Autumn's Startup Events in Oulu

Below you can find the updating list of autumn's entrepreneurial events.
You can always ask for more information from the Innovation Centre's Ville ville.saarenpaa@oulu.fi.

POHJAT – Entrepreneurship Week of Northern Ostrobothnia 2.–6.9.2024 gathers students and entrepreneurs together

Entrepreneurship Week of Northern Ostrobothnia celebrates we northern and resilient entrepreneurship and lays the groundwork for future ventures.

The week offers a range of events, workshops and networking opportunities for those interested in entrepreneurship. Also the University of Oulu and OAMK are organizing events during the week.

https://www.oulu.fi/en/events/pohjat-entrepreneurship-week-northern-ostrobothnia-0 / https://pohjatfest.com/

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The new Startup Express cohort launches on the 10th of September!

Turn your idea into a startup in 100 days with the help of a community!

Are you interested in launching your own startup in Oulu but not sure how to get started? Startup Express is a pre-incubator program that provides skills, confidence, and contacts to empower you on your journey.

Read more and register: https://oulu.com/en/startup-express-pre-incubator/

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Hack4Health - Oyster Health Hackathon 20.-22.9.

The weekend-long Hack4Health hackathon by OYSTER Incubator is an event, designed to bring together creative and curious minds from various fields, such as health, technology, business, design, and more.

Read more and register: https://ouluhealth.fi/events/oyster-health-hackathon-oulu/

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Kiuas x BusinessOulu Co-Founder Matchmaking event 24.9.

Get ready to meet your co-founder, this time, in Oulu!

Kiuas Accelerator together with Business Oulu invites you to join their networking evening on September 24th at Startup Station (Technopolis Ydinkeskusta, Sepänkatu 20), starting at 18:00, where the main goal is connecting future co-founders. Whether you already have a startup idea or not, this event is for you. It’s a great opportunity for anyone interested in the startup world to find their teammate!

Read more and register: https://lu.ma/swgvggug

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Startup Weekend Oulu 11.–13.10.2024 – Build a startup in one weekend

Want to build a new startup over one weekend while earning credits (how many depends on what you study)? At Startup Weekend, you can develop your entrepreneurial skills together with your team and with the support of experienced mentors and experts. Meet new friends, founders, and investors, and turn your business idea into reality in 54 hours! The ticket price covers the full programme, a t-shirt, and 7 delicious meals.

Read more and tickets: www.startupweekendoulu.com

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Kickstart business idea competition

In the Kickstart business idea competition, the brightest students of the University of Oulu, Oulu University of Applied Sciences, and OSAO compete against each other to win the grand prize of up to 2500 €!

The application period starts on 16.9. and ends on 30.10.

Read more and apply: https://www.kickstartoulu.fi/ / https://www.oulu.fi/en/news/kickstart-business-idea-competition-2024-save-dates

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University Business Forum 31.10.

UBF2024 is coming with a new inspiring theme: People, Planet, Profit — emphasizing our shared journey towards regenerative business practices and sustainable transformation!

Collaborate with businesses from startups to billion-dollar companies, learn about the latest research and hear inspiring insights from Subhagata Mukherjee and other top speakers.

Read more and register: https://www.oulu.fi/en/events/university-business-forum-2024

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The Slush Oulu Community Side Event and Pitching Competition returns on the 15th of November 2024!

Slush is the world's leading startup event which takes place in Helsinki every year, bringing together top startups and world-class investors. This year’s event will be held on November 20- 21 in Helsinki. However, you don’t need to wait that long to get your first taste of Slush, as the Slush Oulu Community Side Event and Pitching Competition will take place on November 15th.

WHAT: Slush Oulu Community Side Event and Student Pitching Competition
WHEN: 15th of November 2024, 2 - 6 PM
WHERE: Oulu
COST: 5€
TICKET SALES: For students in KideApp. For others in Lyyti-registration. LINKS

PS. Helsinki Slush volunteering ends on 8.9. and we highly recommend experiencing it at least once!
Read more and apply: https://talent.slush.org/