The first KPMG Global Tech Innovator competition in Estonia recognizes the fastest-growing, most innovative companies across the country. We want to recognize today’s leading tech innovators and future tech titans on a local and global scale.
At KPMG we understand the impact that technology trailblazers like you are having on the world. Whether yours is a pure technology company or you're tech-enabled, tech-led or tech-driven. We want to hear from you!
You'll pitch your innovations and present your growth ambitions to a panel of industry experts.
Wherever you are in your business lifecycle — from early-stage growth to getting ready to accelerate your expansion – our aim is to help you achieve your ambition and take your business to the next level.
To get started, tell us about you, your business and your ambitions.
Do you have what it takes to win the global crown?
Do you have what it takes to win the global crown?
Why to apply?
● Exposure: pitch your innovations and present your growth ambitions. Winning companies will receive global attention among key influencers at Web Summit 2024, Lisbon, in November
● Recognition:profile your business throughout the competition, leveraging KPMG channels and local media.
● Networking:connect with like-minded peers, key industry experts and influencers both locally and globally through the competition.
● Compete on the global stage: Winners will automatically progress to the Global Tech Innovator final, to be hosted in Lisbon, in November with international mentors.
Who can apply?
Companies that have innovative, proven technologies, robust business models, the ability to demonstrate traction and the potential to scale up globally are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be either purely technology focused, or tech-enabled, tech-led or techdriven.
Eligibility criteria:
To be eligible for the competition, applicants must:
● conduct all pitches in English;
● be a registered company in Estonia;
● have been actively operating for 5 years or less (in the current form);
● have raised at least US $500,000 in equity OR generate a revenue between US $1 million and $15 million;
● not be majority owned by a large corporate;
● be available to pitch at the country final event in Tallinn in the spring 2024;
● if selected as a finalist, be available to pitch at the global final in Lisbon, Portugal in November 2024.
Application period:
January – May 2024
We support businesses with an ambition to accelerate their next phase of growth!
Apply now!
Apply now!
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