Operating Model
Vision 2035
Estonia is Europe's most valued early-stage health technology company development environment. Our ecosystem has grown to 1,000 companies, of which at least 10% achieve international breakthroughs and export activities.
300 Estonian companies
1000 companies in total
€100M raised
€300M export
Focus areas
Life science
- Genomics and genetic engineering
- Regenerative Medicine
- Drug development technologies
- Medical devices
Digital health
- Software as a Medical Device (SaMD)
- Digital diagnostics, treatment and rehabilitation
- Healthcare system ICT solutions
- Prevention, wellness, and public health solutions
Operating model
Our long term goal is to create an open and efficient ecosystem that supports the emergence and international growth of new health technology companies, and creates long-term value for the economy and the society.
To achieve this we are introducing a new ecosystem operating model that supports healthtech companies across the entire innovation journey from idea to market. It brings together key stakeholders to help early stage healthtech companies develop breakthrough ideas into sustainable business models.
Key operating principles
The key principles of the new operating model
- Effective integration of science, clinical practice, and business development
- Company lifecycle-specific support across the entire innovation journey
- Founder-led practitioner-to-practitioner mindset
- Ecosystem development based on co-creation