Innovation Projects

Public sector innovation projects are funded through the Innovation Fund and the Innovation Programme. During the current EU funding period, the Innovation Fund supports projects that seek solutions for implementing the changes identified in the Estonia 2035 strategy by applying new knowledge and technologies. The Innovation Programme is an approximately eight-month design-thinking-based programme for developing public services. Since 2019, four Innovation Programmes have been carried out, involving a total of 26 projects.

1.8.3. Speech Recognition for Radiologists

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A speech recognition software solution for radiologists addresses the challenge of a significant share of working time being spent manually typing examination reports, which slows down the processing of examinations and contributes to longer waiting times.

Estonia already faces a shortage of radiologists and other medical professionals, making it necessary to introduce tools that simplify workflows. At present, there is no speech recognition solution capable of reliably supporting radiologists while accurately handling field-specific medical terminology.

Project duration: 2015–2027

The project is funded by the Public Sector Innovation Fund

Project contact at the Government Office: Kairit Viidalepp, [email protected], 5646 7281

Last updated on 05.11.2025

 

Activities and projects in the field of innovation are funded under the European Union Cohesion Policy 2021–2027 measure.

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Last updated: 23.02.2026