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Petri-Jaan Lahtvee (right) admitted that it’s not easy to strike a balance between science and business—when juggling multiple responsibilities, some inevitably take a back seat. According to him, the solution lies in having strong teams on both sides, in the research group and in the company. Photo: Gert Zavatski
Business
25.09.2025
Triavoog: The success story of TalTech’s spin-off company ÄIO
TalTech senior researcher Kristiina Kaldas is exploring ways to utilize oil shale waste and develop a more sustainable chemical industry. Photo: TalTech
Science
22.09.2025
A new life is being sought for Estonian oil shale waste
Professor Wolfgang Drechsler and Dr Salah Chafik discuss Islamic public value – its roots, impact on institutions, and the launch of a new global network.
Society
24.09.2025
Podcast: Islamic public value – launching a new global network

Popular stories

One of the goals of Perks’s visit was to exchange experiences. When the TalTech team asked him what he would need for underwater filming here, his list included diving weights, a rope, and pantyhose. Photo: Gert Zavatski
Science
12.06.2025
Fish, AI and tights: ushering in a new era of river monitoring
Vattan PS, the founder of Founderly – a community connecting Estonian startup founders – emphasized at today's TalTech Innovation Festival: if Estonia doesn't take action now, our current digital success stories may become a thing of the past. Photo: Gert Nõgu
Society
06.06.2025
Could Estonia become the first AI-literate nation?
Professor Eko Prasojo joins TalTech’s Innovation and Governance podcast to discuss Indonesia’s public administration reforms.
Society
03.06.2025
Podcast: behind the scenes of administrative reform in Indonesia

Business
Petri-Jaan Lahtvee (right) admitted that it’s not easy to strike a balance between science and business—when juggling multiple responsibilities, some inevitably take a back seat. According to him, the solution lies in having strong teams on both sides, in the research group and in the company. Photo: Gert Zavatski
Business
25.09.2025
Triavoog: The success story of TalTech’s spin-off company ÄIO
The circular ambitions of SMEs are often limited by lack of funding, insufficient know-how, and a weak position in the supply chain. Tarlan Ahmadov’s work clearly highlights these concerns and shows that change depends on whether companies' internal processes, sectoral initiatives, and national policy are aligned. Photo: Pexels
Business
15.09.2025
Navigating complexity: why SMEs matter in the circular economy
From left: Mikael Lind, Ulla Tapaninen, Kalev Reiljan, H.E. Charlotte Wrangberg. Photo: TalTech
Business
03.07.2025
Estonia joins global drive for smarter supply chains
Harani sõnul on andmed targa tööstuse uus kuld – robotid ei ole enam pelgalt masinad, vaid andmepõhised tööriistad, mis optimeerivad tootmist, suurendavad efektiivsust ja loovad konkurentsieelise. Foto:
Business
13.05.2025
Estonian industry on a data gold rush
Raid believes that the competitive advantage of Estonian companies lies in their flexibility and ability to operate with small production volumes. Since achieving large-scale production is challenging, local companies focus on smart solutions and adaptability to reduce input costs and maintain competitiveness. Photo: Hoob OÜ
Business
12.05.2025
Founder of an automation company: A robotic arm doesn’t lay off people
TalTech professor Karsten Staehr and Trialoog editor-in-chief Silver Tambur discuss the future of Estonia’s economy, the government’s investment choices and tax policy. Photo by Kaupo Kalda.
Business
05.05.2025
Podcast: Estonia’s economy – turning point or tipping point?

Opinion
Anne-Liisa Elbrecht. Photo: Tehnopol
Opinion
15.09.2025
Anne-Liisa Elbrecht: Estonian startup scene needs to regain its risk appetite
Tea Danilov | Photo: Foresight Centre
Opinion
10.09.2025
Tea Danilov: On the role of scientists in the energy transition
Ulla Pirita Tapaninen. Photo: Karl-Kristjan Nigesen
Opinion
27.06.2025
What can the war in Ukraine teach us about the resilience of maritime transport?

Trialoog's focus: artificial intelligence

According to Siim Täkker, founder of R8 Technologies and a TalTech alumnus, the solution is based on machine learning that adapts to the building’s behavior and surrounding conditions. Photo: R8 Technologies
24.04.2025
Artificial intelligence as a building assistant
Sven Nõmm | Photo: TalTech
16.04.2025
Sven Nõmm: AI came, saw, generated – what’s next?
Tanel Alumäe. Photo: TalTech
07.04.2025
The capabilities of large language models have left linguists astounded

Science and collaboration
TalTech senior researcher Kristiina Kaldas is exploring ways to utilize oil shale waste and develop a more sustainable chemical industry. Photo: TalTech
Science
22.09.2025
A new life is being sought for Estonian oil shale waste
Tallinki MyStar töötab LNG-kütusel – see aitab vähendada väävli- ja lämmastikuheitmeid, kuid nagu doktorant Sina Atari rõhutab, ei pruugi LNG kogu elutsükli vaates olla lõplik lahendus laevanduse rohepöördes. Foto: Tallink
Science
08.09.2025
From ports to profits: navigating the risks of greener shipping
Josef Aschbacher. Photo: ESA
Science
01.09.2025
Live: ESA chief Aschbacher to give public lecture at TalTech
Europe’s top science chief, Maria Leptin, sees growing determination and talent in Estonia – qualities, she says, that deserve greater self-confidence. Photo by Grete-Liina Roosve
Science
16.07.2025
Small country, big science: Estonia impresses ERC president Maria Leptin
One of the goals of Perks’s visit was to exchange experiences. When the TalTech team asked him what he would need for underwater filming here, his list included diving weights, a rope, and pantyhose. Photo: Gert Zavatski
Science
12.06.2025
Fish, AI and tights: ushering in a new era of river monitoring
Mikk Kaasik, senior researcher at TalTech’s Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology, noted that involving international scientists is strategically important for Estonia’s research environment. Photo: TalTech
Science
27.05.2025
Does Estonia attract research talent?

Society
Professor Wolfgang Drechsler and Dr Salah Chafik discuss Islamic public value – its roots, impact on institutions, and the launch of a new global network.
Society
24.09.2025
Podcast: Islamic public value – launching a new global network
The panel discussion concluded with a shared understanding that bringing seafood to the Estonian table requires collaboration between science, business, and the state – with a focus on shaping consumer habits, developing processing and logistics solutions, and making clear political choices. Only in this way can Estonia become a true maritime nation, where the sea is not merely a geographic fact, but a natural part of the dinner table. Photo: Ragmar Saksing
Society
17.09.2025
From sprat to seaweed: what is the future of Estonian seafood?
TalTech’s green-themed discussion began with the realization that climate change only starts to concern the average Estonian once its consequences are directly felt. Photo: Martin Pedaja
Society
11.09.2025
Climate skepticism, sustainability and TalTech’s role
Estonia made its name as a digital pioneer. Can that same drive help tackle the climate crisis?
Society
03.09.2025
Podcast: why Estonia needs a green digital narrative
Ground station on the Mektory rooftop. Photo: Rauno Gordon
Society
02.07.2025
From e-state to space state: Estonia’s next frontier is cybersecurity in orbit
Vattan PS, the founder of Founderly – a community connecting Estonian startup founders – emphasized at today's TalTech Innovation Festival: if Estonia doesn't take action now, our current digital success stories may become a thing of the past. Photo: Gert Nõgu
Society
06.06.2025
Could Estonia become the first AI-literate nation?