Baltic Innovation Agency

BIA builds bridges between innovation and impact to create forward motion

BIA helps bring ambitious ideas to life. We draft successful project proposals, manage high-impact projects, and identify new growth opportunities — our goal is to deliver real results. We combine fresh solutions with a clear strategy, always tailored to the specific needs of our clients.

We believe that innovation is born from the collaboration between the right people, ideas, and funding. We support you at every stage to turn innovative plans into reality.

Meet the people behind our projects

Rene Tõnnisson

Rene Tõnnisson

CEO & Co-founder 

rene@bia.ee
Linkedin

Rene is skilled at identifying and developing new project ideas by connecting the right people and funding. He has extensive experience in project budgeting and strategic implementation. 

Mart Veliste

Mart Veliste

Project manager, social entrepreneurship & innovation 

mart@bia.ee
Linkedin

Mart is experienced in preparing and coordinating projects, with a strong focus on social entrepreneurship & innovation. He’s a thematic expert on the Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform.

Kadri Uus

Kadri Uus

Project manager, research & development 

kadri@bia.ee
Linkedin

Kadri has extensive experience in preparing and coordinating R&D projects across national, regional and international funding programmes. She advises on funding strategies. 

Kertu Ling

Kertu Ling

Project manager, research & development 

kertu@bia.ee
Linkedin

Kertu is experienced in preparing and coordinating R&D projects across Horizon and EIC funding programmes, with a strong focus on smart cities, deep tech and green technologies. 

Triinu Hansen

Triinu Hansen

Project manager, startup & innovation 

triinu@bia.ee
LinkedIn

Triinu is experienced in operations & project management, while supporting startups through mentoring on business ideation, business model development, operational systems & productivity.

Merey Beisembayev

Merey Beisembayev

Project consultant 

merey@bia.ee
LinkedIn

Merey contributes to project development and supports management tasks. He assists with dissemination and result replication, while adapting them for broader use.

Kai Aet Sild

Kai Aet Sild

Project consultant 

kai@bia.ee
LinkedIn

Kai contributes to preparing and coordinating projects. She is experienced in shaping strategic communication and marketing approaches to ensure project results reach the right audiences and create lasting impact.

Elisabeth Tõnisson

Elisabeth Tõnisson

Communications 

elisabeth@bia.ee
LinkedIn

Elisabeth specialises in communication, dissemination and result replication. She brings a creative mindset and collaborative approach to help organisations strengthen their visibility.

Tõnis Eelma

Tõnis Eelma

IT Developments 

tonis@bia.ee
Linkedin

Tõnis supports BIA’s IT developments, focusing on AI solutions, digital workspace optimisation and enhancing internal systems to improve efficiency and collaboration.

At BIA we value: 

Innovation & Creativity
Professionalism & Reliability
Adaptability & Flexibility 
Client-Orientation
Collaboration & Connectivity
Teamwork & Well-being