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We're thrilled to announce our TOP 10 companies competing for a €75,000 prize fund! 🚀 And yeah! The selection process was incredibly challenging. These TOP10 startups have shown immense potential, and we can't wait to see their progress in the competition. Learn more about the selected companies and their groundbreaking ideas on our website:

Mentor Day in Motion 🔮 Our Prototron Mentor Day was packed with insights and expert guidance across five key areas: business development, marketing, legal, finance, and product development. Each team received dedicated 30-minute mentoring sessions, followed by time for mentors to share valuable feedback and notes to help the teams move forward.The day kicked off with a quick welcome and an overview, and then it was full speed ahead with team pitches and deep dives into the core of each business idea. Mentors evaluated each team on their skills and potential, as well as the strength of their ideas and the progress they’ve made so far. After an intense round of mentoring, our mentors and partners gathered for a discussion to identify the TOP10 teams who will keep moving forward in the program. Stay tuned—our TOP10 teams have been announced and are gearing up for their next big challenge: pitch training!  This structured and intensive mentoring system ensures each team gets tailored feedback and the right resources to bring their visions to life.

🚀 Mentor Day: Selecting Our Elite TOP 10 Startups with esteemed partners and mentors. Huge thanks for their invaluable support: Partners: Tehnopol , Swedbank Estonia , TalTech – Tallinn University of Technology, Hedman Law Firm , Klaar.me , Estonian Business Angels Network (EstBAN) , CR14, Ten Twelve OÜ Mentors: Agnes Roos, Crystella Sokk, Karin Künnapas, Raul Kirsimäe, Liis Laanesaar, Mari-Liis Kikas, Indrek Kaldoja, Jana Bogmatser, Toomas Seppel, Andres Kivi, Vladislav Linko, Alex Luik, Kristi Jõeäär, Liine Jänes, Annika Ljaš-Eilat, Martin Hanson, Andrei Nikonov, Heigo Mõlder, Reelika Ein, Tarmo Härmaorg, and Taavi Kõiv. Stay tuned for the exciting reveal of our TOP 10 startups! 🌟 #prototronprogram2024 #MentorDay #Startups #Innovation

Empowering Our TOP20 Startups with Essential Legal Insights 📚✨ A big thank you to Toomas Seppel and Alex Luik from Hedman Law Firm for sharing their expertise during our Legal Training session! 🏆 The Prototron Program winners will receive a €1500 Hedman Law Firm voucher, setting a solid legal foundation for success. Special thanks to our partners: Tehnopol , TalTech – Tallinn University of Technology and Swedbank Estonia #LegalTraining #Startups #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #LegalInsights #GrowthStrategies #PrototronProgram

Exciting News: Our Latest Batch Winner, ILUS Bike, Partners with Tartu Linnatransport! We're thrilled to announce that ILUS Bike, winner of our last batch, has successfully partnered with Tartu Linnatransport! This collaboration has introduced 10 ILUS bikes to the streets of Tartu as part of a pilot project to explore their potential in the city's transportation landscape. The contract is valued at €24,000. We're proud of ILUS Bike's achievements and excited to see the positive impact this partnership will bring to sustainable urban mobility. Keep an eye out for these innovative bikes on the streets!

🚀 Our CEO Brait Pilvik shared his valuable insights on marketing strategies with students at Võru Gümnaasium. Students gained practical knowledge on goal setting, target audience identification, and crafting compelling value propositions. 🎯 Hats off to Brait Pilvik for sharing his expertise and to Võru Gümnaasium for hosting such a valuable learning opportunity! 🏆 #MarketingSecrets #StudentEntrepreneurs #InspiringVentures #KnowledgeSharing #GrowthMindset #EntrepreneurialEducation

#3 Sustainability Training by Mihkel Tamm from Swedbank Estonia . Our TOP20 startups learned key strategies for incorporating sustainability into their business models. Special thanks to our partners: Tehnopol, TalTech – Tallinn University of Technology and Swedbank Estonia

🔐 Invaluable IP insights from the IP training! 💡 Our autumn batch TOP20 startups learned how to protect innovations through patents, trademarks & designs. Huge thanks to Pekka Laakso from Moosedog Oy. 🛡️ Powered by: Tehnopol , TalTech – Tallinn University of Technology , Swedbank Estonia #IPmatters #startups #innovation #patents #trademarks #designs #entrepreneurship #knowledgeispower #togetherwegrow #prototron

🚀 Exciting News! Introducing our TOP 20 Startups that have made it to the next phase in the Prototron journey! 🎊 These remarkable teams are pioneering groundbreaking solutions, pushing the boundaries of innovation, and shaping a more sustainable future. 🌍 Over the coming weeks, they'll participate in valuable IP, sustainability, and legal training, as well as mentorship sessions to further enhance their vision and prepare for the next stage. Only 10 startups will advance to the finals, but each one has already proven they’re a force for change. Join us in celebrating these talented innovators! ✨ Meet the Top 20: Brainchange uku.ai TalkLift Inc. Expand.fm Freedom Lab Battery Cooling Pool ChargeIQ Truu Estonia OÜ Reket Laflow Regalecus Cenzor OÜ uPoint Antscape BioNexio Human Nature Technologies MastSmart Subscale TerraScan RequestAI Let’s give them a round of applause as they continue their journey to change the world, one idea at a time! Powered by: Tehnopol , TalTech – Tallinn University of Technology , Swedbank Estonia #PrototronTop20 #Innovation #FutureReady #Sustainability #Entrepreneurship

🤩🤩 Prototron Autumn 2024 Programme Opening Event 🤩🤩 You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great! Yesterday, we kicked off the opening event for our latest batch, where the TOP 40 selected startups gathered to embark on an exciting journey ahead. Winners will be announced already in November! A big thank you to everyone who joined us, and we look forward to our upcoming meetings! Powered by: TalTech – Tallinn University of Technology, Tehnopol, Swedbank Estonia