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The 17th Tallinn Design Festival will take place from 19 to 25 September 2022, focusing on issues related to sustainability and green design. Discussions on methods to readjust the impact of human activities on the environment in an era fixed on economic success, examples of circular design from different countries, enlightening stories told by professionals and workshops on essential recycling will all be featured over the course of the festival.

Did the strap of your new bag break or your washing machine stop working a few months after purchase? Are you thinking about starting up your own business, but are not familiar with the comprehensive legal framework? If you need help in situations like this, contact the City Enterprise Services Consumer Protection Department.

In the Startup Heatmap Europe annual report, which compares European startup hubs, Tallinn is ranked high this year in sixth place. Compared to 2021, the position has improved by three places.

Tehnopol Science and Business Park is taking part in the Urban Tech project since last year. Start-ups and SMEs can now apply for funding of up to 55,000 euros for innovative technological solutions in the areas of Smart City, Green Tech and Health Tech as part of the EU project URBAN TECH.

Tallinn climbed four spots to become the 62nd most innovative startup friendly city globally and 15th in Europe on the StartupBlink ranking of the world’s startup ecosystems.

Looking for the best places to eat in Tallinn? If you want a really great dining experience, definitely check out the Michelin Guide as well as the suggestions of the White Guide Nordic.

The Swedish Crown Princess Victoria, who is on a two-day visit to Helsingborg, visited the urban innovation area during the H22 City Expo festival and selected the pavilions of Tallinn, Linz and Oslo for the visit.

Tallinn and Linz will be among the European cities eager to show their innovative side

Tallinn will be participating with entrepreneurs in the H22 City Expo city festival in Helsingborg from 30 May to 2 June, where six of Europe’s most innovative cities will showcase their solutions for sustainable development in the Urban Brilliance exhibition.

The Tallinnovation innovation competition is organised jointly by the city of Tallinn and the Tehnopol Science and Business Park with the aim of finding smart city solutions that will improve the services and the environment of the city for residents and visitors. A record 100,000 euros is available for investment in smart city solutions this year.