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Crazy Town is implementing the Startup Deal Vantaa program in collaboration with the City of Vantaa, which seeks innovative solution providers from all over Finland to meet the needs of Vantaa’s SMEs. Startups and experts provide solutions, while SMEs drive development forward. One selected solution will receive a small trial funding from the program and may lead to a deeper customer relationship.
How to participate?
Check out the challenges below and apply by April 8th
We will select 3–5 solution providers based on suitability and the order of registration per challenge.
The application may close earlier, so act quickly. Selected solution providers will receive additional information about the challenge in advance.
Solution Workshop Wed April 15th, 12-4 PM
Time: Wed April 15, 2026, 12–4 PM
Location: Startup Runway, Avia Pilot 2nd floor, Lentäjäntie 3, Vantaa
During the afternoon, solution providers will meet representatives of the SMEs, work on solution proposals based on discussions, and present them at the end of the day.
Trial Funding
The program grants €1500 trial funding for one selected solution per challenge to promote the solution. This amount can be used, for example, to create a detailed proposal, a prototype, or sales materials. After this, the next steps are in the hands of the solution provider and the SME.
CHALLENGES – SOLVE A SUITABLE CASE
Challenge: AI-assisted bidding calculation / High Metal Oy. High Metal offers intelligent stainless steel solutions with 70 years of experience and a forward-looking attitude.
The company is looking for AI-supported solutions to enhance and automate bidding calculations. The goal is to improve calculation efficiency, accuracy, and risk management, as well as to facilitate the preparation of technical bids and contract drafts. The solution can be built on top of or replace Excel-based calculations.
👉 The challenge is particularly suitable for startups developing or offering AI-based solutions to support sales and bidding calculations.
Challenge: New food center for Vantaa – marketing and visualization of the concept / HL Vihannestukku Oy. A new food center is being planned for Vantaa, which would bring together food industry companies, cold storage, production facilities, and wholesale.
Developers are looking for solutions that help visualize and sell the whole to customers and partners, for example through 3D visualizations, concept presentations, digital presentation materials, or websites.
👉 The challenge is suitable for startups as well as marketing and concept experts who provide solutions for visualization, conceptualization, digital sales materials, or marketing for project development.
The solver can focus on one of the following perspectives:
- Visualization and sales materials for the cold storage concept: A total of approximately 10,000 m² of cold storage is planned for food industry companies at the food center.
- Buyers Walk – concretization of the concept: An area called “Buyers Walk” is planned at the heart of the food center, where buyers, producers, and wholesalers meet, showcase products, and conduct business. The model is based on international wholesale markets where products and buyers meet in the same physical environment.
Contact us for more information: Mikko Korpela, +358 40 049 9242, mikko.korpela@crazytown.fi
Crazy Town, in collaboration with the City of Vantaa, is launching the Startup Deal Vantaa program. We are looking for innovative solvers from across Finland to address the specific needs of SMEs based in Vantaa.
In this program, startups and experts provide the solutions, while the SMEs drive the development forward. One selected solution per challenge will receive a small pilot grant and the opportunity to build a deeper client relationship.
How to participate?
Review the challenges below and apply by April 8th.
- Selection: We will select 3–5 solvers per challenge based on suitability and order of registration.
- Act Fast: Applications may close early if the spots are filled.
- Preparation: Selected participants will receive detailed information about the challenge in advance.
Solution workshop
Date: Wednesday, April 15th, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Startup Runway, Avia Pilot (2nd Floor), Lentäjäntie 3, Vantaa.
Agenda: During the afternoon, you will meet SME representatives, refine your proposal based on direct discussions, and present your final pitch at the end of the day.
Pilot funding
The program awards €1,500 in pilot funding to one selected solution per challenge to further the concept. This sum can be used, for example, to create a detailed proposal, a prototype, or sales materials. Following the pilot phase, further cooperation is at the discretion of the solver and the SME.
THE CHALLENGES – CHOOSE YOUR CASE
Challenge 1: AI-Assisted Quote Calculation / High Metal Oy
High Metal provides intelligent stainless steel solutions with 70 years of experience and a forward-looking mindset.
Need: The company is looking for AI-supported solutions to streamline and automate their quotation process. The goal is to improve efficiency, accuracy, and risk management while simplifying the preparation of technical bids and draft contracts. The solution can be built on top of—or as a replacement for—their current Excel-based calculation system.
Ideal for: Startups developing or offering AI-based solutions for sales support and automated pricing/quoting.
Challenge 2: New Food Hub Vantaa – Concept Marketing & Visualization /
HL Vihannestukku Oy
A new Food Hub is being planned for Vantaa, designed to bring together food industry companies, cold storage, production facilities, and wholesale trade.
Need: Developers are seeking solutions to help visualize and sell the concept to potential clients and partners. This could include 3D visualizations, concept presentations, digital marketing materials, or dedicated websites.
Ideal for: Startups, marketing experts, and concept designers specializing in visualization, digital sales materials, or real estate project marketing.
Solvers may focus on one of the following angles:
- Cold Storage Visualization: Visualizing and creating sales materials for a 10,000 m² cold storage complex designed for food industry players.
- “Buyers Walk” Concept: Bringing the “Buyers Walk” area to life. This is the heart of the Food Hub—a physical marketplace based on international wholesale models where buyers, producers, and wholesalers meet and trade.
