August hightlights from StartupOulu
Hello Oulu!
We’re excited to get busy again this autumn. There are plenty of new programs starting along with our already established startup events. Whether you have an idea or you’re just looking for inspiration and know-how to start your business journey, we got you covered!
Put these events in your calendar.
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. Find out what's happening at Oamk and the University of Oulu during the week.
Read more here.
Learn how to pitch your idea like a pro over pizza on 5th of September
Get tips from our startup mentors on how to pitch your business idea convincingly while networking and eating pizza!
Location and time: Business Corner Linnanmaa, 5th of September from 14–16.
Read more and register: https://tapahtuma.oamk.fi/event/55qJE
New Startup Express cohort launches on 10th of September!
Turn your idea into a startup in 100 days with 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: https://oulu.com/en/startup-express-pre-incubator/
Hack4Health Hackathon, September 20th–22nd
Register now for the OYSTER Hack for Health Hackathon, where creativity, curiosity, and expertise from fields like healthcare, technology, business, and design come together. Hack for Health aims to be the only event in Northern Finland that brings together people interested in innovation and fascinated by the future of health.
Time: September 20th–22nd, 2024
Place: Kiviharjunlenkki 1B, Oulu
Registrations and more info: https://ouluhealth.fi/events/oyster-health-hackathon-oulu/
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!
Register: https://lu.ma/swgvggug
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.oulu.fi/en/news/kickstart-business-idea-competition-2024-save-dates
Startup Weekend Oulu 11.–13.10.2024 – Build a startup in one weekend and earn credits!
Want to build a new startup over one weekend while earning 3 credits from the Oamk Business Incubator? 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 program, t-shirt and 7 delicious meals.
Get your ticket https://www.startupweekendoulu.com/
The Slush Oulu Community Side Event and Pitching Competition returns on the 15th of November 2024!
Slush is the world's leading startup event that 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 here.
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