i-Days x Care About IT 2024: Sparking Innovation in Health and Biotech

The i-Days x Care About IT 2024 hackathon brought together 67 bright, enthusiastic participants in Tartu, Estonia, to work on 11 transformative ideas, each addressing health and biotechnology challenges. This year’s event marked the seventh edition of Tartu i-Days, held in partnership with the Care About IT project, which focuses on boosting digital skills among […]

Highlights of the Estonian Health Tech Week 2024

From August 26-29, Tartu Biotechnology Park hosted the second annual Estonian Health Tech Week, a four-day celebration of innovation, technology, and digital transformation in healthcare. Attendees had the opportunity to explore the full spectrum of Estonia’s e-health, health tech, biotech, and healthcare ecosystem. We were delighted to welcome a diverse group of participants from across […]

Seminar “Creating Value Through Health Data”

🚀 Join us on August 29th in Tartu for the final day of Estonian Health Tech Week!   We’re thrilled to host the “Creating Value Through Health Data” Seminar at the VSpa Hotel Conference Centre 🏨. ✨ This event offers a comprehensive exploration of the latest advancements and challenges in health data management. We will […]

DTx New Nordics Conference

🌟 Join Us at DTx New Nordics 2024! 🌟   We’re excited to invite you to the DTx New Nordics event, part of the Estonian Health Tech Week, on 28th August 2024 at the historic Kammivabrik Factory in Tartu! 🏭 This year’s event is packed with insightful sessions and discussions led by top experts in […]

InnoStars Awards

                                          🌟Põnevad uudised! EIT Health InnoStars Awards on naasnud värske ja uuendusliku formaadiga!🌟 Sel aastal pakub programm kahte kohandatud suunda: üks varajase staadiumi idufirmadele ja teine neile, kes juba teenivad tulu. ✨   Programmi raames […]

Circular AgriFood Summer School

🌿 Circular AgriFood Summer School 2024 is coming🌾   EIT Food and BGI Sustainable Ventures are preparing the 2024 edition of the “Inspire: Circular AgriFood” SummerSchool, a hybrid course that equips participants with the tools and the necessary knowledge to innovate in the sustainable and circular agrifood industry.   💻 Online weeks: 26.08. – 06.09.2024 […]

Inspire Explore Programme

🔎 Spark your entrepreneurial journey and discover the world of innovation with EIT Food Inspire Explore Programme.   ✨ Online course is designed to inspire, be flexible, and easy to join and complete!   📚 This course will give you the essential knowledge needed to foster innovation and entrepreneurship skills. From identifying the problem you […]

We Lead Food

Women leaders in the food sector, join the WE Lead Food programme by EIT Food and become a part of a global network of passionate women driving sustainable change in the food system.   This 8-week online course starts on October 1, 2024, and offers: Leadership and entrepreneurial development Strategic thinking and innovation tools Networking […]

HealthySoil4Life Summer School

The EIT Food Inspire HealthySoil4Life Summer School is coming!   Over the course of three weeks, participants will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge of: soil health soil microbiology ecological farming practices for sustainable and climate-friendly agriculture contributing to the creation of food wealth sector.   The RIS Inspire HealthySoil4Life Summer School, is for […]

Open Innovation in Healthcare – Initiatives and Collaborations – insights of Morning Health Talks 14.05.24

On 14th of May, Tartu Biotechnology Park held an event focusing on open innovation between private and public sector in healthcare in the format of Morning Health Talks within the program of EIT Health. We were happy to welcome stakeholders from public and private sector creating collaborations together on a meaningful level to discuss the experiences and opportunities […]

The winners of the EWA 2023 programme in Estonia were determined at the final event in Tartu

                    The final event of EWA (Empowering Women in Agrifood) programme was held in Tartu on November 18th. An open onsite event incorporated representatives of investors and public sector, entrepreneurs and others interested in food innovation. The EWA programme is aimed at supporting female entrepreneurs in […]

The Masterclass event brought together experienced coaches and starting female entrepreneurs participating in the EWA Estonia 2023 programme

    EWA (Empowering Women in Agrifood) programme, implemented for the first time in Estonia, is coming to an end. The programme organized by EIT Food and implemented in Estonia by Tartu Biotechnology Park, gives 10 female entrepreneurs the opportunity to develop their business ideas further with the guidance of a professional mentors, take part […]

Palju õnne! Tartu biotehnoloogiafirma Icosagen Cell Factory on aasta ettevõte 2023.

4. novembril toimunud auhinnagalal „Eesti parimad ettevõtted 2023“ tunnustati Eesti silmapaistvamaid ettevõtteid.  Aasta ettevõtte tiitli pälvis Tartu biotehnoloogiaettevõte Icosagen Cell Factory, mis tegeleb uute bioloogiliste ravimite väljatöötamisega farma- ja biotehnoloogiettevõtetele üle maailma. Lisaks aasta ettevõtte tiitlile pärjati Icosagen ka aasta innovaatori tiitliga. Aasta ettevõte valiti EAS-i ja Kredexi ühendasutuse ja Eesti tööandjate keskliidu konkursi “Ettevõtluse […]

Students offering solutions to major health challenges at Tartu i-Days hackathon 2023

At the end of last week, from October 27-28, the 6th EIT Health i-Days student hackathon was held, where more than 50 innovation-minded students gathered to solve various real-life health and biotechnology challenges. At the two-day hackathon, the participants had the opportunity to participate in both design thinking and pitching training, as well as get […]