Tallinn Business Incubator Launches International Training Series for the Cultural and Creative Sectors This Spring
Tallinn Business Incubator is organising several in-depth and practical training series in spring 2026 within the incubation programme of the Creative Circular Cities (CCC) project, aimed at professionals in the cultural and creative sectors. The programme offers specialised training modules focused on business development, internationalisation, and the implementation of circular economy solutions.
The CCC incubation programme is intended for experts in the cultural and creative sectors, entrepreneurs and start-ups, designers, visual artists, students, and all others interested in developing their professional practice and increasing their impact both locally and internationally.
- How to Design a Sustainable Product? (20.02, 27.02, 03.04, 04.04)
This four-part English-language training focuses on the principles of circular product design and their application across the entire product lifecycle. Participants will learn to understand the differences between linear and circular systems, design durable and repairable products, assess environmental impact, and connect circular design to practical business decisions.
The training is led by internationally awarded designer and strategist Maximilian Mauracher, who has worked with numerous global companies and cities on circular economy and sustainability topics.
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- How to Design a Sustainable Service? (20.03, 24.03)
This two-part English-language series introduces how to apply circular and sustainable design principles to services, digital platforms, and organisational processes. The focus is on mapping the environmental impact of services, reducing digital and operational footprints, and developing a practical action plan.
The trainer is Maximilian Mauracher, who combines strategic thinking with hands-on tools.
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- How to Tell Stories That Build Trust and Action? (27.03, 08.04, 10.04)
This three-part English-language training series focuses on credible and impactful sustainability communication. Participants will learn how to avoid greenwashing, create convincing narratives, develop strong pitches, and adapt messages for different audiences and channels.
The training combines strategic communication, storytelling, and practical exercises, led by Maximilian Mauracher.
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- How to Present and Stand Out as an International Visual Artist? (16.04)
This four-part training series is designed for visual artists who wish to better position their practice, strengthen their professional self-presentation, and build purposeful international collaborations.
The first three trainings are in Estonian, but the fourth one will be in English. The case study session takes the form of a conversation between Kadri Laas-Lepasepp and New York–based gallerist Margot Samel, examining professional relationships in contemporary art through the case study of Margot Samel Gallery.
Margot Samel is an Estonian-born gallerist and art dealer based in New York. Kadri Laas-Lepasepp has over 15 years of experience in organizing and leading international contemporary art projects.
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- In addition to these topics, a series titled Getting Ready for International Markets will also take place. Detailed information will be announced soon.
The events are part of the Creative Circular Cities project, co-funded by the European Union’s Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme 2021–2027. The aim is to support the transition to a circular economy at the local level by actively involving the cultural and creative sectors.