Rene Tõnnisson Email & Phone Number

Estonia

Buildit is the first accelerator in the Baltic States and Nordics focused on the combination of Hardware, IoT, and Software. We offer Pre-Seed investments up to €50k and Seed funding up to €250k, along with access to our extensive network of 100+ mentors, manufacturers, and investors across Europe. Apply now at buildit.lv and let's turn your innovative ideas into global success stories.I have been responsible for providing strategic directions, raising funds and making investment decisions into more than 80 startups, providing critical support to early-stage companies in the Hardware, IoT, SaaS & GreenTech verticals. Additionally, I play an active role in monitoring investments to ensure that portfolio companies receive the resources they need to succeed.2013 - onwards: Buildit Accelerator and Buildit Invest2016 - onwards: Buildit Creative Invest 2017 - onwards: Buildit Green, Buildit Latvia, Buildit Latvia Pre-Seed Fund & Seed Fund, Buildit Global

Baltic Innovation Agency (BIA) is a dynamic innovation management company connecting visionary ideas with talented professionals and the necessary resources to make them a reality.We offer a diverse range of business development, cluster management, and technology transfer services tailored to public and third-sector organizations in traditional sectors and supercharge the growth of startups in emerging industry verticals. BIA is also a member of Enterprise Europe Network boosting growth of startups and scaleups.My role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including managing international innovation and economic development projects.

The Institute of Baltic Studies (IBS) is an independent non-profit think tank that aims to develop a knowledge-based society by promoting public policy-making in the Baltic Sea Region and Europe and providing high-quality socio-economic analysis. The extensive expertise of IBS extends to five major areas:1) Migration and Integration2) Smart City and Sustainable Development3) Implementation of IT and Technology4) Youth, Education, Labour Market5) Foresight, Political Analysis, and EvaluationAs a Co-Founder and Executive Board Member, I have contributed to various studies and projects centered around competitiveness, cluster development, technology transfer, innovation, and knowledge management, including SME development and regional innovation strategies (RIS) and smart city initiatives. I'm responsible for developing the think tank’s international cooperation and engaging with diverse stakeholders from government, academia, businesses, and third-sector organizations across Europe.

Smart City Lab is an ICT Cluster Initiative focused on developing innovative solutions for smart cities and providing Living Lab and testbed services.