Estonia offers a wide range of funding opportunities and destination support services for international conferences, congresses, association meetings, and business events. Whether you are preparing a bid, planning a site inspection, or organising a large-scale international conference, several support programmes are available to help reduce costs and enhance the delegate experience.

Conference organisers can benefit from national and local grants, bid support, site inspection funding, and complimentary public transport in Tallinn, making Estonia a competitive and attractive destination for international events.

Estonian Business and Innovation Agency’s Conference Support Grant

The Estonian Business and Innovation Agency provides financial support for the organisation and promotion of international conferences in Estonia. The programme aims to attract high-value international visitors, strengthen Estonia’s reputation as a conference destination, and increase the country’s visibility in global markets.

The grant is available to legal entities registered in Estonia, including public sector organisations and local authorities. Funding is awarded based on a set of evaluation criteria, with grants of up to €30,000 per conference.

For detailed eligibility requirements and application information, please visit the Estonian Business and Innovation Agency’s website

Tallinn Conference Grant

The City of Tallinn offers financial support for international conferences taking place in the Estonian capital. The grant is designed to encourage the growth of international meetings and business events in Tallinn.

Eligible conferences must take place between 1 January–31 May or 1 September–30 November and meet the following criteria:

• The conference programme must run for at least two consecutive days.
• Each conference day must include a minimum of four hours of programme content.
• Participants must represent at least two countries.
• A minimum of 50 international delegates is required for conferences held in January, February, or March.
• A minimum of 100 international delegates is required for conferences held in April, May, September, October, or November.

The maximum grant amount is up to €35,000 per conference. Applications are evaluated primarily on the total number of foreign delegate participation days (90% weighting), calculated by multiplying the number of international delegates by the number of conference days. Conference topic relevance accounts for the remaining 10%.

The grant can cover up to 60% of eligible expenses actually incurred.

For full application guidelines and funding criteria, please visit the Visit Tallinn’s web site

Free Public Transport for Conference Delegates in Tallinn

Tallinn is a compact and walkable city, but organisers of international conferences, congresses, cultural events, and sporting events can also apply for complimentary public transport for their participants.

This initiative helps improve delegate mobility while enhancing the overall event experience and sustainability of the destination.

For more information and application details, please visit the Visit Tallinn’ s web site

Site Inspection Funding

To help event organisers evaluate Estonia as a future conference destination, the Estonian Convention Bureau offers support for in-person site inspections. Funding may cover travel and accommodation expenses for key decision-makers considering Estonia for their upcoming international conference or congress.

Our team can assist in planning tailored site visits, introducing suitable venues, and connecting organisers with trusted local partners.

For guidance and support, please contact Ms Külli Teimann, our Senior Advisor, Business Events kylli.teimann@ecb.ee

Bid Support Programme

The Estonian Convention Bureau provides professional and financial support for organisations bidding to host international conferences and congresses in Estonia.

Support may include:

• Development of compelling bid documents and presentations
• Financial assistance for the creation of bid materials
• Destination marketing content showcasing Estonia
• Travel and accommodation support for bid presentations
• Conference registration fees for attendance at previous editions of the event
• Organisation of tailored site inspection visits

Our experienced team can help strengthen your bid by highlighting Estonia’s conference infrastructure, accessibility, sustainability credentials, and unique delegate experiences.

For further information and personalised assistance, please contact Ms Külli Teimann, our Senior Advisor, Business Events kylli.teimann@ecb.ee