​Estonian Defence Week (EDW) is the firebrand event of Estonian defence industry and policy-makers, bringing together military leaders, procurement officials, NATO stakeholders, defence ministries, investors and founders from the Nordic-Baltic region, Ukraine, EU and NATO countries.

​Startup and Tech companies’ track

​This year, e-Residency team invites Germany, France and UK-based defencetech founders to join the Startup and Tech companies track from 21 – 22 September.

​Programme includes access to Defence Innovation Day led by Tallinn Science Park Tehnopol that also hosts NATO Diana accelerator that is an all day event on 21 September. On 22 September morning, e-Residency Team will host ‘Defencetech Testbed Estonia’ programme and lunch. Startups will have a chance to visit the expo area of EDW. There will be additional side events happening later in the week for those staying in Estonia longer.

​Apply here for access to the programme that will include access to startup and tech companies track. Visit to the Defence Week Expo area need an additional registration here.

​Why Estonia?

​An EU and NATO member since 2004, Estonia has been an active security provider in the Nordic-Baltic region. With its unique geopolitical position and close ties to Ukraine, Estonia has emerged as one of one of Europe’s emerging defencetech hubspots with the industry growing 25-30% year-on-year with more than half of its production being exported.

​Due to Estonia’s ease of doing business, highly competitive tax system and e-Residency, Estonia’s defencetech sector also includes many foreign founded defencetech startups that are able to use Estonia as a testbed to develop their product fast and use easier access to policy-makers and procurement officials.