation; + Estonia´s public services are digital, transparent, and secure; + Estonians are encouraged to become technically literate – programming lessons already standard in primary school; + Estonia is fast – it takes 15 minutes to establish a company, 3 minutes to do taxes! **Known for being first** Estonia is the first country to implement smart parking, to legalize ride-sharing and delivery bots, to offer e-Residency. Now working on becoming the first country to develop a comprehensive legal framework for AI. **A country as an accelerator** If the country isn’t your market, it can be your accelerator instead. Take Bolt. Launched in 2013 and a unicorn since 2018, it operates rides in 45 countries but has kept its HQ and largest office in Tallinn, Estonia.
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***Cooperation with academia*** Strengthening university-industry cooperation has been an important focus in Estonia. The universities have shown their eagerness to cooperate with companies towards developing higher education curricula according to the companies' needs, either by modifying current curricula, creating new ones, or by finding other ways to cooperate. **Outstanding proof of concept** Some of the successful examples include: + Estonian IT company Datel's cooperation with Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) in developing space technologies; + Bolt and the University of Tartu cooperating in developing algorithms for improving GPS and map data quality; + Cleveron, the innovation leader in providing click and collect pickup automation solutions for retail and logistics establishing the Cleveron Academy in cooperation with Estonian Entrepreneurship University of Applied Sciences; + Several well-known entrepreneurs in Estonia have opened a Coding School in Jõhvi, Ida-Viru county in 2021. The school should help reduce the growing demand for software developers in Estonia and is based on the internationally acclaimed 01 Edu platform which has been used in France, Finland, and Silicon Valley and comprises 2 years of intensive study where students set their own pace.
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***Artificial intelligence*** If you want to make a concentrated effort and move strong and fast, you need to figure out what to put in motion and what barriers to break. This has been stated to be the main reason why Estonia is one of the few countries in the world moving towards a unified national AI policy. The development of artificial intelligence and other new technology solutions also play a bigger role in people’s work lives day-by-day with state of the art solutions reaching more and more consumers. **Numerous use cases in public and private sectors** There are numerous examples of success stories that robotic colleagues deliver - smart chatbots are employed by two of the biggest telcos in Estonia, Telia and Elisa, and many other private companies; an AI and satellite-based system is in use by the Estonian Agricultural Registers and Information Board to check how state agricultural subsidies are being implemented; the city of Tallinn uses machine vision to measure traffic density. And that is not it – there are plenty of other AI solutions for saving energy, matching job-seekers with relevant jobs, helping website users to find relevant data, etc. As new technologies transform life, business, and government, Estonia’s combination of skills, experience, and environment makes it the ideal location for globally scalable IT development.
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***Smart cities*** Estonia has a niche capability in the design and engineering of hardware and software solutions for intelligent transportation, urban planning, tourism, and smart homes. Advanced digital infrastructure, skills, and consumer adoption provide the ideal R&D testbed. Estonia has an unparalleled track record of applying technology to create efficiency and improve user experience. The first country in the world to implement smart parking, today our smart apps and ticketing systems are widely used across the Nordic region. **From legislation to infrastructure** Thanks to high-speed digital infrastructure and the use of location technologies, Estonia has become a leader in telematics. Cutting-edge collaboration between emergency services, Google, Tele2, Telia, and Elisa accurately pinpoints callers in seconds, allowing lives to be saved. Digitally-enabled infrastructure, including smart roads and ports, has allowed Estonia to implement Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) for collaboration and innovation for the public, private, and R&D sectors in the field of intelligent transportation and logistics. Estonia has introduced a number of ITS solutions - the Smart Pedestrian Crosswalk, account-based ticketing, border queue management service, etc. In March 2017, Estonia made it legal to test self-driven vehicles on all national and local roads in the country. The Estonian National Digital Twin was initiated in 2018 and includes buildings, roads, and transportation infrastructures such as rail and airports, but also underground utility networks.
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***Big data*** A digital society only works when people actually trust and use digital channels. By and large, Estonians do. This pragmatism has helped the country gather plenty of anonymous raw data. This, in turn, is fuel for machine learning and other technologies. **Nation-wide solutions** Estonia is known for several revolutionary big data solutions, with truly unique ones such as a nation-wide biobank being effectively developed. The Estonian Genome Center is a biobank holding data on around 20% of Estonia’s adult population. It was established in 2000 to improve public health in Estonia and contains health records and biological specimens from a large percentage of the Estonian population. As e-Health and Big Data analytics advance, Estonia will most probably emerge as a leader in diagnostic and preventative medicine, with patients empowered to self-service when and where is convenient. **Government providing data for the public** The government is open to cooperate with the private sector. For example, Estonia's Open Data Portal provides a single point of access to public sector data that it can provide publically with the permission to re-use and redistribute such data for both commercial and non-commercial purposes.
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***Hydrogen tech innovation*** Estonia has a strong focus on advancing green technologies and achieving climate neutrality goals. Therefore expectations towards hydrogen technologies are high and re-discovered renewable energy carriers play a key role in reaching the climate-neutral targets. Hydrogen will inevitably shape our future energy sector. In 2018 Estonia signed EU Hydrogen Initiative and Estonia has an active hydrogen community with two privately established consortia: the Estonian Hydrogen Association and the Estonian Hydrogen Cluster. Estonia has an outstanding academic field to support the development of next-generation energy technologies including the National Institute of Chemical Physics and Biophysics that has deep tech capabilities to support the hydrogen industry growth and the Centre of Excellence “Advanced materials and high-technology devices for energy recuperation systems” that addresses cutting-edge science and technology. **Successful project implementation** Over the years several advanced green technologies have been developed in Estonia and are now playing a significant role in energy transition around the world. Elcogen is the world’s most advanced manufacturer of ceramic anode-supported solid oxide cells and stacks. Skeleton Technologies is the global technology leader in ultracapacitor energy storage in automotive, transportation, grid, and industrial applications. PowerUp Energy Technologies produces the world’s first portable fuel cell-based smart generators and Operail develops and builds hydrogen-powered locomotives. Auvetech has launched the world’s first autonomous hydrogen vehicle that is powered by low-temperature hydrogen cells, which were developed at the University of Tartu.
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***Offshore wind tech *** Over the years Estonia has exceeded its renewable energy targets and already has a high concentration of solar and wind energy production on land. As of May 2022, The Estonian Maritime Spatial Plan was approved, and a green light has been given to start the tendering process of up to 7 GW of offshore wind production sites. As the government has decided to reach 100% of renewable electricity consumption by 2030, this is a clear message to encourage the kickstart of investments in offshore wind farms. **Focus on energy tech innovation** Offshore wind technologies are one key focus area in the Estonian R&D, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Strategy 2021-2035. The country is strategically planning an innovative and large manufacturing base and innovation platform for new-generation offshore wind technology solutions. With local universities, centers of excellence for energy systems, and a collaborative cleantech ecosystem, this value chain has solid ground in Estonia. Skeleton Technologies, the global leader in ultracapacitor and supercapacitor energy storage systems, has signed a deal with a world leader in renewable energy production to use Skeleton’s SkelMod modules to have greater wind turbine pitch control. Baltic Workboats has produced hundreds of boats in different sizes for various industries including offshore wind. Incap Electronics professionals provide high-class design and manufacturing services to customers that need flexible and agile electronics components to work under the harshest conditions. Their customers include the largest marine energy tech company Corvus Energy, European Space Agency, and Maxar Technologies.
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***Health Innovation*** Backed by a long history of medical and technological experience, Estonia is well-prepared to lead the global HealthTech industry in the coming years. **Digital and personalised medicine** Health services and technologies are one of the five key focuses in Estonian development plans to provide more effective and accessible healthcare services that are more patient-centred and science-based in both treatment and prevention. Estonia’s e-Health journey began in 2008 when it conceived and built its state healthcare information system. Initially delivering patient data online, the system has since scaled to include new services, integrating private sector partners and Blockchain technology for system access and data integrity. 99% of medical data, including prescriptions and X-rays, is digitised in Estonia. The ability to combine multiple disciplines and technologies, supported by enabling infrastructure and policymaking, will significantly increase R&D in areas such as genetics, biotechnology, and patient self-treatment in the future. Estonia is a world leader in the field of personalised medicine, with several companies and research institutions working on developing new therapies tailored to patients' individual needs. A good example in this field is the Estonian Genome Center which has established the Estonian Biobank with already more than 200,000 genotyped individuals, reflecting the age, sex, and geographical distribution of the adult Estonian population. This data will be used in personalized medicine, where genome data and health data collected in the health information system will be combined in order to offer specific diagnoses and treatments.
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***Real estate*** There are no particular restrictions for foreigners acquiring fixed assets in Estonia. If planning to rent, below are the indicative ranges for rents (excluding VAT and operating expenses) in the major towns of Estonia. **Tallinn** A class office 16-21 EUR/sqm, up to 28 EUR/sqm B1 class office 10-16.5 EUR/sqm, up to 17.5 EUR/sqm Medium-sized retail in major shopping centers 8-38 EUR/sqm New and renovated warehouses 4.9-6.2 EUR/sqm, up to 6.8 EUR/sqm **Tartu** A class office 12-16 EUR/sqm B1 class office 7-13 EUR/sqm Medium-sized retail in major shopping centers 6-32 EUR/sqm New and renovated warehouses 4.9-6 EUR/sqm, up to 6.6 EUR/sqm **Pärnu** A class office 10-13 EUR/sqm B1 class office 6-10 EUR/sqm Medium-sized retail in major shopping centers 5-24 EUR/sqm New and renovated warehouses 5-6 EUR/sqm, up to 6.6 EUR/sqm
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***Infrastructure*** Estonia's industrial parks, free trade zones, and developed infrastructure offer a great possibility to start your business operations quickly and easily. + The country's physical and industrial infrastructure has been developed considerably in recent years and its port infrastructure is modern, efficient, and one of the landing logistics hubs in the region. + The infrastructure is combined with technological solutions, creating innovative and value-adding benefits for investors. + Estonia's soon to be public 5G networks and IT expertise enable world leadership in physical-digital combinations. + In order to remain an innovative, effective, and successful Northern European country that leads by example, Estonia continues to execute its vision of becoming a safe e-state with automated e-services available 24/7, accessible from anywhere in the world. **Digitization of processes** Import, transit, and export trade reporting, as well as customs procedures, are available via national online platforms. Digitization of processes, such as the transport and trade reporting information flow allows not only for more comfortable interactions with the state but also provides savings, better data quality, higher efficiency, faster operations, and greater visibility for business planning and analysis.
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***Transportation*** **Airports and ports** Estonia’s main international airport is located in Tallinn. There is another international airport in Tartu and regional airports in Kuressaare, Kärdla, and Pärnu. The ports are easily navigable all year round and do not freeze in the winter. Railway connections allow cargo delivery from 7 ports. There are free trade zones located at 3 of them - Muuga, Paldiski, and Sillamäe. **Railway and roads** Estonia’s current rail gauge (1,520 mm) is compatible with the railway networks in Eastern Europe. An additional rail connection Rail Baltica (1,435 mm) will link Estonia with Central and Western Europe (planned completion in 2026). Estonia has a high-quality road network, designed and constructed according to all EU standards with easy ground transport access to EU neighbouring countries.
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***Utilities*** **Electricity** Sustainable energy capacity is growing year-on-year in Estonia across a range of segments including waste-to-energy, solar, wind, and biomass. Estonia’s state energy strategy requires renewables to produce the majority of electricity and heat by 2030, enabled through public and private sector investment in capacity and connectivity. Estonia is part of Nord Pool's open electricity market, which also includes Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Latvia and Lithuania. **Water** Water supply and wastewater services are provided by local water companies. For example, in Tallinn, the cost of one cubic meter of water for industrial use is about € 1.8 (excluding VAT). **Gas** Until now, the gas consumed in Estonia came from Russia and Lithuania, where an LNG terminal started operating in 2014. Estonia decided to ban the import of natural gas of Russian origin at the end of 2022. The long-awaited Finnish LNG terminal arrived at the Inkoo port in late December with commercial operations planned to be launched in Q1 2023. Along with the terminal in Klaipeda, Lithuania, the two terminals will be able to easily cover the gas demand of the Baltics and Finland, greatly enhancing the security of supply for the region.
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***Digital infrastructure*** Named ‘the most advanced digital society in the world’ by Wired, ingenious Estonians are pathfinders, who have built an efficient, secure, and transparent ecosystem that saves time and money. **Full digital ecosystem** Estonia aims to be one step ahead with innovation and boasts a fully digital ecosystem, world-class cyber-security, and soon-to-be 5G infrastructure (with trial networks already live). Estonia's leading data centers are among the largest in the Baltic States and provide a reliable base for the growth of IT & telecommunication companies in the public and private sectors through a combination of sustainable planning, world-class data security, and optimized energy use. The scalable and energy-efficient data centers run by companies such as MCF, Telia, Levira, Zone, etc serve as a growth platform for innovation, ensuring the best conditions for the businesses they serve. **Basic services into a fully digital mode** Building e-Estonia as one of the most advanced e-societies in the world has involved continuous experimentation, learning, and iteration. Estonia sees the natural next step in the evolution of the e-state as moving basic services into a fully digital mode. This means that citizens and companies can be served in efficient, rapid and automated ways, with many basic functions happening seamlessly in the background.
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***Quality of life*** Estonia has one of the most competitive and open business environments in the world. But what about the quality of life? This is what makes Estonia an attractive place for working and living: + Our digital public services that underpin everything from online banking to e-schools are fully embedded into the fabric of the everyday life of residents and organizations, cutting through red tape and making life easier for all. +World Health Organization highlighted Estonia as the country with the best overall air quality in the world. With the Baltic Sea to north and west, and half-covered by forest, Estonia offers something truly valuable - a clean environment, safety, and tranquility. + According to EFSA, Estonia has the 2nd cleanest food in Europe, which can be enjoyed for half the price of a dinner you'd get in most European capitals. + Safety – online and offline. Crime rates are low and cyber safety is an especially hot topic with the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence located in Tallinn. + English is widely spoken, whether at the doctor’s, on the street, or in official institutions. + Estonia is offering a green and comfortable Nordic lifestyle with a good healthcare system, high-level international schools, convenient infrastructure - and all at a reasonable price level. + The pace of life is not as hectic or stressful as in larger cities - no crowds or noteworthy traffic jams.
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***Main business districts*** **Tallinn** + Central Business District is the choice of location for FinTech and international financial service providers, with the main airport only a 10 min drive away; + Ülemiste City is a privately owned tech hub of 36 hectares in the territory, located next to the airport with its own direct footpath to it (a 10 min walk). Having over 120,000 sqm of modern office space with 340 companies and 8,000 people working there. Only a 10 min drive to Central Business District, superb connections to all major city districts and connectivity to the rest of the world by air; + Tallinn Science Park Tehnopol is a business environment with more than 200 technology-based companies and one of the largest tech universities in the region (Tallinn University of Technology or TalTech) with approx. 11,000 students. It is the birthplace of Skype, Starship Technologies, Skeleton Technologies, Cybernetica, Defendec, Thinnect, etc. It has 2 R&D centers and 2 laboratories. **Tartu** Estonia's second-largest tech hub is Tartu (2.5h drive to the south from the capital). With approx. 100,000 inhabitants and a large student population of around 20,000 people, Tartu is considered to be the national intellectual center. With the establishment of the University of Tartu in the mid-17th century, the city became a hub for research, innovation, and creativity. For possible locations in other regions, do not hesitate to ask us for more information.
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***Tech conferences and events*** There are several tech events and conferences taking place in Estonia throughout the year. Our annual highlights, however, are Latitude59 and sTARTUp Day. Estonian Investment Agency is partnering with both of these events, allowing us to make acquiring tickets more convenient for you and offer tickets at favourable price. **Latitude59** Latitude59 (in Tallinn) is the flagship startup and tech event of Estonia that brings together people serious about startups, investing, and the future of smart governance. + 2,500 visitors, incl. 275+ investors, 350+ startups, and 2000+ matchmaking meetings; + variety of networking opportunities with top international players as well as several pitching rounds for both startups and investors; + startup demo area with the most relevant startups from the Baltics, Central, and Eastern Europe. **sTARTup day** sTARTUp Day (in Tartu) brings together more than 150 world-class speakers and 4000+ attendees to discuss new technologies, business, and innovation. It is also a chance to exchange startup success stories and lessons learned. + several pitching competitions; + hands-on seminars; + large expo area where companies showcase their latest innovations.
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***Relocating to Estonia*** In case you wish to relocate some of the employees for your business in Estonia from abroad, they can be sure that the country is a rapidly developing environment with people who are passionate about what they’re doing. And not only passionate, but also smart and welcoming of new ideas. **The relocation process** Estonia warmly welcomes all international talents to join this dynamic and hassle-free environment for living and working. Although Estonia has introduced the annual immigration quota for non-EU nationals, there is no limit to startups (incl. founders, developers), IT specialists and top-level specialists, whose monthly income is at least equal to double the average gross salary in Estonia. **International House of Estonia** Several governmental institutions have brought together their best experts to run the International House of Estonia (IHE), a common service center providing free personal consultations for foreigners, their families and employers about settling in, healthcare, social services, language programs, schools etc. You can find answers to your questions regarding documentation, finding a network and/or a job, etc all in one place. More information: https://workinestonia.com/internationalhouse
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***Startup Visa*** Estonia, being home to a large number of startup companies, has a residence permit program in place for startups. Any non-EU startup that has a tech-based business solution and whose goal is to develop and launch an innovative and repeatable business model with great global growth potential can apply for the visa. The Startup Committee looks carefully into the business plans and accomplishments of each company. Startup Visa has been an important tool for startups to enable growth and has been used more and more frequently, as the startups grow. Only in 2022, 657 employees were recruited with the help of the Startup Visa and since the beginning of the Startup Visa programme over 3800 visas and temporary residency permits were granted to startup employees. The total number of founders that have used the programme since 2017 is more than 1000. **Scale-up Visa** Starting from January 2023, a new visa programme called scale-up visa was launched and thus Estonia becomes one of the first ones in the world to introduce such a measure. Designed for those fast-growing companies that meet the startup definition but are over the age of 10 and thus no longer qualify for the Startup Visa programme, can keep recruiting outside the EU quota-free. More information: https://startupestonia.ee/visa
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***Digital Nomad Visa*** Having built a digital state and e-government over the decades, made 99% of public services accessible to all its residents and companies, offering e-Residency, the Digital Nomad Visa is just another step for Estonia towards becoming a no-bureaucracy country. Digital nomads value Estonia’s startup ecosystem, access to the European Union market, the high level of English language skills, and the e-Residency program. Estonia is allowing those employed by foreign companies and not tied to one location to come live and work in the country for up to a year. In addition,up to 90 days of travel across Schengen countries is allowed. More information: https://e-resident.gov.ee/nomadvisa
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***Food industry in Estonia*** Estonia has a sizeable food industry that benefits from ecological raw materials, skilled workers, and modern production facilities. With an established export capability and growing application of food science and technology, Estonia is the ideal location for export and R&D oriented investment. **Long history of innovation** Estonia is a compact Nordic country benefiting from a pristine natural environment. Raw material inputs are high-quality, often organic, and sourced from clearly identifiable local origins. 22,3% of agricultural areas are dedicated or in the process of conversion to organic farming. Food production in Estonia, of which there are approximately 700 companies, is highly modernised and productive. Estonian workers are typically multilingual, possess higher or professional qualifications, and are trained by world-class companies. Quality certification to stringent EU requirements is mandatory and modern equipment extensively utilised in production and packaging. Regional giants such as Orkla and Saarionen export final products from Estonia to European markets. High quality Estonian raw materials are exported globally for use in food, beverage, health, animal feed, and horticulture sectors. Estonia has a long history of food science innovation, including supplying Soviet space missions as early as 1962. Today Lallemand operates a global R&D hub for functional molecules and directed evolution in Estonia in collaboration with Tallinn Technical University (TalTech). Finnish dairy giant Valio conducts R&D into lactose-free and digestion improving foodstuffs.
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***Energy industry in Estonia*** Estonia has a diversified energy sector that comprises long-standing expertise in oil shale, a sizeable renewables sector, and growing CleanTech capability. World-class expertise within a highly digital, pro-business environment will see Estonia play a leading role in the energy revolution. **Growing sustainability** Sustainable energy capacity is growing year on year in Estonia across a range of segments including waste-to-energy, solar, wind, and biomass. Estonia’s state energy strategy requires renewables to produce the majority of electricity and heat by 2030, enabled through public and private sector investments in capacity and connectivity. Estonia is also committed to sustainable consumption. In 2012 Estonia implemented the world’s first nationwide electric vehicle network in collaboration with ABB. As befits the world’s most digitally enabled nation, Estonia is at the forefront of applying technology to transform the energy sector. For nearly a decade we have supported local early energy transition technology developers - by now, Elcogen is the most advanced fuel cell producer with the highest rate of energy conversion efficiency in the world and Skeleton Technologies has become the global leader in ultracapacitor and supercapacitor energy storage systems. The energy tech segment is growing fast. A good example is Ensto Ensek who is expanding its EV charging systems production units in Estonia. In addition, Estonia has also set a goal to become the number one green energy producer per capita in the world.
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***CleanTech*** Estonia is not only a pioneering digital society, which has found convincing answers to the challenges of digitalization, but it also is a very green country. Estonia has set a clear goal for energy transition, driven by the need to replace fossil power generation. Decisive measures have been taken to make Estonia a top GreenTech development center and the largest producer of green energy per capita in the coming years. In this country with air quality, which is among the best in the world and half of its territory is covered with forest, a sizable CleanTech cluster has grown. **unique knowledge, capabilities and ecosystems** Foreign investors have used Estonia as a testbed, development, and production center for green technologies for decades and helped to develop strong technological know-how in this field. ABB is engineering and producing wind turbine modules, Enics assembles wind turbine controllers and Ensto has been producing EV charging stations in Estonia. In recent years startups have successfully developed and new investments have been attracted - for example, Skeleton Technologies has derived its unique ultracapacitor technology from the research of the University of Tartu. Battery technology is also an essential element for the emerging mobility cluster. Companies like Starship Technologies, Comodule, or Auve Tech are helping with their solutions to reduce the ecological footprint of urban mobility and use Estonia as an easily accessible and unbureaucratic test market for new mobility solutions, such as last-mile delivery robots or hyperconnected, super-durable and 90% recyclable bicycles and scooters.
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***Bioeconomy in Estonia*** With over 30% of economic output already linked to the bioeconomy, innovative approaches to business transformation and policy-making providing unique proof of concept and expertise, Estonia is set to emerge as a global center of excellence in the field. **World-class expertise** Blessed with pristine nature, Estonians have centuries-long expertise in harnessing natural resources efficiently and sustainably. The forests are a treasure chamber of nature and enormously important for biodiversity. Estonia’s bioeconomy is driven by its world-class expertise in forest-based activity. Possessing an abundance of high-quality FSC and PEFC certified raw materials, Estonia has a full value chain for export-oriented activity supported by a track record of successful investments. The wood processing industry consists of a healthy mix of big multinational leaders as well as smaller local producers. Stora Enso’s significant, vertically integrated operations include forestry management, milling, and value-added treatment services. Metsä Wood operates five sites in Estonia including an energy-efficient factory in Pärnu exporting plywood globally. As befits the world’s most digitally enabled nation, IT utilisation is ultra-high. In addition to high automation to ensure quality and efficiency in production, Estonia is a leader in raw material yield optimisation. For example, Timbeter’s machine learning technology and artificial intelligence for accurate log detection attract global clients. Europe’s largest per capita producer of wooden residential and commercial buildings, 90% of which are exported to Northern Europe, Estonia is also a pioneer in Biomass and home to Europe’s largest wood pellet producer Graanul Invest.
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***Marine industry in Estonia*** Estonia’s marine sector specialises in the design and build of small and medium-sized commercial and leisure vessels. Centuries long expertise, cutting-edge application of IT and a flexible approach make Estonia a competitive location for innovation and export-oriented production. **Modern methodologies** Estonia has a niche marine sector that provides design, prototyping, and production of small and medium-sized commercial and leisure vessels, electronics and equipment. With a centuries-long maritime tradition, Estonian workers have extensive expertise across a range of areas including materials science, hydrodynamics, and manoeuvrability. Competence centers such as TalTech Estonian Maritime Academy ensure the workforce possesses professional higher education and practical application of modern methodologies. As befits the world’s most digitally enabled nation, IT utilisation is ultra-high. Digital boats are created in the design phase, allowing clients to customise to exact specifications without sacrificing performance. Sensors and software ensure accurate prototyping and testing. Automated production is seamlessly integrated with handcrafted elements to create high-quality, safe vessels with ISO certification. Today Estonian vessels of multiple sizes and materials are used in naval, rescue, energy, scientific, and icebreaking operations in Northern Europe and beyond. Cybernetica’s systems and equipment for marine communication, surveillance, and navigation are utilised globally. Smart Port, Maritime Single Window, and e-Government solutions ensure efficiency and safety in daily operations.
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***Chemicals industry in Estonia*** Estonia has an export-oriented Chemicals sector benefitting from a full value chain and world-class skills in oil shale, rare earth metals, and petrochemicals. The country's pro-business environment is competitive and trustworthy, with digitalisation applied to deliver new capabilities. **Unique expertise** Belying its compact size, Estonia possesses globally unique expertise in oil shale and rare earth metals and is highly experienced in the production, blending, and storage of value-added petrochemical and fertiliser products. Estonia’s value chain, which is largely located in the Ida-Virumaa region, includes modern production and storage facilities; ISO accredited testing centers offering measurement, analyses, and chromatography; and a growing R&D capability. A full logistics capability, including specialist storage, allows goods to be exported efficiently by sea, rail, or road. **Trusted by global giants** Global giants such as Henkel, Neo Performance Materials, Ostchem, and Tikkurila trust Estonia to produce high value, sensitive products. Eastman produces a range of specialty chemicals in Kohtla-Järve for export to global industrial, food, and medical industries. ISO and FSSC accredited the 66-acre site benefits from environmentally sustainable features such as shared power and water facilities.
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***Industrial automation in Estonia*** Estonia has a sizeable Advanced Industrial Sector and world-class IT expertise in areas including high-tech systems, control technologies, and cyber security. Supported by a collaborative ecosystem well suited to research and development, Estonia is emerging as a center of excellence in industrial automation. **Solving industrial challenges** Estonia has been applying technology to solve Industrial challenges for over 20 years. Early adoption of robotics for productivity and quality gains led to the development of sensors and control systems by global companies including ABB, Columbus, and Nortal. Over time the industry has become more sophisticated. Enterprise management systems such as those of Proekspert and Tieto are developed in Estonia for global use. Expertise in mechatronics, with embedded software, supports a hardware capability ranging from smart devices to autonomous delivery robots. **Digitally enabled infrastructure** Estonia’s digitally enabled infrastructure (soon-to-be 5G, with trial networks already live) and IT expertise create world leadership in physical-digital hybrid technologies. Smart Grid, a network of connected smart energy meters, provides real-time and predictive data on consumption to stakeholders.
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***Industrial R&D in Estonia*** Estonia has a collaborative ecosystem for Industrial R&D including academia, accelerators, and competence centers. Supported by world-class expertise and a highly competitive, digital environment, Estonia is the ideal location for Industrial product and technology R&D. Estonia’s Industrial R&D ecosystem supports startups and corporate R&D and has produced numerous innovations in sectors including mechatronics, energy, chemicals, engineering, and food. Estonia’s advantages are numerous, and the country is ranking in the top 10 globally in the teaching of science, math, and IT. Many universities and vocational education centers ensure that the workforce possesses professional knowledge and practical experience with modern technologies. Tallinn Technical University has world-class capabilities in mechatronics and collaborates with universities and companies globally, including MIT and Mitsubishi. **From smart factories to big data analytics** As befits one of the world’s most successful startup nations, Estonia’s accelerator ecosystem supports the global commercialisation of software and hardware innovations. Five accelerators, backed by global firms, including Telia, provide validation, mentoring, risk capital, and market access for sectors including IoT, mechatronics, and CleanTech. Four competence centers provide infrastructure and expertise to conduct applied R&D: + STACC focuses on Big Data analytics and security for software and systems; + ELIKO develops algorithm and communication models for IoT solutions; + IMESS specializes in materials technology, AI, and smart factories; + EII conducts R&D projects in mechatronics and embedded software.
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***Blockchain in Estonia*** Estonia’s journey to becoming the world’s most digitally enabled nation began decades ago when visionaries committed to IT as a country strategy and conceived X-Road, the decentralised, distributed information system on which e-Estonia runs. Today, state services ranging from digital courts to e-Health plus private sector service providers utilise the system. Blockchain usage is invisible to users yet the benefits are proven by ultra-high security and data immutability. Estonia is changing the world by being the global leader in the digital revolution. This includes Web3, which is a new version of the World Wide Web, based on Blockchain. Web3 aims to take the advantage of AI, machine learning, and Blockchain to develop the online world in a way that everyone can control their data and online self. **Blockchain innovation** Guardtime, the world’s largest Blockchain company, was born and continues to have significant operations in Estonia. Guardtime’s KSI Blockchain is utilised by clients including NATO, the U.S. Department of Defense, Boeing, SAP, and Ericsson. Application of the technology increases rapidly and Guardtime has created the world’s first Blockchain platform for marine insurance in partnership with EY, Møller-Maersk, Willis Towers Watson, Microsoft, and others. Blockchain innovation is high across the range of sectors where security and immutability at scale are critical.
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***Metaverse in Estonia*** Estonia is a highly innovative country, where for the last thirty years the country has favoured the use of various online innovations in the daily lives of its residents. Several important aspects of the Metaverse have been developed in Estonia already far before they got trendy in the rest of the world. Like Blockchain – the technology started to be tested here before Bitcoin was released. In addition to the fact that existing products and services can be transferred to the Metaverse, it achieves a completely new economic environment and opportunities to create and market products and services that are unique to the Metaverse. **new generation** Estonia has the political will, skills, and curiosity to implement innovative solutions. Some examples of Estonian companies in the Metaverse business include Vriendly, which powers collaborative sessions and game studio functions. NFTPort provides one-stop, simple, and developer-friendly NFT infrastructure & APIs for developers. It brings NFT applications to market in hours instead of months. ReadyPlayerMe is the most popular cross-game avatar platform in the world for the Metaverse. In Estonia, both public and private sector services and the ability of users to access these services are very well connected. There is both a hardware and a software infrastructure, many users at different levels, user awareness and skills, and the necessary mindset. The Estonian IT sector is very diverse, experienced, and has all the important competence elements. The development of a Metaverse-specific infrastructure and products and services is a clear step in light of the previous projects.
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***Digital logistics in Estonia*** Estonia is a world leader in the development and application of digital logistics. From data analytics and country single windows to mobile apps and delivery robots, Estonia improves supply chain efficiency and client experience from the first mile to last. **Sizeable logistics industry** Estonia has a sizeable logistics industry thanks to a strategic location which makes it an effective supply chain hub for the Nordic, Baltic, and northwest Russian regions. The industry has applied IT extensively for 20 years, from early automation of goods and documents to modern-day application of advanced robotics and data analytics. **Strong references** By combining a pro-business environment ideal for R&D with world-class skills in IT and engineering, Estonia has produced numerous digital logistics innovations. Starship Technologies‘ autonomous delivery robots have received a strategic investment from Daimler AG; Cleveron parcel delivery solutions are adopted globally by Walmart, ASDA, and Inditex; Tpilet smart ticketing has been acquired by Norges Statsbaner.
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***Logistics in Estonia*** Estonia is the most effective supply chain hub for the Nordic, Baltic, and northwest Russian regions thanks to its strategic location, modern infrastructure, multi-modal capabilities, and reliable approach. **Strategic location** Estonia occupies a strategic location with excellent multimodal connections to the Nordic, Baltic, EU, and CIS markets, supported by all the necessary language skills and relevant customs protocols. **Open and competitive economy** Consistently ranked among the most open and competitive economies in the world, low red tape ensures goods, capital, and data flow efficiently. Our compact size and transparent business culture make it easy to speed decisions, grow, and adapt. Workers are highly-trained, qualification accredited and experienced in managing activities ranging from complex just-in-time supply chains, for the likes of ABB and Ericsson, to chemical storage and foodstuffs. Estonia’s modern infrastructure is enhanced by the possibility to purchase or lease customised facilities within existing logistics hubs and free-trade zones. Whether your requirement is regional or global, Estonia has the infrastructure, expertise, and strong IT competencies to deliver accurate, efficient, and innovative supply chain solutions.
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***e-Health in Estonia*** Patient records in Estonia are digitised and secured by the Blockchain, providing a single immutable data source for healthcare professionals. With a unique digital platform and collaborative ecosystem, Estonia is positioned to lead on preventative medicine, patient self-treatment, and industry efficiency. **A success story since 2008** Estonia’s e-Health journey began in 2008 when it conceived and built its state healthcare information system. Initially delivering patient data online, the system has since scaled to include new services, integrate private sector partners, and Blockchain technology for archiving and data integrity. **99% of data digitised** Since 2015, 99% of health data generated by doctors and hospitals have been digitised. This gives the doctors easy access to the patient’s electronic records (test results, X-ray images, etc.). Patients, who own and can view their data at all times, benefit from convenience and trust; healthcare professionals are empowered to make informed decisions and the state saves significant resources. Leveraging Estonia’s world-leading IT industry, MedTech solutions ranging from Big Data analytics to mobile self-treatment are developed and aspects such as cloud, Blockchain, and cyber security seamlessly integrated into everyday processes and services.
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***e-Commerce in Estonia*** Estonia is an emerging hub for global e-commerce activity. World-class IT skills have created numerous e-commerce applications and are supported by leadership positions in enablers such as online trust, payments, and digital logistics. **World-class IT skills** World-class IT skills in areas including software development, location technologies, digital marketing, and process automation have created numerous e-commerce solutions. Adcash’s digital advertising technology is trusted by Alibaba and 200M unique users every day. Google has conducted location-based technology R&D in Estonia and ReachU solutions are trusted by global telecoms companies. E-commerce platform providers Linnworks and Erply were born and continue to have significant engineering and client service operations in Estonia. **E-commerce enablers** Estonia also possesses expertise in numerous e-commerce enablers. Online trust is a particular strength thanks to extensive use of electronic ID, Blockchain technology, and a cyber security sector that ranks number one in Europe. Estonia is home to some of the world’s leading payment service providers including Fortumo and in digital logistics, Cleveron’s solutions are utilised in Walmart, ASDA, and Inditex’s multi-channel experience. Estonia will be among the first countries in the world to offer public 5G infrastructure.
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***FinTech in Estonia*** Estonia is a cashless society with over 99% of financial transactions occurring digitally. Electronic ID and Blockchain are widely utilised. 80+ FinTechs ranging from innovative startups such as Wise to Blockchain leader Guardtime make Estonia a global center of excellence for FinTech. **Efficient and agile business models** Having committed to digital financial services 20 years ago Estonia has developed unique skills and experience in the innovation and application of FinTech. Estonia’s FinTech journey has its roots in e-Estonia, when the government, financial service and telecom providers collaborated to create a unique environment. Digital service delivery was supported by the development of electronic ID, smart contracts, high-speed connectivity, and enabling legislation. Nordic banks were early beneficiaries and continue to profit from efficient and agile business models. **Global success** In payments, Estonia has produced globally successful companies including Fortumo, award-winning Monese, and the unicorn Wise, each of whom has significant R&D, engineering, and 24/7 multilingual client service operations in Estonia. Estonia also possesses expertise in enterprise-grade solutions, including Fitek’s F&A robotic process automation and Arvato Bertlesmann’s Innovation and Development centers of excellence.
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***IT R&D in Estonia*** Estonia is the world’s most digitally enabled nation, offering a unique combination of talent, environment, and innovation. Our IT R&D ecosystem enjoys global proof of concept, being trusted by global organisations such as Kuehne+Nagel and NATO and producing unicorn startups like Wise and Bolt. In Estonia, IT is taught already in primary school and the country ranks in the top 10 globally for teaching maths and IT. Numerous universities and vocational education centers collaborate with industry on knowledge and technology transfer, ensuring the workforce possesses professional knowledge and practical experience. **Significant corporate R&D** Corporate R&D is significant in Estonia. Global organisations such as Kuehne+Nagel trust Estonia to conceive, develop, and launch new logistics solutions. NATO conducts cutting-edge cyber security R&D in Estonia and NASDAQ has conducted successful Blockchain trials. Competence centers STACC, ELIKO, IMESS, and EII provide facilities and expertise to conduct applied R&D in AI, Big Data, and more. Estonia’s IT R&D ecosystem is enabled by modern digital infrastructure and a pro-business environment that is free of red tape, promoting accelerated innovation and launches. Government policy is highly supportive and has led to Telia trialing 5G in Estonia and Google’s use of new location technologies to improve emergency services. As digitalisation transforms our life, business, and government, Estonia’s combination of skills, experience, and environment makes it the ideal location for globally scalable IT R&D.
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***Business services in Estonia*** With over 90 captive, BPO and ITO centers, Estonia is an established location for finance, IT, and customer services and has growing expertise in the supply chain, HR, and process automation. **An established location** Estonia is an established location for GBS thanks to its high-quality, multilingual workforce, flexible business environment, and sustainable financial attractiveness. Estonia’s journey began in the 1990s as a nearshoring location of choice for Nordic companies. Since then the sector has expanded significantly, diversifying the functions covered and up-tiering in sophistication. **90+ SSC centers** Today there are over 90+ shared service centers in Estonia employing 10,000+ people. Multifunctional centers with regional or global responsibility and multilingual teams, such as ABB, Hanza, Fujitsu and Stora Enso, become the norm. Traditional strengths in IT and finance are augmented by growing expertise in supply chain and HR management. Estonia also specialises in government services, Tallinn being home to the EU LISA center for the operational management of large-scale IT systems and the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence.
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***Cyber security in Estonia*** The most advanced cyber security country in Europe, Estonia has unique expertise in the research, development, and management of cyber security solutions and systems. Home to NATO CCDCOE, Guardtime, and Malwarebytes, Estonia is trusted to keep the digital economy safe. Following its experience with the 2007 cyber attacks, Estonia emerged as a leader in cyber security and was recently ranked first in Europe due to its multi-stakeholder approach to technical, legal, and operational cyber defence. Strong technical skills exist in many areas including intrusion detection, protection systems, encryption, and the use of Blockchain technologies to ensure data and system integrity and combat insider risk. **World-class companies** World-leading cyber security companies such as CGI, Symantec, and Malwarebytes use Estonia as a base to research, develop and manage consumer, enterprise, and government solutions. Guardtime, the world’s largest Blockchain company, trusts Estonia to provide its cryptographers, developers and security architects. Estonia is also an expert at protecting complex high-tech systems, being home to the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (NATO CCD COE) and the European Agency for the operational management of large-scale IT systems (EU LISA).
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***Mechatronics in Estonia*** With a highly-qualified workforce and strong competencies in engineering, electronics, and IT, Estonia is at the cutting edge of R&D, production, and service for mechatronic solutions with embedded software. **Global client base** Estonia has a sizeable electronics industry undertaking R&D, prototyping, precision production, and assembly of PCBs, supercapacitors, transformers, and semiconductors. European leaders Enics and Stoneridge trust Estonia to provide high quality, cost-effective, on-time solutions for their global client base. Through long-standing collaboration with the mechanical engineering and IT sectors, Estonia has developed strong expertise in creating mechatronic solutions with embedded software. From safety systems for the automotive sector to complex industrial control systems, Estonia has unique capabilities meeting international standards. **Homegrown innovation** Homegrown innovations increasingly attract global clients, awards, and funding. Starship Technologies is a strategic partner to Daimler AG in the area of smart van robotic delivery solutions. Cleveron parcel delivery solutions are used globally by the likes of Walmart and Inditex. Software apps allow clients to personalize service and provide real-time data to business on performance and preferences.
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***Defence industry in Estonia*** Defence systems have always been a focal point for Estonia. The country has built very capable defence forces consisting of a professional army, reserve forces, and national defence league, complimented by NATO allied forces. Estonia is also one of few countries to consistently meet the 2% GDP defence investments commitment to NATO. Over the years technology entrepreneurs and engineers have teamed up with the army to develop world-class solutions for the global defence industry. **Armed for innovation** Estonia has always been agile and armed for innovation and by 2021 among the TOP 10 innovators in the EU. On land, Milrem Robotics is the first and only one in Europe to conduct remote-controlled shooting exercises from an unmanned combat vehicle. In the air, drones have been chosen as an important field of new growth both for military and civilian applications in Estonia. The drone development center is currently being established by the government to push the boundaries of that frontier further with Estonian engineering talent. On the sea, Baltic Workboats has taken the leadership position in Europe to develop the European standard for unmanned marine vessels both civilian and military use. In space, the Estonian defense industry is supported by the European Space Agency’s business incubation center since 2017. The Tech community is complemented by the Estonian Defence and Aerospace Industry Association and the objective of the Estonian National Defence Industry Policy 2021-2030 is to create competitive advantages in focus areas of cyber defence, autonomous and unmanned systems, robotics, AI solutions, electronic warfare and surveillance, and automation.
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***Food industry in Estonia*** Estonia has a sizeable food industry that benefits from ecological raw materials, skilled workers, and modern production facilities. With an established export capability and growing application of food science and technology, Estonia is the ideal location for export and R&D oriented investment. **Long history of innovation** Estonia is a compact Nordic country benefiting from a pristine natural environment. Raw material inputs are high-quality, often organic, and sourced from clearly identifiable local origins. 22,3% of agricultural areas are dedicated or in the process of conversion to organic farming. Food production in Estonia, of which there are approximately 700 companies, is highly modernised and productive. Estonian workers are typically multilingual, possess higher or professional qualifications, and are trained by world-class companies. Quality certification to stringent EU requirements is mandatory and modern equipment extensively utilised in production and packaging. Regional giants such as Orkla and Saarionen export final products from Estonia to European markets. High quality Estonian raw materials are exported globally for use in food, beverage, health, animal feed, and horticulture sectors. Estonia has a long history of food science innovation, including supplying Soviet space missions as early as 1962. Today Lallemand operates a global R&D hub for functional molecules and directed evolution in Estonia in collaboration with Tallinn Technical University (TalTech). Finnish dairy giant Valio conducts R&D into lactose-free and digestion improving foodstuffs.
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***Energy industry in Estonia*** Estonia has a diversified energy sector that comprises long-standing expertise in oil shale, a sizeable renewables sector, and growing CleanTech capability. World-class expertise within a highly digital, pro-business environment will see Estonia play a leading role in the energy revolution. **Growing sustainability** Sustainable energy capacity is growing year on year in Estonia across a range of segments including waste-to-energy, solar, wind, and biomass. Estonia’s state energy strategy requires renewables to produce the majority of electricity and heat by 2030, enabled through public and private sector investments in capacity and connectivity. Estonia is also committed to sustainable consumption. In 2012 Estonia implemented the world’s first nationwide electric vehicle network in collaboration with ABB. As befits the world’s most digitally enabled nation, Estonia is at the forefront of applying technology to transform the energy sector. For nearly a decade we have supported local early energy transition technology developers - by now, Elcogen is the most advanced fuel cell producer with the highest rate of energy conversion efficiency in the world and Skeleton Technologies has become the global leader in ultracapacitor and supercapacitor energy storage systems. The energy tech segment is growing fast. A good example is Ensto Ensek who is expanding its EV charging systems production units in Estonia. In addition, Estonia has also set a goal to become the number one green energy producer per capita in the world.
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***CleanTech*** Estonia is not only a pioneering digital society, which has found convincing answers to the challenges of digitalization, but it also is a very green country. Estonia has set a clear goal for energy transition, driven by the need to replace fossil power generation. Decisive measures have been taken to make Estonia a top GreenTech development center and the largest producer of green energy per capita in the coming years. In this country with air quality, which is among the best in the world and half of its territory is covered with forest, a sizable CleanTech cluster has grown. **unique knowledge, capabilities and ecosystems** Foreign investors have used Estonia as a testbed, development, and production center for green technologies for decades and helped to develop strong technological know-how in this field. ABB is engineering and producing wind turbine modules, Enics assembles wind turbine controllers and Ensto has been producing EV charging stations in Estonia. In recent years startups have successfully developed and new investments have been attracted - for example, Skeleton Technologies has derived its unique ultracapacitor technology from the research of the University of Tartu. Battery technology is also an essential element for the emerging mobility cluster. Companies like Starship Technologies, Comodule, or Auve Tech are helping with their solutions to reduce the ecological footprint of urban mobility and use Estonia as an easily accessible and unbureaucratic test market for new mobility solutions, such as last-mile delivery robots or hyperconnected, super-durable and 90% recyclable bicycles and scooters.
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***Bioeconomy in Estonia*** With over 30% of economic output already linked to the bioeconomy, innovative approaches to business transformation and policy making providing unique proof of concept and expertise, Estonia is set to emerge as a global center of excellence in the field. Estonia has a large and growing bioeconomy that merges traditional skills in forestry, aquaculture, and agriculture with cutting-edge technological solutions. **World-class expertise** Blessed with pristine nature, Estonian’s have centuries-long expertise in harnessing natural resources efficiently and sustainably. Estonia’s bioeconomy is driven by its world-class expertise in forest-based activity. Possessing an abundance of high-quality FSC and PEFC certified raw material, Estonia has a full value chain for export-oriented activity supported by a track record of successful investments. Stora Enso’s significant, vertically integrated operations include forestry management, milling, and value-added treatment services. Metsä Wood operates five sites in Estonia including an energy-efficient factory in Pärnu exporting plywood globally. Europe’s largest per capita producer of wooden residential and commercial buildings, 90% of which are exported to Northern Europe, Estonia is also a pioneer in Biomass and home to Europe’s largest wood pellet producer Graanul Invest.
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***Marine industry in Estonia*** Estonia’s marine sector specialises in the design and build of small and medium-sized commercial and leisure vessels. Centuries long expertise, cutting-edge application of IT and a flexible approach make Estonia a competitive location for innovation and export-oriented production. **Modern methodologies** Estonia has a niche marine sector that provides design, prototyping, and production of small and medium-sized commercial and leisure vessels, electronics and equipment. With a centuries-long maritime tradition, Estonian workers have extensive expertise across a range of areas including materials science, hydrodynamics, and manoeuvrability. Competence centers such as TalTech Estonian Maritime Academy ensure the workforce possesses professional higher education and practical application of modern methodologies. As befits the world’s most digitally enabled nation, IT utilisation is ultra-high. Digital boats are created in the design phase, allowing clients to customise to exact specifications without sacrificing performance. Sensors and software ensure accurate prototyping and testing. Automated production is seamlessly integrated with handcrafted elements to create high-quality, safe vessels with ISO certification. Today Estonian vessels of multiple sizes and materials are used in naval, rescue, energy, scientific, and icebreaking operations in Northern Europe and beyond. Cybernetica’s systems and equipment for marine communication, surveillance, and navigation are utilised globally. Smart Port, Maritime Single Window, and e-Government solutions ensure efficiency and safety in daily operations.
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***Mechatronics in Estonia*** With a highly-qualified workforce and strong competencies in engineering, electronics, and IT, Estonia is at the cutting edge of R&D, production, and service for mechatronic solutions with embedded software. **Global client base** Estonia has a sizeable electronics industry undertaking R&D, prototyping, precision production, and assembly of PCBs, supercapacitors, transformers, and semiconductors. European leaders Enics and Stoneridge trust Estonia to provide high quality, cost-effective, on-time solutions for their global client base. Through long-standing collaboration with the mechanical engineering and IT sectors, Estonia has developed strong expertise in creating mechatronic solutions with embedded software. From safety systems for the automotive sector to complex industrial control systems, Estonia has unique capabilities meeting international standards. **Homegrown innovation** Homegrown innovations increasingly attract global clients, awards, and funding. Starship Technologies is a strategic partner to Daimler AG in the area of smart van robotic delivery solutions. Cleveron parcel delivery solutions are used globally by the likes of Walmart and Inditex. Software apps allow clients to personalize service and provide real-time data to business on performance and preferences.
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***Defence industry in Estonia*** Defence systems have always been a focal point for Estonia. The country has built very capable defence forces consisting of a professional army, reserve forces, and national defence league, complimented by NATO allied forces. Estonia is also one of few countries to consistently meet the 2% GDP defence investments commitment to NATO. Over the years technology entrepreneurs and engineers have teamed up with the army to develop world-class solutions for the global defence industry. **Armed for innovation** Estonia has always been agile and armed for innovation and by 2021 among the TOP 10 innovators in the EU. On land, Milrem Robotics is the first and only one in Europe to conduct remote-controlled shooting exercises from an unmanned combat vehicle. In the air, drones have been chosen as an important field of new growth both for military and civilian applications in Estonia. The drone development center is currently been established by the government to push the boundaries of that frontier further with Estonian engineering talent. On the sea, Baltic Workboats has taken the leadership position in Europe to develop the European standard for unmanned marine vessels both civilian and military use. In space, the Estonian defense industry is supported by the European Space Agency’s business incubation center since 2017. The Tech community is complemented by the Estonian Defence and Aerospace Industry Association and the objective of the Estonian National Defence Industry Policy 2021-2030 is to create competitive advantages in focus areas of cyber defence, autonomous and unmanned systems, robotics, AI solutions, electronic warfare and surveillance, and automation.
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***Chemicals industry in Estonia*** Estonia has an export-oriented Chemicals sector benefitting from a full value chain and world-class skills in oil shale, rare earth metals, and petrochemicals. The country's pro-business environment is competitive and trustworthy, with digitalisation applied to deliver new capabilities. **Unique expertise** Belying its compact size, Estonia possesses globally unique expertise in oil shale and rare earth metals and is highly experienced in the production, blending, and storage of value-added petrochemical and fertiliser products. Estonia’s value chain, which is largely located in the Ida-Virumaa region, includes modern production and storage facilities; ISO accredited testing centers offering measurement, analyses, and chromatography; and a growing R&D capability. A full logistics capability, including specialist storage, allows goods to be exported efficiently by sea, rail, or road. **Trusted by global giants** Global giants such as Henkel, Neo Performance Materials, Ostchem, and Tikkurila trust Estonia to produce high value, sensitive products. Eastman produces a range of specialty chemicals in Kohtla-Järve for export to global industrial, food, and medical industries. ISO and FSSC accredited the 66-acre site benefits from environmentally sustainable features such as shared power and water facilities.
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***Industrial automation in Estonia*** Estonia has a sizeable Advanced Industrial Sector and world-class IT expertise in areas including high-tech systems, control technologies, and cyber security. Supported by a collaborative ecosystem well suited to research and development, Estonia is emerging as a center of excellence in industrial automation. **Solving industrial challenges** Estonia has been applying technology to solve Industrial challenges for over 20 years. Early adoption of robotics for productivity and quality gains led to the development of sensors and control systems by global companies including ABB, Columbus, and Nortal. Over time the industry has become more sophisticated. Enterprise management systems such as those of Proekspert and Tieto are developed in Estonia for global use. Expertise in mechatronics, with embedded software, supports a hardware capability ranging from smart devices to autonomous delivery robots. **Digitally enabled infrastructure** Estonia’s digitally enabled infrastructure (soon-to-be 5G, with trial networks already live) and IT expertise create world leadership in physical-digital hybrid technologies. Smart Grid, a network of connected smart energy meters, provides real-time and predictive data on consumption to stakeholders.
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***Industrial R&D in Estonia*** Estonia has a collaborative ecosystem for Industrial R&D including academia, accelerators, and competence centers. Supported by world-class expertise and a highly competitive, digital environment, Estonia is the ideal location for Industrial product and technology R&D. Estonia’s Industrial R&D ecosystem supports startups and corporate R&D and has produced numerous innovations in sectors including mechatronics, energy, chemicals, engineering, and food. Estonia’s advantages are numerous, and the country is ranking in the top 10 globally in the teaching of science, math, and IT. Many universities and vocational education centers ensure that the workforce possesses professional knowledge and practical experience with modern technologies. Tallinn Technical University has world-class capabilities in mechatronics and collaborates with universities and companies globally, including MIT and Mitsubishi. **From smart factories to big data analytics** As befits one of the world’s most successful startup nations, Estonia’s accelerator ecosystem supports the global commercialisation of software and hardware innovations. Five accelerators, backed by global firms, including Telia, provide validation, mentoring, risk capital, and market access for sectors including IoT, mechatronics, and CleanTech. Four competence centers provide infrastructure and expertise to conduct applied R&D in collaboration with corporate and academic partners. STACC focuses on Big Data analytics and security for software and systems; ELIKO develops algorithm and communication models for IoT solutions; IMESS specializes in materials technology, AI, and smart factories; EII conducts R&D projects in mechatronics and embedded software.
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***Business services in Estonia*** With over 90 captive, BPO and ITO centers, Estonia is an established location for finance, IT, and customer services and has growing expertise in the supply chain, HR, and process automation. **An established location** Estonia is an established location for GBS thanks to its high-quality, multilingual workforce, flexible business environment, and sustainable financial attractiveness. Estonia’s journey began in the 1990s as a nearshoring location of choice for Nordic companies. Since then the sector has expanded significantly, diversifying the functions covered and up-tiering in sophistication. **90+ SSC centers** Today there are over 90+ shared service centers in Estonia employing 10,000+ people. Multifunctional centers with regional or global responsibility and multilingual teams, such as ABB, Hanza, Fujitsu and Stora Enso, become the norm. Traditional strengths in IT and finance are augmented by growing expertise in supply chain and HR management. Estonia also specialises in government services, Tallinn being home to the EU LISA center for the operational management of large-scale IT systems and the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence.
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***Blockchain in Estonia*** World-class technical skills supported by practical experience implementing public and permissioned Blockchain’s place Estonia at the forefront of the emerging Blockchain economy. **At the forefront of Blockchain economy** Estonia’s journey to becoming the world’s most digitally enabled nation began 20 years ago when visionaries committed to IT as a country strategy and conceived X-Road, the decentralised, distributed information system on which e-Estonia runs. Today state services ranging from digital court to e-Health plus private sector service providers utilise the system. Blockchain usage is invisible to users yet the benefits are proven: ultra-high security, data immutability, and 800 years of time savings annually. **Blockchain innovation** Guardtime, the world’s largest Blockchain company, was born and continues to have significant operations in Estonia. Guardtime’s KSI Blockchain is utilised by clients including NATO, Lockheed Martin, the U.S. Department of Defense, Boeing, SAP, and Ericsson. Application of the technology increases rapidly and Guardtime has created the world’s first Blockchain platform of marine insurance in partnership with EY, Møller-Maersk, Willis Towers Watson, Microsoft, and others. Blockchain innovation is high across a range of sectors where security and immutability at scale are critical.
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***Metaverse in Estonia*** Estonia is a highly innovative country, where for the last thirty years the country has favoured the use of various online innovations in the daily lives of its residents. Several important aspects of the Metaverse have been developed in Estonia already far before they got trendy in the rest of the world. Like Blockchain – the technology started to be tested here before Bitcoin was released. In addition to the fact that existing products and services can be transferred to the Metaverse, it achieves a completely new economic environment and opportunities to create and market products and services that are unique to the Metaverse. **new generation** Estonia has the political will, skills, and curiosity to implement innovative solutions. Some examples of Estonian companies in the Metaverse business include Vriendly, which powers collaborative sessions and game studio functions. NFTPort provides one-stop, simple, and developer-friendly NFT infrastructure & APIs for developers. It brings NFT applications to market in hours instead of months. ReadyPlayerMe is the most popular cross-game avatar platform in the world for the Metaverse. In Estonia, both public and private sector services and the ability of users to access these services are very well connected. There is both a hardware and a software infrastructure, many users at different levels, user awareness and skills, and the necessary mindset. The Estonian IT sector is very diverse, experienced, and has all the important competence elements. The development of a Metaverse-specific infrastructure and products and services is a clear step in light of the previous projects.
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***Cyber security in Estonia*** The most advanced cyber security country in Europe, Estonia has unique expertise in the research, development, and management of cyber security solutions and systems. Home to NATO CCDCOE, Guardtime, and Malwarebytes, Estonia is trusted to keep the digital economy safe. Following its experience with the 2007 cyber attacks, Estonia emerged as a leader in cyber security and was recently ranked first in Europe due to its multi-stakeholder approach to technical, legal, and operational cyber defence. Strong technical skills exist in many areas including intrusion detection, protection systems, encryption, and the use of Blockchain technologies to ensure data and system integrity and combat insider risk. **World-class companies** World-leading cyber security companies such as CGI, Symantec, and Malwarebytes use Estonia as a base to research, develop and manage consumer, enterprise, and government solutions. Guardtime, the world’s largest Blockchain company, trusts Estonia to provide its cryptographers, developers and security architects. Estonia is also an expert at protecting complex high-tech systems, being home to the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (NATO CCD COE) and the European Agency for the operational management of large-scale IT systems (EU LISA).
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***Digital logistics in Estonia*** Estonia is a world leader in the development and application of digital logistics. From data analytics and country single windows to mobile apps and delivery robots, Estonia improves supply chain efficiency and client experience from the first mile to last. **Sizeable logistics industry** Estonia has a sizeable logistics industry thanks to a strategic location which makes it an effective supply chain hub for the Nordic, Baltic, and northwest Russian regions. The industry has applied IT extensively for 20 years, from early automation of goods and documents to modern-day application of advanced robotics and data analytics. **Strong references** By combining a pro-business environment ideal for R&D with world-class skills in IT and engineering, Estonia has produced numerous digital logistics innovations. Starship Technologies‘ autonomous delivery robots have received a strategic investment from Daimler AG; Cleveron parcel delivery solutions are adopted globally by Walmart, ASDA, and Inditex; Tpilet smart ticketing has been acquired by Norges Statsbaner.
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***Logistics in Estonia*** Estonia is the most effective supply chain hub for the Nordic, Baltic, and northwest Russian regions thanks to its strategic location, modern infrastructure, multi-modal capabilities, and reliable approach. **Strategic location** Estonia occupies a strategic location with excellent multimodal connections to the Nordic, Baltic, EU, and CIS markets, supported by all the necessary language skills and relevant customs protocols. **Open and competitive economy** Consistently ranked among the most open and competitive economies in the world, low red tape ensures goods, capital, and data flow efficiently. Our compact size and transparent business culture make it easy to speed decisions, grow, and adapt. Workers are highly-trained, qualification accredited and experienced in managing activities ranging from complex just-in-time supply chains, for the likes of ABB and Ericsson, to chemical storage and foodstuffs. Estonia’s modern infrastructure is enhanced by the possibility to purchase or lease customised facilities within existing logistics hubs and free-trade zones. Whether your requirement is regional or global, Estonia has the infrastructure, expertise, and strong IT competencies to deliver accurate, efficient, and innovative supply chain solutions.
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***e-Health in Estonia*** Patient records in Estonia are digitised and secured by the Blockchain, providing a single immutable data source for healthcare professionals. With a unique digital platform and collaborative ecosystem, Estonia is positioned to lead on preventative medicine, patient self-treatment, and industry efficiency. **A success story since 2008** Estonia’s e-Health journey began in 2008 when it conceived and built its state healthcare information system. Initially delivering patient data online, the system has since scaled to include new services, integrate private sector partners, and Blockchain technology for archiving and data integrity. **99% of data digitised** Since 2015, 99% of health data generated by doctors and hospitals have been digitised. This gives the doctors easy access to the patient’s electronic records (test results, X-ray images, etc.). Patients, who own and can view their data at all times, benefit from convenience and trust; healthcare professionals are empowered to make informed decisions and the state saves significant resources. Leveraging Estonia’s world-leading IT industry, MedTech solutions ranging from Big Data analytics to mobile self-treatment are developed and aspects such as cloud, Blockchain, and cyber security seamlessly integrated into everyday processes and services.
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***e-Commerce in Estonia*** Estonia is an emerging hub for global e-commerce activity. World-class IT skills have created numerous e-commerce applications and are supported by leadership positions in enablers such as online trust, payments, and digital logistics. **World-class IT skills** World-class IT skills in areas including software development, location technologies, digital marketing, and process automation have created numerous e-commerce solutions. Adcash’s digital advertising technology is trusted by Alibaba and 200M unique users every day. Google has conducted location-based technology R&D in Estonia and ReachU solutions are trusted by global telecoms companies. E-commerce platform providers Linnworks and Erply were born and continue to have significant engineering and client service operations in Estonia. **E-commerce enablers** Estonia also possesses expertise in numerous e-commerce enablers. Online trust is a particular strength thanks to extensive use of electronic ID, Blockchain technology, and a cyber security sector that ranks number one in Europe. Estonia is home to some of the world’s leading payment service providers including Fortumo and in digital logistics, Cleveron’s solutions are utilised in Walmart, ASDA, and Inditex’s multi-channel experience. Estonia will be among the first countries in the world to offer public 5G infrastructure.
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***FinTech in Estonia*** Estonia is a cashless society with over 99% of financial transactions occurring digitally. Electronic ID and Blockchain are widely utilised. 80+ FinTechs ranging from innovative startups such as Wise to Blockchain leader Guardtime make Estonia a global center of excellence for FinTech. **Efficient and agile business models** Having committed to digital financial services 20 years ago Estonia has developed unique skills and experience in the innovation and application of FinTech. Estonia’s FinTech journey has its roots in e-Estonia, when the government, financial service and telecom providers collaborated to create a unique environment. Digital service delivery was supported by the development of electronic ID, smart contracts, high-speed connectivity, and enabling legislation. Nordic banks were early beneficiaries and continue to profit from efficient and agile business models. **Global success** In payments, Estonia has produced globally successful companies including Fortumo, award-winning Monese, and the unicorn Wise, each of whom has significant R&D, engineering, and 24/7 multilingual client service operations in Estonia. Estonia also possesses expertise in enterprise-grade solutions, including Fitek’s F&A robotic process automation and Arvato Bertlesmann’s Innovation and Development centers of excellence.
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***IT R&D in Estonia*** Estonia is the world’s most digitally enabled nation, offering a unique combination of talent, environment, and innovation. Our IT R&D ecosystem enjoys global proof of concept, being trusted by global organisations such as Kuehne+Nagel and NATO and producing unicorn startups like Wise and Bolt. In Estonia, IT is taught already in primary school and the country ranks in the top 10 globally for teaching maths and IT. Numerous universities and vocational education centers collaborate with industry on knowledge and technology transfer, ensuring the workforce possesses professional knowledge and practical experience. **Significant corporate R&D** Corporate R&D is significant in Estonia. Global organisations such as Kuehne+Nagel trust Estonia to conceive, develop, and launch new logistics solutions. NATO conducts cutting-edge cyber security R&D in Estonia and NASDAQ has conducted successful Blockchain trials. Competence centers STACC, ELIKO, IMESS, and EII provide facilities and expertise to conduct applied R&D in AI, Big Data, and more. Estonia’s IT R&D ecosystem is enabled by modern digital infrastructure and a pro-business environment that is free of red tape, promoting accelerated innovation and launches. Government policy is highly supportive and has led to Telia trialing 5G in Estonia and Google’s use of new location technologies to improve emergency services. As digitalisation transforms our life, business, and government, Estonia’s combination of skills, experience, and environment makes it the ideal location for globally scalable IT R&D.
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Skype: IT - Other
TransferWise: e-Commerce, IT - Other
ABB: Mechatronics / IoT / Electronics, Industrial Automation, Industrial R&D, Industry - Other, SSC / Business Services
Ericsson: Mechatronics / IoT / Electronics, Industrial Automation, Industrial R&D, Industry - Other
Kuehne & Nagel: SSC / Business Services, Digital Logistics, Physical Logistics, Logistics - Other
NATO CCDCOE: SSC / Business Services, Services - Other, Cyber Security, IT R&D, IT - Other
Skeleton Technologies: Mechatronics / IoT / Electronics, Industry - Other
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***Estonian Investment Agency*** The Estonian Investment Agency offers comprehensive, one-stop investment consultancy services, free of charge. The services are always tailored to meet potential and existing investors’ precise needs. Our mission is to help foreign investors grow their businesses and improve their competitiveness. We also help to create the conditions needed for sustainable development in the Estonian economy. We are a reliable, long-term, and preferred partner for foreign investors in the Baltic Sea region. Our services include: + information services and investment preparation + investment proposals and tours + consulting and project management + facilitating contacts, negotiation with authorities + organising recruitment and identifying suitable properties + post-investment / aftercare services Read more: www.investinestonia.com/investment-agency
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