Enterprise Estonia
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Enterprise Estonia (Estonian: Ettevõtluse Arendamise Sihtasutus, abbreviated EAS) is an Estonian national foundation (Estonian: sihtasutus) which goal is to develop economy of Estonia. For developing it aims to three principal areas of activity:
- to develop Estonian enterprises and to increase export capacity;
- to enhance tourism;
- to bring high value-added foreign investments to Estonia.[1]
Purpose and internal guidelines
The organization's purpose is to promote business and economically profitable business development throughout the country, and stimulate the business opportunities of districts and regions by contributing to innovation, internationalization and profiling. The main guidelines for the Entrepreneurship Development Fund in Estonia are in business and regional policy.
The Entrepreneurship Development Fund in Estonia's instruments and services aims to create more good entrepreneurs, more vibrant companies and more innovative business environments.
Leadership and governance
Chairman of the board:
- Peeter Raudsepp (2019 - )
- Alo Ivask (2017–2019)
- Hanno Tomberg (2014-2016)
- Taavi Laur 2013-2014
- Ülari Alamets (2007-2012)
Chairman of the Supervisory Board:
- Kersti Männik (2020–2020)
- Arvi Lossmann (2019-2020)
- Erki Mölder (2014–2019)
- Cinzia Siig (2012-2014)
Organization
Enterprise Estonia was established in 2000.[1] It was created by joining up all government controlled export, foreign investment, technology, regional development and tourism agencies.[2]
- Total number of employees is approx. 266.
- The budget for 2019 is 81.3 million euros.
- A network in each county of Estonia: a regional representation office in Tartu and Pärnu, along with nearby cooperation partners, regional development centres and tourist information centres.
- Foreign representative offices in Helsinki, Stockholm, Oslo, Copenhagen, Hamburg, Amsterdam, London, Paris, Kyiv, Astana, Dubai, New Delhi, Beijing, Tokyo, Singapore and Silicon Valley as well as New York City in US.[1]
