The solutions proposed for the 2021 Tallinnovation contest were at a high level and the competition was intense. As many substantial ideas were submitted, twelve proposals qualified to the presentation round instead of the planned eight. From these, four winners were selected that will be supported. In the selection process, the novelty of the innovation, the practical necessity as well as the potential of the solutions for cooperation with the City of Tallinn were taken into account.
The winners were Thinnect, KrattWorks, Solintel and MyPak Solutions. Thinnect’s sensors provide an overview of traffic and noise levels of a certain area, thus improving traffic safety. KrattWorks offers drones with a special solution for law enforcement, rescue and firefighting operations. Solintel manufactures smart solar-powered hybrid streetlights. Mypak Solutions offers an innovative Ringo package recycling service.
The aim of the innovation competition Tallinnovation is to find smart city solutions to make the municipal services and urban environment in Tallinn more convenient for both residents and visitors. The initiative stimulates cooperation between the city and technology companies, creating opportunities for the use of innovative hardware-based products and services. The competition, with a prize fund of 50,000 euros, was held for the second year.
The aim of Tehnopol, the largest science and business campus in the Baltics, is to contribute to the emergence and growth of world-class technology companies in Estonia and to support their expansion into foreign markets. To this end, a comprehensive solution is offered, from commercial real estate to needs-based business development services in three focus areas: smart city, green technology and health technology.