Estonian Cleantech Association

The demand for cleantech solutions in Africa is on the rise 📈, fueled by a rapidly growing population and the urgent need for sustainable innovation in energy, food security, and water. ☕️ On 21 February, our Cleantech Coffee Morning brought together cleantech company representatives and experts to explore how collaboration between Estonia and African nations can lead to fruitful business partnerships and find solutions to the region's burning challenges. 🤝 Thank you to our partners, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia and EIS, for co-organizing this event with us.

This is your chance to learn about cleantech piloting opportunities in New York. 🇺🇸 EIS, in partnership with the New York City Economic Development Corporation, is hosting a free webinar on “Climatetech Piloting in New York". Join us: 📅 Thursday, March 27th 🕒 5:00 PM EET 📍 Online 🔗 Register via https://lnkd.in/dvmZVKFf *** This webinar is part of the preparations for a high-level visit to the New York area during NYC Climate Week, taking place on September 22-26, 2025. The visit is organized by EIS and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia, in collaboration with the Estonian Cleantech Association.

A hot topic this week is Estonia’s synchronization with the continental European electricity grid. 🔌⚡️ This milestone not only strengthens our energy independence but also brings new responsibilities – most notably, the need to ensure our electricity system can be balanced at any moment. This means that alongside ramping up renewable energy production, we must place greater emphasis on energy storage solutions. 🔋 The opportunities unlocked by this new grid connection – and whether Estonia is prepared to seize them – were explored in our most recent Cleantech episode. Hear from Karlis Goldstein, Head of Renewable Energy at Kliimaministeerium / Ministry of Climate of Estonia, and Adam Erki Enok, Energy Storage Project Manager at Sunly. 🎧 Listen on Spotify in Estonian – https://lnkd.in/dEQKYjCy 🎙️ Hosted by Mart Valner 🙌🏼 Supported by Estonian Cleantech Association, Sunly, and KIK (Environmental Investment Centre) *** With 50+ other Cleantech episodes available, there’s plenty to explore! Check them out here: https://lnkd.in/d9uyPjxK Photo by Andres Laanem

We're organising our first public Cleantech Coffee Morning, and invite you to join us: ⚡️ The focus of the event will be on the Africa Region, specifically South Africa, Kenya, Namibia, and Botswana. We will explore key sectors such as energy, renewables, and water. 🌐 We will have a guest speaker from the OECD, Arthur Minsat (Head of the Unit for Africa, Middle East, and Europe at the OECD Development Centre), who will share his insights on these critical topics. 🎤 The conversation will be moderated by Daniel Schaer, Estonian Ambassador to Kenya and South Africa. Event details: 🗓️ Thursday, February 21st 🕓 9:30-11am EET 📍 Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Islandi väljak 1, Tallinn) 🔗 Be quick, spots are limited! Secure yours via https://lu.ma/u4khms9i This event is brought to you by Estonian Cleantech Association and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia.

Animal fats and palm oil are a thing of the past. ❌ Last week, we spent a morning at ÄIO to hear how their talented team is revolutionising the production of fats and oils. We were warmly welcomed by Petri-Jaan Lahtvee, Mariane Barrier, and Kristi Lember, who walked us through the science behind their work and shared both wins and challenges in the innovative food industry. 👩🔬 ÄIO is developing sustainable substitutes to animal fats, coconut oil, and palm oil by harnessing fermentation and utilising low-value by-products from various industries.

There really is no better way to showcase Estonia's innovative spirit than seeing it firsthand at one of the biggest startup and tech events in the country. 👀 At the end of January, we welcomed our partners from Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) and 5 Kenyan cleantech startups to Estonia for sTARTUp Day. On festival Day 2, our startup guests (Eco Nasi, Wable Maji Safi Solutions , CHAJI, ProteinMaster Bsf Nairobi kenya, and Caino Africa) got the chance to present their solutions to investors, industry leaders, and other festival visitors on the pitching stage. 🎤 🙏 A special thank you to Inga Kõue (Startup Estonia), Karl-Kaspar Kottisse and Toomas Kresla (Solarstone), José Efraín Pompa Barrera (eAgronom), and Pille-Riin Meerits and Pirko Konsa (Sparkup Tartu Science Park) for meeting and sharing your startup experience with our guests during their stay. 🎉 This visit put a successful end to our already second Estonia-Kenya collaboration project. Our goal is to build a stronger network among Estonia and Kenya's cleantech ecosystem members to support knowledge-sharing and market expansion both ways. 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/deGiWANQ The project is supported by Estonian Centre for International Development (ESTDEV). #FromThePeopleOfEstonia

Today: decoupling from the Russian energy system Tomorrow: coupling with the Continental Europe Frequency Area Next: further strengthening the security of our critical energy infrastructure and transiting to 100% clean and locally produced power with the help of European clean technologies

Coming back from sTARTUp Day with a wealth of new ideas and connections. Last week was a busy one for our team. Here's a recap of everything we got up to during the festival week. ⬇️ ⚡️ Day 0: We co-organised an official side-event with Beamline Accelerator and Tenity. The event focused on why Estonia is the ideal place to grow a startup, so we invited 2 foreign founders—Nikhita Bhagwat from Trashify Tech and Fabio Nicoló from Renewcast—to share their experiences on stage. ⚡️ Day 1: We explored the venue, engaged in matchmaking, and soaked up the festival buzz. A major topic of discussion on and off stage was the growing opportunities in defence. Cleantech has immense potential to strengthen Europe’s resilience and security by decentralising and diversifying energy and raw material sources, as well as optimising energy demand in buildings and industry. ⚡️ Day 2: We hosted a pitching event at the venue as part of our Estonia-Kenya collaboration project "Green Bridges". 5 Kenyan cleantech companies showcased their innovative solutions in clean energy and water, sustainable food, and innovative materials. As Europe takes new steps to strengthen its competitiveness in an era of uncertainty, one comforting thought from the festival stayed with us: change is good—it challenges us to adapt, evolve, and refine our focus. 🧘

The European Competitiveness Compass is out. 🧭 We now have a clear direction towards a clean and highly competitive economy. But the devil’s in the details, so the hardest part is still ahead of us. It's time we develop and implement these concrete changes and make the investments that will bring this vision to life. ⚡️ Here's the policy action plan ⚡️ – Clean Industrial Deal and an Action Plan on Affordable Energy [Q1 2025] – Industrial Decarbonisation Accelerator Act [Q4 2025] – Electrification Action Plan and European Grids Package [Q1 2026] – New State Aid Framework [Q2 2025] – Steel and metals action plan [2025] – Chemicals industry package [Q4 2025] – Strategic dialogue on the future of the European automotive industry and Industrial Action Plan [Q1 2025] – Sustainable Transport Investment Plan [Q3 2025] – European Port Strategy and Industrial Maritime Strategy [2025] – High Speed Rail Plan [2025] – Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism Review [2025] – Circular Economy Act [Q4 2026] – Vision for Agriculture and Food [Q1 2025] – Oceans Pact [Q2 2025] – Amendment of the Climate Law [2025] Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dMsgtR6x

📨 OPEN LETTER: FOR AN AMBITIOUS CLEAN(TECH) INDUSTRIAL DEAL 📨 Today Cleantech for Baltics joins over 100 leading cleantech innovators and investors from across Europe in an open letter calling on the European Commission to deliver an ambitious Clean Industrial Deal. The letter, addressed to Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen and relevant Commissioners, emphasizes the urgent need for action in 2025 to address Europe’s geopolitical challenges, energy costs, and intensifying global competition. To succeed on these fronts, the Clean Industrial Deal must send two clear market signals: 📈 Boost demand for cleantech: help industries become more competitive by adopting state-of-the-art cleantech, establishing lead markets, integrate innovation into public procurement, maintaining the ambition of the #ETS and #CBAM, and fostering fair trade policies. 💶 Unlock private capital through public de-risking mechanisms: Expand EU funding and guarantees to mobilize Europe’s €38 trillion in private capital, scaling cleantech manufacturing while ensuring fiscal efficiency. This is a make-or-break moment for Europe’s industrial future. With the right mix of policies and incentives, the Clean Industrial Deal can establish a compelling business case for clean technologies, drive industrial transitions, and pave the way for a prosperous and sustainable future for European citizens. 📄 Read the full open letter and join us in shaping Europe’s clean industrial future: https://lnkd.in/e_8zcV3P Cleantech for Europe, Cleantech for France, Cleantech for Nordics, Cleantech for Iberia, Cleantech for Italy, Tech for Net Zero, Skeleton Technologies, Beamline Accelerator