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Pitching speaker 2025 sTARTUp Day 2025 News

Meet the sTARTUp Pitching 2025 TOP 5 Finalists
30.01.2025
The sTARTUp Pitching competition at sTARTUp Day 2025 is reaching its grand finale! After an intense selection process, the TOP5 startups have emerged from a pool of 31 promising ventures. These finalists will take the stage tomorrow, on January 31...
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AI Science to Business speaker 2025 sTARTUp Day 2025

Shaping the Future with Technology: A Conversation with Dr. Christina Yan Zhang
28.01.2025
As technology rapidly reshapes industries and societies, few people have been at the forefront of this transformation, quite like Dr. Christina Yan...
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speaker 2025 sTARTUp Day 2025 Varia

Tartu's Bright Minds: Exploring the Entrepreneurial Spirit in Estonia’s Startup Capital
27.01.2025
It’s no secret that Tartu is bursting with entrepreneurial people! Ahead of sTARTUp Day, we managed to catch four of them –...
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AI Science to Business Space Technology speaker 2025 sTARTUp Day 2025

From Business Angel to Rocket Science: Ted Elvhage on Investing, Innovation, and the Future of Deep Tech
24.01.2025
Ted Elvhage, a pioneering investor with a portfolio spanning over 45 companies, shares his journey from enterprise software entrepreneur to co-founding Stockholm...
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AI speaker 2025 sTARTUp Day 2025 Partner

AI and Operational Intelligence: A Game-Changer for Scaleups
23.01.2025
Who doesn’t love scaling a business? It’s the ultimate sign of success: you’ve achieved product-market fit, your customer base is growing, revenue...
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sTARTUp Day 2025 Varia News

sTARTUp Day 2025 Survival Guide
23.01.2025
sTARTUp Day 2025 is just around the corner! Are you ready to experience the most startup-minded business festival of the year? To...
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Partner sTARTUp Day 2025

Avoiding Common Cloud Pitfalls: Insights for Startups from OHVcloud
22.01.2025
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, cloud infrastructure has become the backbone of modern startups, enabling them to scale, innovate, and compete in...
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sTARTUp Day 2025 Pitching

Jana Budkovskaja – EstBAN Syndicate Lead Investor at sTARTUp Pitching
22.01.2025
Angel investors play a critical role in the startup ecosystem, fueling early-stage companies with capital, mentorship, and strategic guidance. One such investor...
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sTARTUp Day 2025 speaker 2025 Healthtech

Anna Strubel: From Nurse to FemTech Pioneer – How CARÁ Health is Transforming Maternity Care
18.01.2025
Maternity care is often fragmented, leaving many parents without the support and evidence-based guidance they need. Anna Strubel, a pediatric nurse specializing...
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Partner sTARTUp Day 2025 Startup Ecosystem

What motivates volunteers?
17.01.2025
The start-up world thrives on bold ideas, tireless ambition, and strong communities. While founders and teams work hard to build their businesses,...
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sTARTUp Day 2025 Science to Business Partner speaker 2025

Eindhoven’s Innovator Madis Talmar: Strong Engineering Programs Are Needed for Deep Tech in Estonia
16.01.2025
TalTech is raising an important question this year at sTARTUp Day - How to increase the number of successful deep tech companies...
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speaker 2025 sTARTUp Day 2025 Partner

The Importance of Early Trademark Protection: Insights from Sorainen
15.01.2025
A trademark is a distinctive sign that identifies and differentiates a company’s products or services from those of competitors. Trademarks can take...
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Partner Science to Business sTARTUp Day 2025 Startup Ecosystem

How to Start Collaboration with Scientists?
23.12.2024
Science and business are two worlds that, when working together, can lead to groundbreaking solutions. Yet, this collaboration often remains an untapped...
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sTARTUp Day 2025 Pitching

Meet the sTARTUp Pitching TOP 31 startups!
23.12.2024
Exactly 300 startups from 37 countries applied for this edition of sTARTUp Pitching in hopes of getting their hands on the €660k...
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sTARTUp Day 2025 speaker 2025 News

sTARTUp Day 2025 Program Has Launched!
19.12.2024
The wait is over — the sTARTUp Day 2025 program has officially been announced, and it’s packed with inspiring stories, cutting-edge technologies, and opportunities...
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sTARTUp Day 2025 Science to Business Space Technology Partner

How to deep-tech-startup? Sparkup Tartu Science Park knows!
17.12.2024
We talked with Sparkup Tartu Science Park about deep-tech startups - how to recognize one, what makes them unique, and what to...
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sTARTUp Day 2025 speaker 2025 Founder Stories

Combining Wise Lessons and Lightyear Ambitions: Martin Sokk’s Mission to Make Investing Simple for Everyone
11.12.2024
Martin Sokk, co-founder and CEO of Lightyear, has a career trajectory that mirrors the transformation of the financial world itself. From his...
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speaker 2025 sTARTUp Day 2025 Fundraising

Investment Manager Kaari Kink: “The venture capital is for extremely driven founders”
29.11.2024
Superangel Venture Capital Investment Manager Kaari Kink shared her diverse career journey in an interview with sTARTUp Day, tracing her path from...
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Pitching sTARTUp Day 2025

Calling All Startups: Apply Now for sTARTUp Pitching 2025!
22.11.2024
The excitement is building once again as we officially open the doors for sTARTUp Pitching 2025 with a prize pool of over...
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sTARTUp Day 2025 Team Varia

Behind the Scenes with a sTARTUp Day Volunteer: Linda’s Path to Key Organizer
18.11.2024
Our volunteers are the heart and soul of the festival, helping to create something extraordinary year after year. In this interview, we...
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speaker 2025 sTARTUp Day 2025

Meet Erik Lavrov - The sTARTUp Day speaker contest winner
01.11.2024
At just 20, Erik Lavrov has already won the European Taekwon-do championship, launched an online school, and built a following of over...
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Community sTARTUp Day 2025 Startup Ecosystem Team

Meet the Advisory Board of sTARTUp Day!
18.10.2024
sTARTUp Day has welcomed several influential figures to its new advisory board, each bringing their experience to help guide the event’s continued...
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sTARTUp Day 2025 News Community

Dealum is the Tartu startup of the year!
11.10.2024
On October 11th, Tartu's entrepreneurial community gathered at the Athena Center for a gala event where the winners of the "Tartu Best...
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sTARTUp Day 2025 speaker 2025 Founder Stories

From Farmer's Son to CEO: How Robin Saluoks Is Revolutionizing Agriculture with eAgronom
07.10.2024
Robin Saluoks, CEO and co-founder of eAgronom, shares his journey from growing up in a farming family to leading one of the...
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Sales sTARTUp Day 2025 speaker 2025

Mastering sales with Zoltan Vardy: “Founders need to be the first ones selling their product”
30.09.2024
In the competitive world of startups, building a great product is only the beginning. Without a solid sales strategy, even the most...
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sTARTUp Day 2025 speaker 2025 News

sTARTUp Day 2025 announces the first five speakers
03.09.2024
Here is the first wave of speakers, promising an event packed with experience, inspiration, and actionable insights for entrepreneurs and innovators. The...
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Find your perfect ticket type! Visitor, startup, investor and executive tickets grant access to all three festival days on 29-31 January 2025. One-day tickets only grant access on 30 or 31 January.

Venue access
Ϟ Day 0: Side Events on January 29
Ϟ Day 1 on January 30
Ϟ Day 2 on January 31
Matchmaking
This is where the magic happens. Through our matchmaking app, you can schedule 20-minute meetings with participants and meet them at our matchmaking area. General access to the matchmaking app will be available at the beginning of the festival week.
Stage program
There will be three stages at sTARTUp Day 2025 – Starlight Stage, Insight Stage, and Pitching Stage – with speakers and presenters who cover a variety of topics for every taste.
Demo Area access
This is the Mecca of Entrepreneurship! Explore the latest innovations and discover new products, services, friends, opportunities and perhaps, your new career challenge.
sTARTUp Night
The legendary sTARTUp Night wraps up the first conference day on January 30. The afterparty is bringing together the coolest festival visitors, good music, and lots of surprises!
Seminars
Practical seminars to sharpen & level up your skills.
Side events
Vibrant side events take place all over Tartu before and during the official festival.
Early access to matchmaking app
With early access, you’ll gain access to our matchmaking app two weeks earlier than most people. Use the opportunity to get a head start and request meetings with the hottest participants before all their slots are full.
VIP Reception
Celebrate the beginning of sTARTUp Day in style! The VIP Reception brings together speakers, investors & executives for an unforgettable night.
VIP Lounge access
Escape to your lounge where you can kick back and relax, get some work done, or prep for the next meeting.
Investor Day
Investor Day on January 29 is an exclusive investors' meetup to share experiences, learn from each other, and create meaningful contacts. Structured in a way you'd feel both elevated by and busy with new ideas while leaving enough room for networking.
Executive Day
Executive Day on January 29 is about taking the time to listen, talk, and network with other leaders. This is the place to bounce your thoughts and learn about challenges and solutions across different industries.
List of attending investors
Startups will see the participating investors' list (investor's name + investment fund's name) which enables them to request meetings with the right investors through our matchmaking app.
List of attending startups
There are over 300 unique startups at sTARTUp Day, which can be quite overwhelming at times. We'll send you a database of all of the participating startups so you can browse through them all and select the ones you want to meet beforehand.
Personalised startup matches
With the help of our good friends from Dealum, we will find the most relevant startup matches based on each investor’s profile. This means that investors will get a list of hand-selected startups that meet their requirements, making it even easier to meet the right startup.
Visibility at sTARTUp Day website
All validated startups and the biggest VC funds will be featured on the sTARTUp Day website.

Visitor

219 €
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Venue access
Ϟ Day 0: Side Events on January 29
Ϟ Day 1 on January 30
Ϟ Day 2 on January 31
Matchmaking
This is where the magic happens. Through our matchmaking app, you can schedule 20-minute meetings with participants and meet them at our matchmaking area. General access to the matchmaking app will be available at the beginning of the festival week.
Stage program
There will be three stages at sTARTUp Day 2025 – Starlight Stage, Insight Stage, and Pitching Stage – with speakers and presenters who cover a variety of topics for every taste.
Demo Area access
This is the Mecca of Entrepreneurship! Explore the latest innovations and discover new products, services, friends, opportunities and perhaps, your new career challenge.
sTARTUp Night
The legendary sTARTUp Night wraps up the first conference day on January 30. The afterparty is bringing together the coolest festival visitors, good music, and lots of surprises!
Seminars
Practical seminars to sharpen & level up your skills.
Side events
Vibrant side events take place all over Tartu before and during the official festival.
Early access to matchmaking app
With early access, you’ll gain access to our matchmaking app two weeks earlier than most people. Use the opportunity to get a head start and request meetings with the hottest participants before all their slots are full.
VIP Reception
Celebrate the beginning of sTARTUp Day in style! The VIP Reception brings together speakers, investors & executives for an unforgettable night.
VIP Lounge access
Escape to your lounge where you can kick back and relax, get some work done, or prep for the next meeting.
Investor Day
Investor Day on January 29 is an exclusive investors' meetup to share experiences, learn from each other, and create meaningful contacts. Structured in a way you'd feel both elevated by and busy with new ideas while leaving enough room for networking.
Executive Day
Executive Day on January 29 is about taking the time to listen, talk, and network with other leaders. This is the place to bounce your thoughts and learn about challenges and solutions across different industries.
List of attending investors
Startups will see the participating investors' list (investor's name + investment fund's name) which enables them to request meetings with the right investors through our matchmaking app.
List of attending startups
There are over 300 unique startups at sTARTUp Day, which can be quite overwhelming at times. We'll send you a database of all of the participating startups so you can browse through them all and select the ones you want to meet beforehand.
Personalised startup matches
With the help of our good friends from Dealum, we will find the most relevant startup matches based on each investor’s profile. This means that investors will get a list of hand-selected startups that meet their requirements, making it even easier to meet the right startup.
Visibility at sTARTUp Day website
All validated startups and the biggest VC funds will be featured on the sTARTUp Day website.
BUY NOW

Startup

189 €
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Venue access
Ϟ Day 0: Side Events on January 29
Ϟ Day 1 on January 30
Ϟ Day 2 on January 31
Matchmaking
This is where the magic happens. Through our matchmaking app, you can schedule 20-minute meetings with participants and meet them at our matchmaking area. General access to the matchmaking app will be available at the beginning of the festival week.
Stage program
There will be three stages at sTARTUp Day 2025 – Starlight Stage, Insight Stage, and Pitching Stage – with speakers and presenters who cover a variety of topics for every taste.
Demo Area access
This is the Mecca of Entrepreneurship! Explore the latest innovations and discover new products, services, friends, opportunities and perhaps, your new career challenge.
sTARTUp Night
The legendary sTARTUp Night wraps up the first conference day on January 30. The afterparty is bringing together the coolest festival visitors, good music, and lots of surprises!
Seminars
Practical seminars to sharpen & level up your skills.
Side events
Vibrant side events take place all over Tartu before and during the official festival.
Early access to matchmaking app
With early access, you’ll gain access to our matchmaking app two weeks earlier than most people. Use the opportunity to get a head start and request meetings with the hottest participants before all their slots are full.
VIP Reception
Celebrate the beginning of sTARTUp Day in style! The VIP Reception brings together speakers, investors & executives for an unforgettable night.
VIP Lounge access
Escape to your lounge where you can kick back and relax, get some work done, or prep for the next meeting.
Investor Day
Investor Day on January 29 is an exclusive investors' meetup to share experiences, learn from each other, and create meaningful contacts. Structured in a way you'd feel both elevated by and busy with new ideas while leaving enough room for networking.
Executive Day
Executive Day on January 29 is about taking the time to listen, talk, and network with other leaders. This is the place to bounce your thoughts and learn about challenges and solutions across different industries.
List of attending investors
Startups will see the participating investors' list (investor's name + investment fund's name) which enables them to request meetings with the right investors through our matchmaking app.
List of attending startups
There are over 300 unique startups at sTARTUp Day, which can be quite overwhelming at times. We'll send you a database of all of the participating startups so you can browse through them all and select the ones you want to meet beforehand.
Personalised startup matches
With the help of our good friends from Dealum, we will find the most relevant startup matches based on each investor’s profile. This means that investors will get a list of hand-selected startups that meet their requirements, making it even easier to meet the right startup.
Visibility at sTARTUp Day website
All validated startups and the biggest VC funds will be featured on the sTARTUp Day website.
BUY NOW

Investor

369 €
BUY NOW
Venue access
Ϟ Day 0: Side Events on January 29
Ϟ Day 1 on January 30
Ϟ Day 2 on January 31
Matchmaking
This is where the magic happens. Through our matchmaking app, you can schedule 20-minute meetings with participants and meet them at our matchmaking area. General access to the matchmaking app will be available at the beginning of the festival week.
Stage program
There will be three stages at sTARTUp Day 2025 – Starlight Stage, Insight Stage, and Pitching Stage – with speakers and presenters who cover a variety of topics for every taste.
Demo Area access
This is the Mecca of Entrepreneurship! Explore the latest innovations and discover new products, services, friends, opportunities and perhaps, your new career challenge.
sTARTUp Night
The legendary sTARTUp Night wraps up the first conference day on January 30. The afterparty is bringing together the coolest festival visitors, good music, and lots of surprises!
Seminars
Practical seminars to sharpen & level up your skills.
Side events
Vibrant side events take place all over Tartu before and during the official festival.
Early access to matchmaking app
With early access, you’ll gain access to our matchmaking app two weeks earlier than most people. Use the opportunity to get a head start and request meetings with the hottest participants before all their slots are full.
VIP Reception
Celebrate the beginning of sTARTUp Day in style! The VIP Reception brings together speakers, investors & executives for an unforgettable night.
VIP Lounge access
Escape to your lounge where you can kick back and relax, get some work done, or prep for the next meeting.
Investor Day
Investor Day on January 29 is an exclusive investors' meetup to share experiences, learn from each other, and create meaningful contacts. Structured in a way you'd feel both elevated by and busy with new ideas while leaving enough room for networking.
Executive Day
Executive Day on January 29 is about taking the time to listen, talk, and network with other leaders. This is the place to bounce your thoughts and learn about challenges and solutions across different industries.
List of attending investors
Startups will see the participating investors' list (investor's name + investment fund's name) which enables them to request meetings with the right investors through our matchmaking app.
List of attending startups
There are over 300 unique startups at sTARTUp Day, which can be quite overwhelming at times. We'll send you a database of all of the participating startups so you can browse through them all and select the ones you want to meet beforehand.
Personalised startup matches
With the help of our good friends from Dealum, we will find the most relevant startup matches based on each investor’s profile. This means that investors will get a list of hand-selected startups that meet their requirements, making it even easier to meet the right startup.
Visibility at sTARTUp Day website
All validated startups and the biggest VC funds will be featured on the sTARTUp Day website.
BUY NOW

Executive

369 €
BUY NOW
Venue access
Ϟ Day 0: Side Events on January 29
Ϟ Day 1 on January 30
Ϟ Day 2 on January 31
Matchmaking
This is where the magic happens. Through our matchmaking app, you can schedule 20-minute meetings with participants and meet them at our matchmaking area. General access to the matchmaking app will be available at the beginning of the festival week.
Stage program
There will be three stages at sTARTUp Day 2025 – Starlight Stage, Insight Stage, and Pitching Stage – with speakers and presenters who cover a variety of topics for every taste.
Demo Area access
This is the Mecca of Entrepreneurship! Explore the latest innovations and discover new products, services, friends, opportunities and perhaps, your new career challenge.
sTARTUp Night
The legendary sTARTUp Night wraps up the first conference day on January 30. The afterparty is bringing together the coolest festival visitors, good music, and lots of surprises!
Seminars
Practical seminars to sharpen & level up your skills.
Side events
Vibrant side events take place all over Tartu before and during the official festival.
Early access to matchmaking app
With early access, you’ll gain access to our matchmaking app two weeks earlier than most people. Use the opportunity to get a head start and request meetings with the hottest participants before all their slots are full.
VIP Reception
Celebrate the beginning of sTARTUp Day in style! The VIP Reception brings together speakers, investors & executives for an unforgettable night.
VIP Lounge access
Escape to your lounge where you can kick back and relax, get some work done, or prep for the next meeting.
Investor Day
Investor Day on January 29 is an exclusive investors' meetup to share experiences, learn from each other, and create meaningful contacts. Structured in a way you'd feel both elevated by and busy with new ideas while leaving enough room for networking.
Executive Day
Executive Day on January 29 is about taking the time to listen, talk, and network with other leaders. This is the place to bounce your thoughts and learn about challenges and solutions across different industries.
List of attending investors
Startups will see the participating investors' list (investor's name + investment fund's name) which enables them to request meetings with the right investors through our matchmaking app.
List of attending startups
There are over 300 unique startups at sTARTUp Day, which can be quite overwhelming at times. We'll send you a database of all of the participating startups so you can browse through them all and select the ones you want to meet beforehand.
Personalised startup matches
With the help of our good friends from Dealum, we will find the most relevant startup matches based on each investor’s profile. This means that investors will get a list of hand-selected startups that meet their requirements, making it even easier to meet the right startup.
Visibility at sTARTUp Day website
All validated startups and the biggest VC funds will be featured on the sTARTUp Day website.
BUY NOW

One-Day

149 €
BUY NOW
Venue access
Ϟ Day 0: Side Events on January 29
Ϟ Day 1 on January 30
Ϟ Day 2 on January 31
Matchmaking
This is where the magic happens. Through our matchmaking app, you can schedule 20-minute meetings with participants and meet them at our matchmaking area. General access to the matchmaking app will be available at the beginning of the festival week.
Stage program
There will be three stages at sTARTUp Day 2025 – Starlight Stage, Insight Stage, and Pitching Stage – with speakers and presenters who cover a variety of topics for every taste.
Demo Area access
This is the Mecca of Entrepreneurship! Explore the latest innovations and discover new products, services, friends, opportunities and perhaps, your new career challenge.
sTARTUp Night
The legendary sTARTUp Night wraps up the first conference day on January 30. The afterparty is bringing together the coolest festival visitors, good music, and lots of surprises!
Seminars
Practical seminars to sharpen & level up your skills.
Side events
Vibrant side events take place all over Tartu before and during the official festival.
Early access to matchmaking app
With early access, you’ll gain access to our matchmaking app two weeks earlier than most people. Use the opportunity to get a head start and request meetings with the hottest participants before all their slots are full.
VIP Reception
Celebrate the beginning of sTARTUp Day in style! The VIP Reception brings together speakers, investors & executives for an unforgettable night.
VIP Lounge access
Escape to your lounge where you can kick back and relax, get some work done, or prep for the next meeting.
Investor Day
Investor Day on January 29 is an exclusive investors' meetup to share experiences, learn from each other, and create meaningful contacts. Structured in a way you'd feel both elevated by and busy with new ideas while leaving enough room for networking.
Executive Day
Executive Day on January 29 is about taking the time to listen, talk, and network with other leaders. This is the place to bounce your thoughts and learn about challenges and solutions across different industries.
List of attending investors
Startups will see the participating investors' list (investor's name + investment fund's name) which enables them to request meetings with the right investors through our matchmaking app.
List of attending startups
There are over 300 unique startups at sTARTUp Day, which can be quite overwhelming at times. We'll send you a database of all of the participating startups so you can browse through them all and select the ones you want to meet beforehand.
Personalised startup matches
With the help of our good friends from Dealum, we will find the most relevant startup matches based on each investor’s profile. This means that investors will get a list of hand-selected startups that meet their requirements, making it even easier to meet the right startup.
Visibility at sTARTUp Day website
All validated startups and the biggest VC funds will be featured on the sTARTUp Day website.
BUY NOW