piirivahelisi

Pirivahelisi are a type of environment-friendly startup accelerator based in Estonia. They focus on supporting early-stage companies in the field of sustainable technologies, primarily renewable energy, and circular economy solutions. Established in 2017, the accelerator emphasizes their mission of accelerating growth and development of startups in the industry, which can contribute to environmental sustainability.

Pirivahelisi's primary activity is to provide financial support as well as technical expertise to startups. Their main target region includes countries in Eastern Europe, the Baltic states, and the Nordics. Startups supported by Pirivahelisi are primarily doing innovative work in the fields of energy efficiency, green infrastructure, and companies trying to become socially responsible and environmentally aware businesses.

Startups accepted into the program receive funding of up to 30,000 euros and also receive access to the network Pirivahelisi has set up, which includes leading companies and partners from the industry.

One of the key aspects of their model is the program's focus on both investment and networking. They take on the approach of accelerating not just a specific company but building a knowledge, resources and community out of the network and ecosystem. Since its inception in 2017, Pirivahelisi has hosted accelerators with over 50 startups from more than 15 countries.