
Vibe
Your
Future.
Learn vibe coding, master business and soft skills
- turn your idea into reality!
APPLICATIONS CLOSE
18 OCTOBER 2026

You don’t need to feel like an entrepreneur yet.
Then Pilot Pips programme is for you.
Why should you join?
Learn business & soft skills
Develop the skills you need to build, communicate and grow your business.
5 months, completely free
Build your business with expert support from November 2026 to April 2027.
Learn to vibe code
Turn your ideas into working prototypes and get free credits for AI tools.
Join an international community
Connect with ambitious participants from Estonia, Latvia and Sweden — 25 selected from each country.
Get a personal mentor
Receive practical, hands-on guidance from an experienced business mentor.
Turn your idea into reality
Finish the programme with a stronger business idea, a working prototype and the tools to move forward.
Programme timeline
All trainings take place online, starting 13:00 (EE & LV) / 14:00 (SE). Three events happen on site.
Vibe coding
4 sessionsVibe Coding 1
Vibe Coding 2
Vibe Coding 3
Vibe Coding 4
Soft skills
4 sessionsNetworking & social skills
Me today and in the future
Time management
Team & Leadership
On-site highlights
NOVEMBER 2026
Kick-off
In your own country — EE · LV · SE
Introduction to the programme, the participants and the journey ahead.
21-23 JANUARY 2027
Bootcamp
Everyone together in Tallinn
The highlight of the programme - All of the participants gather to Tallinn for and on-site bootcamp.
APRIL 2027
Wrap-up & Demo Day
In your own country — EE · LV · SE
Final pitches, celebration and closing of the programme.
Runs throughout the programme
One-to-one mentoring
A monthly session with your assigned mentor, four hours per participant.
Discord community
One shared channel for participants from all three countries.
Free AI tool credits
Financial support for the AI tools participants build with.
Your mentors
Fifteen people in your corner.
Founder experience, honest feedback and practical help when you need it.

Tauri Kärson
Founder & fractional CFO
Built and exited the car-sharing platform Autolevi, led Patchstack and Tuul, and now builds AI startup Supercomms. Helps founders avoid the mistakes he has already made.

Rim Alexandra Halfya
Entrepreneur, advisor & speaker
Award-winning entrepreneur and co-founder of Combify. Experience taking ideas from concept to execution, raising capital, building teams and driving growth. Combines strategic thinking with a passion for helping others turn ideas into action.

Marcus Larsson
AI, startups & growth mentor
Entrepreneur and growth professional behind Vorker.ai, an AI coworker for small businesses. Combines entrepreneurial drive with practical understanding of growth, marketing and turning ideas into action.

Stefano Amorelli
AI & business mentor
Seven years consulting and building solutions with startups across the EU and Silicon Valley. Now at Qonto's AI lab, helping early-stage founders go from vision to execution.

Kari Maripuu
Technology entrepreneur & mentor
Over 20 years advising more than 300 entrepreneurs and leading internationally focused tech companies. Recognised as Business Mentor of the Year by EAS and Junior Achievement Estonia.

Candyce Costa
AI trainer, mentor & marketing expert
Entrepreneur with 25+ years in sales, marketing and digital innovation. Helps founders turn AI into practical solutions that save time, strengthen marketing and drive growth.

Kārlis Ploks
Public speaking & partnerships coach
Public speaking coach and outreach lead at JA Latvia. Helps people set goals, build confidence and communicate effectively one-on-one and in groups.

Mikael Hirvi
Team entrepreneurship coach
Finland-based team coach, entrepreneur and CEO of Chess Mate Oy. Trains coaches internationally in team entrepreneurship and team-entrepreneurial ecosystems.

Betija Deina Muižniece
AI & product architect
Board Member and Chief Product & AI Architect at Animas. Leads end-to-end execution of AI-driven products and translates technical concepts into practical business guidance.

Aleksander Gansen
Business development mentor
Started his entrepreneurial journey in high school and founded a technology company. 10+ years mentoring startups in Estonia and worldwide in business development and market analysis.

Maria Rahamägi-Suits
EdTech & impact mentor
Founder of Edumus and advisor at Skaala Impact. Ten years in the Estonian startup ecosystem helping initiatives grow from idea to sustainable impact.

Mikael Melitshenko
Business development & innovation mentor
25+ years in business development and innovation leadership. Former CEO of Inkubera incubator, Head of Venture and COO at Smart Innovation Norway, and now founder of Inkludio. Has followed founders from first idea to first customer many times.

Anita Cedergren
Entrepreneur & AI coach
Founder of CedMera AB, helping companies turn AI from talk into tangible everyday value. Combines business acumen, AI expertise and first-hand entrepreneurial experience to help founders experiment, learn and take the next step.

Ronalds Palacis
AI & startup mentor
Founder of Klyiro and lecturer at the Baltic Computer Academy. Six years of full-stack, product and startup experience taking AI tools from idea to market.

Tālivaldis Vilnis
Team entrepreneurship coach
A dedicated mentor, team coach and lecturer trained in Finland's Team Entrepreneurship methodology. Helps young people clarify strengths, set goals and turn ideas into action plans.
FAQ
Applications close 18 October 2026
Your first step starts here.
The programme is free, starts in November 2026 and runs for five months. Bring your curiosity—we’ll help with the rest.
We are looking forward to reading your application.
If you have questions, get in touch with the contact person in your country:
🇸🇪 Sweden
Emma Karlsvärd
emma.karlsvard@startcentrum.se🇪🇪 Estonia
Nele Plutus
nele@inkubaator.ee🇱🇻 Latvia