If you want to expand your team and broaden your operations
Designed for a growing company that aims to increase its market share, expand its areas of activity, or enter new markets.
What does it focus on?
Who should join?
Micro or small entrepreneur
We welcome various types of businesses, including small manufacturers, service providers, digital solution creators, and other ambitious companies.
Product/Service with potential
Your product or service has the potential to grow beyond its current state, and your company is looking to start exporting.
Able to contribute
To benefit from the programme, the team must have the capability, motivation, and time resources to focus on developing the business.
What is the outcome?
At the end of the programme, the entrepreneur will have analyzed the company’s work processes and developed a competitive strategy for business growth.
The company will have refined its product/service and created a sales plan. As a result of the programme, the entrepreneur will be prepared for growth and ready to start exporting. Additionally, the programme will provide opportunities for collaboration both across industries and with research institutions.
Why join?
5 practical training modules
8 individual mentoring sessions supporting the entrepreneur’s development plan and challenges
12 forward-looking personal consultations
Opportunity to participate in nearly 30 diverse training sessions, seminars, and networking events focused on innovation and business
A unified community with other programme participants—an opportunity to share ideas, gain knowledge, and find collaboration opportunities
How to join?
1.Application
2.Meeting
3.Evaluation committee
4.Decision
Programme schedule
FAQ
What topics can I get advice on from the programme?
The focus areas of the growth programme include growth strategies, customer experience, team management, sales, and export. Additionally, it is possible to receive mentoring on various topics from the Business Incubator mentors.
Who is the growth programme intended for, and what conditions must be met to join the programme?
The growth programme is intended for micro and small enterprises that have a product or service with the potential for larger growth and wish to begin exporting.
What is expected from companies participating in the programme?
We expect that entrepreneurs joining the growth programme have the capability, motivation, and time resources to focus on developing their business. Over the course of 6 months, participants can receive up to 8 hours of mentoring and up to 2 consultations per month. Additionally, there will be a 5-part basic training series during the programme, which we expect all participants to attend. There will also be weekly opportunities to participate in various thematic events and trainings.
Is financial support available through the growth programme?
No.
Do I have to give equity?
No.
How much does participation in the growth programme cost?
The monthly fee for participating in the growth programme is €90 + VAT.
What is the difference between consultation and mentoring?
A consultant is a personal support throughout the entire program, collaborating with the entrepreneur and offering opportunities that could be beneficial for the specific business.
A mentor, on the other hand, is an expert in their field who provides advice to the entrepreneur on a specific topic based on their needs. In a mentoring session, the mentor addresses the entrepreneur’s specific questions in a particular area.
Is business growth guaranteed?
Business growth depends on the entrepreneur’s motivation, activity level, and market conditions.
In what language are the trainings and services offered?
Trainings and events are primarily conducted in Estonian. In some exceptional cases, trainings may also be held in English. Consultations and mentoring sessions are conducted in Estonian, but can also be conducted in English if necessary.
What companies have participated in the growth programme?
The first cohort of the Business Incubator’s growth programme started in January 2024, featuring companies such as the furniture design company Oot-Oot Stuudio, the ticket sales platform Fienta, the bag brand Älly Scandic, the accessory brand Miurio, Artproof, Sortaider, ID Lam, Rahu Care, Baubauwall, Avatar, and No(n)s.
