Known for its vast forests, thousands of islands, and strong traditions, Estonia has, in just thirty years, built a thriving liberal democracy and become one of the world’s most advanced digital societies. As Estonia continues to innovate, Enterprise Estonia plays a key role in supporting the country’s business environment by helping businesses grow, adapt, and seize opportunities in a fast-changing world.
Estonia is a global leader in digital governance, ensuring ease of business and a hassle-free life. With 100% of state services online, it is known for its trusted e-governance and the world’s first e-Residency programme, empowering people and businesses to fulfil their potential safely and transparently from anywhere in the world.
Generations of Estonian business founders have inspired new transformative solutions, creating a distinct culture of entrepreneurship. Estonia boasts the highest number of startups and unicorn-valued businesses per capita and leads in VC investments in tech in Europe. This so-called maker’s mindset has made Estonia a launchpad for bold ideas that scale globally.
Supporting this innovation-driven economy, Enterprise Estonia plays a key role in helping businesses grow, adapt, and expand internationally. It offers practical support from targeted funding and expert advice to global connections that help companies turn ideas into impact.
Through its international network, Enterprise Estonia connects entrepreneurs with partners and policymakers abroad, helping them navigate new markets and adopt emerging technologies. Its services promote innovative, sustainable, and digital entrepreneurship, contributing to Estonia’s global competitiveness and reputation.
Driving innovation and digital growth
Enterprise Estonia supports innovation by helping businesses bring new ideas to market faster. It provides advice, training, and networking opportunities, while also offering funding instruments. Enterprise Estonia supports foreign and domestic companies by offering R&D grants, innovation funding, and business development services to accelerate product development and commercialization. Companies benefit from tailored support, innovation vouchers, and co-financing programs that reduce financial risks and help bring breakthrough technologies to market.
The organisation promotes the use of digital tools and smart solutions across sectors and helps businesses adopt new technologies in collaboration with research institutions and universities. These efforts ensure that Estonia’s innovation ecosystem continues to grow and that the next generation of entrepreneurs is equipped to lead in a digital world. Increasingly, this innovation is tied to sustainability, whether through cleantech solutions, or support for green business models. Enterprise Estonia plays an active role in enabling this transition.
Connecting Estonia with global markets
Enterprise Estonia drives Estonia’s global reach by helping businesses enter new markets, attract investment, and build their international presence. It connects companies with trade partners and positions Estonia as an agile, attractive place to do business.
Beyond trade and investment, Enterprise Estonia promotes Estonia as a destination for travel, work, and life, supporting efforts to attract international talent and visitors. It also plays a key role in shaping how Estonia is perceived globally, ensuring that the country’s image reflects its values, capabilities, and offering across markets.
About Enterprise Estonia
Enterprise Estonia helps businesses grow internationally by supporting their expansion and attracting foreign investments to Estonia. With trusted digital solutions, exceptional talent, and a bold, future-focused mindset, Estonia offers an agile environment for global businesses to grow and innovate.
