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Digital Explorers is an ICT focused knowledge and talent exchange initiative between the Baltics and partner countries, striving to lead the digital revolution in their respective parts of the world.
  • Build long-term partnerships
  • Discover a new market
  • Accelerate your career

Where are the Baltics?

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Welcome to the digitally blooming Baltics – a region that boasts the most startups per capita in the world. High levels of digital solution adoption, effective legislation, data security and efficient business operations make it a desired hotspot for ICT innovators and developers.

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Lithuania
About to open the biggest tech campus in Europe, Lithuania is one of the top ecosystems globally for developing and rapidly scaling innovative FinTech solutions. Not only it boasts a rich and diverse startup ecosystem, but is also home to 3 unicorns and dozens of ambitious companies across the spectrum: from GameDev to cybersecurity.
Latvia
Equipped with one of the best high-speed internet access in Europe and innovation-favoring regulation, Latvia is considered as one of the most friendly countries for both startups and digital nomads alike. Its capital Riga leads the way as one of the major ICT hubs in the Baltic-Nordic region and acts as a gateway for global and regional ICT businesses.
Estonia
Internationally recognised as an e-state, Estonia the only country in the world where 99% of public services are available online. Despite its small size, Estonia is a true digital heavyweight and leads Europe in startups, unicorns and investments in digital companies per capita.

For tech talents

Become a Digital Explorer

Providing a shortcut to your dream career, Digital Explorers programme offers many years worth of experience in a single journey. It boosts your digital skills, challenges you in an international working environment and provides hands-on experience in advanced ICT projects. All with a supportive and encouraging team by your side.

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For tech talents

Become a Digital Explorer

Providing a shortcut to your dream career, Digital Explorers programme offers many years worth of experience in a single journey. It boosts your digital skills, challenges you in an international working environment and provides hands-on experience in advanced ICT projects. All with a supportive and encouraging team by your side.

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For companies

Booming ICT ecosystems

Digital Explorers community is global! We aim to foster stronger connections between the growing digital economies of Baltics and tech-savvy populations of Kenya, Armenia, and Nigeria – the destinations of your future digital exploration!

 

Nigeria
Nigeria has the fastest expanding pool of ICT talents in Africa and continues to attract large scale international investments year after year. Its young, entrepreneurial and tech-savvy population has already been dubbed "Nigeria's new oil" and a growing number of startup support organizations, local and international investors and tech communities make sure that the progress does not stop there.
Armenia
Well known for its strong human capital, Armenia continues to invest in digitizing public services and ICT skills education. This has already paid dividends as the ICT sector is growing 20% a year, new international investments are flowing in and Armenian companies have firmly positioned themselves in the global tech value chains.
Kenya
The nickname "Silicon Savannah" says it all. Kenya is the ICT hub of East Africa, with the country being a leader in broadband connectivity, general ICT infrastructure, mobile banking and FinTech services. No wonder majority of global tech giants are all headquartered in Nairobi.
Iraq
Located at the crossroads of the Middle East, Iraq has undergone a significant shift in its technological landscape over the past years. With access to the internet and mobile connectivity rapidly increasing, a growing number of tech hubs, accelerators, startups and internationals are nurturing a young and diverse ICT talent pool, getting ready to fully unlock the economic potential of this diverse and dynamic market.

For companies

New Discoveries

Digital Explorers programme serves as a talent attraction platform tailored to fit the needs of Baltic ICT companies, be it culturally enriching your team with the brightest of global ICT talents or tapping into booming markets. Hassle-free.

 

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Teams that have scaled smarter with Digital Explorers

Community of Explorers. Traveling in the same direction.

"The supportive community and mentorship I received were instrumental in my success "
My experience with the Digital Explorers program has been truly transformative. The opportunity to work on innovative projects like the VaraCraft initiative, that is an ed-tech web-application we are currently building for Tallinn University, has been both challenging and rewarding, allowing me to grow professionally and personally. The supportive community and mentorship I received were instrumental in my success and have prepared me well for my future academic and career endeavors.
Hakeem Alavi
UI/UX Designer at Tallinn University
"Remarkable dedication and creativity from participants"
The group that interned in Tallinn for four months showed remarkable dedication and creativity. These projects tested their technical skills but the tutors observed their team work, connection building and communication skills, which was highly appreciated. The group showed great adaptability and good attitude!
Mustafa Can Özdemir
Junior Research Fellow & Lecturer at Tallinn University
"It is inspiring to learn how different startup ecosystems continue to thrive and encourage growth. "
The startup ecosystem in the Baltics is impressively mature and stable, but it still needs to continue to grow and innovate. This is where global partnerships and fresh talent and ideas could really benefit us all.
Mercy Kimalat
CEO of ASSEK
"Digital Explorers initiative is a promising foundation for future growth."
Given the Baltics’ remarkable success in building a thriving ecosystem and its strong connections with the EU tech hubs, building closer relations with the investors and ecosystem builders in Baltics presents an opportunity to unlock huge potential.
Ruben Osipyan
CEO of the Science & Technology Angels Network (STAN)
"Economic advancement via talent exchange"
Digital Explorers is a super innovative take on economic advancement via talent exchange. I'm very excited for all of the young people that are participating in this journey and look forward to seeing what they do next.
Bankole Oluwafemi
Founder and editor at TechCabal
"Prime example of building legal pathways between EU and third countries"
Digital Explorers is a prime example of a sustainable solution for building legal pathways between EU and third countries. Having the Baltic countries join forces in the second iteration is a great example of the Team Europe spirit.
Anita Vella
Head of Legal Pathways and Integration, DG HOME
"Exploring is the backbone of innovation"
I like the verb exploring, central to the name of this project, as it’s about being open to opportunities and not knowing what you’ll find. It is the backbone of innovation.
George Njuguna
CIO of Safaricom
"Digital Explorers are on a mission to connect"
The fourth industrial revolution, big data, fin-tech, artificial intelligence and other technologies have the potential to transform public services and enable businesses to reach new markets. Digital Explorers are on a mission to connect Nigeria and Lithuania and leverage on these new opportunities. I am sure that this unexpected connection will create added value for all parties involved.
Elijus Čivilis
Vice-minister of Economy and Innovation of the Republic of Lithuania
"Challenging the status quo"
The project "Digital Explorers" is challenging the status quo. It unites diverse experiences and backgrounds and ensures that passion for tech is the cornerstone for cross-cultural collaboration. I believe much is hidden in an untapped potential of Nigerian-Lithuanian tech talents. Let‘s discover it!
Žydrūnė Vitaitė
Co-founder at Women Go Tech
"Talent and soft skills development"
We participated in Digital Explorers programme not only to enrich our team with talent, but also to develop our soft skills. In this journey of mentoring, iTo team will teach and learn how to share its knowledge, at the same time.
Paulius Lazauskas
Founder and CEO at iTo
" ICT sector development offers mutual benefits for all countries involved"
I have watched this initiative grow over the years, from its inception 5–6 years ago in Vilnius and now expanding its horizons. ICT sector development, which is at the heart of Digital Explorers, offers mutual benefits for all countries involved.
Arnoldas Pranckevičius
Lithuania’s Ambassador to the European Union
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