UNLOCKING CANADIAN FUNDING FOR ESTONIAN STARTUPS

​📅 Date & Time:
May 13, 2025
8:30 AM EST / 3:30 PM EEST

​🌍 Webinar Description:
As Estonian startups lead innovation in space tech, AI, biotech, and green tech, many are asking: How can we fund our R&D and grow globally?

​Join SPARKUP Estonia and TBDC for a live webinar that breaks down how deeptech founders can access Canadian funding to support product development, hire top-tier talent, and expand internationally.

​We’ll explore the full funding landscape — including grants for research, wage subsidies for hiring skilled talent, and partnerships with Canadian universities and accelerators. Whether you're still in R&D or ready to scale, this session will outline what it takes to qualify and thrive in Canada.

​Meet Your Speaker:
Jon Irwin is a seasoned expert in government funding and innovation strategy. He helps startups navigate funding pathways that support everything from early-stage research to hiring and expansion — with clarity and practical insight.

​Whether you’re preparing for market expansion or already active in North America, this session will help you position your startup for funding success.

​🎯 What You’ll Learn:

• ​How to fund R&D through Canadian innovation programs

• ​Ways to access subsidies for hiring technical or research talent

• ​What work needs to happen in Canada to qualify

• ​How to build relationships with Canadian research partners

• ​Where SPARKUP and TBDC can support your funding journey

​Register today!