Build your own online business and make money online in this 12-week startup program (FI only).

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

Helps you evaluate your business idea from various perspectives and start your company.

Supports building new innovations in digital health, health technology, the health and well-being industry, and diagnostics

A 9-month, cohort-based program that helps early-stage AI founders validate their ideas, build solutions, and work toward their first customer with structured support, mentorship and ecosystem connections.

Offers inspiration, knowledge and support though experts, events and training programs.

Promotes entrepreneurial student community and culture in Oulu.

BusinessOulu helps clarify your financing needs and funding options related to the start-up, development, growth and internationalization of the company.

Co-creation platform for social and healthcare professionals, citizens, companies, and other stakeholders (e.g., third sector)

Pilot plant for the production of new product concepts and prototypes.

Offers support for research commercialization and funding for new innovations.

Entrepreneurial hub in Linnanmaa campus, where we build founders and startups through mentoring, different programs and our member community. Walk-in startup mentoring available every Wednesday morning.

Are you interested in making games? Do you perhaps dream of making games as a living someday? Come learn how it’s done in Oulu Game Industry Pre-Incubator (OGIPI).

OSAO Bisnesmajakka/Business Lighthouse is an inspiring, easy to land pre-incubator on the OSAO Kotkantie campus for those interested in entrepreneurhip.

Technopolis offers office spaces for startups in different parts of Oulu.

FabLab’s high technology is available to all, free of charge. At BusinessAsema FabLab, you can learn, use and utilise modern digital methods of manufacturing in innovation, application and showcasing your expertise.

Get mentoring from experienced startup experts! We offer walk-in mentoring for your business case every Wednesday from 9:30–11:30 at the Business Corner (Yliopistokatu 9, Linnanmaa campus), and every Thursday from 9:30–11:30 at BusinessAsema (Uusikatu 52). You can also book mentoring sessions at other times with StartupOulu’s Development Manager, Ilkka Immonen, by clicking "More information" below.