As part of its upcoming title year as the European Capital of Sport, Tallinn is marking World Car-Free Day on September 22 with a strong focus on sports.
On November 22, the tenth annual Sports Morning will kick off, inviting residents to start their day actively. Free training sessions led by top athletes will be held at Sõle Sports Center, Tallinn Athletics Hall, and Tondiraba Ice Hall, with winter swimming opportunities available in Pirita and Nõmme.
The 2025 city budget prioritizes promoting active lifestyles among Tallinners and developing sports infrastructure, with a total allocation of €36.4 million for operating and investment costs in the sports and physical activity sector.
Tallinn, as the European Capital of Sport 2025, aims to generate positive and lasting value throughout its title year, encouraging residents to be more active and lead healthier lives.
On Wednesday, 27 August, Mustamäe Männi Park will transform into a real Olympic village, where everyone can find an activity they enjoy. Starting at 16:00, you can try 20 different sports and activities – from classic athletics and basketball to parkour, curling, and yard games. And it’s all completely free!
The Science and Business Park Tehnopol and the Tartu Science Park will begin work this month as the operators of the NATO innovation accelerator DIANA, and the accelerator will open its doors next year.
Our good partner Prototron has launched a new round for finding future changing ideas and to support them. During the last 10 years, Prototron hasfunded 95 clever ideas with 1,22 million euros. These teams have raised more than 62 million euros since they finished Prototron. The success rate of the teams who have done Prototron’s program is about 90% - this Experimental Factory is working!
Mayor of Tallinn Mihhail Kõlvart launched the Test in Tallinn initiative to welcome companies around the world to test their smart solutions on the streets of Tallinn in three focus areas: mobility, energy efficiency and renewable energy.
The Deputy Mayor of Tallinn, Joosep Vimm, announced a new Tallinnovation competition at the MELT innovation forum today. The purpose of the innovation competition, organised in cooperation between the City of Tallinn and the Science and Business Park Tehnopol, is to find smart city solutions that make the city's services and environment more citizen-friendly. For the second year in a row, a total of up to €100,000 will be invested in smart city solutions.