Join us in Estonia – where innovation meets rich heritage, and discover how a small digital nation makes a big global impact.
This is our example study tour agenda — the same format we share with students and partners. Think of it as a one-pager introduction and a first “nice to e-meet you” from EBS.
Estonia is both a startup nation and a digitalisation pioneer, offering a unique blend of innovation, efficiency, and culture:
💡 Most startups and unicorns per capita – 7.7 unicorns for every 1M people
💡 #1 in Europe for tech investments
💡 100% of public services online – “0% bureaucracy” society
💡 First country with secure i-Voting since 2005
Experience a place where big ideas turn into global success stories.
With everything in Estonia being digital and transparent, we lead the way in agile innovation. Our tight-knit community means there are not seven degrees of separation, but just two — giving you direct access to founders and C-level leaders. You won’t just see generic marketing slide decks; you’ll hear personal stories, gain real connections, and experience first-hand why Estonia is the perfect global testbed for new ideas.
We are the only business university in the most digitalised country in the world, blending academic quality with direct access to Estonia’s thriving business network.
We are not just connected to the ecosystem – we are part of it.
With Helsinki, Finland just 80 km away and less than a 3-hour ferry ride away, we can create dual-country study tours for an even broader perspective. Two innovative capitals, one unforgettable trip.
Your students will return with:
Let’s Create Something Inspiring
We’d love to design a study tour that aligns with your curriculum and excites your students.
Get in touch – you’ll find our contact details in the “Contacts” section.
Welcome to the most advanced digital society in the world. In a country where 99% of public services are online, and everything can be signed digitally, technology is embedded in the culture. No wonder it is also the start-up nation of Europe.
Estonia is roughly the same size as Switzerland. But with 6x fewer people, just 1.3 million, we compensate in other ways. As any tiny overachiever would. Our superpower? Startups.
So far, Estonia has been a successful testbed for 10 unicorns: Skype, Playtech, Wise, Bolt, Pipedrive, Zego, ID.me, Gelato, Veriff, and Glia.
Tallinn Old Town
How about some thin and agile? Estonia has worked hard to alleviate the pain of building your business. Think of it as a fast, invisible OS that gets out of your way.
You’ve heard the pitch: Run your business almost entirely online, automatically report pre-filled taxes in a few clicks, and use mobile ID to sign legal documents on your phone. It’s true, and it works.
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Welcome to the land where innovation meets ice. Finland is where world-class education, digital leadership, and Nordic pragmatism come together under the Northern Lights.
This is one of the most tech-savvy societies on Earth. From mobile payments to digital healthcare, from smart energy grids to AI-driven public services — if it can be digitized, it probably already is.
With just 5.5 million people spread across forests, lakes, and sleek urban hubs, Finland isn’t big in size — but it plays big in brains. The home of Linux, Nokia, and some of the most quietly powerful developers in the world, Finland punches well above its weight in tech and R&D.
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And yes, it’s a startup nation too. Think: Wolt, Supercell, Aiven, Relex, and ICEYE — all born in Finland, all globally scaling.
What’s the Finnish edge? A combination of engineering excellence, quiet ambition, and a culture that values both solitude and bold ideas. Not bad for a country where saunas outnumber cars.
A stylish and cozy hotel in central Helsinki, Hotel Helka blends Nordic design with comfort—perfect for both city explorers and business travelers.
Hotel Helka
A chic and modern hotel in central Tallinn, Centennial Nexus Hotel Tallinn offers elegant rooms, a relaxing spa, and easy access to the Old Town—ideal for both business and leisure.
Centennial Nexus
Welcome to one of Europe’s most dynamic innovation hubs, where sustainability, digital transformation, and global thinking are at the heart of everything. Hereby find a list of possible visits suggestions.
