A digital gateway into Estonian science!
Adapter is a collaboration network connecting businesses with research organizations, supported by a digital platform. It serves as a strategic entry point that helps companies find research partners and solutions for testing and developing their ideas. The goal of Adapter is to strengthen companies’ innovation capacity, create real added value and competitive advantage, and boost their international competitiveness in Estonia and beyond.
Adapter’s activities are co-funded during the period 01.07.2025 – 31.08.2029 by the European Union under the ASTRA+ program (project no. 2021-2027.1.01.24-0833), with a total budget of €4.22 million, supporting the growth of knowledge transfer and research-based business collaboration.
Collaboration that creates value
Adapter is a nationwide collaboration network coordinated by TalTech’s AIRE Centre, bringing together the expertise of Estonian universities, research institutes and competence centres with the development needs of companies. The platform supports applied research, innovation and technology transfer, providing businesses with clear and professional access to research-based solutions. Our role is to be the bridge between science and industry simplifying cooperation, accelerating development processes, and helping create long-term business value.
- Applied research and analyses
- Laboratory measurements and testing
- Product development and prototyping
- Technology advisory
- Scientific collaboration
- Testing and validation
Adapter´s impact and value
Strengthens companies’ competitiveness
Unlocks new business opportunities and market potential
Accelerates product development
Brings research results into practical use
Between 2016–2023, 315 collaboration agreements were signed through Adapter — demonstrating both the effectiveness of the model and the trust built around the platform.
Who is Adapter for?
For companies
Who are looking to develop new products, services or processes using research-based expertise and to find reliable innovation partners.
For research and development organisations
Who are seeking practical collaboration opportunities, applied projects and business partnerships to implement their expertise.
For the public and third sector
Who need evidence-based analyses, research and scientific input to support policymaking and informed decisions.
10+
years of experience
26+
universities and research institutions
315+
collaboration agreements
