Breakthrough Begins with Collaboration
At BIA, we bring bold ideas to life. Whether it’s preparing winning proposals, managing impactful projects, or unlocking the right growth opportunities – we’re here to make things happen. We combine fresh thinking with clear strategy, and at the heart of it all is a tailored approach to your needs.
We believe innovation thrives when the right people, ideas, and funding come together. We’re here to support you every step of the way and help make innovation happen
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.
Anna-Lisa Aavik
Project manager, startup & innovation
Anna-Lisa is experienced in preparing and coordinating projects, with a focus on accelerator programmes and green technologies. She advises startups on funding strategies and business ideation.
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.
Carmen Hallimäe
Project consultant
Carmen contributes to project development and writing, offers guidance on various topics and supports management tasks to ensure smooth execution and completion.
Mari Einmann
Project consultant
Mari contributes to project development and writing, offers guidance on various topics and supports management tasks to ensure smooth execution and completion.
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.