ÜLEMISTE CITY

Ülemiste City is a modern smart business district and tech campus in Tallinn, Estonia, near the airport and future Rail Baltic hub. Founded in 2005 on the old Dvigatel factory site, it has been transformed into a dynamic, knowledge-driven economic centre.

Ülemiste City is the largest business campus in the Baltics, home to around 500 companies and 18,000 people who work, study, or live there. Its vision is to create an ideal environment for global talent, aiming to grow its community to 20,000 by 2025.

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Environmental & Nature

Ülemiste City aims to be a carbon-neutral, sustainable campus, using 100% green electricity in offices since 2020 and targeting full carbon neutrality by 2030. It promotes eco-friendly commuting, with three times more cyclists than Tallinn’s average. Its Green City platform gives tenants real-time data on electricity, water, and waste, helping track and improve environmental performance.

Smart City

Ülemiste City functions as a “live lab” where new technologies are tested in real-life settings. It has piloted self-driving shuttles, smart parking, and AI-based energy systems. Through its Test City program, innovation is focused on improving daily life. In partnership with universities and tech firms, including TalTech, it conducts research on mobility, urban design, and city economics using data-driven methods.

Human-Centric

Ülemiste City prioritizes talent, knowledge, and community, hosting professionals from over 70 countries. It offers education through schools and universities, and the largest privately funded health campus in the Baltics. The campus also provides restaurants, cafes, sports facilities, a private park, and smart apartments, creating a lively, 24/7 urban environment.

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