EVENTS

Meet likeminded people at the events organized by Oulu startup ecosystem partners

EVENTS

Meet likeminded people at the events organized by Oulu startup ecosystem partners

Kickstart Business Idea Competition Finals
Kickstart Business Idea Competition Finals Friday, November 28, 2025
12:30 - 16:00 Come and watch as 9 brave student teams pitch their new business ideas and compete for the 1500€ main prize!

Tule katsomaan, kun 9 rohkeaa opiskelijatiimiä pitchaavat uudet liikeideansa ja kilpailevat 1500€ pääpalkinnosta!
IPR for Startups
IPR for Startups Tuesday, December 2, 2025
10:00 - 12:00 Are you launching a startup or planning to establish one? Understanding Intellectual Property (IP) is essential for protecting your ideas, building a strong brand, and attracting investors. Join our IPR for Startups session, where experienced patent attorneys and a startup coach specializing in innovation-driven businesses will guide you through key IP topics
OYSTER Deal Day 2.12.
OYSTER Deal Day 2.12. Tuesday, December 2, 2025
14:00 - 16:30 We are excited to invite you to the OYSTER Pre-Incubator Program Graduation Day. After 100 days of hard work and innovation, our teams are ready to present the incredible ideas they’ve been developing.
Polar Bear Pitching Startup Call open until 4.12.
Polar Bear Pitching Startup Call open until 4.12. Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 12:00
Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 23:59 Are you an early-phase startup looking for an extraordinary opportunity? At our Avanto Competition, you can show the whole world your determination, compete for a thrilling prize, and embark on an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Finland.
Startup Mastermind Club
Startup Mastermind Club Sunday, December 7, 2025
14:00 - 16:00 The Startup Mastermind Club is a peer-support network for startup teams and founders that have started their journey. Here you can pitch your startup and discuss your current challenges, gain insights from BusinessOulu experts, and take part in collective problem-solving with peers.
OIA-Olkkari - StartupOulu 12.12.2025
OIA-Olkkari - StartupOulu 12.12.2025 Friday, December 12, 2025
08:00 - 10:30 Oulu kuhisee startup-energiaa – nähdään OIA-Olkkarissa! StartupOulu on mukana OIA-Olkkarissa 12.12.2025 tuomassa yhteen yrittäjiä, opiskelijoita ja tulevaisuuden tekijöitä. Tule kuuntelemaan aamupalan äärellä Oulun startup-ekosysteemin menestystarinoita, ja mitä Oulun startup-kentällä tapahtuu. Upeiden kasvutarinoiden lisäksi saamme kuulla keynote-puheenvuoron Ouran Mats Kyyröltä.
Cofounder Corner
Cofounder Corner Tuesday, December 16, 2025
13:00 - 14:00 Cofounder Corner is a relaxed meet-up to find potential team-mates and fellow entrepreneurs. Come have a cup of glögi with us!
Polar Bear Pitching 2026
Polar Bear Pitching 2026 Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 08:00
Friday, February 27, 2026 at 02:00 Polar Bear Pitching is not your typical startup event. Here, founders prove their resilience by pitching from an AVANTO (Finnish for “ice hole”)! This unique tradition combines the thrill of entrepreneurship with the spirit of northern culture, creating an unforgettable setting for networking, deals, and innovation.

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