Dear Sille Kraam,
Given the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications focus on shaping and
implementing innovation, digitalization, entrepreneurship and sustainability related policies
and initiatives, we are requesting your support for Tallinn University of Technology
(TalTech) on a project that aligns with the Ministry’s directions and goals.
Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) is proposing to become the National Team for the
Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM), the world’s foremost comprehensive study of
entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship ecosystems. The GEM study is constantly adapting to
international economic development priorities and is recently paying specific attention to
innovation, digitalization and sustainability related behaviours and practices.
We are requesting your financial support with an amount of 94,300 euros per year for a
period of three (3) years, from 2023 until 2025. Each calendar year represents one full GEM
study on national and global levels.
Upon supporting our application, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications will
have the opportunity to experience many benefits that main sponsors around the world are
experiencing, including:
• International brand visibility of Estonia as a startup and business hub, through
associating Estonia with GEM Global organization and network, with nearly 1,000
annual press features of GEM activities
• Gain valuable insights through analysed data on country and global level provided by
GEM global and the national report provided by the national team, which can inform
policymaking decisions on sectorial, regional, and national levels
• Strengthen international relationships and potential cooperation on entrepreneurship,
innovation and economic development agendas. GEM has a global membership
network of 60+ economies, including 25 European and 30 OECD countries. GEM has
also engaged closely with major international institutions such as the World Bank,
World Economic Forum, United Nations and the European Commission
• Promote entrepreneurship education among students and adults, across different
disciplines and levels. GEM data are used to guide curricula design and learning
objectives priorities
• Growth in research output on entrepreneurship and innovation by academic
institutions, using high quality data and connections accessible through GEM
activities. To date, more than 1,000 academic journal articles have been published
based on GEM data globally
We are looking forward to a mutually beneficial relationship between the Ministry and
TalTech, through supporting and collaborating with us on this globally reputable project, for
the ultimate welfare of our youth and the Estonian economy.
Best regards,
Mari Avarmaa
Director of Department of Business Administration (signed digitally)
TALLINNA
TEHNIKAÜLIKOOL
Ehitajate tee 5 Tel 620 2002
19086 Tallinn E-post
[email protected]
Rg-kood 74000323 www.taltech.ee
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Manused: GEM sponsorship request letter from Taltech to the Ministry of Economic Affairs and
Communication.asice
Tere!
Kas saaks palun selle sissetuleva kirja Deltasse lisada ja mulle täitmiseks suunata.
Tänuga
Kadri Mats