Estonian Cleantech Association

Let's Meet at Latitude59 Kenya Edition 2024 📍 Latitude59 Kenya Edition is an international startup and tech conference that brings together over 2,000 attendees from Africa, Europe, and beyond, taking place in Nairobi on November 28! The event will feature speakers covering the latest trends, case studies, and future predictions, with a focus on Kenya’s rise as one of the fastest-growing startup hubs in the world. We are happy to share our official partnership with Latitude59 for this year's event in Kenya! Alongside other pressing topics, the conference will spotlight cleantech and sustainability. We will be present together with our partners from Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) to help facilitate connections between the local ecosystem and Estonia. If any of our African or Estonian friends are around, drop us a line and let's meet on November 28 at A.S.K Dome, Nairobi! 🔗 Tickets and more info: latitude59.ee/kenya #Latitude59 #Latitude59xKenya *** Our presence at Latitude59 Kenya Edition 2024 is possible thanks to the support provided by the Estonian Centre for International Development (ESTDEV).

🍽️ From the Lab to the Plate In our latest Cleantech episode with Äripäev Radio, we dive into the exciting world of novel foods and see what’s cooking in Estonia’s food innovation scene. We were joined by Oliver Rätsep (Accelerate Estonia), Mary-Liis Kütt (ÄIO), and Märt-Erik Martens (Gelatex) to discuss the opportunities and challenges of novel foods, and explore what needs to be changed in European legislation to attract novel food innovators to our market rather than Asia or America. Plus, we break down the concept of "novel food" itself. 🎧 Listen on Spotify in Estonian – https://lnkd.in/dCqXZdD9  🎙️ Hosted by Mart Valner 🙌🏼 Supported by us, Sunly, and KIK (Environmental Investment Centre) *** Hungry for more? With 50+ other Cleantech episodes available, there’s plenty to explore! Check them out here: https://lnkd.in/dv_EDZFV Photo by Andres Laanem

♻️ Waste Reform Sets the Stage for a More Resource-efficient Estonia Kliimaministeerium / Ministry of Climate of Estonia published a draft proposal for a waste reform that aims to upgrade Estonia’s waste collection system, increase resource-efficiency, and promote circular use of materials. On 1 November, cleantech innovators, alongside us, met with Ivo Jaanisoo from the Ministry, just days before the public release of the draft. The meeting focused on the upcoming changes and offered us an opportunity to give input. 📢 Here’s the good news 📢 By allocating over €140 million in EU funds, the government is investing in innovative solutions to reduce waste and increase resource efficiency. Out of that, €4.5 million will go to entrepreneurs developing new circular business models and €35 million for businesses to improve resource efficiency. These investments will not only make Estonia more resource-efficient but also boost the global competitiveness of our circular economy companies, leading to job creation and stronger export potential. The draft proposal is open for public consultation, with a deadline for comments set for 29 November. The regulation is planned to go into force as early as 2025. 🔗More info in Estonian: https://lnkd.in/d2kkK45z Attendees at the meeting included: Kädi Ristkok, Erki Ani (SFV), Paavo Pettai, Aivar Lääne, Teet Nurmeoja (Trisector OÜ), Markko Mäll, Kristiina Esop (NutriLoop and Impact Waste), Taavi Põri (Azortum), Christopher J. (Cuploop), Margus Aaslaid, Janek Balõnski (Ringo)

We’ve curated an events calendar for cleantech players, making it easier to stay in the loop and not miss out on key happenings. Check out the must-attend events coming up in November. 🙌🏼 📅Web Summit on 11-14 November 📍Lisbon, Portugal 📅COP29 Azerbaijan on 11-22 November 📍Baku, Azerbaijan 📅European Hydrogen Week on 18-22 November 📍Brussels, Belgium 📅Slush on 20-22 November 📍Helsinki, Finland 📅Baltic Sustainability Awards on 26-27 November 📍Riga, Latvia 📅Latitude59 Kenya Edition, 28 November 📍Nairobi, Kenya 📅London Climate Technology Show on 27-28 November 📍 London, UK Explore our full events calendar here: https://lnkd.in/d9AgS6kj Got an event to add? Comment below, we’ll include it in the calendar! ⬇️

🇸🇬 Our thoughts from Singapore International Energy Week & SWITCH We are standing at the dawn of a clean industrial revolution. It’s the deepest and fastest economic system change that we have ever witnessed, which calls for strong global collaboration. In Singapore and Estonia, we have both set the goal of not only changing our domestic economy but making an important contribution to global change. 🌐 Our CEO, Kädi Ristkok, just got back from Asia’s innovation sweet spot Singapore, where she represented the Estonian cleantech sector and created new connections for stronger Estonia-Singapore cleantech collaboration. In her keynote speech on sustainable economy, Kädi addressed the great potential of strategic partnership to make the switch 😉 from a traditional economy to a clean one. At SWITCH, Estonian cleantech innovators took over the Global Stage for a panel discussion led by Kädi. The panel included Erlend Sild (BugBox), Henrik Hal (H2Electro), and Liisi Org (Latitude59). Joining the EU-Singapore matchmaking event, organised by the European Cluster Collaboration Platform, we had the opportunity to gain valuable insights to the local cleantech sector and meet numerous key Singaporean business organisations, public sector representatives, and business leaders. Thank you Estonian Embassy in Singapore, European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP), Latitude59! Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW), Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH)

Our Baltic Impact Accelerator cohort #2 is here! 👇🏼 The second cohort brings together 10 Estonian companies who have joined the accelerator programme alongside teams from Latvia, Finland, and Sweden to maximise their environmental and social impact. In the following 6-months, participants will receive trainings and services tailored to their growth needs. Meet our Estonian🇪🇪 innovators: ⚡️Mati Foods ⚡️Furnar ⚡️Logpilot ⚡️SOL Navitas ⚡️Vetik ⚡️NPO Veggies Cultivation ⚡️Spiral Hydrogen ⚡️WasteLocker ⚡️Silva Futures ⚡️Knobl Best of luck to you all in the programme! *** Implemented within EU Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme Project "Triple Bottom Line Baltic Impact Accelerator" ID. CB0100053. The European Union is not responsible for the content of the material. #BalticImpactAccelerator #MadeWithInterreg BIA in Estonia is supported by Luminor Eesti.

⬇️ Baltic cleantech developments from the last quarter – read our Q3 2024 briefing ⬇️ The Baltic cleantech sector saw a drop in investments in Q3, attracting €54.54 million. Compared to the same period last year, overall investment for the first three quarters of 2024 is still up 12.13%. Despite the recent slowdown, the sector is demonstrating strong growth potential and attracting interest from investors. Lithuanian Ovoko \ RRR.LT secured a notable Series B investment of €20 million to reinvent a circular economy for car parts. This is the largest investment in Lithuania's startup ecosystem this year. Read our Quarterly Briefing to learn more about: 💸 The state of Baltic cleantech investment 🏛️ Biggest cleantech policy developments in the Baltics 🚀 Funding news from innovators such as Ovoko \ RRR.LT, eAgronom, MYCEEN, UP Catalyst, ÄIO, MarkeDroid, Fairown, Sort A Brick The EU faces significant challenges in the coming years, including strengthening its defence and economy. Cleantech can play a crucial role in addressing these issues. It can enhance energy, resource, and supply chain resilience, and support defence sector development. Member States must now align their national policies with these European priorities, considering the opportunities presented by cleantech. Link to the briefing: https://lnkd.in/dx3psqnK

💸 The European Commission just announced a major investment in cleantech projects! 85 innovative companies across Europe will receive a total of €4.8 billion from the EU Innovation Fund as part of the 2024 call to develop technologies that will help reduce carbon emissions. This is the biggest funding round of its kind since 2020. This initiative aims to deploy cutting-edge clean technologies across 18 countries in Europe, supporting sectors like renewable energy, energy storage, and net-zero mobility. These projects are projected to cut emissions by 476 million tonnes of CO2 over the next decade, significantly contributing to EU decarbonisation goals. 🏆 A big win for Estonian-based Elcogen 🏆 Elcogen is among the beneficiaries of the Innovation Fund, receiving funding to manufacture Solid Oxide Electrolyzer Cells (SOEC) for the production of green hydrogen. This support will help Elcogen enhance its production capabilities and scale its technology. Congratulations to the team! 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ggdPFh9D

🤔 Curious about hydrogen's role in Estonia's clean energy future? Tune in to our latest Cleantech episode on Äripäev Radio to hear about current hydrogen production in Estonia and its applications, predictions for the future of hydrogen technology, and the Estonian innovation landscape in hydrogen solutions. Big thanks to our guests Henrik Hal (H2Electro) and Kaarel Kuusk (Eesti Energia) for sharing their insights! 🎧 Listen on Spotify in Estonian – https://lnkd.in/dhwNeZwE 🎙️ Hosted by Mart Valner 🙌🏼 Supported by us, Sunly, and KIK (Environmental Investment Centre) *** With 50+ other Cleantech episodes available, there’s plenty more to explore! Check them out here: https://lnkd.in/dnWHSsmB Photo by Andres Laanem

👩💻 Webinar: “Accessing cleantech financing in Estonia and Kenya” Calling all cleantech entrepreneurs in Estonia and Kenya! 🇪🇪🇰🇪 Join our free online webinar on 29 October at 2 PM EEST/EAT as #2 of the Green Bridges webinar series. This session goes deeper into securing financing for your cleantech venture, and exploring opportunities in both markets. What's on the agenda? 👉🏼 14:05 Overview of EU and international funding opportunities by Katrin Winter from Estonian Centre for International Development (ESTDEV) 👉🏼 14:35 Early stage & climate financing trends in Africa by Susan N. from Village Capital 👉🏼 15:05 Panel discussion on financing trends in the EU with Jana Budkovskaja and Indrek Kelder from Beamline Accelerator, moderated by Vincent Ogaya from Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) Register here: https://lnkd.in/eNyCFrpP *** This webinar series is brought to you by the Estonian Cleantech Association and Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) as part of our collaboration project “Green Bridges”. The project is supported by the Estonian Center of International Development (ESTDEV).