Jõgevamaa Koostöökoda

What Jõgevamaa Koostöökoda does

Jõgevamaa Koostöökoda is a non-profit LEADER local action group (tegevusrühm) established in 2006 and headquartered at Pargi 3, Jõgeva, Estonia. It serves as the designated administrator of EU LEADER rural development funding for Jõgeva County, evaluating grant applications, distributing funds to local SMEs, NGOs, and municipalities, and coordinating community development projects under its 2023-2027 strategy. The organization is governed by a member-based general assembly and board, with executive leadership by Kaire Kaasik (Tegevjuht) and a local food specialist (Ülle Jukk).

Its portfolio of programs includes the annual Seemnefestival co-organized with Maaelu Teadmuskeskus (METK) at the historic Jõgeva breeding center, LEADER project funding calls (2024-2027), ESF+ funded senior work (seeniortöö) programs, renewable energy education initiatives (taastuvenergeetika), and the 'Jõgevamaa maitsete aasta' local food campaign. International cooperation projects — notably 'Elu kahe maailma piiril' with National Geographic Eesti and partner LAGs in Finland, Northern Ireland, Spain, and the Netherlands — extend its reach beyond the county.

Revenue is not publicly disclosed and derives primarily from EU LEADER operational support and project-based funding for inter-territorial and transnational cooperation. The organization does not develop proprietary technology products; its competitive position rests on its legal designation as the Jõgeva County LEADER group, two decades of community relationships, and a strategic partnership with METK and National Geographic Eesti. Most community events are free to attend, with a small commercial component limited to premium dining experiences (e.g., a €48 tomato dinner in August 2026).

Name

Jõgevamaa Koostöökoda

Legal name

Jõgevamaa Koostöökoda

Website

https://jogevamaa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Jõgevamaa Koostöökoda is a non-profit LEADER local action group established in 2006 that administers EU rural development funding and coordinates community programs (Seemnefestival, senior work, renewable energy, local food) for Jõgeva County, Estonia.

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Product category

Rural 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

Infrastructure, Housing & Community Development (BPAGABAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Master-Planned Community & POA Management (BPAJAHAD), Association Compliance, Governance & Board Support Services (BPAJAHAN)

Keywords

• Rural development funding
• LEADER program administration
• Community development programs
• Local food promotion
• Regional cooperation projects

Headquarters

HQ city

Jõgeva

HQ country

Estonia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

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B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. LEADER Project Funding: Jõgevamaa Koostöökoda operates as a LEADER local action group receiving EU rural development funding. It administers project calls, evaluates applications, and distributes LEADER-meetme funds to local businesses, NGOs, and municipalities within its territory. The organization itself is funded through operational support from these programs.
2. Project Cooperation Activities: The organization participates in inter-territorial and transnational cooperation projects funded under the LEADER program. These include joint projects with other Estonian LAGs (Tartumaa Arendusselts, Võrumaa Partnerluskogu, Valgamaa Partnerluskogu, etc.) and international partners in Finland, Northern Ireland, Spain, and the Netherlands, receiving project-based funding for specific development activities.

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Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Jõgevamaa Koostöökoda is a LEADER local action group (tegevusrühm) that administers EU rural development funding for Jõgeva County, Estonia. It evaluates and disburses LEADER project grants to local businesses, NGOs, and municipalities, coordinates multi-county South Estonia cooperation projects, and organizes community programs including the annual Seemnefestival, senior work programs, renewable energy education, and local food promotion initiatives.

Product overview

Jõgevamaa Koostöökoda is a LEADER local action group (tegevusrühm) operating as a rural development organization, not a technology product company. The organization offers a portfolio of community development programs including the annual Seemnefestival seed festival (organized with Maaelu Teadmuskeskus), LEADER project funding support services, senior work programs, renewable energy education initiatives, and local food promotion campaigns. The organization also participates in international cooperation projects such as 'Elu kahe maailma piiril' with National Geographic Eesti. There are no software products, SaaS offerings, or technical platforms in the portfolio.

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Products and services

• Seemnefestival (Seed Festival) Annual festival in Jõgeva alevik celebrating Estonian-bred potato and vegetable varieties, featuring seed sales, gardening advice, workshops, and local food vendors. Organized jointly with Maaelu Teadmuskeskus (METK).
• LEADER Project Support Services Grant application support, project evaluation, and funding administration for rural development projects under the 2023-2027 strategy, including measures for energy cost reduction, social inclusion, and local food promotion.
• Seenioritöö (Senior Work Programs) Projects supporting social activity and wellbeing of elderly residents in Jõgevamaa, including academic lecture series, study trips, and cooperation projects with other Estonian and international LEADER groups.
• Taastuvenergeetika (Renewable Energy Programs) Education and project support for renewable energy solutions for small consumers in rural areas, including study trips to major energy fairs and thematic days on solar, wind, and energy storage.
• Kohalik toit (Local Food Program) Promotion and development of local food in Jõgevamaa, including the 'Jõgevamaa maitsete aasta' (Jõgevamaa Flavors Year), food events, producer networks, and local food heritage publications.
• Koostööprojekt 'Elu kahe maailma piiril' (Life on the Border of Two Worlds) International cooperation project with National Geographic Eesti and Southern Estonian LEADER groups, featuring yellow frames installations, tourism promotion, and regional identity strengthening across six counties.

Quantifiable outcome

• Seemnefestival 2023 attracted approximately 1,000 visitors, including attendees from as far as Harju County, Tartu, Võru, and Põltsamaa.
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Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered secondary, core, minor and flagship.

• Oost-Groeningen (Netherlands)secondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Dutch LEADER group that signed a four-party cooperation agreement (with Tartumaa Arendusselts, Võrumaa Partnerluskogu, and Jõgevamaa Koostöökoda) in June 2025 to continue cooperation on yellow frames and community development.
• Võrumaa PartnerluskogucoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Lead partner in the 'Senior Work Development in Communities' (Seeniortöö arendamine kogukondades) LEADER cooperation project, 2023-2025. Manages the project and provides coordination. Jõgevamaa Koostöökoda participates alongside Valga- and Võrumaa partners, implementing senior inclusion activities supported by ESF+ funding.
• Valgamaa PartnerluskogucoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Cooperation partner in the senior work (seeniortöö) LEADER project alongside Võrumaa Partnerluskogu and Jõgevamaa Koostöökoda, 2023-2025. All three South Estonian LAGs collaborate on ESF+ preparatory activities for social inclusion measures.
• Pärnu Lahe PartnerluskogusecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Cooperation partner in the LEADER project 'Inspiring small consumers to adopt suitable renewable energy solutions' (Inspireerime väiketarbijaid rakendama sobivaid taastuvenergia lahendusi), involving Jõgevamaa Koostöökoda, Virumaa Koostöökogu, and Pärnu Lahe Partnerluskogu.
• Virumaa KoostöökogusecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Cooperation partner in the renewable energy LEADER project alongside Pärnu Lahe Partnerluskogu and Jõgevamaa Koostöökoda. Joint study trips to Intersolar Europe (Munich, 2023) and E-world energy & water (Essen, 2025) were organized. Also a partner in the cooperation project 'Life Between Two Worlds'.
• Cantabria LEADER groups (Northern Spain)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 November 2022Northern Spain LEADER groups visited in May 2026 as part of the 'Life Between Two Worlds' preparation project. Provided inspiration for new concepts for the South Estonian frames route. Jõgevamaa Koostöökoda, Tartumaa Arendusselts, and Võrumaa Partnerluskogu participated in the study trip.
• Maaelu Teadmuskeskus (METK / Maaelu Teadmuskeskus)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022METK (Rural Knowledge Center) is the primary co-organizer of Seemnefestival, providing the breeding center facilities in Jõgeva alevik, expert staff (Terje Tähtjärv, Ingrid Bender, Birgit Koll, Merili Toom, etc.), and seed varieties. The organization collaborates with METK on local food promotion, senior work projects, and renewable energy training. The partnership is ongoing with multiple annual joint projects.
• Piiriveere LiidersecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021South Estonian LEADER group partner in the 'Life Between Two Worlds' project and the photo/video contest 'A Window to South Estonia'. Participates in multi-county cooperation for tourism and community development.
• Põlvamaa PartnerluskogusecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021South Estonian LEADER group partner in the 'Life Between Two Worlds' project and joint cooperation activities.
• Äripäeva KirjastussecondaryGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2016Publisher of National Geographic Eesti and partner in the yellow frames project since May 2016. Provides publishing channels, media reach, and marketing support for South Estonia regional promotion through National Geographic content.
• National Geographic EestiflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015The flagship 'Life Between Two Worlds' (Elu kahe maailma piiril) project, involving the installation of yellow National Geographic frames in South Estonia, publication of a tourism coupon book 'Elamused Lõuna-Eestis', and photo/video contests. Articles about South Estonia, Jõgeva County, and local producers appear in National Geographic Eesti magazine. This partnership is central to regional tourism marketing.
• Tartumaa ArendusseltscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015One of the main cooperation partners in the South Estonia LEADER network. Tartumaa Arendusselts serves as the lead partner in some joint projects (e.g., the National Geographic collaboration). The two organizations frequently co-organize inter-county projects and share administrative experience.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Võrumaa Partnerluskogu: LEADER local action group for Võru County and lead partner in the 'Senior Work Development in Communities' (2023-2025) cooperation project with Jõgevamaa Koostöökoda. Operates the same community development mandate, ESF+ co-funding, and transnational cooperation activities.
• Piiriveere Liider: LEADER local action group covering the Peipsi region along the Russian border. Direct cooperation partner in the 'Life Between Two Worlds' and photo/video contest 'A Window to South Estonia'. Same LEADER mandate and community development function.
• Virumaa Koostöökogu: LEADER local action group covering Lääne-Viru and Ida-Viru counties. Cooperation partner in the renewable energy LEADER project and the 'Life Between Two Worlds' initiative. Same institutional model and EU funding mechanics.
• Valgamaa Partnerluskogu: LEADER local action group for Valga County and a direct cooperation partner of Jõgevamaa Koostöökoda in the senior work ESF+ project. Same institutional model, governance, and EU funding mechanics.
• Põlvamaa Partnerluskogu: LEADER local action group for Põlva County and partner in the South Estonia cooperation network including 'Life Between Two Worlds'. Structurally identical to Jõgevamaa Koostöökoda in mandate and funding model.
• Tartumaa Arendusselts: LEADER local action group for Tartu County, Estonia. Operates the same EU LEADER funding model, co-organizes multi-county projects including the National Geographic 'Life Between Two Worlds' initiative, and shares the same member-based governance structure as Jõgevamaa Koostöökoda.
• Pärnu Lahe Partnerluskogu: LEADER local action group for Pärnu County and joint partner in the renewable energy cooperation project with Jõgevamaa Koostöökoda. Same LEADER funding administration role and rural development mandate.

Regional players

• Oost-Groeningen (Netherlands LEADER group): Dutch LEADER local action group that signed a four-party cooperation agreement with Jõgevamaa Koostöökoda and other South Estonian LAGs in June 2025. Comparable LEADER mandate, but operates in a different national policy and geographic context.

Others

• Maaelu Teadmuskeskus (METK): Estonian Rural Knowledge Center (state R&D institution) and the primary co-organizer of Seemnefestival. Comparable in mission area (rural development and food heritage) but operates as a government-backed research center rather than a community-driven LAG; supplies the breeding facilities and expert staff that anchor Jõgevamaa Koostöökoda's flagship event.

Broad incumbents

• LEADER/CLLD Network Estonia: National umbrella body coordinating all 26 Estonian LEADER local action groups. Provides the broader institutional context for Jõgevamaa Koostöökoda and represents the collective interests of Estonian LAGs at the national level.

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Key highlights7 records

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