CENTER OF COMPETENCEINNOVATION MOTIVATION RESULTS

Competence Centers are associations that are based on innovative cooperation between the public authorities, research and development institutions and enterprises. Their main objective is to proovide support for regional business development represented by qualified specialists, various research and

trainings, as well asphysical environment.

Oil Shale Competence Center of Virumaa College of TUT

Center of Competence for Wood Processing and Furniture

Manufacturing in Võru County Vocational Training Center TSENTER

Foundation Virumaa Competence Centre

Estonian University of Life SciencesInstitute of Agricultural and Environmental

SciencesmPolli Horticultural Research CentreCompetence Centre of Knowledge-based

Health Goods and Natural Products - PlantValor

The Centre of Excellence in Health Promotion and Rehabilitation

Small Craft Competence Centre Tallinn

University of Technology Kuressaare

ECOTOURISM HEALTH PROMOTION AND REHABILITATION

GLASS INDUSTRY

INTELLIGENT BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES, PRODUCTION OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES INCLUDING AGRICULTURE

ENERGY-EFFICIENT LOGISTICS AND WAREHOUSING, WINTER TOURISM

FORESTRY AND WOOD PROCESSING

HORTICULTURE AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE, BIOENERGETICS

BIOTECHNOLOGY AND MEDICINE,ICT

AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH, PLANT BREEDING

FOLK (CREATIVE) ENTREPRENEURSHIP, HEALTH AND NATURAL PRODUCTS DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION

SETO CULTURAL ECONOMICS

OIL SHALE ENERGETICS, CHEMICAL INDUSTRY, LOGISTICS, TOURISM

PEIPSIVEERE WATER AND CULTURAL TOURISM, FISHERY AND VEGETABLE PRODUCTION

TOURISM AND RECREATION, WETLAND MANAGEMENT,RENEWABLE ENERGY

MARITIME INDUSTRIES AND SMALL CRAFT BUILDING, INCLUDING MARITIME ELECTRONICS

FINANCIAL, LOGISTICS AND IN-FORMATION SERVICES, CAPITAL REGION'S INTERNATIONAL ECO-NOMICS, COMPETITIVENESS IN DIFFERENT FIELDS

CENTER OF COMPETENCE TSENTER is:

• providing and developing sector specific knowledge and skills. TSENTER is contributing into increasing the competitiveness and value added of wood processing and furniture manufacturing industries in Estonia;

• a place for wood processing and furniture manufacturing companies to test their ideas. TSENTER helps to conduct research and tests, find partners and experts;

• a partner for research and development organizations for strengthening cooperation with companies.

FOCUS AREAS

• Finishing materials – main focus of deve-lopment projects is on modern ecofriendly wood finishing materials; water-based fi-nishing materials, oils and waxes

• Product development – building pro-totypes and helping to prepare entering to new markets

• Production management improvement – helping to identify most promising oppor-tunities for improvement and to evaluate benefits of implementing new machinery, IT-solutions or production management concepts

• precision scanner – precision scanning of small objects (e.g. fittings, furniture details, smaller furniture)

• printing machine – printing on hard sur-faces with UV ink

• automatic spraying machine – using au-tomatic spraying method for covering flat surface details with different water-based finishing materials. Material specific machi-nes will be used for drying (e.g. IR, UV, con-vection)

• grinding machines for pre-finishing treat-ment

• laboratory for analyzing finishing of wood and wood materials

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

• laser cutting machine – laser cutting of tim-ber and plastics, engraving different mate-rials

• 3D printer – powder-based printer for pro-totyping colored models and small items (e.g. furniture fittings)

• 5-axes CNC (large Z-telg) - CNC service, pro-totyping, testing

• space and object scanner – precision scan-ning of large objects (e.g. rooms, machinery, products)

CENTER OF COMPETENCE TSENTER Innovation leader in the field of wood processing and furniture manufacturing

PARTNERS

Public sector: Union of Võru County Municipa-lities, Põlva County Government, Võru County Government, Võru City Government, Võru Pa-rish Government, Estonian Forest and Wood Industries Association, Estonian Employers’ Confederation, Estonian Furniture Industry Association, Timber Cluster of South-East Es-tonia, Võru County Development Agency, Võru County Technology Incubator, Estonian Univer-sity of Life Sciences, Tallinn University of Tech-nology, Tartu College of Tallinn University of Technology, Tartu Science Park, University of Tartu, Võru County Vocational Training Centre.Companies: AMI Treipuit OÜ, Askala OÜ, Bellus Beds OÜ, JELD-WEN Eesti AS, Kalla Mööbel Plc, Kruff Plc, Lotus Timber OÜ, Nett AS, Perepuit OÜ, Puidukoda OÜ, Sanwood AS, Sarkop AS, Sense Building OÜ, Sirje AS, Standard AS, Tar-meko LPD OÜ, Valga Gomab Mööbel AS, Valsi-niidu AS, Wermo AS

Center of Competence for Wood Processing and Furniture Manufacturing in Võru County

Vocational Training Center TSENTER

Pärna tee 1, Väimela, Võru vald Võrumaa 65566

www.tsenter.ee / tsenter@tsenter.ee

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THE COMPETENCE CENTRE OF KNOWLEDGE-BASED HEALTH GOODS AND NATURAL PRODUCTS - PLANTVALOR Knowledge-based product development support for the entrepreneurs dealing with natural raw materials from raw material to value-added products.

In the extraction, distillation, drying technology, biochemistry and chemical technology labora-tories of the Competence Centre of Knowled-ge-based Health Goods and Natural Products we add value to plant origin raw material applying modern high-technology methods and use the bioactive compounds found in plants in developing health and natural products such as functional foods and drinks, eco-cosmetics and plant protection preparations.

As a structural unit of the Polli Horticultu-ral Research Centre of the Institute of Ag-ricultural and Environmental Sciences of the Estonian University of Life Sciences, an institution that has been the centre of fruit cultivation research and breeding for 70 ye-ars, we have competence in plant breeding and primary processing of fruit and berries and are able to offer entrepreneurs support over the whole production chain from breeding to knowledge based high value product deve-lopment.

In collaboration with the Estonian University of Life Sciences and its local and international

nology Park AS, The University of Tartu, TBD Biodiscovery OÜ, Tervix OÜ, Competence Cen-ter of Food and Fermentation Technologies AS, Vipis OÜ, Ökokosmeetika OÜ

MAIN RESEARCH PRIORITIES OF THE CENTRE ARE:

• Breeding of apple, pear, plum, sweet cherry, black currant and raspberry cultivars;

• Agro-technology and plant protection of fruits and berries in both traditional and ecological farming systems;

• Introducing new cultivars suitable for the region;

• Agro-technology, cultivars and product development of minor fruit and berry crops such as sea-buckthorn, edible honeysuckle and rowan;

• Breeding and research of rootstocks;

• The nutritional quality and preservation of fruits and berries;

• Extraction of bioactive compounds from plant based raw materials , research on methods and processes;

• Dehydration methods and technologies;

• Biochemical and microbiological analysis of plant material and finished products;

• Collection, compilation and dissemination of scientific information related to the field of research.

partners we aim at creating an infrastructu-re that contributes to improving the quality of applied research and facilitates the innovation capacity of the enterprises in the natural and health goods sector.

Fast and flexible analytical capacity of the labo-ratories that are located close to the trial plots and orchards and research based competence in a wide range of subjects from raw materials to final products is a good prerequisite for col-laboration both in research and product deve-lopment.

THE CONTRACTUAL PARTNERS OF THE COM-PETENCE CENTRE are private entrepreneurs and research and development organisations interested in bioactive compounds of plant-ori-gin raw material and processing technologies:

A. Le Coq AS, Birchsap Estonia OÜ, Desintegraa-tor Tootmise OÜ, EluJõud OÜ, Karksi Municipa-lity, Loodusvägi OÜ, Mayeri Industries OÜ, MK Loodusravi OÜ, Märja Monte OÜ, Orto AS, Per-fect Plant OÜ, Perfect Oil OÜ, Põltsamaa Felix AS, Saarek AS, SP Fruitexpert OÜ, Tartu Biotech-

SERVICES AND COOPERATION WITH ENTREPRENEURS:

• Training and consultations in fruit and berry cultivation technologies;

• Breeding of fruit and berry cultivars, licences for testing and propagation of cultivars under Plant Breeders Rights;

• Fruit and berry cultivar trials;

• Use of cold and frozen storage chambers for short term storage of fruits and berries;

• Primary processing of fruit and berries, product development and assisted use of processing equipment;

• Laboratory and pilot scale product development focused on using bioactive ingredients of plant origin in functional foods, food additives, eco-cosmetics, household chemicals and plant protection preparations;

• Extraction of bioactive compounds from plant material, biochemical and microbiological analysis of raw material and products;

• Training and consultancy for value-added product development, production processes, storage and preservation technologies;

• Initiation and leadership of joint projects and applied research.

Estonian University of Life Sciences / Institute of Agricultural and Environmental SciencesPolli Horticultural Research Centre

Competence Centre of Knowledge-based Health Goods and Natural Products - PlantValor

Polli, 69108 Karksi parish, Viljandi county, Estonia / Tel +372 43 31 458 (Piia Pääso)

www.plantvalor.ee / polli@emu.ee

PARTNERS

Tallinn University of Technology, Tallinn University, Estonian University of Life Sciences, Kohtla- Järve Town Government, Ida-Virumaa County Government, Ida-Viru Enterprise Center, Estonian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Ida-Virumaa Center of Professional Education, Narva Vocational Training Centre, Rakvere Vocational School, Eesti Energia AS, Viru Keemia Grupp AS, Kiviõli Keemiatööstuse OÜ, Heidelbergcement AG, Engineering Bureau Steiger LLC, National Institute of Chemical Physics and Biophysics (KBFI)

OIL SHALE COMPETENCE CENTER50 years of innovation

OIL SHALE COMPETENCE CENTER is:

• an internationally recognized advocate of the proper use of oil shale and relevant natural resources;

• an independent expert in the field of oil shale;

• a promoter of the oil shale related business activity and regional development.

TARGET GROUPS: enterprises, scientific and educational institutions, the public

Oil Shale Competence Center of Virumaa College of TUT

Järveküla tee 75, Kohtla-Järve, Ida-Virumaa, 30322

www.pkk.ee / info@pkk.ee

SERVICESSCIENCE, RESEARCH AND EDUCATION

• analyses of solid fuels and research into thermal processing

• analyses of the liquid fuels properties and research based on both oil shale and oil

• (motor fuels investigations by Ricardo Hydra diesel motor)

• biofuels investigations

• initiation and realization of applied research targeted at the creation of new knowledge, technologies and products, data analysis and quality control

• management of environmental impacts from enterprises

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND ENTERPRISING

• rent of contemporary chemistry laboratories and equipment

• services of business incubator, including consultancy, team forming service, searching of funding and cooperation partners

• intellectual property services

• trainings, seminars, networking events

KNOWLEDGE AND COMMUNICATION

• organization of the domain conferences

• oil shale field popularization

• organization of informative events for the public

• information exchange in the field of oil shale at the international level

• põlevkivivaldkonna informatsiooni vahetamine rahvusvahelisel tasandil

PARTNERS

Rakvere Vocational School, Narva Vocational Training Centre, Lääne-Viru University of Applied Sciences, Estonian Entrepreneurship University of Applied Sciences, ITvilla Ltd, Soletek Ltd, Yoga Ltd, Võrguvara Ltd, Eesti Telekom, VTT Expert Services Ltd, Posintra Oy, ESMART Technologies Inc, Lääne-Viru Development Centre, Rakvere City Government, Information Centre for Sustainable Renovation, Tallinn University, Usesoft Ltd, Concrete Association of Estonia, Reminet Ltd, Tallinn University of Technology, Lääne-Viru Union of Municipalities, Estonian University of Life Sciences, TTK University of Applied Sciences, JELD-WEN Estonia Ltd, Estonian BIM Competence Centre, Union of Estonian Architects, Estonian Innovation Institute Ltd, Rakvere College of Tallinn University, Silmani Elekter Ltd, BIMaiand Ltd, Cleantech Estonia, Ruuki Products Ltd, Foundation GEROCO, Alver Architects, CDS NU-STEEL HOMES International Co Ltd, Eliko, Novarc Group Ltd, Lääne-Viru County Government, E-Betoonelement Ltd, Tallinn Energy Agency

SMART HOUSE COMPETENCE CENTRE

SMART HOUSE COMPETENCE CENTRE is a regional centre of innovation partnership, which helps sectorial enterprises, public sector and research and development institutions to create, develop and implement smart house technological solutions. These solutions in turn make daily living environment more comfortable, energy efficient and safe. The aim of the centre is to develop regional competitiveness and entrepreneurship in the field of building automation and smart house technologies like:

• Home and office equipment management

• Building automation management

• Building administration management

• Smart urban space applications

SERVICES

Infrastructure rental and usage for testing technologies.

Testing technology and building automation solutions in Smart House Centres test environment and processing, analysing and interpretation of obtained data. Feasibility studies and cost-benefit analysis for the use of smart solutions in buildings.

Managing and participating in Smart House Competence Centre´s cooperation network. Network includes partners from Estonia and abroad. Partner search for enterprises.

Organising training sessions, information days and conferences in aforementioned fields (including international)- for developing, distributing and promoting competence.

Real estate project consultation for implementing smart house solutions- based on cooperation with partners, involving different stages like designing, construction and configuration.

Consulting the conduction of applied research and development projects. Technical expertise in the field of smart house solutions.

TARGET GROUPS: Enterprises, educational institutions, local authorities

Foundation Virumaa Competence Centre

Lai tn 20, 44308 Rakvere, Eesti

www.rakveretarkmaja.ee / info@rakveretarkmaja.ee

The idea behind creating the Centre of Excellence in Health Promotion and Rehabilitation is based on two competence areas traditional to Haapsalu and Lääne County:

• curative sea mud and mud treatment,

• mobility and operational capability

PARTNERS

Tallinn University, town of Haapsalu, Haapsalu Neurological Rehabilitation Centre, University of Tartu, Heal AS, Haapsalu Kuurort AS, Tervis Medical Spa, Värska Spa Hotel, ICT Demo Centre, Estonian Advice Centre, EQUA OÜ, Tartu University Hospital, Estonian Spa Association, Tallinn Pharmaceutical Plant, GoodKaarma OÜ

THE CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE IN HEALTH PROMOTION AND REHABILITATION

The Centre of Excellence in Health Promotion and Rehabilitation, founded in Haapsalu in 2012, is a region-specific developer of entrepreneurship, as well as a cooperation centre for the public sector, entrepreneurs and universities that functions as the field’s innovation centre and is based on a consortium of 15 partners.

TARGET GROUPS of the Centre of Excellence in Health Promotion and Rehabilitation:

enterprises from the western region as well as other regions of Estonia and abroad in the following fields:

• miners, sellers and processors of curative mud

• miners, sellers and processors of peat used in the mixtures

• producers and renters of support equipment such as orthoses

• other producers and mediators of health and medical products (furniture, other specific products)

• drug manufacturers

• cosmetics manufacturers

• spa companies

• other providers of health and welfare services (e.g. massage, physiotherapy)

• software developers (competence in functionality) (kompetents funktsionaalsuse osas)

The services of the Centre of Excellence in Health Promotion and Rehabilitation are based on the system of laboratories:

• Health Promotion Laboratory (health measurements, consultations in case of posture problems, lifestyle counselling, testing of different health products)

• Medical Rehabilitation Laboratory (testing rehabilitation equipment and advising product developers, conducting clinical studies and providing assessments, developing rehabilitation programmes, consultations for adapting living and working environments, consultations for the production, sales and use of medical aid equipment, professional counselling in the

field of health care with the view of opening a private practice)

• Mud Products Development Laboratory (laboratory analyses, taking samples, drying mud and grinding it with a mud disintegrator)

• Product Design Laboratory (designing, producing miniatures and models, making prototypes, making presentation materials, producing products and moulds from PVC plastic with vacuum technology, consultations and training in design)

• Equipment rental

The mission and the main objectives of the Centre of Excellence in Health Promotion and Rehabilitation are:

• drawing together and valuing the competences in the fields of curative mud, mud treatment, health promotion and rehabilitation throughout Estonia;

• initiating and implementing development projects in the field;

• supporting knowledge-intensive entrepreneurship and innovation in the field through product and service development.

The Centre of Excellence in Health Promotion and Rehabilitation

Lihula mnt 12, Haapsalu 90207

www.terekk.ee / talis.vare@hk.tlu.ee

SMALL CRAFT COMPETENCE CENTRE (SCC) is:

• a developer of the engineering knowhow on small craft building;

• a promotor of the Estonian small craft building and maritime industry;

• a provider of sector-specific R&D and testing services.

The objective of SCC is to develop engineering knowhow and to transfer it in businesses. The Centre provides consultation and model testing services to the small craft and maritime sectors, carries out tests of and develops materials to be used in seawater and maritime climate as well as provides services in the design and test-production of electronics systems. The Centre organises training and seminars for small craft engineers, supports the study programme of Small Craft Building and Maritime Engineering in Kuressaare College of the Tallinn University of Technology and is involved in R&D activities.

PARTNERS

Association of Estonian Boatyards, European Boating Industry, Kuressaare Regional Training Centre, local municipalities of Saaremaa, Saaremaa Development Centre, TUT Maritime Academy, Estonian Maritime Administration.

SMALL CRAFT COMPETENCE CENTRETheir strength is in their ships

SERVICES SMALL CRAFT DESIGN

• model testing of small craft stability, seakee-ping and resistance

• analysis and improvement of small craft design

• consultations on designing and certification of small craft

• small craft related training courses

MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT

• materials hygrothermal ageing in seawater environment

• application of non-destructive testing in quality control and defectoscopy, incl porta-tive ultrasonic

• dynamic and static fatigue tests of materials at controlled temperatures

ELECTRONICS TEST PRODUCTION

• design and pilot-production of electronics

• 3D printing of the models of equipment casings

• evaluation of electromagnetic compatibi-lity

• rental of electronics test production lab

TARGET GROUPS: small craft builders and maritime industry, producers and consumers of materials used in the maritime climate, educational and research institutions

Small Craft Competence Centre Tallinn University of Technology Kuressaare

Tallinna 19, 93811 Kuressaare

www.scc.ee / info@scc.ee

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Estonian University of Life SciencesInstitute of Agricultural and Environmental SciencesmPolli Horticultural Research CentreCompetence Centre of Knowledge-based Health Goods and Natural Products - PlantValor

Polli, 69108 Karksi parish, Viljandi county, Estonia / Tel +372 43 31 458 (Piia Pääso)

www.plantvalor.ee / polli@emu.ee

Center of Competence for Wood Processing and Furniture Manufacturing in Võru County

Vocational Training Center TSENTER

Pärna tee 1, Väimela, Võru vald Võrumaa 65566, Estonia

www.tsenter.ee / tsenter@tsenter.ee

Foundation Virumaa Competence Centre

Lai tn 20, 44308 Rakvere, Estonia

www.rakveretarkmaja.ee / info@rakveretarkmaja.ee

Small Craft Competence Centre Tallinn University of Technology Kuressaare

Tallinna 19, 93811 Kuressaare, Estonia

www.scc.ee / info@scc.ee

The Centre of Excellence in Health Promotion and Rehabilitation

Lihula mnt 12, Haapsalu 90207, Estonia

www.terekk.ee / talis.vare@hk.tlu.ee

Oil Shale Competence Center of Virumaa College of TUT

Järveküla tee 75, Kohtla-Järve, Ida-Virumaa, 30322, Estonia

www.pkk.ee / info@pkk.ee