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In the Startup Heatmap Europe annual report, which compares European startup hubs, Tallinn is ranked high this year in eighth place.

Tehnopol Startup Incubator, together with the Information System Authority (RIA) and the European Cybersecurity Competence Centre (ECCC), are inviting startups in the field of cybersecurity to apply to the Cyber Accelerator program over the next two years. The selected teams will not only receive expert guidance but also a funding of 48,000 euros to nurture their concepts.

The Estonian Chamber of Commerce and Industry prepared an overview of the most important legislative changes for companies that entered into force on January 1. In total, nearly 300 legal acts entered into force on the first day of the new year.

Helsingin Sanomat reports on the growing popularity of Estonian robots in Finland. Over the past two years, the expansion of Estonian companies into Finland has been significant, despite the economic downturn in Estonia. This success is the result of long-term efforts, explains Pilvi Hämäläinen, the head of the Estonian Trade Representative Office in Helsinki.

The 2024 edition of the IMD Smart City Index has seen Tallinn make significant progress, positioning it as a city on the rise. The index, produced in partnership with the World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO), evaluates 142 cities globally on factors such as openness, innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability.

Another stellar success story of ecosystem productivity and network effect — 14 out of 30 fastest-growing startups in Eastern Europe are from Estonia.

Tallinn's startup ecosystem has demonstrated remarkable resilience and adaptability in 2024, achieving new revenue records despite challenging economic conditions. According to Startup Estonia, Estonian startups surpassed €2.7 billion in revenue during the first three quarters of 2024, marking a 10% year-over-year growth.

Good luck to our co-semifinalists: - Bristol (United Kingdom) - Espoon kaupunki - Esbo stad - City of Espoo (Finland) - Tampereen kaupunki - City of...