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SUMMARY:Powering the Baltic Bioeconomy: Estonia–Latvia–Lithuania Pitching Event
DESCRIPTION:The event is organised under the BIOEAST Initiative and the BOOST4BIOEAST project, coordinated by the Estonian BIOEAST Hub at the Estonian University of Life Sciences ( https://www.emu.ee/en ).\n \nThe event spotlights two key themes\n \nTHEME 1: BIOWASTE REDUCTION AND VALORISATION – Focuses on transforming underutilised organic waste from agriculture, food, forestry, and bio-based materials into high-value, commercially viable products. By addressing environmental impacts, improving recycling of biobased materials, and reducing food waste, the theme calls for innovative, scalable solutions such as modular bioprocessing technologies, advanced recycling methods, and sustainable conversion processes to turn waste into valuable resources within a circular bioeconomy.\n \nTHEME 2 (alternative description): Focuses on increasing public understanding, acceptance, and engagement through innovative education, communication, behavioural change strategies, and broader stakeholder collaboration. With awareness still limited in Central and Eastern Europe, the theme encourages diverse and creative solutions—from learning tools and digital approaches to awareness campaigns and cross-sector initiatives. By strengthening cooperation between education, industry, and other stakeholders, and promoting sustainable consumption and career pathways, it aims to build the knowledge, skills, and enabling environment needed to advance the circular bioeconomy.\n \nDeadline for application: 24 April, 17.00 (EET). Extended to 3 May, 17.00 (EET).\nNote! Up to four teams per theme will be selected for the pitching final in Tartu.\nApplication guidelinesApplication form\n \nTravel costs: The organisers will provide partial support for travel costs. Selected participants must submit an estimated budget before booking any travel. The organisers will review this and confirm the eligible amount. Only pre-approved travel expenses will be reimbursed.\nAccommodation: Participants are responsible for arranging and covering their own accommodation costs.\n \nPitching Date: 12 May 2026 (on-site only)\nVenue: Estonian University of Life Sciences, Fr. R. Kreutzwaldi 1a, 51006, Tartu, Estonia.\n \nPrizes for the winners: Details are available on the general pitching events page.\nConfirmed Investors and jury members:\n\nAndrus Kurvits, Board Member at Tartu Science Park “Sparkup” ( https://teaduspark.ee/en/about-us/team/ ).\nMart Maasik, General Partner at Nordic Science Investments ( https://nordscience.fi/ ).\n\nModerator: Mayri Tiido, Circular Economy expert.\n \nEVALUATION CRITERIA\nEligible applications will be evaluated based on the following:\n\nAdequacy of the solution:\n\nAlignment with the selected theme\nRelevance to the problem and key issues\n\n\nQuality of the submission:\n\nClarity, structure, and logic\nLevel of innovation and added value\n\n\nImpact and implementation capacity:\n\nExpected economic, environmental, and social impact\nFeasibility and capacity of the team to implement the solution\nRoadmap for scaling the innovation\n\n\n\nRead more in the application guidelines.\nAgenda\n10.00 – 10.30 Introduction to the event – Mayri Tiido (moderator of the event)\n10.30 – 11.00 Short pitching training for all teams facilitated by Mayri Tiido\n11.00 – 12.00 Final pitch preparation for all teams (work separately in teams)\n12.00 – 13.00 Lunch\n13.00 – 14.00 Pitching round 1\n14.00 – 14.10 Coffee break\n14.10 – 15.10 Pitching Round 2\n15.10 – 15.40 Evaluation of the teams by the jury members\n15.40 – 16.00 Announcement of the overall winner\n \nTravel tips\nTravelling from Tallinn\nMost international flights arrive at Tallinn Lennart Meri Airport, which is approximately 185 km from Tartu. There are several options to get to Tartu:\n\nBy bus (from the airport)\nBuses depart directly from the airport. We recommend Lux Express; tickets should be purchased in advance at Tpilet ( https://www.tpilet.ee/ ). (Route: “Tallinn Airport” → “Tartu Coach Station”). After collecting your luggage, it takes about 10 minutes to walk to the bus stop. You can also request the bus to stop closer to the university at “Tartu Näitused”.\nBy train (via Ülemiste)\nÜlemiste train station is located near the airport, next to Ülemiste Centre. You can either walk there or take a short taxi ride. From Ülemiste, take a train to Tartu. Timetables and tickets are available at Elron ( https://elron.ee/ ).\nDirect flights to Tartu\nIt is also possible to fly directly to Tartu Airport with Finnair (via Helsinki). Tartu Airport is located about 10 km from the city centre, and from there you can reach your destination by taxi or pre-arranged transport.\n\nAdditional information is available on the Travel in Estonia website ( https://www.visitestonia.com/en/travel-here-around/travel-around-estonia ).\n \nTravelling in Tartu\n\nFrom the central bus station\nTo reach the venue, you can use public transport (e.g. buses no. 1, 6, 69) or a free shuttle bus operated by the nearby shopping centre.\nFrom the train station\nSeveral bus routes are available. The most direct option is bus no. 1 from “Lembitu”. Tickets can be purchased on board using a contactless card. More information available here ( https://tartu.pilet.ee/en/home ).\n\nTaxi/ride-sharing\nYou can also use Bolt (via the Bolt app) for convenient transport around the city.\n\n\n \nGetting to the Estonian University of Life Sciences campus (Fr. R. Kreutzwaldi 1)\n\n~10 minutes by taxi/Bolt\n~40 minutes by bus no. 6\n~60 minutes on foot\n\n
URL:https://bioeast.eu/events-cal/estonian-lithuanian-latvian-pitching-event/
CATEGORIES:Pitching events
LOCATION:Tartu, Estonia
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