Development and collaboration experts network
To improve Estonian companies’ awareness of research, development and innovation (RDI) and to strengthen their development and knowledge transfer, or collaboration capabilities, we have established a network of development advisors made up of industry experts within Estonia’s industrial and business associations.
The advisors support the R&D and innovation activities of companies within their associations, facilitate contacts between associations and sectoral ministries, provide guidance, and connect parties interested in development cooperation.
Objectives of the network
Development advisors represent the interests of their associations in the field of research, development and innovation (RDI) in their interactions with policymakers.
Development advisors promote and facilitate RDI-related cooperation among association members and with external partners, such as research institutions and universities.
Development advisors enhance the RDI and knowledge transfer capabilities of association members by organizing relevant training courses and seminars, as well as providing personalized consulting services to companies.
Network members and representatives
Contact person: Marina Vaganova
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +372 522 5110
Development advisor: Anti Natka
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +372 5662 0430
Development advisor: Aivar Usk
Email: [email protected]
Phone: –
Development advisor: Allan Tamme
Email: [email protected]
Phone: –
Development advisor: Rene Ehasalu
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +372 5810 4676
Contact person: Kärt Alaküla
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +372 613 9775
Contact person: Renata Kiilberg
Email: [email protected]
Phone: –
Development advisor: Anni Hartikainen
Email: [email protected]
Phone: –
Development advisor: Pille Meier
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +372 509 3056
Contact person: Katri Sosi
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +372 5561 0986
Development advisor: Elar Vilt
Email: [email protected]
Phone: –
Contact person: Ruta Rannala
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +372 611 5567
Development advisor: Üllar Huik
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +372 513 1021
Development advisor: Kati Rostfeldt
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +372 517 7473
Contact person: Ülle Marie Kalda
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +372 506 0166
Development advisor: Kersti Rannamäe
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +372 526 5165
Contact person: Sven Parkel
Email: [email protected]
Phone: –
Contact person: Hille Lillemägi
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +372 5302 5373
Contact person: Mariann Lugus
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +372 508 2334
Contact person: Liis Siiroja
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +372 518 6600
Development advisor: Liisi Särglep
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +372 504 9451
Contact person: Ants -Hindrek Tiido
Email: [email protected]
Phone: –
Contact person: Pille-Riin Laanemets
Email: [email protected]
Phone: –
Contact person: Kädi Ristkok
Email: [email protected]
Phone: –
Contact person: Aire Toffer
Email: [email protected]
Phone: –
Programme information
Enterprise Estonia (EIS) funds, through a competitive call, development advisor positions in up to 10 industry associations (currently 9). We also maintain an information network that includes other industry associations and clusters. If you represent an industry association that would like to stay informed about the network’s activities but is not yet participating, please get in touch with us.
The activities are implemented under the “Cohesion Policy Funds Operational Programme for the Period 2021–2027”, within the policy objective “A Smarter Estonia”, specific objective No. 1 “Developing and Enhancing Research and Innovation Capacity and the Uptake of Advanced Technologies”, measure No. 21.1.1.1 “Increasing the RDI Intensity and Knowledge Transfer Capacity of Entrepreneurs”, intervention No. 21.1.1.11 “Raising Entrepreneurs’ RDI Awareness (RDI Opportunities) and Strengthening RDI Capability”.
These activities continue the development advisor programme previously implemented by the Ministry of Education and Research (MoER) under the “Strengthening Sectoral Research and Development Activities” (RITA) programme, which mapped the development directions and needs of industry associations.