We are looking for early-stage Estonian startups and SMEs with a sustainability focus to join the 3rd cohort of the Baltic Impact Accelerator (BIA). BIA helps startups and SMEs grow their business while making a bigger impact. The online program offers a variety of trainings and services tailored to company needs by utilising the Triple Bottom Line (3BL) methodology that enables more growth (Profit) with specific consideration towards the environment (Planet) and society (People).

Apply for the programme by 17 April.

Project description

The “Triple Bottom Line Baltic Impact Accelerator” (Baltic Impact Accelerator) tackles the challenges of new growth companies in the Central Baltic region by utilising the Triple Bottom Line (3BL) methodology that enables more growth (Profit) with specific consideration towards the environment (Planet) and society (People). Over 36 months, the project will implement an accelerator programme to help companies establish a presence outside home markets, raise investments for accelerated growth and nurture consortiums and partnerships among companies. Within the three acceleration cohorts, 96 scale-up companies will be supported (32 per cohort). Learn more.

Results

The “Baltic Impact Accelerator” project will achieve the following results:

1. At least 720 (unique) companies reached
2. At least 480 (unique)company applications received
3. 3 cohorts implemented with 32 companies per cohort
4. 480 individual trainings within the project provided to companies
5. 3 joint cross-border collaboration events (1 per cohort)
6. 3 demo-day events (1 per cohort)

Goals

Over 36 months, the project will implement an accelerator program that:

1. Develops new business models with a focus on 3BL
2. Helps to establish a presence outside home markets
3. Supports raising investments for accelerated growth
4. Nurtures consortiums and partnerships among companies

Project period: 1.4.2023-31.3.2026

Project funding: Interreg Central Baltic Program, co-funded by the European Union

Implemented within EU Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme Project "Triple Bottom Line Baltic Impact Accelerator" ID. CB0100053. The European Union is not responsible for the content of the material.

The program in Estonia is supported by Luminor Eesti.