We are thrilled to announce that Sparkup Tartu Science Park, Estonia’s leading science and technology incubator, has officially joined DeepTech Alliance.
With nearly 20 years of experience supporting high-tech ventures, Sparkup Tartu Science Park is a vital engine in Estonia’s innovation landscape. As the oldest science park in the Baltics and a key player in Tartu’s research-driven economy, the Park is home to more than 70 companies and has deep ties with the University of Tartu, Estonian University of Life Sciences, and other national institutions.
Sparkup plays a pivotal role in turning cutting-edge research into scalable commercial ventures. Through a combination of incubation programs, business development services, and international partnerships, it is accelerating the growth of science- and technology-intensive startups across five key focus areas:
- Space Technology
- Unmanned Aviation
- Artificial Intelligence Applications
- Health and Biotechnology
- Green Technology
Notable initiatives include the ESA Business Incubation Centre Estonia, international acceleration programs, and the upcoming AI Applications Centre. Over the next five years, Sparkup aims to support 150 deep tech startups, allocate €3.8M in direct startup funding, and co-organize over 200 ecosystem-building events.
“Joining DeepTech Alliance is a natural next step for Sparkup. Our mission aligns with the Alliance’s vision to foster deep tech innovation across Europe. We believe in the power of cross-border collaboration to transform science into impactful solutions—and we’re excited to connect our founders, partners, and ecosystem with the Alliance’s growing network.”
— Pille-Riin Meerit, Project Manager for Green Technologies, Sparkup Tartu Science Park
“We’re proud to welcome Sparkup Tartu Science Park into DeepTech Alliance. Their strategic focus on space, AI, green tech, and health innovation makes them an invaluable partner for our network. Sparkup brings deep ecosystem-building expertise and a clear vision for scaling science-based startups across the Baltics and beyond.”
— Thomas Klem Andersen, Director, DeepTech Alliance
With Sparkup on board, DeepTech Alliance deepens its Baltic footprint and adds a powerful new partner to help European founders scale deep tech solutions that tackle global challenges.
