Grants

EE

EIT Europe

Accelerate Programme 2024

A permanently open call designed to support, scale, and accelerate industry startups and scale-ups into impactful players in the European manufacturing ecosystem.

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EE

EIT Europe

Women TechEU Open Call #3

Women TechEU provides financial support and a tailored business development program for early-stage deep tech start-ups led by women in Europe.

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EE

EIT Europe

Amazon Sustainability Accelerator 2025

An equity-free programme designed to help early-stage start-ups developing sustainable and innovative consumer products to grow their skills and scale their businesses, maximizing their climate impact.

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EE

EIT Europe

Impact Funding Framework

A competitive, open funding framework designed to promote ambitious, long-term collaboration leading to transformative changes in the food system for the benefit of all.

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SK

SA KÜSK

Application round for citizen engagement and participation (CERV 2025 Citizens, Civ)

The purpose of the application round is to promote the development of civil society and encourage citizens' participation in the European Union's decision-making processes by supporting various projects involving civic activity and participation.

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SK

SA KÜSK

Call for Proposals for Children's Rights and Participation (CERV-2025-CHILD)

The aim of the call for proposals is to support projects that protect and promote children's rights. In all project activities, it is important to involve children to instill in organizations the right of children to participate in shaping policies that affect them.

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EI

EIS

Support for International Conferences

We support the organization of international conferences in Estonia and their marketing in foreign markets to increase the number of higher-paying foreign visitors coming to Estonia and to enhance Estonia's recognition as a tourist destination in foreign markets.

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EI

EIS

Entrepreneur's Research and Development Employee Support

Support that encourages entrepreneurs to invest more in development activities, increasing the retention and creation of jobs for research and development employees to grow the volume of companies' research and development activities.

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EI

EIS

Large Investor Support

We support investments in the manufacturing industry that contribute to the creation of higher added value and the growth of the entrepreneur's international competitiveness.

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EI

EIS

Development Centers Support

The purpose of the support is to strengthen regional development centers to support the development of local businesses and organizations and to provide high-quality development services.

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EI

EIS

Technology search, monitoring, and analysis

The service allows companies to find important signals from the information sea and create a reliable basis for making technology decisions.

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EI

EIS

Product Development Support

We support companies' development activities, encouraging investment in the development of new competitive products and services.

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EI

EIS

Innovation Voucher

The Innovation Voucher is a targeted grant that enables companies to procure services necessary for product development from innovation service providers. Projects eligible for funding are those aimed at developing novel solutions in at least one of the RDI focus areas and for which the applicant lacks the necessary resources, knowledge, skills, or experience.

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EI

EIS

Enterprise Development Program

The Enterprise Development Program supports the implementation of a company's long-term strategic development plan and increases international competitiveness.

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EI

EIS

Digitalization Roadmap Support

Support for creating a digitalization roadmap for a company to increase the entrepreneur's awareness of the current state of digitalization and automation of their company, as well as the initial level of cybersecurity.

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EI

EIS

Development Cooperation Experts in Product and Service Development

Development cooperation experts help companies find and connect with the best experts in development, testing, and certification, as well as researchers and research institutions in Estonia and around the world, who assist companies in developing and bringing their new products and services to market.

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EI

EIS

Intellectual Property Strategy Consulting

The purpose of the service is to help companies identify their intellectual assets and use them to support their business strategy. Experts offer advice on intellectual property protection, risk mitigation, and asset commercialization.

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EI

EIS

Support for the development of export capacity of creative entrepreneurs

We support the initiation or acceleration of exports by creative industry companies.

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EI

EIS

Innovation Capability Diagnostics

We assess your company's existing processes and innovation capability, identifying strengths and weaknesses together. We also prepare a detailed report with proposals to support your company in implementing activities that need development.

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EI

EIS

Support for the implementation of the development plan for creative entrepreneurs

Support for creative entrepreneurs to develop and implement innovative solutions, as well as to develop products, services, technologies, processes, and personnel. Also suitable for creating new market opportunities and modernizing business models.

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EI

EIS

European Horizon EIC Accelerator

The EIC Accelerator aims to provide riskier capital to individual companies for developing and bringing to market technology- and knowledge-intensive solutions.

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EI

EIS

Target Market Seminars

We organize seminars to provide preliminary information for entering the target country and establishing contacts.

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EI

EIS

Contact Search Service

We help Estonian exporters find potential clients, distributors, or other business partners worldwide from databases.

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EI

EIS

Joint stands at international business fairs

The program offers Estonian companies the opportunity to participate in national joint stands at international trade fairs to increase their visibility and competitiveness in foreign markets.

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EI

EIS

Consultation on Recruiting Foreign Specialists

A free 30-minute consultation for companies that provides an overview of the process, timeline, and budget for recruiting specialists from abroad, as well as introduces opportunities to support the adaptation of foreign specialists and their families.

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EI

EIS

Business Missions to Export Markets

Sector-specific business missions allow companies to gain in-depth knowledge of desired export markets, providing an overview of the opportunities for their product or service in a specific foreign market and establishing new business contacts.

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EI

EIS

Green Grant: Support for Changing the Business Model of a Manufacturing Company

The grant helps industrial and mining companies integrate green thinking into their strategic mission, map green capabilities, and implement sustainable ways to ensure production resilience.

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EI

EIS

Support for Digital Transformation of Enterprises

The aim of the support is to promote the digitalization and automation of enterprises, including the adoption of digital technologies and robots.

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EI

EIS

Tourism Digital Mentorship with a Digitalization Roadmap

The program is aimed at Estonian tourism companies, offering them digital mentorship and assisting in the preparation of a digitalization roadmap to improve their competitiveness and efficiency.

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EI

EIS

Supply Security Grant

The grant is intended for the implementation of projects essential for ensuring supply security, focusing on the development of the energy sector and strategic infrastructure.

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EI

EIS

Tourism Software Support

The aim of the support is to contribute to the digitalization of the tourism sector and to increase competitiveness through software solutions.

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PR

PRIA

Support for improving the energy efficiency of coastal and inland fishing vessels for the period 2021–2027

The aim of the support is to reduce the fuel consumption of fishing vessels used in professional coastal and inland fishing, increase energy efficiency, and reduce CO₂ emissions by supporting the replacement of engines in fishing vessels under 12 meters.

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PR

PRIA

Support for investments in the processing of fishery and aquaculture products for the period 2021–2027

Support for the production of new products, increasing resource efficiency, and the introduction of renewable energy in the processing of fishery and aquaculture products.

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PR

PRIA

Quality Schemes Promotion and Sales Support 2025

The support is aimed at making products produced under quality schemes visible in the market and raising consumer awareness of the uniqueness of these products through promotion and sales activities.

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PR

PRIA

Support for Investments in Processing of Fishery and Aquaculture Products 2025 - New Products

The aim of the support is to contribute to the development of the fishery and aquaculture products sector by investing in the development and market introduction of new products.

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PR

PRIA

Agricultural Products Export and Import Licenses

Support related to the export and import of agricultural products within and outside the European Union.

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PR

PRIA

Recognition of Producer Organizations and Unions of Producer Organizations

The support is aimed at producer organizations and their unions to promote joint activities, increase the competitiveness of members, and improve the organization of production and marketing of agricultural products.

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RT

RTK

Sparse Population Program

The goal of the program is to ensure good living conditions for families living in sparsely populated rural areas and thereby contribute to maintaining the population in these areas.

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RT

RTK

Measure: Empowering local governments to make green investments

The aim of the support is to empower local governments in planning wind energy areas or wind farms and the infrastructure necessary for their operation, ensuring higher quality and faster processing of plans and permits.

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RT

RTK

Development support for entrepreneurship in South-East Estonia (2021-2027)

The aim of the support is to contribute to the development of the South-East Estonia region by supporting entrepreneurship, innovation, and the creation of more diverse job opportunities.

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RT

RTK

Increasing the impact of research and supporting the institutional knowledge transfer capacity of research institutions and universities (Astra+)

The aim of the grant is to enhance the knowledge transfer capacity of research and development institutions and universities by improving the application of research results in business and society.

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RT

RTK

Improving the Energy Efficiency of Central Government Buildings from the Modernization Fund

The aim of the measure is to improve the energy efficiency of buildings used by the central government, reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

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RT

RTK

County Development Strategy Implementation Support Measure 2024-2027

The aim of the support is to assist in the implementation of county development strategies to enhance regional competitiveness and ensure balanced development across Estonia.

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KI

KIK

Resource Efficiency for Companies

The grant is intended for Estonian companies to improve resource efficiency, reducing production resource consumption and environmental impact.

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KI

KIK

Prevention and Mitigation of Flood Risks

The grant is aimed at preventing and mitigating flood risks by improving water supply and protection infrastructure and increasing the resilience of regions to climate change.

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KI

KIK

Signing a contract for the protection of a valuable habitat

The grant is intended for the protection of valuable habitats, offering support to forest owners who wish to sign contracts to ensure protection.

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KI

KIK

Circular Economy-Based Production and Consumption Models

The grant promotes circular economy-based projects to encourage environmentally friendly and sustainable production and consumption models.

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KI

KIK

Improving the Energy Efficiency of Wastewater Treatment

The support measure is aimed at improving the energy efficiency of wastewater treatment to contribute to a more environmentally friendly and resource-efficient infrastructure.

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KI

KIK

Zero-Emission Vehicle Purchase Grant

A grant aimed at promoting the purchase of zero-emission vehicles, contributing to the development of a greener and more sustainable transportation system.

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KI

KIK

Combined Stormwater Systems

The grant is aimed at establishing and renovating combined stormwater systems to improve environmental conditions and reduce pollution.

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KI

KIK

Preparation of local energy and climate plans and increasing urban biodiversity

The grant is aimed at preparing climate plans for local governments and increasing urban biodiversity to promote sustainable and climate-friendly development.

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KI

KIK

Recycling and Preparation of Waste

The aim of the grant is to increase opportunities for recycling and reuse of waste and to promote environmentally friendly solutions.

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KI

KIK

Resource Audits for Enterprises

The purpose of the grant is to help enterprises conduct resource audits to improve their resource efficiency and reduce environmental impact.

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KI

KIK

Adoption of Innovative Technologies

The purpose of the grant is to promote the adoption of innovative and environmentally friendly technologies in various sectors to increase resource efficiency and reduce environmental impacts.

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EI

EIS

Support for E-CMR Integration

Support for transport and logistics sector companies to carry out development work necessary for integration with the e-CMR data exchange service, with the aim of digitizing road freight communication.

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PR

PRIA

EMFF project support

The support is intended for the implementation of local development strategies of the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFF) in Estonian fisheries areas to promote the region's economy and social well-being.

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PR

PRIA

LEADER project support 2023–2027

LEADER project support supports the implementation of local development strategies in rural areas, improving the living environment of communities and promoting cooperation.

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PR

PRIA

Support for Improving Fish Spawning Conditions

The aim of the support is to contribute to the improvement of fish stocks and the preservation of the environment and biological diversity by improving the condition of fish spawning areas, habitats, and migration routes.

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PR

PRIA

Investment support for increasing the competitiveness of rural entrepreneurs for the period 2023–2027

The aim of the support is to increase the competitiveness of entrepreneurs operating permanently in rural areas, create new attractive jobs, and contribute to balanced regional development.

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PR

PRIA

School Scheme Support 2024/2025

The aim of the support is to promote the availability of fruits, vegetables, milk, and dairy products for children and to support the development of healthy eating habits.

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PR

PRIA

Support for the provision of advisory services for the period 2023–2027

The aim of the support is to assist advisors who provide advice to individuals engaged in agriculture, rural economy, and the processing of agricultural products.

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PR

PRIA

Support for the Development of Recognized Producer Organizations and Associations of Recognized Producer Organizations

The aim of the support is to improve the management capacity of recognized producer organizations and associations of recognized producer organizations and to ensure their sustainable development.

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PR

PRIA

Support for Investments in Processing Fisheries and Aquaculture Products (New Products) 2025

The aim of the support is to help fisheries enterprises make their processing processes more environmentally friendly by supporting investments in the processing of new fisheries and aquaculture products.

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EI

EIS

Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Development Program

The purpose of the grant is to support the growth of added value and export capacity of small and medium-sized enterprises by encouraging investments in the development of processes, products, and services.

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EI

EIS

Startup Grant

The purpose of the grant is to promote sustainable revenue growth and job creation for startups, focusing on companies with growth potential.

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EI

EIS

Small Projects Call for the Applied Research Program

The program supports the development of innovative products, enabling companies to grow revenue by developing new or significantly modified technologies, processes, products, or services.

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SK

SA KÜSK

Call for Applications for Networks of Towns/Municipalities (CERV-2025-CITIZENS-TOWN-NT)

The aim of the support is to promote interaction between citizens of different countries, especially through networks of towns and municipalities, providing them with practical experience of the richness and diversity of the European Union's common heritage and raising awareness that this is the foundation for a shared future.

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EI

EIS

Development Grant

The development grant is a targeted subsidy for procuring services necessary for development activities and/or hiring personnel to create an innovative and higher value-added product, service, or technology.

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