sTARTUp Day 2021

FROM ZERO TO HERO

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

Ϟ Inspiring-educational stage program; Ϟ Organized matchmaking;
Ϟ Hands-on seminars with professionals; Ϟ Investor-startup speed dating;
Ϟ A large demo area full of innovation; Ϟ Vibrant side events;
Ϟ International pitching competitions; Ϟ Unforgettable parties;

why attend?

4400

Participants

150

Speakers

350

Startups

180

Investors

60

Media

65

Countries

120

Pitches

85

Companies
Exhibiting

speakers 2020

We had 150+ speakers! Here are some of the highlights:

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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.

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?

Advanced Analytics

High-level data science gives you the opportunity to better understand and predict future events. How can you use advanced analytics to step up your company?

Founders' Stories

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

Health-Tech

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

Marketing & Sales

Learn how to grow your company through innovative marketing and sales techniques taught by the industry leaders.

Startup Ecosystem

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

Fin-Tech

Fin-tech innovates the financial sector that has been around forever. How are some of the top fin-tech companies disrupting the sector?

Cyber Security

Cyber security will help you not lose millions. It needs to be a priority when you have a lot to lose.

Mobility

Mobility was the most invested in sector of 2019. What does the future of the sector hold?

Experiences

The sTARTUp festival is amazing – I just can’t believe how well organized it is! I mean it’s like I’m in New York or London.

Hermione Way

Brand Consultant, formerly at Tinder

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.

Martin Vares

Founder & CEO, Fractory.co

I was surprised about the size of this event and the vibes around it. It’s an area that is going to see so many good startups coming out of this area over the next 5 to 10 years for sure.

Hjalmar Winbladh

Managing partner, EQT Ventures

I think that this is the perfect size, where you have some really great speakers, and also me. You also have so many interesting startups that are presenting in a really great floor to walk through.

Jeremy Goldman

Author & Host, FUTUREPROOF podcast

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

Peter Vesterbacka

Entrepreneur

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

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

CEO & Founder, The PowerHouse

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

Investment Associate, Balderton Capital

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

Partner, BaltCap Growth Fund

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

David Beckett

Pitch Coach, Best3Minutes

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.