28.1.2025 | Estonia
Business festival sTARTUp Day kicks off tomorrow
Text Ingel Kink
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From January 29 to 31, Tartu will host sTARTUp Day 2025, a business festival that brings together startup founders, entrepreneurs, investors, innovators, and students. The event takes place at the University of Tartu Academic Sports Club, as well as other venues across the city, and is designed to connect people and foster entrepreneurship in Estonia.
The three-day program features keynote speeches, practical seminars, and panel discussions on topics ranging from marketing strategies to mental health in the business world. Attendees can also participate in matchmaking sessions, visit a demo area showcasing innovations, and explore various side events across Tartu.
Key dates include Investor Day on January 29, where angel investors and venture capitalists discuss startup funding trends and high-risk investments. On the same day, Executive Day will focus on leadership strategies influenced by science, technology, and data-driven innovation.
For more information on the schedule and speakers, visit sTARTUp Day’s website.
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