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
CEO & Co-founder
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
Project manager, social entrepreneurship & innovation
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
Project manager, research & development
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
Project manager, research & development
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
Project manager, startup & innovation
Triinu is experienced in operations & project management, while supporting startups through mentoring on business ideation, business model development, operational systems & productivity.
Merey Beisembayev
Project consultant
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
Project consultant
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
Communications
Elisabeth specialises in communication, dissemination and result replication. She brings a creative mindset and collaborative approach to help organisations strengthen their visibility.
Tõnis Eelma
IT Developments
Tõnis supports BIA’s IT developments, focusing on AI solutions, digital workspace optimisation and enhancing internal systems to improve efficiency and collaboration.