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Estonian Association for Quality (EAQ) was established in 1991. We have over 240 members, most of whom are individual members. We are all united by an interest in quality and its management, and a desire to make the world a little better, starting with ourselves, our work and our company / organization. Our purpose is to support and inspire the development of people and organizations. Our vision is to be a reliable quality knowledge mediator and co-creation network. Our core values are competence, commitment, innovation, readiness for cooperation and courage.

EstBAN is an umbrella organization for business angels and angel groups seeking investment opportunities in Estonia and its neighbouring regions. We established the network in 2012 with an aim to grow the quantity and quality of local seed stage investments. We welcome all positive spirited persons with a passion for investing their time and funds into startups. We also partner with local and international BANs, venture capitalists and advisory services providers.

The Estonian defense and security industry is represented by the Estonian Defense Industry Association, EDIA. Today EDIA covers almost all the defense related industries in Estonia with almost 85 member companies. The mission of the Estonian Defense Industy Association is to create better opportunities for their member companies on the markets of goods and services for defense & security purposes and to contribute thereby to increase in the defense & security capability and economic development of Estonia. Benefits of EDIA Membership: - Representation and protection of interests of members of the EDIA and establishment of new opportunities in relations with consumers, developers and manufacturers of products of the defense & security industry. - Development of cooperation with Estonian and international organisations in order to achieve the aims of the EDIA. - Participation in co-operation committees with Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Interior, Estonian Defence Forces and National Defence League. - NATOs and EUs defense related procurements.

The Estonian Employers Confederation represents the largest number of employers among local employers' organisation and covers all economic sectors of Estonia. Within the European social model, the Confederation represents the joint interests of all economic sectors at both state and international levels and in dealings with state authorities and employee organisations.

The Estonian Entrepreneurship University of Applied Sciences (EUAS) is a highly recognised private university in Estonia, located in the multiple award-winning Smart City called Ülemiste City. The key themes that link our curricula are entrepreneurship and creativity. We aim to give our students skills, networks and mindsets to change their lives and impact the world! We welcome students from all around the world to study Undergraduate and Master’s programs which can be taken in English, Russian and Estonian. Our study programs are supported by an IT infrastructure adapted to the needs of full-time, part-time as well as distance learning. Among the many reasons for choosing Estonian Entrepreneurship University of Applied Sciences, five stand out: • All our curricula are state-accredited. • We are the university of entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs and for (future) entrepreneurs. We offer our students intensive contact with the business world throughout their studies via visiting lectures, regular informal meetups and internships. • We are located in Tallinn, named ‘2020 Intelligent Community of the Year’ and one of Europe's start-up hot spots with ever-enhancing opportunities. • Our University is recognised by many professional organisations and we have received multiple awards from the Estonian Government. • We are the market leader in Estonian private higher education through being exclusive, keeping our procedures simple and our attention where it should be – giving our 1600 students the best possible entrepreneurship education.

Estonian Folks are cheerful and vivacious folk dance activity group abroad. Estonian Folks International engages Estonian folk dance groups as well as individual dancers from all over the world to create networking and support. EF organizes gatherings for estonian folk dancers around the world. Project-based group gathers with the aim to dance and perform together. At the same time to travel and to find new acquaintances. Estonian Folks enables it to anyone interested, regardless of gender, place of residence and origin. The only requirement is an interest and basic knowledge of the Estonian folk dance steps. To take part can be as folk groups, but also dancers with partner or even alone. Our team organizes a performance space at folklore festival, arrange accommodation, meals and make joint trainings before the performance, where dances is set according to the size of the group and skills of the participants. Estonian Folks mission is to connect dance, travel and good company.

The Estonian Literary Museum is a state institution of research and development, operating in the area of government of the Ministry of Research and Education. The Estonian Literary Museum was created on the basis of the Archival Library (founded in 1909, up to that date belonging to the Estonian National Museum), the Estonian Bibliography Foundation (founded in 1921), the Estonian Folklore Archives (founded in 1927) and the Estonian Cultural History Archives (founded in 1929) on the decision of the Council of Peoples Comissars of the Estonian SSR (RT 1940, 109, 1105) on September 11, 1940. In 2000 the Department of Folklore (founded in 1947) and the Department of Ethnomusicology (founded in 1979, closed 2014) that until then used to belong to the Institute of the Estonian Language were merged with the Estonian Literary Museum. In the years 1946-1997 the Literary Museum belonged to the structure of the Estonian Academy of Sciences as one of its divisions. The Estonian Literary Museum is a leading centre for Estonian Studies in Estonia; its aims include the preservation of Estonian language and culture, advancement of Estonian Studies and participation in international research and development activities. The main activities of the Estonian Literary Museum include basic and applied research mainly in the fields of folklore and the study of religions, research into literature, art and culture, cultural history, life writing, ethnomusicology and bibliography, as well as participation in the respective research and development activities in the field; strategic and systematic collection, long-term preservation and scholarly study of Estonian intangible cultural heritage; making availale the results of the scholarly research as well as source materials of the intangible cultural heritage in scholarly, educational and popularising publications as well as in mediation by digital environments and as a public service. The Estonian Literary Museum functions as an integrated institution that consists of four departments: the Archival Library and its Bibliography Department, the Estonian Cultural History Archives, the Estonian Folklore Archives and the Department of Folkloristics. The Estonian Literary Museum is old and dignified, yet at the same time it is a dynamic, future-oriented institution; it values traditions, directs and leads positive developments in the field and integrates innovative new technologies into activities related to the preservation of cultural heritage and its mediation to the public.

The Estonian Maritime Administration is a governmental agency that operates within the area of government of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications. Our principal aims are to ensure safe navigation in Estonian territorial and inland waters, perform Flag State Implementation and Port State Control activities

Rahandusministeeriumi tegevus jaguneb mitmesse valdkonda: Maksupoliitika kaudu aitame kujundada maksude ja aktsiiside keskkonda ning paneme valitsuse nende teemade otsused seadustesse. Siht on hoida maksusüsteem võimalikult lihtne ja läbipaistev ning väheste erisustega. Finantspoliitikas loome seadustega aluse selleks, et ettevõtlus- ja finantskeskkond oleks konkurentsivõimeline ja usaldusväärne. Tegeleme ka panganduse, väärtpaberituru, kogumispensioni, kindlustuse, raamatupidamise, rahatarkuse tõstmise, audiitortegevuse ning rahapesu tõkestamise korraldamisega. Riigi eelarve- ja majanduspoliitika eesmärk on kestlik ja majanduse tasakaalustatud arengut toetav riigi rahandus. Teeme majandusprognoosi ja aitame valitsusel koostada sellele toetuva riigieelarve eelnõu ja koondame selleks kogu vajaliku info. Aitame välisabil, sealhulgas eurotoetustel jõuda Eesti inimeste, ettevõtete ja asutusteni. Korraldame riigi raamatupidamist ja juhime riigikassa kaudu riigi rahavooge. Regionaalpoliitika siht on tagada riigi võimalikult hea ja ühtlane regionaalne areng, aidata kaasa kvaliteetsete kohaliku omavalitsuse teenuste tagamisele üle Eesti ja toetada atraktiivset ning kaasaegset elukeskkonda. Korraldame kohalike omavalitsuste tegevust, tegeleme kohalike omavalitsuste finantsjuhtimise, ruumilise planeerimise, regionaalarengu ja -toetustega, Euroopa territoriaalse ja Euroopa naabruspoliitika piiriülese koostööga ning kohanimekorraldusega. Halduspoliitika eesmärk on tõsta riigihalduse ja ressursside kasutamise tõhusust, et osutada kvaliteetseid riigiteenuseid optimaalsete kuludega. Tegeleme ka riigi personalipoliitika, riikliku statistika, riigihangete ja riigiabi reeglite ning riigi äriühingute ja kinnisvara korraldamisega.