Tallinn announces three new projects for testbed

Estonia’s capital Tallinn has selected three projects for the latest round of it startup testbed programme.

Test in Tallinn offers both Estonian and international companies the opportunity to test their sustainable smart city products and services in the city.

After evaluating seven applications, firms based in Spain, Ireland and Estonia were selected to move forward to the testing phase.

Kalle Killar, City Enterprise Director in Tallinn, said the selected innovation projects highlight the city’s ambition to be a testing ground and implementer of new technologies.

“Test in Tallinn extends beyond just individual innovation projects; it plays a crucial role in enhancing the overall quality and sustainability of services that the city provides.

“This initiative is pivotal in shaping an attractive urban environment for both residents and visitors. Furthermore, we anticipate that companies using Tallinn as a testing ground for their products and services will not only succeed on a global scale but also set the benchmark for creating innovative and sustainable urban spaces.”

Projects

Estonian company Signaal aims to test two new types of camera, Vector P2P and MiniRack. These cameras will be used for the first time in an urban area in Estonia to monitor average speed sections and bus lane misuse.

Spanish company Cesva will use sensors to implement ‘smart noise management’ and assess how its devices work in a colder climate.

Irish-based tech firm Hayden.ai, which specialises in artificial intelligence-based mobility solutions that can detect misuse of bus lanes, will also test their product.

A spokesperson from the city’s Enterprise Centre told Cities Today that companies “receive assistance” in finding suitable locations and facilities (including city properties, objects, and buildings), and identifying the appropriate city departments, and contacts for validating and implementing innovation projects.

“They also gain access to necessary open data where possible. All monetary costs associated with the testing are carried by the companies themselves.”

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