Application letter

Caroline Viarouge Chief Executive Officer March 7th, 2025 No. 11-1/381-1 Paris, France Application letter Dear Ms. Viarouge, With this letter, Tallinn University of Technology (Registry code: 74000323), with registered office at Ehitajate tee 5, 19086 Tallinn, Estonia would like to apply for admission to EIT Manufacturing ASBL as a Core Partner, linked to EIT Manufacturing North AB. Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) is willing to join EIT Manufacturing ASBL to strengthen its role in European industrial innovation, enhance collaboration with leading manufacturing ecosystems, and contribute to the advancement of sustainable and digitalized manufacturing. By participating in EIT Manufacturing, TalTech gains access to funding opportunities, cutting-edge research, and a network of industry leaders, startups, and academic institutions. This membership aligns with TalTech’s strategic goals of fostering technology transfer, supporting industrial competitiveness, and driving the digital transformation of manufacturing in Estonia and beyond. By submitting this application, Tallinn University of Technology acknowledges and accepts the Articles of Association and the By-Laws of EIT Manufacturing. We commit to adhere to the decisions of the Association’s bodies and to enter into the relevant internal agreements with EIT Manufacturing. We are prepared to enter into the necessary internal agreements, including the Internal Agreement (IA) and any other required agreements for financial support and grant implementation, if applicable. Tallinn University of Technology confirms that  it has received the Articles of Association (AoA) and the By-Laws;  it will comply with the Articles of Association, the By-Laws, the decisions of the bodies of the Association and any further rules of the Association once it becomes a Core Partner;  it will pay the membership fee, as determined by the Partner Assembly in accordance with article 10 of the Articles of Association, after receipt of the invoice;  the person to represent it (Partner Master Contact) will be Prof Tauno Otto, [email protected], +37253090118, TalTech, Ehitajate tee 5, 19086 Tallinn, Estonia Kind regards, Tiit Land Rector TALLINN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY Ehitajate tee 5 Phone +372 620 2002 19086 Tallinn, Estonia E-mail [email protected] Registry code 74000323 www.taltech.ee