Grant for deep tech start-up business development projects
We support the early stage business development of deep tech start-ups
Deep tech start-ups can increase the creation and export of higher value-added products, services and technologies through new business development knowledge and skills.
A new application round is being prepared. We plan to open applications in the 4th quarter.
Who is the main target of the grant?
- The grant can be applied for by micro- and small scale enterprises registered in Estonia that have been operating for at least seven years
- The applicant is a deep tech start-up – an enterprise that a develops a product or service that is based on scientific or engineering knowledge or a solution, the technology used for development is novel and is characterized by a time-consuming and capital-intensive development process and greater uncertainty and business risk regarding the validity or applicability of this technology.
The main deep technology areas are high-tech materials and production systems, artificial intelligence, biotechnologies, autonomous vehicles, robotics, photonics, microelectronics and nanotechnologies, quantum computing, medical and neurotechnologies, space technologies - Two full-time positions are filled in the applicant’s team
What qualifies for a grant?
Grant is provided for a project aimed at promoting the expansion of a deep technology start-up into the international market.
You can apply for a grant for the following activities:
- testing the international market suitability of a product, service or technology and seeking initial feedback from potential customers in this regard
- testing the demand for a product and service concept or conducting an initial survey among potential customers
- test marketing in the target market
- drawing up an internationalisation strategy
- analysis of financing for international growth
- development of governance, good practice and organisation to support international growth and implementation of the necessary principles of sustainability
- searching for international investors
- carrying out analysis of intellectual property rights and patents
- regulatory compliance services for the internationalisation of a product, service or technology
The following costs related to the abovementioned business developments are supported
What changes will occur in my company?
Increased competence for business development
More value-added products, services and technologies created
Increased capacity to enter the international market
Assistance for applicant
Please include the company name, planned activities, investment needs, and a short overview of your idea when contacting us. This helps us assist you more effectively.
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+372 627 9700
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Read more about applying grant in Estonian here
The application can be compiled and submitted in the online E-toetus environment
Grant can be applied only in Estonian language.
Find more information about the previous projects and the grants they received here:
