BECOME A CO-FOUNDER
Each year, TalTech generates multiple technologies with a strong scientific foundation and clear market potential. Dozens of technologies based on advanced research are developed annually at TalTech, many of which demonstrate strong international commercialization potential.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERS WITH A CEO / CO-FOUNDER PROFILE.
The focus of the role is to bring research results to market and build fast-growing science-based startups around them.
CO-FOUNDER OPPORTUNITIES AND TERMS:
- The co-founder receives equity in a company built on years of research and development
- The ownership structure is agreed upon in collaboration with the research partners
- At the company formation stage, TalTech receives 5–10% equity in exchange for intellectual property (IP)
WHAT WE EXPECT FROM THE CO-FOUNDER:
- A clearly defined and well-justified product–market fit (target market, problem, and value proposition)
- Personal contribution to launching the company (time and/or financial investment)
- Capability to attract funding (personal investment, investors, and/or grants)
APPLICATION:
- Review the technologies listed below and select the technology(ies) you would like to develop as a co-founder
- Download the slide template and complete it (you may add or modify slides if needed)
- Send the completed slides to mirjam.kert@taltech.ee
What happens next?
If your profile matches the expectations for a potential CEO / co-founder, we will contact you to arrange a meeting and discuss co-founding opportunities.
Technologies Ready for Co-Founders
HYDROMAST
- Preferred background of the CEO: business development in the field of biorobotics.
UBICHARGE
- Preferred background of the CEO: business development in the field of power electronics.
IOCBIO Gel
- Preferred background of the CEO: business development in the field of biotechnology.
LignoLight
- Preferred background of the CEO: business development in the field of wood chemistry, cosmetics.
LignoPrint
- Preferred background of the CEO: business development in the field of wood chemistry, 3D-printing materials.
LignoQuat
- Preferred background of the CEO: business development in the field of antimicrobial textile, medical textiles.
3D-Optimized Magnetic Cores
- Preferred background of the CEO: business development in the field of electromechanical engineering, automotive.
NobleNano
- Preferred background of the CEO: business development in the field of industrial chemicals, materials manufacturing, healthtech.
StressSense
- Preferred background of the CEO: business development in the field of digital health, data platforms.
TarkBox
- Preferred background of the CEO: business development in the field of smart waste IoT.
Novel Vacuum Heat Treatment Chamber
- Preferred background of the cofounder: business development in the field of materials science, metallurgy, mechanics, metrology, thin coatings, 3D printing, heat treatment.
SnowShine
- Preferred background of the CEO: business development in the field of energy technology
TECHNOLOGIES AVAILABLE FOR LICENSING
TalTech researchers are developing new and innovative solutions that have the potential to shape the world of tomorrow. Below is a selection of technologies that are available for licensing and ready for industrial application.
A method for producing a low ash content lignin from Kraft lignin
Suggested uses: low ash content kraft lignin, carbon fiber production, carbon fiber reinforced polymer composites, anode materials
Modular, dual-tone piezoelectric CogniFlow micropump and driver for low-cost, portable droplet generation
Suggested uses: droplet microfluidics, droplet generation, droplet digital PCR, hydrogel microcapsule generation, high-throughput screening
BIO-INSPIRED LEGGED ROBOT FEET
Suggested uses: sensitive environmental monitoring, agriculture, disaster response, mines, sewages.
FishTube - Real-Time AI-Based Underwater Camera System
Suggested uses: hydropower plants, environmental agencies, research institutions, NGOs and conservation projects
