Institute for Baltic Studies

The Institute of Baltic Studies (IBS) is an independent non-profit research and development centre established in Tartu, Estonia. It was founded in 1996 in order to promote Baltic studies using new opportunities offered by information and communication technologies. In the first years the Institute focused on different themes related to development of information society in the region. Several research and development projects were carried out ranging from law to life long learning. Since then the focus has gradually moved towards development and policy oriented research activities with the objective to contribute to the increase of knowledge and understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing Estonia in particular and Baltic Sea region in general.

The Institute’s mission statement stipulates that in addition to theoretical knowledge it must seek to provide practical inputs for various public and private initiatives. Connecting theory with practice is thus the underlying motto of the Institute. IBS main fields of competence include science, technology and innovation policy, industrial and economic policy, information society, foresight, regional development, cross-cultural communication, etc.

IBS contributes to the project using its experiences of innovation and technology policy development and providing access to relevant stakeholders networks in policy development field in new member states.

Rene Tonnisson
Väike-Turu 8
Tartu 51013
Estonia
E-mail: rene@ibs.ee
Tel: +372 502 9873
Fax: +372 744 1722

Marek Tiits
Väike-Turu 8
Tartu 51013
Estonia
E-mail: marek@ibs.ee
Tel: +372 503 6621