FAQ

  • Who is Rainer Oras?

    Rainer Oras is an Estonian entrepreneur, consultant, and storyteller working at the intersection of business consulting, funding strategies, sports development, and media production.

  • What makes Rainer different from other consultants?

    Rainer combines hands-on experience in funding, technology, and creative industries with a wide network of partners. His approach is personal, innovative, and focused on turning ideas into practical results.

  • What services do you offer?

    Funding applications & strategic consulting

    Technology integration into business workflows

    Event coordination and sports/community project management

    Video & photo production for events and storytelling

  • Do you help with EU or national funding applications?

    Yes — Rainer supports businesses and NGOs in preparing applications for Estonian and EU-level funding programs, such as EIS, PRIA, KIK, Interreg, and Horizon.

  • Do you provide ongoing consulting or only one-time projects?

    Both. Rainer works on one-off funding applications as well as long-term partnerships that involve consulting, project development, and technology integration.

  • What kind of projects have you worked on?

    Rainer has led initiatives in sports development (Aidu Water Sports Center), co-founded the funding platform Leiatoetus.ee, produced the sports-media series Nullpunktist Olümpiale, and supported companies in securing national and EU-level funding.

  • Do you work with international clients?

    Yes. While based in Estonia, Rainer collaborates with partners across the Baltic and Nordic countries, as well as EU-wide initiatives.

  • How can I start working with Rainer?

    The easiest way is to reach out via the contact page. Share a short overview of your project or idea, and Rainer will respond personally.

  • Do you work with startups or only established businesses?

    Both. Rainer has supported early-stage startups in securing seed funding as well as larger SMEs and NGOs in managing multi-year EU projects.

  • Can you join as a partner in a project instead of just a consultant?

    Yes — depending on the project’s scope and goals, collaboration can take the form of consultancy, partnership, or co-creation.

  • Where are you based?

    Rainer is based in Estonia, with projects in Viljandi, Tallinn, Tartu, and Ida-Virumaa, but collaborations often extend internationally.

  • What languages do you work in?

    Rainer works in Estonian and English.