Have you discovered that entrepreneurship interests you or do you already have a cool business idea? At the TalTech Startup Centre, we help you bring your idea to market and turn it into a business!
What’s happening at our university:
- ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION – the cornerstone of developing entrepreneurial knowledge at TalTech and the place where first ideas are born
- STARTUP GARAGE – a student organization where you can learn more about the startup world and find an inspiring community
- FURTHER BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: the IGNITER business development programme, TalTech Student Ventures, Prototron, Tehnopol incubator
EXPLORE OUR PROGRAMMES
IGNITER is a 3-month business development programme where you have the opportunity to test whether your business idea really works.
What to expect from the programme?
- Engaging workshops on business development topics
- Coaching sessions with experts who help you ask the right questions
- Various platforms and tools (incl. JetBrains and EWOR) to support the development of your first prototype
- The opportunity to find a great business idea and/or build a team
- The opportunity to earn 3 ECTS credits upon successful completion of the programme or have it counted as an internship
- Swedbank prize: €2,500
Who can apply?
- Students from all universities or upper secondary schools
- Both idea owners and those who are still looking for a team and/or an idea
How to apply?
- Fill in the application form before 08.02.2025
- Describe why you should be selected
- Wait for our response
💬 NB! The programme is conducted in English.
Most workshops and sessions usually start at 5:00 PM.
For questions, please contact: start@taltech.ee
Your entrepreneurial journey starts with IGNITER!
TalTech Student Ventures (TSV) is designed to make it easier for student teams to raise their first funding and reach the market.
TalTech Student Ventures is a community for advanced business developers, where we support you in developing your first product, applying for additional funding, and finding the right contacts to secure investment and acquire customers.
Why apply?
- Twice a year, we award up to €2,000 in entrepreneurship grants per team
- Access to a community of technology-driven teams
- Access to our network of contacts (investors, potential clients, incubators, and accelerators), learning materials, and the KTH model
- Personalised business development tailored to your company’s needs
Who can apply?
- Technology-based teams that are in the process of founding or have already founded a company, with at least one TalTech student in the team
- The business idea must be validated – i.e. initial market research has been conducted and potential customers have been contacted
How to apply?
- Fill in the application form (link coming soon)
- Wait for our response - we will get in touch with you
For questions, please contact: start@taltech.ee
NEED HELP WITH YOUR FIRST STEP?
Book a meeting with us
TalTech students can book a free 30-minute meeting, where we assess the potential of your business idea and help define the next steps.
“Hi! I’m Rasmus, Head of the TalTech Startup Centre.
I’m passionate about working with new teams and connecting people. Over the years, I’ve worked with dozens of startup teams, seen which businesses succeed and which don’t, and built a strong network along the way.
In my approach, I always aim to be personal - not telling you what you should do, but rather guiding you in the right direction.
I’m looking forward to meeting you and figuring out the best path for your business or team together. Remember - everything starts with the first step, and we’re here to help you take it!”
STARTUP GARAGE
Startup Garage is a student organisation at the heart of entrepreneurship and the startup ecosystem, where you can build a valuable network and gain hands-on experience in organising events within the startup world. We actively support Startup Garage’s activities and co-organise various initiatives together, such as the IGNITER business development programme.
JOIN US FOR AN INTERNSHIP!
We occasionally look for interns to support the organisation of entrepreneurship events and programmes. This is an ideal opportunity, for example, for School of Business and Governance students studying marketing, management, or entrepreneurship.
What do we offer?
| Who are we looking for?At the moment, we don’t have any specific open positions, but if you’re interested, feel free to reach out! |