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11 firsts from Estonia – one of the most innovative countries

Estonia leads the world as one of the most innovative countries. Discover 11 digital firsts – like e-Residency, online voting, and blockchain-backed services

Maya Middlemiss • 8 min read
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Is e-Residency for me?

Some businesses are more well-suited to e-Residency than others  –  learn the most commonly applied based on real case studies

Hannah Brown • 10 min read
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Swiss researcher discovers creative use cases for e-Residency

From signing contracts to civic engagement, a Swiss researcher reveals real digital ID use cases through Estonia’s e-Residency programme.

Justin Petrone • 9 min read
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Which country has the most unicorns per capita in 2025?

Take a look at the world’s top unicorn company countries, and see why Estonia punches well above its weight.

Andy Stofferis • 7 min read
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Veerle Donders on redesigning hospitality to fight loneliness

On the Winning Friends podcast, powered by e-Residency, Veerle Donders shows how hospitality brand Zoku fight loneliness in work travel with design and community.

Ann-Kristin Kruuk • 5 min read
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How a company’s legal address and official contact person raise business credibility in Estonia

Most see a legal address and contact person as a technical necessity, but these show your reliability to clients, partners, banks & investors. How?

Aaroni Accounting Services • 5 min read
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Interesting e-resident stats to celebrate our 11th anniversary

See how e-Residency grew in its 11th year, with e-residents from 153 countries, rising applications, and thousands of new Estonian companies.

Jae Jensen-Ginter • 7 min read
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How Europe’s digital edge is driving UK business expansion

UK entrepreneurs are rethinking business expansion. Discover why Europe, and Estonia’s e-Residency, offer smarter, digital-first growth.

Maya Middlemiss • 8 min read
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Best entrepreneur podcasts to learn, grow and get inspired

Discover the best entrepreneur podcasts to learn, grow and get inspired, from FT News Briefing to Winning Friends by e-Residency of Estonia.

Ann-Kristin Kruuk • 7 min read
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How software startup Usetiful scaled to a multi-million acquisition with e-Residency

A small team spread across three countries used Estonia’s digital ecosystem to turn an internal workaround into a global product with a multi-million-dollar exit

Jae Jensen-Ginter • 6 min read
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The right way to fail with Fuckup Nights founder Pepe Villatoro

Fuckup Nights founder Pepe Villatoro joins the Winning Friends podcast, powered by e-Residency, to share how to turn failure into growth.

Ann-Kristin Kruuk • 6 min read
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8 tips on applying for Estonian and EU startup company grants

Get tips on applying for startup company grants from three grant experts. Learn how e-Residency helps you access Estonian and EU funding.

Raimo Matvere • 8 min read