EuroTeQ Collider
EuroTeQ Collider is a challenge-based learning activity in which students are presented with challenges (incl. by research groups/businesses) in the field of sustainability, for which they then need to find solutions as a team. To solve real-life problems, interdisciplinarity is essential, based on the knowledge of different fields and the ability to link them to the needs of society and the industry. For the academic years 2023/24, 2024/25, and 2025/2026, the central theme is "Enhance Connections for Sustainable Futures“ where the sub-themes are:
- People – It stands for social sustainability. The aim is to enhance social equity, inclusion, health, education, and cohesion to create societies that respect human rights and needs (e.g. strengthening and empowering interpersonal communities, connecting people's needs and desires with the help of technology (including e.g. digital solutions) in different areas such as well-being, health, culture, etc.).
- Nature – It stands for environmental sustainability. The focus is on protecting ecosystems, conserving resources, and minimizing human impact to ensure long-term environmental health (e.g. conscious connections with nature, considering our environmental resources and the connection of living organisms with the environment: interactions in the ecosystem, ensuring biodiversity and nature conservation, using renewable energy, etc.).
- Economy – It stands for governance/economic sustainability. The aim involves efficient and fair resource management to promote stable economic growth without compromising environmental and social sustainability, job creation and responsible consumption.
Collider's final product is a design, concept or prototype demonstrating a specific solution to a challenge. Explore examples from previous projects.
As an additional option, all students are invited to improve their knowledge and skills through the Green and Sustainability module and the pitching seminar in May. These modules, offered across the courses, will help you approach your project/topic from the sustainability aspect, understand the need for communication and develop presentation skills.
Collider Courses at TalTech
To participate in Collider, explore the problem-, project- and challenge-based learning courses offered at TalTech. Join us and be part of the journey towards a more sustainable future!
TalTech Sustainable Futures: Pitching Day 2026
Read more about the Collider final event at TalTech.
Workshops & Seminars
Ever wondered how AI can actually help when you're building something from scratch – not just hype, but practically? In this 2-hour online workshop, you will explore how to use AI tools at every stage of the entrepreneurial process, from generating and stress-testing ideas to talking to customers and pitching your concept. You will get hands-on time working in small groups on a real startup challenge using a variety of real tools, and we will also talk honestly about where these tools fall short and what they tend to get wrong. No prior experience with AI tools needed, just bring your curiosity.
When: 24.04.26 at 10.00-12.00 (Estonian time), (9.00-11.00 CET)
Where: Online
Organiser: Ekaterina Demiankova, School of Business and Governance, TalTech
This interactive pitch training session will equip students with the essential skills to craft and deliver compelling business pitches. Based on research and real-world pitching examples, we will explore:
- Principles of a good pitch – clarity, conciseness, confidence, and connection with the audience.
- Key content & structure – how to organize a pitch effectively, covering problem identification, solution, value proposition, market potential, and call to action.
- Storytelling & engagement – techniques to make a pitch memorable, using narratives, emotional appeal, and strong openings/closings.
- Keeping attention – the role of voice, body language, visuals, and rhetorical devices in sustaining audience interest.
- Practical hints & common mistakes – Do’s and don’ts based on successful and failed pitches.
- The session will include hands-on exercises to refine delivery, improve storytelling, and boost confidence, ensuring students leave with enhanced pitching skills and practical takeaways.
When: 8.05.2026 at 10.00-12.00 (Estonian time)
Where: SOC-213
Organiser: Ekaterina Demiankova, School of Business and Governance, TalTech
The workshop aim is to:
help all study level students build their first working website with the product video on it for 90 minutes, working in groups and using free tools only (including AI tools, Miro, Padlet, etc.)
When: 24.04.25 at 12:00-14:00 CET
Where: Online*
Organiser: Ekaterina Demiankova, School of Business and Governance, TalTech
Topics:
- How can modern technology help validate ideas quickly?
- What is an MVP, and why are they worth building?
- How much can get accomplished when teams divide and conquer?
- Fantastic tools make testing business ideas easier than ever, even with little technical skill. AI can help to create a name and pictures for the website and even the website itself!
- Ideas can be tested fast, as they can launch an MVP in 90 minutes.
*You will be sent the Teams link on 23.04.
Green and Sustainability Module
This module gives insight into the multifaceted impacts of climate change and climate-smart strategies on global, regional, national and local scales. It addresses climate mitigation and adaptation through strategic frameworks and measures, along with practical examples.
By Kerli Kirsimaa, Strategy Manager of Climate Smart University
This module guides students towards understanding the interconnectedness of nature and helps them see beyond the goal of reducing carbon emissions. Drawing from various disciplines the students gain an understanding of how sustainable solutions can include a large variety of activities, extending from circular initiatives to the use of nature-based solutions.
By Piret Vacht, TLÜ Associate Professor of Environmental Management
This part is devoted to developing an understanding of the role of communication in applying sustainable solutions. While the theoretical principles of strategic environmental communication are briefly glanced at, the main emphasis is on practical examples and developing the ability to critically assess environmental communication cases – including, for instance, how to recognize greenwashing. This guides the students towards having the basic knowledge to avoid making similar mistakes in communicating their sustainable solutions and ensuring their projects receive the attention they deserve.
By Piret Vacht, TLÜ Associate Professor of Environmental Management
Collider Experiences
For the first time, the Ignite Bootcamp was held as part of the ...
