Event · Business & Networking

Discussion | Where Do Future Technologies Come From?

On 22 October 2026 from 16.00 to 17.30 the University of Tartu Museum hosts a panel discussion on future technologies and science-based entrepreneurship. The participants are Tõnu Esko, Vice-Rector for Development at the University of Tartu, Peeter Matson, co-founder of HiveNavigator, and Pille-Riin Meerits, head of incubation services at Sparkup Tartu Science Park. The discussion is moderated by Sigrid Rajalo, Deputy Secretary General for Innovation and Economic Development at the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications. The participants discuss how technological ideas take shape, how research results reach business, and Estonia’s strengths and bottlenecks in developing deep tech. Special attention is paid to Tartu’s role in science-based entrepreneurship and to cooperation between scientists and entrepreneurs. Before the discussion, at 15.00, registered participants can take a free tour introducing the University of Tartu History Museum; the number of places is limited.