Innovation that creates real value!
Adapter helps companies bring research-based ideas to the market faster by connecting them with the right scientific expertise and applied research capabilities. We enable collaboration that strengthens competitiveness, supports product development and accelerates business success. Between 2016–2023, 315 collaboration agreements have been signed through Adapter – a clear proof of an effective and results-driven collaboration model.
Strengthens cooperation between companies and research institutions in the development of new products, services and technologies while supporting the execution of high-value and high-impact innovation projects.
Enables businesses to access laboratory capacities of universities and research institutions in Estonia and across Europe for testing, measurements and analyses while improving the quality and efficiency of development processes.
Allows companies to test and validate ideas and technologies using university research infrastructure and expert knowledge while supporting prototype development and early-stage solution testing.
Find the right funding and take your development to the next level. We help you map opportunities, find the right partners, and choose the right path from idea to implementation.
Focused on in-depth research and development projects that transform research-based ideas into market-ready solutions. International funding programmes such as RUP, Horizon Europe and Eureka are involved where relevant.
Enables companies to collaborate with students through project-based learning, internships and hackathons while boosting knowledge transfer, talent engagement and stronger industry ties for young professionals.





