Projects
Project period: 01.01.2025–31.12.2029
Principal investigator: Hanna Hõrak
Research and development institutions: University of Tartu, Faculty of Science and Technology, Institute of Technology (coordinator)
The Centre of Estonian Rural Research and Knowledge: Tallinn University of Technology
Estonian University of Life Sciences
Funding: 636 400 EUR
Funder: Estonian Research Council
The aim of the project "Bringing a specialist in preclinical development of antimicrobial drug candidates to the University of Tartu" is to involve a highly qualified drug development specialist in order to fill gaps in drug development and technology education and to raise the level of scientific development in the field of antibiotics. The top specialist will participate in updating the drug development course and supervising student research. They will conduct research aimed at finding effective treatments for chronic bacterial infections. The project will help establish links with drug development companies, support innovation, and open up new internship opportunities for students.
The project "Future Skills for Technical Fields: Integrating Technology, Entrepreneurship, and Self-Management into the Curriculum" focuses on creating a new course that combines practical and academic skills in high technology and management. The course, titled "Investing in the Future: Learning, Career, and Personal Development," is led by renowned top expert Aleksander Tõnnisson, offering students high-quality, job market-relevant education.
The goal of the University of Tartu Institute of Technology’s project is to integrate expertise in ICT, robotics, and engineering into the educational process by combining technical knowledge with entrepreneurial skills. The project involves a renowned professional who will develop a new course and mentor student projects, thereby enhancing collaboration with companies and supporting internship opportunities for students. With this initiative, the University of Tartu aims to strengthen the link between academia and industry.
The goal of the project carried out at the Institute of Technology is to involve a highly qualified electronics expert to modernize and enrich the University of Tartu's engineering education program. The inclusion of a top specialist will lead to the development of a new, innovative course and the supervision of student projects that combine theoretical learning with real-world industrial applications. The project strengthens the university’s collaboration with the industrial sector, expands internship opportunities for students, and supports innovation and technological development.
The selected top specialist is Indrek Rebane, a recognized electronics engineer who has proven himself as a highly qualified expert across the private, public, and non-profit sectors. Rebane is also the founder and former head of the electronics engineering firm Hedgehog OÜ.
Delta X is the University of Tartu’s annual interdisciplinary competition designed to bring together future changemakers from different fields — including both university and high school students. The competition offers participants the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in four categories: robotics, business models, mathematics, and digital solutions. Delta X is a great platform for young scientists and future entrepreneurs to bring their ideas to life and connect with experts in their field.
A research group led by Associate Professor of Robotics at the University of Tartu, Karl Kruusamäe, will develop data-driven methods to support manufacturing in Ida-Viru County over the next four years, based on the needs of the industrial sector. The team is also spearheading the development of robotics teaching and research opportunities at the Narva College.
The FireStop project, funded under the Estonia-Latvia cross-border cooperation program, aims to develop an environmentally friendly fire protection solution for wooden houses and wooden furniture that is suitable for both outdoor and indoor use. The main output of the project is an improved product with reduced leaching and a favorable environmental profile. Such a fire protection solution is in high demand among the wood industry and environmentally conscious private consumers.
