Join us on a curated journey into Tallinn’s vibrant startup ecosystem alongside fellow inspiring e-resident founders.
Organised by the e-Residency programme in collaboration with Estonia’s Startup Visa, the Ecosystem Study Trip is a one-day, in-person experience designed for e-residents and international founders looking to build or scale companies through Estonia. This immersive programme offers a practical, behind-the-scenes introduction to the ecosystem – combining expert insights, real founder stories, and direct access to the organisations and people supporting startup growth in Estonia.

Agenda

9.45 – 10.00 Arrival coffee and founder check-in
Begin your day at Tallinn Business Incubator with coffee, introductions and
early networking in one of Estonia’s leading startup support environments.
10.00 – 10.10 Programme overview and practical briefing
10.10 – 10.30 Speed networking with global founders
10.30 – 10.50 Welcome to e-Residency and Estonia’s digital advantage
Discover how e-Residency enables founders to build trusted, EU-based
companies 100% online from anywhere in the world.
10.50 – 11.40 Accelerator reverse pitching and breakout sessions
Join two of three breakout sessions with Tehnopol Startup Incubator, Sparkup
Tartu Science Park & ESA BIC and Tallinn Business Incubator to explore the
best-fit support for your startup.
11.40 – 12.00 Startup Visa as a founder growth tool
Learn how Estonia’s Startup Visa supports relocation, team expansion and
long-term scaling opportunities for ambitious international founders.
12.00 – 12.30 Transfer to Lift99
12.30 – 13.00 Community lunch at Lift99
13.00 – 13.30 Investor Insights: Raising funding in Estonia
Gain an insider’s perspective from Iryna Krepchuk of Trind Ventures on what
investors look for, how funding decisions are made and how foreign founders
can successfully position themselves in Estonia’s venture ecosystem.
13.30 – 14.30 Foreign founder success stories
Hear first-hand experiences from international founders, including Nemailla
Bonturi from ÄIO and Arman Kayhan from Co-one, as they share practical
lessons on building, scaling and navigating Estonia’s startup landscape.
14.45 – 15.00 Transfer to Pipedrive headquarters
15.00 – 16.30 Inside Pipedrive: Tour & Unicorn Founder Fireside
Explore Pipedrive’s offices and hear cofounder Martin Henk share how he built
and scaled an Estonia-born unicorn.
Drop-off at Mere pst

18.00 Evening founder community event
Deepen relationships in a more informal setting while connecting with
Estonia’s wider e-Residency community.

Who It’s For

• ​e-residents building or planning Estonia-based companies

• ​International founders exploring Estonia as a launchpad for growth

• ​Entrepreneurs interested in digital, borderless business operations

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Join the study trip to connect directly with Estonia’s startup ecosystem, gain practical insights from those who’ve done it, and take meaningful next steps in growing your company. While participation is free of charge, attendees are responsible for arranging and covering their own travel and accommodation.

​Read more about the last year’s trip here.