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We helped DriveX and TalTech secure almost 900 thousand euros from the applied research funding round

DriveX is an Estonian deep tech company that develops an AI-based robot for vehicle damage handling. Initially, the company focuses on the visual detection of windshield damages, aiming to provide a full service for detecting windshield damages to insurance companies,...

March 31, 2025

We helped Võru Municipality secure 626 thousand euros for sports development

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We helped Võru Municipality secure 626 thousand euros for sports development

Võru Municipality has taken an ambitious approach to developing its sports sector to provide better sports and exercise opportunities for its residents. To achieve this goal, the municipality decided to apply for funding from the “Accessible Quality Public Services –...

March 14, 2025

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Planet Ruhnu Financial Analysis and Funding Opportunities

Ruhnu is a small yet unique island with a rich culture, history, and natural environment that create an exceptional living space. Planet Ruhnu aims to establish Estonia’s first seaweed farm and begin producing various products based on seaweed valorization. Additionally,...

March 11, 2025

Analysis of partial compensation of labour costs for less competitive people to employers

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Analysis of partial compensation of labour costs for less competitive people to employers

At the request of the Estonian Unemployment Insurance Fund (Eesti Töötukassa), we analysed the impact of measures for partially compensating labour costs, such as wage subsidies and social tax exemptions, on the recruitment and retention of individuals with lower competitiveness...

January 9, 2025

Workshop: Implementing Technology-Based Solutions for the Ministry of Social Affairs

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Workshop: Implementing Technology-Based Solutions for the Ministry of Social Affairs

Many are unaware, but the team at Haap Consulting has been conducting seminars and workshops for our partners for years. This time, we assisted our esteemed partner, the Ministry of Social Affairs, in focusing on implementing technology-based solutions in social...

October 27, 2024

Increasing resource efficiency at AS A. Le Coq

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Increasing resource efficiency at AS A. Le Coq

AS A. Le Coq is part of the Olvi group. A. Le Coq is the oldest beer manufacturer in Estonia and currently has the broadest product portfolio in the beverage industry in the Baltic Sea region. The vision of A....

October 14, 2024

Development of Agritourism in Western Estonia: Opportunities and Challenges

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Development of Agritourism in Western Estonia: Opportunities and Challenges

At the request of the Hiidlaste Koostöökogu NGO and MTÜ Kodukant Läänemaa, we analysed the potential and challenges of agritourism in their areas of operation. Agritourism, which combines agricultural production with tourism, is a growing trend that supports rural economies...

October 9, 2024

Applying for the Estonian Innovation Voucher

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Applying for the Estonian Innovation Voucher

The Innovation Voucher is one of the smallest support measures offered by the joint establishment of EAS and KredEx, with a support rate of up to 7500 euros and requiring a 20% self-financing contribution. The main task of the voucher...

August 4, 2024

Comparative Analysis of Child Protection Case Management Models

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Comparative Analysis of Child Protection Case Management Models

At the request of the Ministry of Social Affairs, we examined the child protection case management models used in Estonia. These models include the Child Welfare Triangle, the Child Welfare Assessment Handbook, the Youth Guarantee Support System, the Family Group...

July 11, 2024

Comparative Analysis of Preventive Measures Targeted at Expecting and New Parents

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Comparative Analysis of Preventive Measures Targeted at Expecting and New Parents

We conducted a study commissioned by the National Institute for Health Development to analyze the existing support services and preventive measures for mental health and parenting skills of expecting parents and those with children up to two years old in...

July 11, 2024

Extending Sports Support to Cultural Consumption

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Extending Sports Support to Cultural Consumption

We prepared an analysis for the Museum Card (SA Muuseumikaart) aimed at evaluating the financial impact on the state if the current sports support (TuMS § 48 p 55) were extended to cultural consumption, such as visiting museums, theaters, cinemas,...

July 1, 2024

Developing collaborative models to support children with special educational needs in Harju County

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Developing collaborative models to support children with special educational needs in Harju County

We conducted an analysis at the request of the Harju County Municipalities Association on the possibilities for supporting children with special educational needs across the municipalities of Harju County (excluding Tallinn). Initially, it was crucial for us to deeply understand...

May 20, 2024

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IF23 Auction

The initial auction conducted by the Innovation Fund (IF23 Auction) concluded on February 8, 2024, focusing on promoting hydrogen as a Renewable Fuel of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBO). This significant initiative, with an allocation of €800 million, garnered 132 applications from...

May 14, 2024

Mapping and analysis of practices in other countries for providing support to persons with comorbid disorders in Estonia

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Mapping and analysis of practices in other countries for providing support to persons with comorbid disorders in Estonia

Psychiatric co-morbidity refers to the co-occurrence of a mental disorder(s) and an addictive disorder. This may be a cause or a consequence of one or the other, but there may not be a causal link between them. Coexistence can exacerbate...

May 7, 2024

Study on Home Adaptation for Russian-Speaking People with Disabilities

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Study on Home Adaptation for Russian-Speaking People with Disabilities

In 2023, we conducted a study titled “Participation and Experience of Russian-Speaking People with Disabilities in the Implementation of Measure 2.5 Activities ‘Physical Adaptation of Housing for Disabled People’ from the 2014-2020 ESIF Operational Program.” The study was prompted by...

April 16, 2024

We assisted DriveX in securing €150,000 from the RUP small projects round

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We assisted DriveX in securing €150,000 from the RUP small projects round

DriveX is an Estonian technology company developing an AI-based robot for detecting the external condition of vehicles. Continuous inspection and verification of vehicles are essential across many vehicle-related verticals—from rental cars to insurance processes. Currently, vehicle inspections are conducted in...

April 16, 2024

Employers’ Expectations for Employment Services and Recruitment

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Employers’ Expectations for Employment Services and Recruitment

Haap Consulting conducted a study for the Unemployment Insurance Fund that focused on its central service, the employment mediation service. The study addressed not only the job placement service of the Unemployment Insurance Fund but also automatic matching, targeted searches,...

April 15, 2024

Transition to sustainable tourism in the Estonian tourism sector: current situation, prerequisites, impacts, and investment and support needs

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Transition to sustainable tourism in the Estonian tourism sector: current situation, prerequisites, impacts, and investment and support needs

Sustainability is a global trend that affects all areas of life. The 2030 global agenda for sustainable development and, at local level, the national long-term strategy “Estonia 2035” provide a broad direction. The tourism sector is inevitably affected by the...

February 18, 2024

Finding ways to improve support services for children at risk of being placed in secure children’s homes

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Finding ways to improve support services for children at risk of being placed in secure children’s homes

The secure children’s home service (SCH, or KLAT in Estonian) temporarily restricts a child’s freedom of movement away from home in a safe and supportive environment. It is intended as a last resort for children whose behavior seriously endangers their...

February 18, 2024

Healthcare Professionals’ Clinical Supervision Funding Analysis

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Healthcare Professionals’ Clinical Supervision Funding Analysis

The shortage of healthcare professionals is a concern in many countries, directly affecting the quality of healthcare services. Estonia has also set a goal to increase the number of educational slots for healthcare professionals. Haap Consulting conducted a study commissioned...

February 18, 2024

Eesti Energia Raises 880,000 Euros for Upgrading Enefit Pyrolysis Oil into Chemical Industry Raw Materials

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Eesti Energia Raises 880,000 Euros for Upgrading Enefit Pyrolysis Oil into Chemical Industry Raw Materials

Eesti Energia is an international energy company operating in the Baltic States, Finland, and Poland. The subsidiaries of the Eesti Energia Group offer energy services to customers, produce energy, and liquid fuel based on oil shale using the unique Enefit...

February 2, 2024

Elcogen awarded funding to help EU develop affordable green hydrogen technology

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Elcogen awarded funding to help EU develop affordable green hydrogen technology

We are delighted to announce that our client, Elcogen, has successfully applied for and received the IPCEI grant, with the assistance of HAAP Consulting. See the full-length press release from Elcogen below. We are pleased to announce we have received...

December 28, 2023

Analysis for the creation and piloting of Tartu County welfare programme application model

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Analysis for the creation and piloting of Tartu County welfare programme application model

In collaboration with SiLab we had the pleasure of supporting Tartumaa municipalities in improving the support system for children with special educational needs. This was done as part of the project “Creation and Piloting of the Tartumaa Wellbeing Program (HOP)...

September 8, 2023

Analysis of social emotional learning programs for Estonian teachers

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Analysis of social emotional learning programs for Estonian teachers

Social-emotional competencies enable people to deal with their emotions and relationships effectively. This skill consists of several sub-skills, such as understanding one’s strengths and weaknesses, empathy, problem solving, stress management, etc. For teachers, these skills are important both for their...

September 7, 2023

Palliative care organisation in Europe with a focus on mental health services and proposals for Estonia

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Palliative care organisation in Europe with a focus on mental health services and proposals for Estonia

Cancer, cardiovascular diseases, chronic respiratory diseases and many other illnesses can often lead to a wide range of symptoms and problems that can last for a long time. Palliative care focuses on improving the quality of life for people with...

August 15, 2023

Establishment of Estonia’s First Metal Processing Center with Support from EAS

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Establishment of Estonia’s First Metal Processing Center with Support from EAS

Exmet Services OÜ (formerly known as Tavepro OÜ) is one of the largest metal construction manufacturers in the Baltics. The company offers a range of services including metal, plasma and laser cutting, sheet metal bending, profile processing, punching, and welding....

July 4, 2023

H2Electro and DynElectro received a EUR 1.8 million grant from Enterprise Estonia

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H2Electro and DynElectro received a EUR 1.8 million grant from Enterprise Estonia

Today, there are several different electrolysis cells being developed, each with its own advantages, limitations, and potential applications. Electrolysis cells are classified primarily by the kind of electrolyte they employ: alkaline electrolysis cells (AECs), polymer electrolyte membrane electrolysis cells (PEMECs),...

June 16, 2023

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The Future of Long-Term Care Study

On behalf of the Foresight Center, Haap Consulting conducted a study called “The Future of Long-Term Care”, which was one of the Foresight Center’s research directions for 2021. The aim of the study is to find out the development prospects...

June 7, 2023

PowerUP and HYCCO received EUR 1,33 million as R&D support

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PowerUP and HYCCO received EUR 1,33 million as R&D support

PowerUP is an innovator in the fuel cell technology market. PowerUP’s hydrogen fuel cell based generators arefirst of a kind and aim to change portable electricity generation from diesel based generators to hydrogen fuel cell based generators that do not...

May 3, 2023

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Effect of Punishment

In cooperation with the Ministry of Justice, we were pleased to conduct a nationwide study called “The Impact of Punishment”, which investigated which punishments offenders consider to be the most effective and how they perceive the impact of the imposed...

September 21, 2022

We helped Eesti Energia to attract EU support for the preliminary studies of the Gulf of Riga Offshore wind farm

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We helped Eesti Energia to attract EU support for the preliminary studies of the Gulf of Riga Offshore wind farm

Our client Eesti Energia is an international energy company owned by the Estonian state that operates in the Baltic, Finland, Swedish and Polish Electricity and Gas Sales Markets; and in the International Liquid Fuel Market. Eesti Energia is developing an...

September 19, 2022

10lines received 200 thousand euros from Green ICT

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10lines received 200 thousand euros from Green ICT

10lines is an Estonian start-up whose goal is to bring autonomous parking space marking robots to the market. The techniques and methods used to create parking lines have remained virtually unchanged for decades. Today, parking lots are mostly lined with...

August 19, 2022

Competence mapping of the stroke treatment

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Competence mapping of the stroke treatment

We collaborated with the International Foundation for Integrated Care (IFIC), which conducted a large-scale research project on the coherence of stroke treatment paths on behalf of the European Commission. In the course of IFIC’s research, stroke pilot projects have already...

July 14, 2022

Gender equality and equal treatment in projects financed by structural and investment funds

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Gender equality and equal treatment in projects financed by structural and investment funds

We conducted a study commissioned by the Ministry of Social Affairs, the aim of which was to find out to what extent the recipients of grants from the European Union’s structural and investment funds take into account the promotion of...

June 30, 2022

We helped Aura Waterpark apply for the tourism sector product development grant

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We helped Aura Waterpark apply for the tourism sector product development grant

Aura Waterpark is located at Turu 10 in Tartu and is the largest water center in Southern Estonia. One of the slogans of the Aura Waterpark is the “For the Whole Family”, which also reflects the centre’s regional value proposition...

June 21, 2022

We helped Speys to apply for product development grant

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We helped Speys to apply for product development grant

Speys automates logistics management and pricing for small and medium-sized (SME) industries. In the interface developed by Speys, it allows you to make quick price inquiries to different carriers, allowing the inquirer to reach the best offer for themselves. In...

January 22, 2022

We helped BuildrLink to apply development voucher

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We helped BuildrLink to apply development voucher

BuildrLink creates a quick and easy way for construction companies to manage price inquiries in the construction industry. In the future, the solution will eliminate the time-consuming cross-copying between Excel worksheets and PDFs and send a price request to dozens...

July 5, 2021

Green ICT supports the production of inverter battery banks and automation systems in Estonia

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Green ICT supports the production of inverter battery banks and automation systems in Estonia

Olsson Green, in cooperation with Tech Group, is developing the production of inverter battery banks and automation systems in Estonia, the aim of which is to increase the efficiency of renewable energy and save fossil fuels and electricity. Olsson Green...

June 3, 2021

Haap helped R8tech to attract 335 thousand euros from the Green ICT application round

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Haap helped R8tech to attract 335 thousand euros from the Green ICT application round

R8tech is an Estonian software company that has developed a fast-integrating software solution for shopping malls, hotels and offices that can set the optimal indoor climate of a building with simple clicks and achieve an average saving of 15% of...

May 27, 2021

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We helped DriveX and TalTech secure almost 900 thousand euros from the applied research funding round

We helped Võru Municipality secure 626 thousand euros for sports development

Planet Ruhnu Financial Analysis and Funding Opportunities

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