SA Viljandimaa Arenduskeskus

Name

SA Viljandimaa Arenduskeskus

Legal name

SA Viljandimaa Arenduskeskus

Website

https://arenduskeskus.viljandimaa.ee

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Development Services

NAICS

Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local) (BPAIACAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Infrastructure, Housing & Community Development (BPAGABAL)

Keywords

• Regional development services
• Business advisory services
• Entrepreneurship support
• Civil society support
• Tourism development

Headquarters

HQ city

Viljandi

HQ country

Estonia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SA Viljandimaa Arenduskeskus is a publicly funded Estonian non-profit foundation that operates as the county-level development center for Viljandimaa and the broader Central Estonia region. It provides entrepreneurship advisory, business incubation, funding program administration (startup grants, innovation and development vouchers, EVAT unemployment-insurance grants), civil society organization support, youth entrepreneurship programs, and tourism development services. The foundation acts as an intermediary channeling EU structural funds and Estonian government support schemes to SMEs, NGOs, youth, and tourism businesses in the region.

Product overview

SA Viljandimaa Arenduskeskus (Viljandimaa Development Center) is a foundation providing comprehensive regional development services across Viljandimaa and Central Estonia. The organization operates as a multi-service platform rather than a single product, offering: (1) Entrepreneurship support through funding instruments including Starditoetus (up to €20,000), Arendusosak (up to €35,000), Innovatsiooniosak (up to €7,500), and EVAT grants (up to €6,000), complemented by the Kesk-Eesti Ettevõtlusinkubaator incubator with prototype support up to €4,000 and Praktikute Klubi for established businesses; (2) LEEN cooperation project for youth entrepreneurship development; (3) Tourism development through Kesk-Eesti Turismipiirkond and individual DMO advisory programmes; (4) Community organization support services; and (5) AI training workshops such as Tehisaru päev. The organization functions as a coordination hub connecting businesses, youth, NGOs, and tourism operators with funding, advisory services, and training programmes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Töötukassa Ettevõtluse Alustamise Toetus (EVAT)

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kesk-Eesti EttevõtlusinkubaatorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentral Estonia Business Incubator - a joint project of Viljandi, Järva, and Jõgeva counties. SA Viljandimaa Arenduskeskus is a key partner in this incubator program that provides mentorship, training, development programs, and prototype support (up to 4,000 EUR) for entrepreneurs.
• Ettevõtluse ja Innovatsiooni Sihtasutus (EIS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnterprise Estonia - national development foundation that administers funding programs including startup grants (Starditoetus), innovation vouchers (Innovatsiooniosak), and development vouchers (Arendusosak). EIS programs are promoted and facilitated through MAK network.
• Eesti TöötukassacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstonian Unemployment Insurance Fund - administers the entrepreneurship starting support (EVAT) program providing up to 6,000 EUR for registered unemployed persons to start businesses.
• Kodanikuühiskonna Sihtkapital (KYSK)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCivil Society Capital - provides funding and support for civil society organizations. Partner in organizing recognition events for the civic sector.
• MAK võrgustikcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of County Development Centers - nationwide network of 15 county-level development centers coordinated by MTÜ Maakondlikud Arenduskeskused. Uses shared CRM software for customer relationship management.
• Viljandimaa Omavalitsuste LiitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerViljandimaa Municipalities Union - represents local governments in Viljandimaa county. Co-organizer of entrepreneurship awards gala and civic recognition events.
• Viljandi linncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of Viljandi - local government partner supporting regional development initiatives, tourism promotion, and entrepreneurship support programs.
• Mulgi valdminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulgi municipality - local government partner in Viljandimaa county for regional development activities.
• Põhja Sakala valdminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPõhja Sakala municipality - local government partner in Viljandimaa county for regional development activities.
• Viljandi valdminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerViljandi rural municipality - local government partner for regional development initiatives.
• Lõuna-Eesti ettevõtlikud noored (LEEN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSouthern Estonia Enterprising Youth - cooperation project supporting youth entrepreneurship and financial literacy. Co-organizer of youth initiatives and Rahakratt financial education events.
• Leader tegevusgrupid (Mulgimaa Arenduskoda, Rohelise Jõemaa Koostöökogu, Võrtsjärve Ühendus)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThree LEADER action groups operating in Viljandimaa: Mulgimaa Arenduskoda, Rohelise Jõemaa Koostöökogu, and Võrtsjärve Ühendus. These groups administer EU rural development funding.
• SakalaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal media outlet - co-organizer of annual Viljandimaa Entrepreneurship Gala awards ceremony.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SA Pärnumaa Arenduskeskus: Sister county development center in Estonia's MAK network providing equivalent entrepreneurship, NGO, youth, and tourism development services to Pärnu County. Directly comparable in mission, funding model, and service portfolio to SA Viljandimaa Arenduskeskus.
• SA Jõgevamaa Arenduskeskus: County development center in Jõgeva County, also a co-partner in the Central Estonia Business Incubator. Same MAK network, same mission, same funding model — direct structural peer.
• Kodanikuühiskonna Sihtkapital (KYSK): National Estonian civil society capital foundation funding and supporting NGOs — a strategic partner of SA Viljandimaa Arenduskeskus in Vabaühendused programming and recognition events. Operates one level above county centers for the civil society segment.
• SA Järvamaa Arenduskeskus: County development center in Järva County and co-partner with SA Viljandimaa Arenduskeskus in the Kesk-Eesti Ettevõtlusinkubaator joint incubator program. Directly comparable MAK network peer.
• SA Saare Arenduskeskus: Another county-level MAK development center covering Saare County with the same mission of entrepreneurship, civil society, youth, and tourism development. Directly comparable regional peer within the same national network.
• MTÜ Maakondlikud Arenduskeskused: The umbrella association coordinating the 15 Estonian county development centers, including SA Viljandimaa Arenduskeskus. Operates shared CRM, coordinates projects, and represents county centers at the national level — direct institutional peer.

Broad incumbents

• KredEx: Estonian state-owned foundation providing financing, credit, and export guarantees to Estonian SMEs — a fellow public-interest financial/advisory institution under the broader national economic development framework.
• Eesti Töötukassa (Estonian Unemployment Insurance Fund): National institution administering the EVAT entrepreneurship starting support that SA Viljandimaa Arenduskeskus helps promote and facilitate. Overlapping mission around labor-market entrepreneurship activation at national scale.
• Eesti Turismi Sihtasutus (Estonian Tourist Board foundation): National-level tourism marketing and development organization. SA Viljandimaa Arenduskeskus implements Central Estonia tourism development under this broader national tourism framework, making it a strategic peer in the tourism development vertical.
• Ettevõtluse ja Innovatsiooni Sihtasutus (EIS / Enterprise Estonia): National Estonian development foundation that designs and funds the SME support instruments (Starditoetus, Innovatsiooniosak, Arendusosak) that SA Viljandimaa Arenduskeskus channels to beneficiaries. Operates one level above the county centers in the national development ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sa-viljandimaa-arenduskeskus

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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