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🚀 Time 2 Scale – Creating Growth with Ambitious Tech Companies Across the Central Baltic

What is Time 2 Scale?
Time 2 Scale is a fully funded international scale-up program supporting technology-driven companies in Finland, Estonia, and Latvia to grow across borders and achieve revenue in new markets. Over a nine-month period, selected ventures receive tailored support, resources, and access to expert networks designed to accelerate international growth. Participation is free for selected companies, thanks to support from the EU Interreg Central Baltic Programme.

Our Vision
To be the catalyst for scaling technology ventures with the ambition to internationalise, enabling them to achieve market-leading positions and contributing to the transformation of the Central Baltic entrepreneurial ecosystem into a powerhouse of innovation and sustainable growth.

Our Mission
Empowering Central Baltic tech companies to scale successfully across borders.

Who Is It For?
• Tech companies with an existing product and customer base
• Ventures beyond the early-stage phase (ideally post-pre-seed or seed funding)
• Ambitious companies aiming to create revenue abroad and/or raise a new funding round

What the Program Offers:
✅ Targeted cross-border market access (Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Nordics, and beyond)
✅ Expert mentorship from seasoned entrepreneurs and business advisors
✅ Hands-on workshops focused on practical execution
✅ Access to major tech events: SLUSH, TechChill, Latitude59
✅ Financial support for travel and stakeholder engagement
✅ Strong international and local ecosystem connections

Why It Matters
Time 2 Scale is built for ventures ready to make real progress toward international scaling. We provide the structure, momentum, and support needed to reach meaningful growth milestones.

Who We Are
Time 2 Scale is a collaboration between Hanken School of Economics (FI), Estonian Business School (EE), and Riga Technical University (LV). Together, we bring deep expertise and strong regional networks to support 72 companies over the next 38 months.

Get Involved
Whether you’re a company, advisor, investor, policymaker, or ecosystem partner, we’d love to connect. Let’s build a stronger, cross-border innovation region together.

Contact:
thommie.burstrom@hanken.fi (FI)
alexandra.malmstrom@hanken.fi (FI)
hira.malik@ebs.ee (EE)
Zane.Derdonska@rtu.lv (LV)

Time 2 Scale Ideal Applicant Profile:

We are looking for ambitious tech ventures with market traction and serious intent to scale internationally. This program is for companies wanting to grow where it counts.

General Criteria
Company Age: Founded within the last 7 years.

Business Stage:

  • Beyond the pre-seed stage, ideally post-seed or preparing for Series A.
  • Already raised one funding round; currently preparing for or considering the next.

Market Presence:

  • Product in market for at least 12 months.
  • Demonstrated traction through existing paying customers.

Revenue:

  • Existing MRR (Monthly Recurring Revenue).
  • Clear annual revenue targets and projections for the next 12 months.

Team and Structure:

  • Minimum of two active team members involved in the program.
  • At least one person working full-time and receiving a salary.
  • Transparent team compensation structure – use of equity options and/or performance-based incentives.
  • Presence of an active advisory board or board of directors is considered a strong asset.

Technology and Vision:

  • A technology-driven product or service at the core of the business model.
  • Companies should actively leverage tech.
  • Contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) or clear plans to do so in the coming 5–7 years.

International Ambition:

  • Clear international growth ambition.


🌱 Time 2 Scale: Your Gateway to International Growth

📣 APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN: https://lnkd.in/dYjvReSH

Time 2 Scale is a hands-on, expert-led program designed for ambitious tech ventures in Finland, Estonia, and Latvia that are ready to scale internationally. The program kicks off on September 15.

Over the course of 9 months, selected companies will gain access to:
✅ Tailored market access strategies for cross-border expansion
✅ Industry-specific mentorship from experienced business advisors
✅ Workshops that turn strategy into execution
✅ Exposure at Europe’s top startup events like SLUSH, TechChill, and Latitude59
✅ Financial support to engage international stakeholders

Funded by the Interreg Central Baltic Programme, Time 2 Scale is free of charge for selected ventures!

If your company already has a product in the market, a customer base, and aims for real international growth – this program is for you!

👉 Apply now and take your next step toward international scale!
Deadline to apply to the first cohort is 31.7.2025.