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In Estonia, you will meet robots operating everywhere, and people love them and help if needed. Estonia has chosen a route of robotics and is rolling right on it.

Athens, Greece — Meraki Green Development, a pioneering Greek tech firm driving the green energy revolution, has forged a dynamic collaboration with Estonia's Solintel. Together, they're set to illuminate municipalities and energy communities across Greece and Cyprus with cutting-edge renewable and battery-powered lighting solutions.

In Tallinn, the circular economy company FudLoop has expanded its network of smart food sharing pantries, which is unique in the world, with the aim of reducing food waste.

In Estonia, where everything you need is accessible via smartphone, it might seem like a no-brainer that digital solutions would find their way into the traditional art of beekeeping. According to innovators, they indeed are, but it will take years to realise their potential.

In addition to the already existing payment methods, Tallinn public transport passengers can now pay for their ticket with Apple Pay Express. This allows users of Apple devices to purchase a ticket without having to activate or authenticate their device each time. Express Mode works even if your device runs out of battery.

In the Startup Heatmap Europe annual report, which compares European startup hubs, Tallinn is ranked high this year in eighth place.

A total of seven applications were submitted for the second phase of project evaluations of the Test in Tallinn programme initiated by the city of Tallinn, of which six were accepted and hope to reach testing.

During the year of the European Green Capital, Tallinn invites both domestic and foreign companies to come and test their sustainable products and services suitable for a smart city. Estonian businesses have had the opportunity to test their products in Tallinn as part of the Tallinnovation programme; however, this new programme is also offering the opportunity to conduct innovation projects in an urban environment for foreign businesses. At the beginning of June in Merivälja, innovation firm 10Lines tested car park marking with the help of a robot.

Join us for the launch of NATO DIANA in Tallinn, a groundbreaking accelerator programme to support startups developing dual-use technologies for both defence and civilian applications.

The Tallinnovation competition for innovation organised by Tehnopol and the city of Tallinn received a record 25 applications this year. The jury chose four companies from among them that will receive a total of 100,000 euros to help bring their solutions into the urban space.