Workshop on Robotisation in Enterprises Highlighted Innovation Procurement Opportunities

Robotisation has become one of the most talked-about themes in the Estonian manufacturing industry. Companies are under increasing pressure to modernize their production processes, not only to remain competitive but also to meet the requirements of national support measures such as Digipööre, which ties funding for purchasing robots to procurement rules.

Against this backdrop, a dedicated workshop on robotisation in enterprises was held on 15 April 2025 at TalTech University in Tallinn, bringing together industry practitioners, support agencies, and innovation stakeholders.

The full-day training combined practical content on how robots can be integrated into manufacturing with strategic insights into funding and procurement. Participants explored how robotics can automate repetitive and physically demanding tasks, increase productivity, and improve workplace safety.

Sessions examined different applications of robotics in areas such as machine tool servicing, grinding and polishing, assembly, as well as material handling and packaging. Equally important, the workshop addressed the risks, challenges, and return on investment that companies need to consider when embarking on robotisation projects.

Alongside the technical knowledge, the event provided an overview of support opportunities available through the Estonian Business and Innovation Agency. The Estonian Chamber of Commerce and Industry also introduced the PPI4cities project and its PPI support platform, underlining how public procurement of innovation can be used as a tool to drive industrial transformation. The platform aims to become part of Estonia’s broader innovation support system, helping enterprises find the right partners and seize new opportunities in digitalisation and automation.

By combining practical training with insights into funding and procurement, the workshop offered Estonian companies both the know-how and the tools they need to start their robotisation journey. It reflected a broader push to ensure that innovation in Estonia is not only about adopting new technologies, but also about embedding them into sustainable systems that connect enterprises, public institutions, and innovation ecosystems.

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