sTARTUp Day 2020

FROM ZERO TO HERO

sTARTUp Day is bringing together startup-minded people to celebrate entrepreneurship in the smart city of Tartu.

In January, Tartu will turn into a mecca of entrepreneurship for three days. Startups, investors, executives, media and all the other visitors will come together and create the magic with:

Ϟ Inspiring-educational stage program Ϟ Matchmaking
Ϟ Hands-on seminars Ϟ Side events
Ϟ Demo area full of innovation Ϟ and of course –
Ϟ Pitching competitions unforgettable parties

why attend?

4000

Participants

120

Speakers

350

Startups

100

Investors

55

Media

65

Countries

150

Pitches

70

Companies
Exhibiting

speakers

Here's the first glimpse of the speakers of sTARTUp Day 2020.

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speakers 2019

TOPICS

Founders’ psychology

Is founding a startup with your best friend a good idea? Discussions about mentorship and evolving as a founder.

Space Technology

Space is new frontier for startups – from data analytics and water purification to SpaceX rockets.

Fuck-up Stories

When is the right time to give up? Failing is part of the learning process and sometimes we need to hear that other people have failed, too.

Science to Business

Is an invention an innovation when it’s not on the market? How to overcome the struggles when getting your academic research to the market?

Smart City

New trends like big data and sustainable development will change cities as we know them. What will future cities look like?

Corporate Innovation

Every company needs innovation to stay relevant, but the questions remains in house R&D or outsourcing?

Founders' Stories

The true zero to hero stories that are here to inspire all current and future founders working on their big break.

Biotechnology

Starting a biotech startup is more difficult as you need to build up a lab in addition to a company. What opportunities can it bring?

Creative Economy

The creative industry is often disregarded in the startup scene, but we are here to talk about their obstacles as well.

Startup Ecosystem

Every starting company needs support, but what kind of support and who should offer it is up for debate.

Reverse Pitching

Pitching in a reverse way: investors and accelerators presenting themselves to startups

Experiences

sTARTUp Day is an excellent example of Tartu’s entrepreneurial environment – full of ingenious people, endless possibilities and encouraging people to become more entrepreneurial and innovative.

Urmas Klaas

Mayor of Tartu

Tartu is a fantastic city. Only for like seeing Tartu I think that you should go there. I had high expectations, but it was far better than I expected.

Peter Vesterbacka

Entrepreneur

The great experience I had, was that you meet so many people from all over the world. There is one room, but the world is in it.

Lisa Lang

The PowerHouse, CEO & Founder

The atmosphere was very friendly, and I was surprised by the high quality of local and international startups presented at the event. Months later, I am still in touch with entrepreneurs and investors that I met in Tartu, which is of big value.

Magda Lukaszewicz

Balderton Capital, Investment Associate

sTARTUp Day is a great event for 1-on-1 meetings. Big enough to find the people of interest, but not too big to get lost in the crowd. It also gives an excellent overview of the whole Baltic startup scene.

Marek Kiisa

BaltCap Growth Fund, Partner

Why I love sTARTUp Day is because it has this community vibe here. I have already met people from Hong-Kong to Brazil, and it’s just cool to see and learn through their experience.

Sander Tammer

Considero, CEO & Co-Founder

A buzzing event, full of energy, excellent pitches, great speakers and loads of passion. I loved being part of sTARTUp day!

David Beckett

Best3Minutes, Pitch Coach

Networking opportunities at sTARTUp Day exceeded all of our expectations and led to several new business partnerships. Such a vibrant entrepreneurial community was created in Tartu – a combination of business and pleasure.

Annet Muru

STACC, Marketing Manager

sTARTUp Day is an event with a casual and positive atmosphere, always at an interesting venue. Perfect for networking – big enough to attract people and small enough to find all the relevant ones.