About Incubator

The Tallinn Business Incubator has provided a boost to hundreds of companies over its 18 years of operation. During these years, the incubator has developed into an environment where entrepreneurship and business ambition meet.

The Tallinn Business Incubator offers three development programmes for small entrepreneurs: a 2-month pre-incubation programme for aspiring entrepreneurs at the idea stage, a 9-month incubation programme for start-up small businesses, and a 6-month growth programme for companies seeking growth opportunities. During the individual development programmes, the incubator’s consultants and business mentors, who are experts in their fields, contribute to business growth.

Inspiring ideas, knowledge, and business contacts can be gained through weekly seminars, training sessions, and networking events. Additionally, there are opportunities to participate in various international projects, joint visits to trade fairs, and more.

The Tallinn Business Incubator operates under the Tallinn Business Incubators Foundation. In addition to the business incubator, the foundation also includes Tallinn Design House. Tallinn Design House serves as a joint marketing and export platform for Estonian design. As a development centre for the creative economy, Tallinn Design House primarily focuses on designers, especially those in fashion design and home accessory creation, as well as all individuals operating within this value chain.

Starting from autumn 2024, the incubator will commence its 19th business season under the name Tallinn Business Incubator. The focus will be on supporting product and service based companies, including enhancing activities related to the creative economy and circular economy.

Tallinn Business Incubators Foundation timeline

2024

The construction of the new building of the Tallinn Business Incubator began at Poldri 3.

2023

Tallinn Creative Incubator, together with the Brand Manual agency, carried out a service design project, during which the incubation programme was updated based on market demand and client feedback. Instead of the previous single 24-month programme, two main programmes were introduced: a 9-month incubation programme for start-ups and a 6-month growth programme for advanced entrepreneurs. Additionally, a pre-incubation programme was introduced for aspiring entrepreneurs at the idea stage.

2020

the focus area of the Tallinn Creative Incubator expanded to include bringing knowledge and practices related to the circular economy to businesses.

2019–2024

The incubator operated under the name Tallinn Creative Incubator, with one of its main focus areas being the creative economy.

2017

A fashion store and showroom were opened as Tallinn Design House, located at Rotermann 14.

2015

The fashion store and showroom ZERO project reached the finalists in the competition “Recognise the Promoter of Entrepreneurship” conducted by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications.

2010

The provision of consulting, training, and development services in the creative economy was initiated for individuals and entrepreneurs engaged in creativity-driven business models. The aim of these services is to facilitate the development and market introduction of creative economy products/services through international networking and collaboration.

2009

The Tallinn Business Incubators Foundation commenced operations in the current Veerenni 24C building, whose interior design won first place in the ADC*Estonia Design Awards competition in the environmental design category.

2006

The Tallinn Business Incubators Foundation was established, which at that time united two incubators – the Kopli Incubator and the Ülemiste Incubator.