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.

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

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

Promotes entrepreneurial student community and culture in Oulu.

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.

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.

VTT is a visionary research, development and innovation partner for companies and the society, and one of the leading research organisations in Europe. Increase your competitiveness, create new business and speed up R&D&I with the help of our expertise.