Students assembling a six-wheeled robot in the workshop

About us

A hands-on technical institute in Tallinn.

MAKE Institute of Future Industries teaches students to operate, program, maintain, test and troubleshoot drones, robots and electric and autonomous vehicles — in English, in our own labs.

MAKE Institute of Future Industries campus building at Kadaka tee 42b, Tallinn, at dusk
Legal name
MAKE Institute of Future Industries OÜ. Registry code 17604133.
Where we are
Tallinn, Estonia. Address and directions

People

The team.

Our Principal holds a PhD in Political Science; every other team member holds a master's degree in their field. Department heads lead the labs for their programme; lecturers teach the practical work and supervise your projects.

Leadership

  • Susanne Somera, Principal

    Susanne Somera

    Principal

    Leads the institute, its teaching standards and the practical training programmes.

  • Tullio Liblik, Director

    Tullio Liblik

    Director

    Directs the institute's strategy, governance and long-term development.

  • Irine Romanovich, Director of Strategic Partnerships & Student Relations

    Irine Romanovich

    Director of Strategic Partnerships & Student Relations

    Leads partnerships and student relations, from first enquiry to graduation.

Admissions and operations

  • Relika Rapsib, Head of Admissions

    Relika Rapsib

    Head of Admissions

    Guides applicants from first question to offer, and leads interviews and document review.

  • Natalie Johanson, Head of Business Development

    Natalie Johanson

    Head of Business Development

    Works with employers and partners on internships, equipment and industry projects.

  • Ingrid Rottermann, Programme Coordinator

    Ingrid Rottermann

    Programme Coordinator

    Coordinates timetables, projects and student support across the three programmes.

Robotics Operations and Maintenance

  • Kristina Rahumaa, Head of the Robotics Department

    Kristina Rahumaa

    Head of the Robotics Department

    Leads robotics teaching, lab equipment and project work.

  • Litizia Liblik, Lecturer in Robotics

    Litizia Liblik

    Lecturer in Robotics

    Teaches robot programming, sensors and fault diagnosis.

  • Erick Reisalu, Lecturer

    Erick Reisalu

    Lecturer

    Teaches practical workshops and supervises student projects.

Electric and Autonomous Vehicles

  • Kristina Engmann, Head of the Electric and Autonomous Vehicle Department

    Kristina Engmann

    Head of the Electric and Autonomous Vehicle Department

    Leads electric and autonomous vehicle teaching, batteries and diagnostics.

  • Inga Ribane, Lecturer

    Inga Ribane

    Lecturer

    Teaches technical fundamentals and lab practice.

Drone Operations and Maintenance

  • Alexander Stubb, Head of Drone Operations and Maintenance

    Alexander Stubb

    Head of Drone Operations and Maintenance

    Leads drone operations, mission planning, maintenance and field safety.

Our partners.

Drone, robotics and autonomous-vehicle companies that help our students train on real projects. Students can also work with them alongside their studies.

  • DJI
  • Starship Technologies
  • Bolt Business
  • Boston Dynamics
  • Robologic
  • CityBee
  • Tüksimaailm
  • TalTech
  • Day1Work

Visit the labs.

Visits are by appointment on weekdays.

Contact us