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Seminars

In the sTARTUp Day seminars area, nearly fifty different practical seminars take place, covering topics ranging from marketing and fundraising to time management and the creation of research-intensive startups. Here are the seminars from sTARTUp Day 2024!

Conquer the Distraction-Driven Chaos in Your Workday

25 January 11:00
Room 1
Urgent kills the important? Feeling like you didn’t accomplish anything by the evening, even though you were busy all day?...

Can a Workplace be Your Happy Place?

25 January 11:00
Room 4
A large part of our lives is spent working – in an office or anywhere behind the screen of your...

You Have Decided to Grow Your Business – Are Paid Ads the Answer?

25 January 11:00
Room 2
Anastassia Tsarenko is a Performance Marketing Manager at Bolt. She oversees and creates performance strategy for the ride-hailing vertical across...

Increase Valuation Through Strategic IP Management!

25 January 11:00
Room 5
Get ready to learn what IP fundamentals savvy investors scrutinize when evaluating your startup for an investment. Seasoned IP lawyers...

.Contriber Workshop for Better Relationships (Co-Founders and Lovers Welcome)

25 January 11:00
Room 3
In the seminar, we approach relationships in a straightforward way. We look at a few but essential foundations of relationships,...

FoundME LAB: I Got Funded! What Do I Do With All That Money?!

25 January 12:00
Room 1
You raised the funding round! Hurray! What’s next with all that money?! We will discuss the situation where a larger...

HackThatFashion: Technology, Sustainability, Innovation

25 January 12:00
Room 2
Taking place during the sTARTUp Day festival, this event is a unique convergence of technology, sustainability, and innovation within the...

How to Get to the Core of Your Brand’s Story?

25 January 12:00
Room 3
Through practical exercises, we’ll work together to shape a focused value proposition highlighting your startup’s distinctiveness and making it resonate...

Intellectual Property Strategy: 101 for Startups

25 January 12:00
Room 4
The importance of intellectual property cannot be overstated. In fact, it’s your startup’s most valuable asset, and an essential building...

Customer Insight Mastery: Talk to Customers Before Funds Run Out

25 January 12:00
Room 5
Building successful products begins with understanding the customer and conducting market research. If you don't understand your customer and their...

Elevate Your Operations: The Power of Apple Business Manager

25 January 12:00
Room 6
Find out how Apple Business Manager can help You grow Your business! Practical overview about how ABM helps You save...

Mastercard Lighthouse - how to create sustainable partnerships?

25 January 13:00
Room 1
Join our workshop discussion to explore how to create sustainable partnerships between impact tech companies and the financial sector. This...

Investment Lifecycle in SpaceTech

25 January 13:00
Room 4
Types of Funding; Types of Investors; Dilutive vs non-Dilutive; Overall Investment Lifecycle; Q4 Index Statistics of the industry; Sample of...

Marketing Insights from Customer Interviews

25 January 13:00
Room 3
A short overview of what we've done to better understand our customers. From signup questionnaires and surveys to 2-hour interviews....

Extreme Ownership - Everything Starts With ME!

25 January 13:00
Room 2
Everyone is a leader. And every problem is a leadership problem. How does that work exactly? No matter our occupation,...

Data-Driven Startup Operations: Scaleup-Ready From Day 1

25 January 13:00
Room 6
This seminar is designed to guide startup entrepreneurs in setting up data-driven operations from day 1, ensuring scalability, control, and...

Funding the Future: Riding the Waves of 5G and 6G Innovation 3

25 January 15:00
Room 6
One of the best inventions of the European is called cascade funding and it offers researchers and startups a financial...

The Impact Of Art In The Workplace

25 January 13:00
Room 5
It is clear that art impacts people in their workplace: art promotes social interactions, elicits emotional responses, facilitates personal connection-making,...

AI and Big Data - A Matter of Life and Death?

25 January 14:00
Room 1
AI and big data are an inevitable part of healthcare in the future. How will they save lives and what...

SEO for Startups In Under an Hour: a Crash Course

25 January 14:00
Room 2
SEO for Startups In Under an Hour: A Crash Course" offers a quick, thorough guide to mastering SEO. Learn key...

From Lab to Launch: Mastering University Spin-off

25 January 14:00
Room 5
We delve into the exciting journey of transforming academic research into successful business ventures. This event features three distinguished panelists,...

Learn to Uncover Business Challenge Root Causes: 4-Step Deepdive Mastermind Framework

25 January 14:00
Room 3
If your revenue is not growing fast enough, customers aren’t staying long enough, or team members are underperforming, these are...

Pick the Fundraising Model That Suits You!

25 January 14:00
Room 4
Learn the art of choosing the perfect fundraising model in this concise yet thorough session. Gain a comprehensive understanding of...

How Can You Measure the Progress of Your Deep Tech Startup?

25 January 14:00
Room 6
Are you struggling to objectively assess and progress your new ideas? Our seminar on the KTH Innovation Readiness Level™ is...

Demand Creation and SEO: Fuelling Growth With a Seven-Figure Pipeline

25 January 15:00
Room 1
We’ll teach you, with a Messente and Ethical case study, how to generate a seven-figure pipeline annually and sustainably by...

PR in 2024: Why Founders Can't Afford to Ignore It

25 January 15:00
Room 3
Discover the potential of Public Relations (PR) in influencing your startup's fate. We will share the insights we have gained...

Designing trustworthy intelligent technologies

25 January 15:00
Room 4
In this seminar, we re-think trust as a technology attribute to trustworthiness as a process of continuous collaborative learning and...

Open Innovation Academy

25 January 15:00
Room 5
Online hackathon oiACADEMY April 5–Nov 30, 2024. Innovation program that has the shape of a "double helix": 1) unique digital...

Mastering Fundraising for Deep Tech & Life Science Startups

25 January 16:00
Room 2
Gear up for a game-changing workshop, "Mastering Fundraising for Deeptech & Life Science Startups," with Sandra Golbreich, a General Partner...

WTH is ESG and why should I care?

25 January 16:00
Room 6
ESG. Just some fancy abbreviations? Actually a lot more. The workshop is designed to demystify the concept of Environmental, Social,...

Strategizing Start-Up and SME Growth with Science Funding Instruments

25 January 16:00
Room 3
Are you a start-up or a small to medium-sized enterprise seeking opportunities to leverage science funding and collaboration for moving...

Unveiling the Hidden Costs: The Price of Ignoring Employer Branding Today and Its Impact on Future ROI

26 January 10:00
Room 1
Discover the hidden expenses of overlooking an employer brand today and its far-reaching implications for tomorrow's ROI. Join us as...

How to UN-FU*K your mornings?

26 January 10:00
Room 3
Stop overthinking, worry and pain.How to use your body and mind to win the day. No bullsh*t. (Almost) no theory....

How to Level Up Your Fundraising Game?

26 January 10:00
Room 4
Fundraising is difficult. We know. It's even more difficult when you're a first-time fundraiser and, to be honest, have no...

IT'S ABOUT BALANCE!

26 January 11:00
Room 1
We are two coaches, Killu Kolsar and Sandra Vabarna. Our agency ASI ON MINUS! (loosely meaning “you are in charge...

From Local to Global. Tips and Trends to Scale Your Business Globally

26 January 11:00
Room 3
Scalability is key to your start-up success. However, a successful international expansion is not an easy feat, especially for a...

Conquer the Distraction-Driven Chaos in Your Workday

26 January 11:00
Room 2
Urgent kills the important? Feeling like you didn’t accomplish anything by the evening, even though you were busy all day?...

Future Benefits of a Transparent Pay System

26 January 11:00
Room 4
I will be talking about the importance and benefits of a transparent pay system. For modern companies, clear, objective, and...

Deep Tech IP Strategy Bootcamp

26 January 11:00
Room 5
In this intensive workshop, we will introduce a simple framework for building your company's IP strategy and action plan, to...

The Art of Listening

26 January 12:00
Room 3
Join us on a journey to unlock the power of listening!In this seminar, we will explore why listening can be...

European Defence Fund and EUDIS Hackathons introduction

26 January 12:00
Room 2
A budget of 8 billion euros for 2021-2027 is dedicated to the European Defence Fund (EDF) to support research and...

DiSC Personality Profiling - Develop Self-Awareness and Cooperation

26 January 12:00
Room 4
At this seminar you'll receive an overview of DiSC personality types - a tool for better understanding behavioural differences between...

How to Give Feedback When Sh*t Hits the Fan

26 January 13:00
Room 2
Life is not all sunshine and flowers. Stuff goes wrong. Mistakes will happen. Decisions need to be made. And sometimes...

A Short-Dive Into Empathy: Know Your Customer

26 January 14:00
Room 3
By the end of the seminar, you will have gained insight on how anthropological mindset and methods give you the...

Reputation as Revenue: Strategic ORM (Online Reputation Management) and Growth Frameworks for Startups

26 January 14:00
Room 2
"Reputation as Revenue" offers startups key insights into leveraging ORM and growth strategies. Learn to convert a positive online reputation...

Unlocking Success: The Magic Behind Why Your Company's Employer Brand Rocks the Business World!

26 January 13:00
Room 1
Join us for an exhilarating journey into the heart of business success! We will explore the captivating essence of employer...

Funding the Future: Riding the Waves of 5G and 6G Innovation 3

26 January 13:00
Room 3
One of the best inventions of the European is called cascade funding and it offers researchers and startups a financial...

Legal Due Diligence When Raising Angel or Seed Round. What to Prepare, Expect, and Organize

26 January 13:00
Room 4
Join the practical workshop aiming to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective Legal Due Diligence (LDD)...

Developing products without surprising (IP) legal fees – freedom to operate made easy

26 January 13:00
Room 5
FTOs made simple - How to make sure you aren’t inventing what someone else has already patented, that you aren’t...

Difficult Conversations: Brutal Honesty Without Being a Jerk

26 January 14:00
Room 5
Times are tough and things need to move fast. Everyone must pull their weight. But not all do the way...

Expanding your business to the US: legal and practical aspects

26 January 14:00
Room 4
What should I know about the US market? What is the best way to enter the US market? What should...

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Tickets

Find your perfect ticket type! All ticket types grant access to all three festival days on 29-31 January 2025. 

Venue access
Ϟ Day 0: Side Events on January 29
Ϟ Day 1 on January 30
Ϟ Day 2 on January 31
Matchmaking
This is where the magic happens. Through our matchmaking app, you can schedule 20-minute meetings with participants and meet them at our matchmaking area. General access to the matchmaking app will be available at the beginning of the festival week.
Stage program
There will be three stages at sTARTUp Day 2025 – Starlight Stage, Insight Stage, and Pitching Stage – with speakers and presenters who cover a variety of topics for every taste.
Demo Area access
This is the Mecca of Entrepreneurship! Explore the latest innovations and discover new products, services, friends, opportunities and perhaps, your new career challenge.
sTARTUp Night
The legendary sTARTUp Night wraps up the first conference day on January 30. The afterparty is bringing together the coolest festival visitors, good music, and lots of surprises!
Seminars
Practical seminars to sharpen & level up your skills.
Side events
Vibrant side events take place all over Tartu before and during the official festival.
Early access to matchmaking app
With early access, you’ll gain access to our matchmaking app two weeks earlier than most people. Use the opportunity to get a head start and request meetings with the hottest participants before all their slots are full.
VIP Reception
Celebrate the beginning of sTARTUp Day in style! The VIP Reception brings together speakers, investors & executives for an unforgettable night.
VIP Lounge access
Escape to your lounge where you can kick back and relax, get some work done, or prep for the next meeting.
Investor Day
Investor Day on January 29 is an exclusive investors' meetup to share experiences, learn from each other, and create meaningful contacts. Structured in a way you'd feel both elevated by and busy with new ideas while leaving enough room for networking.
Executive Day
Executive Day on January 29 is about taking the time to listen, talk, and network with other leaders. This is the place to bounce your thoughts and learn about challenges and solutions across different industries.
List of attending investors
Startups will see the participating investors' list (investor's name + investment fund's name) which enables them to request meetings with the right investors through our matchmaking app.
List of attending startups
There are over 300 unique startups at sTARTUp Day, which can be quite overwhelming at times. We'll send you a database of all of the participating startups so you can browse through them all and select the ones you want to meet beforehand.
Personalised startup matches
With the help of our good friends from Dealum, we will find the most relevant startup matches based on each investor’s profile. This means that investors will get a list of hand-selected startups that meet their requirements, making it even easier to meet the right startup.
Visibility at sTARTUp Day website
All validated startups and the biggest VC funds will be featured on the sTARTUp Day website.

Visitor

179 €
BUY NOW
Venue access
Ϟ Day 0: Side Events on January 29
Ϟ Day 1 on January 30
Ϟ Day 2 on January 31
Matchmaking
This is where the magic happens. Through our matchmaking app, you can schedule 20-minute meetings with participants and meet them at our matchmaking area. General access to the matchmaking app will be available at the beginning of the festival week.
Stage program
There will be three stages at sTARTUp Day 2025 – Starlight Stage, Insight Stage, and Pitching Stage – with speakers and presenters who cover a variety of topics for every taste.
Demo Area access
This is the Mecca of Entrepreneurship! Explore the latest innovations and discover new products, services, friends, opportunities and perhaps, your new career challenge.
sTARTUp Night
The legendary sTARTUp Night wraps up the first conference day on January 30. The afterparty is bringing together the coolest festival visitors, good music, and lots of surprises!
Seminars
Practical seminars to sharpen & level up your skills.
Side events
Vibrant side events take place all over Tartu before and during the official festival.
Early access to matchmaking app
With early access, you’ll gain access to our matchmaking app two weeks earlier than most people. Use the opportunity to get a head start and request meetings with the hottest participants before all their slots are full.
VIP Reception
Celebrate the beginning of sTARTUp Day in style! The VIP Reception brings together speakers, investors & executives for an unforgettable night.
VIP Lounge access
Escape to your lounge where you can kick back and relax, get some work done, or prep for the next meeting.
Investor Day
Investor Day on January 29 is an exclusive investors' meetup to share experiences, learn from each other, and create meaningful contacts. Structured in a way you'd feel both elevated by and busy with new ideas while leaving enough room for networking.
Executive Day
Executive Day on January 29 is about taking the time to listen, talk, and network with other leaders. This is the place to bounce your thoughts and learn about challenges and solutions across different industries.
List of attending investors
Startups will see the participating investors' list (investor's name + investment fund's name) which enables them to request meetings with the right investors through our matchmaking app.
List of attending startups
There are over 300 unique startups at sTARTUp Day, which can be quite overwhelming at times. We'll send you a database of all of the participating startups so you can browse through them all and select the ones you want to meet beforehand.
Personalised startup matches
With the help of our good friends from Dealum, we will find the most relevant startup matches based on each investor’s profile. This means that investors will get a list of hand-selected startups that meet their requirements, making it even easier to meet the right startup.
Visibility at sTARTUp Day website
All validated startups and the biggest VC funds will be featured on the sTARTUp Day website.

Startup

159 €
BUY NOW
Venue access
Ϟ Day 0: Side Events on January 29
Ϟ Day 1 on January 30
Ϟ Day 2 on January 31
Matchmaking
This is where the magic happens. Through our matchmaking app, you can schedule 20-minute meetings with participants and meet them at our matchmaking area. General access to the matchmaking app will be available at the beginning of the festival week.
Stage program
There will be three stages at sTARTUp Day 2025 – Starlight Stage, Insight Stage, and Pitching Stage – with speakers and presenters who cover a variety of topics for every taste.
Demo Area access
This is the Mecca of Entrepreneurship! Explore the latest innovations and discover new products, services, friends, opportunities and perhaps, your new career challenge.
sTARTUp Night
The legendary sTARTUp Night wraps up the first conference day on January 30. The afterparty is bringing together the coolest festival visitors, good music, and lots of surprises!
Seminars
Practical seminars to sharpen & level up your skills.
Side events
Vibrant side events take place all over Tartu before and during the official festival.
Early access to matchmaking app
With early access, you’ll gain access to our matchmaking app two weeks earlier than most people. Use the opportunity to get a head start and request meetings with the hottest participants before all their slots are full.
VIP Reception
Celebrate the beginning of sTARTUp Day in style! The VIP Reception brings together speakers, investors & executives for an unforgettable night.
VIP Lounge access
Escape to your lounge where you can kick back and relax, get some work done, or prep for the next meeting.
Investor Day
Investor Day on January 29 is an exclusive investors' meetup to share experiences, learn from each other, and create meaningful contacts. Structured in a way you'd feel both elevated by and busy with new ideas while leaving enough room for networking.
Executive Day
Executive Day on January 29 is about taking the time to listen, talk, and network with other leaders. This is the place to bounce your thoughts and learn about challenges and solutions across different industries.
List of attending investors
Startups will see the participating investors' list (investor's name + investment fund's name) which enables them to request meetings with the right investors through our matchmaking app.
List of attending startups
There are over 300 unique startups at sTARTUp Day, which can be quite overwhelming at times. We'll send you a database of all of the participating startups so you can browse through them all and select the ones you want to meet beforehand.
Personalised startup matches
With the help of our good friends from Dealum, we will find the most relevant startup matches based on each investor’s profile. This means that investors will get a list of hand-selected startups that meet their requirements, making it even easier to meet the right startup.
Visibility at sTARTUp Day website
All validated startups and the biggest VC funds will be featured on the sTARTUp Day website.

Investor

259 €
BUY NOW
Venue access
Ϟ Day 0: Side Events on January 29
Ϟ Day 1 on January 30
Ϟ Day 2 on January 31
Matchmaking
This is where the magic happens. Through our matchmaking app, you can schedule 20-minute meetings with participants and meet them at our matchmaking area. General access to the matchmaking app will be available at the beginning of the festival week.
Stage program
There will be three stages at sTARTUp Day 2025 – Starlight Stage, Insight Stage, and Pitching Stage – with speakers and presenters who cover a variety of topics for every taste.
Demo Area access
This is the Mecca of Entrepreneurship! Explore the latest innovations and discover new products, services, friends, opportunities and perhaps, your new career challenge.
sTARTUp Night
The legendary sTARTUp Night wraps up the first conference day on January 30. The afterparty is bringing together the coolest festival visitors, good music, and lots of surprises!
Seminars
Practical seminars to sharpen & level up your skills.
Side events
Vibrant side events take place all over Tartu before and during the official festival.
Early access to matchmaking app
With early access, you’ll gain access to our matchmaking app two weeks earlier than most people. Use the opportunity to get a head start and request meetings with the hottest participants before all their slots are full.
VIP Reception
Celebrate the beginning of sTARTUp Day in style! The VIP Reception brings together speakers, investors & executives for an unforgettable night.
VIP Lounge access
Escape to your lounge where you can kick back and relax, get some work done, or prep for the next meeting.
Investor Day
Investor Day on January 29 is an exclusive investors' meetup to share experiences, learn from each other, and create meaningful contacts. Structured in a way you'd feel both elevated by and busy with new ideas while leaving enough room for networking.
Executive Day
Executive Day on January 29 is about taking the time to listen, talk, and network with other leaders. This is the place to bounce your thoughts and learn about challenges and solutions across different industries.
List of attending investors
Startups will see the participating investors' list (investor's name + investment fund's name) which enables them to request meetings with the right investors through our matchmaking app.
List of attending startups
There are over 300 unique startups at sTARTUp Day, which can be quite overwhelming at times. We'll send you a database of all of the participating startups so you can browse through them all and select the ones you want to meet beforehand.
Personalised startup matches
With the help of our good friends from Dealum, we will find the most relevant startup matches based on each investor’s profile. This means that investors will get a list of hand-selected startups that meet their requirements, making it even easier to meet the right startup.
Visibility at sTARTUp Day website
All validated startups and the biggest VC funds will be featured on the sTARTUp Day website.

Executive

259 €
BUY NOW
Venue access
Ϟ Day 0: Side Events on January 29
Ϟ Day 1 on January 30
Ϟ Day 2 on January 31
Matchmaking
This is where the magic happens. Through our matchmaking app, you can schedule 20-minute meetings with participants and meet them at our matchmaking area. General access to the matchmaking app will be available at the beginning of the festival week.
Stage program
There will be three stages at sTARTUp Day 2025 – Starlight Stage, Insight Stage, and Pitching Stage – with speakers and presenters who cover a variety of topics for every taste.
Demo Area access
This is the Mecca of Entrepreneurship! Explore the latest innovations and discover new products, services, friends, opportunities and perhaps, your new career challenge.
sTARTUp Night
The legendary sTARTUp Night wraps up the first conference day on January 30. The afterparty is bringing together the coolest festival visitors, good music, and lots of surprises!
Seminars
Practical seminars to sharpen & level up your skills.
Side events
Vibrant side events take place all over Tartu before and during the official festival.
Early access to matchmaking app
With early access, you’ll gain access to our matchmaking app two weeks earlier than most people. Use the opportunity to get a head start and request meetings with the hottest participants before all their slots are full.
VIP Reception
Celebrate the beginning of sTARTUp Day in style! The VIP Reception brings together speakers, investors & executives for an unforgettable night.
VIP Lounge access
Escape to your lounge where you can kick back and relax, get some work done, or prep for the next meeting.
Investor Day
Investor Day on January 29 is an exclusive investors' meetup to share experiences, learn from each other, and create meaningful contacts. Structured in a way you'd feel both elevated by and busy with new ideas while leaving enough room for networking.
Executive Day
Executive Day on January 29 is about taking the time to listen, talk, and network with other leaders. This is the place to bounce your thoughts and learn about challenges and solutions across different industries.
List of attending investors
Startups will see the participating investors' list (investor's name + investment fund's name) which enables them to request meetings with the right investors through our matchmaking app.
List of attending startups
There are over 300 unique startups at sTARTUp Day, which can be quite overwhelming at times. We'll send you a database of all of the participating startups so you can browse through them all and select the ones you want to meet beforehand.
Personalised startup matches
With the help of our good friends from Dealum, we will find the most relevant startup matches based on each investor’s profile. This means that investors will get a list of hand-selected startups that meet their requirements, making it even easier to meet the right startup.
Visibility at sTARTUp Day website
All validated startups and the biggest VC funds will be featured on the sTARTUp Day website.