Beamline Accelerator

An annual event 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐲(𝐬) is coming to Tallinn for the first time & we're one of the organizing partners 💚 May 19-20th in Tallinn, Estonia 📍 🎯 For industry leaders, investors & innovators 🎯 Two action-packed days of inspirational panels, cutting-edge cleantech innovations ready for investments & exclusive 1:1 matchmaking opportunities, workshops, investor-only-mingle, conference dinner and afterparties! Moreover, there will be a 🚌 Tech Tour for investors and the Estonian companies 🇪🇪 opening their doors for the visits are: ÄIO, Elcogen, Gelatex, MYCEEN, PowerUP Energy Technologies, RAIKU Packaging, Roofit.Solar, Stargate Hydrogen, UP Catalyst + 3 more Beamline startups (revealing in April!) 🔥 Hurry up as super-early bird tickets are available until March 20! 𝐒𝐞𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 & 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭: https://lnkd.in/eDViJ3xj Organizers & partners: Cleantech Scandinavia, Cleantech for Nordics, Cleantech for Baltics, Germany Trade & Invest, Sunly, Industrifonden, Swedish Energy Agency, Enterprise Europe Network Estonia, City of Tallinn and more to come! PS! Some pictures from previous events to set the vibe for this year's Estonia edition. 😎

Emerge Estonia x Estonian Business Angels Network (EstBAN): Unlocking Estonia for Foreign Founders The Emerge Estonia x Estonian Business Angels Network (EstBAN) pitch event last week brought together international founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders to reflect on the progress made—and the road ahead—in making Estonia the easiest place to launch and scale a business. One of the key enablers of this journey has been Estonia’s pioneering e-Residency program, launched a decade ago. This government-issued digital ID allows entrepreneurs worldwide to access Estonia’s business ecosystem in a safe and streamlined way. Beyond digital identity, Estonia’s legal infrastructure also plays a crucial role. Led by Startup Estonia, leading law firms have teamed up to standardize documents around company formation, hiring, fundraisng, and then some, reducing complexity and saving startups thousands of euros in legal fees. Yet, one challenge remains: banking access for e-residents. While neobanks like Revolut and Wise cover essential financial needs, traditional banking services are crucial for scaling operations. Local banks remain cautious due to compliance risks and cross-border complexities, leaving room for vendors who can leverage technology when onboarding businesses with an international shareholders. A huge thank you to Mirko Kikkamägi and TGS Baltic for hosting us, and to Indrek Kelder from Beamline Accelerator and Hadi Alavi from Contester for sharing their insights. Special thanks to Startup Estonia for supporting the event and championing Estonia’s role as a global startup hub. Uve Poom

Are you building an energy startup? 👀 ⚡ We have an OPEN CALL for early-stage #energy startups! ⚡ In this upcoming accelerator, we’re offering €60,000 investment per company, expert #mentorship & access to a global #network to scale your innovation! Beamline Accelerator’s new Energy Batch program is designed to help startups working on advanced energy technologies turn their ideas into real, scalable solutions! 🚀 The deadline's approaching so APPLY & FLY now: www.beamline.fund/apply

Welcome to the accelerator program, 12 new promising startups! 🥳 🎯 We kick-started with our new Energy Batch during sTARTUp Day in January, where these startups did the fast & furious 90-second pitches to present themselves to the Estonian startup ecosystem and visitors from abroad. And yes, it was a total disco stage! 🪩 Meet the startups: ⚡ Renokratt – Configuring smarter building renovation designs. ⚡ Rexplorer – Pioneering 3D electrification planning for urban environments. ⚡ AGWACYC – Innovating energy-efficient wastewater treatment solutions. ⚡ REBLADE – Automating wind turbine blade repair with drones. ⚡ EMPYRIO – Compact sewage sludge utilization for small & mid-sized plants. ⚡ Beholder – AI-driven exploration of critical minerals & geothermal energy. ⚡ NAVE TECH – Digitalizing applied science engineering expertise through SaaS. ⚡ ARICTON – Unlocking cost-effective utilization of gaseous waste heat. ⚡ MarkeDroid – The world’s most adaptable AI-powered energy management system. ⚡ Aerefy – Smart ventilation solutions based on presence-awareness. ⚡ EcothermiQ – Advancing low-carbon passive heating, cooling & ventilation. ⚡ Soldera - An AI-based automated sales agent for Guarantees of Origin. We're running this batch together with our partners Sparkup Tartu Science Park & Baltic Innovation Agency! 🌍 The program is supported by the KIK (Environmental Investment Centre) within the Estonian recovery plan, funded by the EU Recovery and Resilience Fund (RRF) - driving green technology innovation for a sustainable future. #BeamlineSparkupBIAEnergyBatch #energy

🌍 Estonian scientists at our Deeptech Batch startup FUNKI have discovered that fungi can be an effective alternative to traditional meat, offering a #sustainable solution. 🌍 Global demand for meat alternatives is growing at breakneck speed, and many analysts believe that by the end of the century, the situation will have reversed and animal foods will have become secondary. Estonian scientist Sirli Rosenvald (FUNKI) has come close to a game changer and, in collaboration with other Estonian scientists, has managed to develop a technology that can produce mushroom proteins that resemble chicken in both appearance and taste. Curious about fungi? Find the interview with Sirli Rosenvald about mushrooms becoming the “new livestock” for sustainable proteins from the comments. #BeamlineAccelerator #beamlinedeeptechbatch

Coming to sTARTUp Day and fancying a fiesta? 😎 No problem, we deliver. Calling all foreign founders & startup enthusiasts to connect with the Estonian startup scene at this paws-itively fun event hosted by Beamline, Tenity & the Estonian Cleantech Association. Here’s what’s in store: ✨ A hiss-terical comedy set by Aleksandr Popov. ✨ Insights from Deel on scaling your company. ✨ Gain insights into building a #cleantech startup in Estonia with stories and lessons moderated by Mart Valner, powered by the Estonian Cleantech Association & Estonian Centre for International Development (ESTDEV). ✨ Surprise performances & networking opportunities. Whether you’re new or seasoned, this is your chance to experience the energy, talent & innovation of Estonia’s ecosystem. 🐾 See you @ sTARTUp Day official side event - Founders Fiesta! All the cool cats are there 😻

Beamline Accelerator joins over 100 leading European cleantech innovators and investors in an open letter calling on the European Commission to deliver an ambitious Clean Industrial Deal. The letter, addressed to Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and relevant Commissioners, emphasizes the urgent need for action in 2025 to address Europe’s geopolitical challenges, energy costs, and intensifying global competition. To succeed on these fronts, the Clean Industrial Deal must send two clear market signals: 📈 Boost demand for cleantech; 💶 Unlock private capital through public de-risking mechanisms. This is a make-or-break moment for Europe’s industrial future! 🔗 to read the full open letter down below. Cleantech for Europe Cleantech for Baltics Cleantech for France Cleantech for Nordics Cleantech for Iberia Cleantech for Italy Tech for Net Zero Estonian Cleantech Association

When at sTARTUp Day, then join us for "Clean Ladder to Growth Funds", a seminar & panel discussion built for entrepreneurs, startuppers & anyone curious about the path from #accelerators to securing growth #funds. We’ve got an amazing panel lined up, bringing perspectives from every step of the journey: 👉 Petri-Jaan Lahtvee | ÄIO 👉 Indrek Kelder | Beamline 👉 Hendrik Reimand | 2C Ventures Check the details from the event below.

Jana Budkovskaja, CEO of Beamline, is the Estonian Business Angels Network (EstBAN) Syndicate Lead Investor at sTARTUp Day Pitching! 💚 At sTARTUp Pitching, a highlight of sTARTUp Day, early-stage startups compete for funding, visibility, and support from investors. This year, the EstBAN-led syndicate is offering an investment of up to €200,000 to the most promising startup. 🙌 Read more about Jana's thoughts about startups and investing from the interview: https://lnkd.in/dn78MrVj

This is your unique opportunity to hear out short pitches of a brand new Energy Batch by Beamline, Sparkup Tartu Science Park & Baltic Innovation Agency. It all will happen in buzzing Tartu city during sTARTUp Day! ⚡ Join us & we promise to have the most energetic batch on stage! ⚡ Check the details from the event below.