Foreign Founders Meetup: Building local networks that actually work
Thursday 12. February 2026 at 17:30 - 21:00
Tehnopol Startup Inkubaator, 3. korrus, Tallinn
Hey, foreign founder – this event series is for you!
Building a startup is exciting, and choosing Estonia as your base is a bold move. While the ecosystem is open and digital-first, navigating local networks can still feel complex when you’re new to the environment.
You’re not alone on this journey, and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. We want you to feel at home and confident that Estonia is a place where both you and your company can truly thrive.
Meetup vol 5 is all about building local networks that actually work. The session helps foreign founders in Estonia connect more effectively with the local startup ecosystem- from partners and mentors to investors and support organisations. Through practical tools, real-life perspectives, and direct interaction, the meetup supports turning first contacts into trusted, long-term collaborations.
Here’s what we’ve planned
📘 Workshop: How to build strategic relationships in the Estonian startup ecosystem-where to start, how local collaboration works, and what to know about communication styles, expectations, and trust-building in Estonia.
🎤 Panel Discussion: Practical insights from a seasoned expert, a Tehnopol representative, a foreign founder successfully operating in Estonia, and a representative from the Estonian Business and Innovation Agency (EIS), introducing available support structures.
🤝 Networking: Meet local partners and fellow founders, share experiences, and make new connections.
Agenda
17:30–18:00 – Arrivals, snacks & drinks
18:00–18:50 – Workshop
18:50–19:00 – Break
19:00–19:30 – Panel discussion
19:30–21:00 – Networking
🔜 We will introduce the speakers soon!
📅 Date: February 12, 2026
📍 Location: Tehnopol Startup Incubator, 3rd floor, Tallinn
💡 Register now to secure your spot- it’s FREE!
The event will be held in English.
🔗 Check out what the Foreign Founders Meetup series is all about here.
Foreign Founders Meetup is co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund.
Tehnopol Startup Inkubaator, 3. korrus • Mäealuse 2/4, A korpus, 12618 Tallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia