Estonian Entrepreneurship University of Applied Sciences
14th annual Entrepreneurship and Innovation Conference (EIC)

Future DRIVE

1st October 2026

Öpiku Conference Center, Ülemiste City, Tallinn, Estonia

CALL FOR PAPERS

You are cordially invited to submit your reseach to explore the theme of „Future DRIVE“ for the 14th Annual Innovation and Entrepreneurship Conference tha will take place on 1 October 2026 in Ülemiste City, Tallinn, Estonia.

The International Conference
Aims and Objectives

The Entrepreneurship and Innovation Conference “Future DRIVE” explores the skills, knowledge, and mindsets that will shape tomorrow’s world — a world driven by Development, Research, Innovation, Venture, and Entrepreneurship (DRIVE). The conference aims to foster collaboration between science and business, generate practical research-based solutions, and build partnerships that contribute to meaningful and sustainable impact in the field of entrepreneurship and innovation.

Areas on Interest

We invite researchers, practitioners, and students to submit original research papers, case studies, and position papers related to the following and relevant related topics:

  • Collaboration Between Business and Science – the new normal in knowledge creation and innovation
  • Core Skills for the Future of Work – critical thinking, adaptability, and lifelong learning
  • Leading People and Change in an Era of Rapid Technological Transformation
  • The Practical Value of Research – the evolving role of researchers in entrepreneurship and innovation
  • Open Innovation and Collaborative Ecosystems
  • Human Capital Management in a Changing World – developing talent and preparing for future challenges
  • Digital Transformation and Emerging Technologies – including AI and data-driven innovation
  • Sustainable and Social Innovation – entrepreneurship addressing societal and environmental challenges
  • Startup Ecosystems and Venture Development – from idea validation to scaling and investment
  • Entrepreneurial Mindsets and Education – fostering creativity, resilience, and opportunity recognition
  • Knowledge Transfer and Research Commercialisation – bridging the gap from science to market
  • Corporate Entrepreneurship and Intrapreneurship – driving innovation within established organisations
  • Ethics and Responsibility in Innovation – ensuring responsible and inclusive development

Keywords

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Innovation
  • Collaboration
  • Science–Business Partnerships
  • Open Innovation
  • Innovation Ecosystems
  • Future of Work
  • Skills Development
  • Lifelong Learning
  • Leadership
  • Change Management
  • Digital Transformation
  • Emerging Technologies
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Data-Driven Innovation
  • Human Capital
  • Talent Development
  • Sustainability
  • Social Innovation
  • Startup Ecosystems
  • Venture Development
  • Entrepreneurial Education
  • Entrepreneurial Mindset
  • Knowledge Transfer
  • Research Commercialisation
  • Corporate Entrepreneurship
  • Intrapreneurship
  • Ethics
  • Responsible Innovation
  • Inclusion

Important Dates

Abstracts Submission Deadline: August 24, 2026

Notification of Acceptance/Rejection: September 13, 2026

Final Presentation Submission: September 20, 2026

Conference Date: October 01, 2026

VENUE

The Conference will be held at Öpiku Conference Centre (Valukoja 8), Ülemiste City, Tallinn, Estonia.

Ülemiste City is The Place where future happens. It’s the largest Smart City in the Baltics and the biggest privately-owned business campus in Northern Europe.

The airport is a 10-minute walk, and the bus stop is a 15-minute walk from the venue. The nearest hotel, Tallinn by Mercure, is just 10 minutes away on foot. Downtown and the Medieval Old Town are a 15-minute drive away. Ülemiste City is accessible via buses 7, 15, 45, 49, and 65, with interactive transportation and parking guides available online.