Enterprise Estonia Development Grant

Program Overview

The Enterprise Estonia Development Grant provides up to €35,000 in funding for Estonian SMEs developing innovative solutions, hiring staff, and procuring services. This program supports scalable businesses that need resources to grow and expand.

Funding Amount

Grant amounts: Up to €35,000

Co-financing required: 30-50% self-financing

Total program allocation: €2,500,000

Eligibility Requirements

Business requirements: Estonian SMEs with innovative solutions

Revenue threshold: Minimum €200,000 average sales revenue in main field over previous two financial years

De minimis aid limit: Cannot have received more than €300,000 in de minimis aid in past three years

Grant limit: Can be received up to two times

Eligible Uses

Hiring staff for product development and scaling

Procuring professional services for business growth

Developing innovative, scalable solutions

Application Process

Step 1: Verify eligibility (SME status, revenue threshold, de minimis compliance)

Step 2: Prepare application through Enterprise Estonia portal

Step 3: Submit business plan demonstrating innovation and scalability

Step 4: Provide proof of co-financing capacity (30-50% match required)

Step 5: Await evaluation and approval from Enterprise Estonia

Key Benefits

Non-dilutive funding that doesn't require equity

Supports critical hiring and service procurement

Can be combined with other Enterprise Estonia programs

Renewable (up to two times)

Contact Information

Organization: Enterprise Estonia (EAS)

Website: eas.ee

Apply: Through Enterprise Estonia online portal