We wish you a wonderful summer and a joyful Midsummer week! ☀️

StartupOulu is pressing pause for the summer and will return in mid-August, refreshed and ready for an exciting autumn season.

Before we switch to summer mode, here's a glimpse of what's waiting beyond the horizon. Take a look and save the dates — the next adventure starts sooner than you think. 🤩

AUGUST

📅 AI Incubator starts in August – apply now! (FIN/ENG)
Take your AI-based business idea to the next level. Designed for entrepreneurs, startup teams, and innovators building AI-driven solutions. Read more.

📅 OYSTER HealthTech Pre-Incubator starts in August – welcome to join!
Studying or working on a health or wellbeing innovation? This program helps founders and teams validate ideas and build sustainable businesses in the health sector. Apply now.

SEPTEMBER

📅 Entrepreneur's Day Celebration and Business Corner Season Opening, September 4 (FIN/ENG)
Join us as we kick off the new Business Corner season in early September. Save the date!

📅 Founder's Corner starts September 22 (FIN)

Join the program to build your digital business with expert guidance and strengthen your entrepreneurial skills. Read more.

📅 Startup Express kickoff, September 29 (ENG)

BusinessOulu’s popular pre-incubator program helps aspiring entrepreneurs build startup skills, confidence, and valuable connections. Save the date and stay tuned for registration details!

OCTOBER - NOVEMBER

Kickstart Oulu Idea Competition October-November (FIN/ENG)
Have a great business idea? Pitch it at the Kickstart Oulu Idea Competition and win cash prizes! Student applications open in October across Oulu’s universities and OSAO, with the final taking place in November.

Slush Oulu Side Event & Pitching Competition, November 12 (ENG)
The highlight of Oulu's startup autumn at Theatre Rio. Expect networking, inspiring startup content, and a pitching competition for startups, investors, and ecosystem builders.