Growth and innovation services to support experts, entrepreneurs, organisations and regional developers
20 years of experience in building ecosystems
Our clients are both private and public sector organisations in Finland and Europe. Over the years, we have raised tens of millions in funding, created hundreds of jobs and trained thousands of people. We are often called upon to help bring a group of people together to create something new. Here are some examples of services and topics we have 20 years of experience in.
🛠 CONSULTING & FASILITATION - Workshops and development processes for companies and organisations.
🌎 ECOSYSTEMS & NETWORKS - We help ecosystem gardeners to build and manage collaborations without hierarchies.
🏫 UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIPS & INNOVATIONS - Taking ideas from lab to business.
🚀 START-UPS & GROWTH COMPANIES - Accelerator and incubator programmes where entrepreneurs develop their business with community support.
BUILDING COMMUNITIES - We train community managers and other community developers.
🤫 COWORKING SPACES & COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENTS - We create collaborative workspaces and develop real estate with over 20 years of experience.
💡 HACKATHONS & IDEA COMPETITIONS - Innovation events where solutions, concepts and new businesses are quickly born.
📚 TRAINING & MATCHMAKING - Bringing people, ideas and organisations together in a guided way.
🏔 REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT & PROJECT EFFECTIVENESS - Funding for good ideas and more sustainable results.
Crazy Town membership includes hundreds of events and everyday peer learning. In addition, we offer hands-on training and accelerator programmes to delve deeper into topics such as business growth, community building and ecosystems.
You can also order tailor-made training programmes for your own needs or consultancy. We also run international EU projects in partnership with universities and innovation actors. In addition, Crazy Town has implemented various programmes on behalf of companies and governments around the world. Below you can find upcoming or ongoing programmes.
EriCa Reactor accelerator program welcomes startups, scaleups, spinoffs, and innovators working on green solutions. We combine agility and fresh ideas with the global reach, R&D expertise, and market insight of industry partners. We help participants validate their approach, gain market and customer insights, and fast-track their path from lab to market - leaving them better prepared to scale globally.
Deep tech has power to change the world. Ideas are often based in either scientific or industry research, but taking them from lab to market needs support. DT Launch Pad is a European program for supporting early-stage deep tech ideas and startups.
We bring together companies and the expertise of LUT. The business community Crazy Town and the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management at LUT University of Applied Sciences are working together in Lahti.
Turn your idea into a startup in 100 days with help of a community! Are you interested in launching your own startup in Oulu, but not sure how to get started? Startup Express is a pre-incubator program that provides skills, confidence and contacts to empower you on your journey. Organized in cooperation with Business Oulu.
Linnan Business Turnajaiset is a three-level coaching programme for companies in Hämeenlinna. Through the year-long programme, we offer companies the opportunity to benefit from external expertise, funding and visibility. Check out the series and feel free to apply!
Tilaamalla uutiskirjeemme saat ensimmäisenä tietää uusista ohjelmista ja mahdollisuuksita, saat täsmävinkit kasvuun, kutsut alueesi mielenkiintoisiin tapahtumiin ja silkkaa inspiraatiota – suoraan sähköpostiisi. Klikkaa ja liity mukaan!
Some programmes are one-offs, others are repeated every year. Some programmes have several applications during the year. We recommend you apply as soon as you see a programme that interests you. The next opportunity may not come quickly.
The target groups of the programmes vary. Some are aimed at individuals or start-up entrepreneurs, others at established companies, teams, researchers who want to commercialise their knowledge, or ecosystem builders, for example. Always check the programme-specific participant profiles and selection criteria.
We emphasise peer learning and a practical approach. Participants learn from each other and apply what they learn directly to their own daily lives. We provide concrete tools and examples to support immediate action. In addition, there will be a link to our existing community of hundreds of businesses and hubs.
No need. Most programmes are open to anyone who meets the programme-specific application criteria.
Absolutely. Many participants have found partners, customers and in some cases investors through the programmes. Some have received up to hundreds of thousands of euros in funding. We maximise the chance of chance - the end result is a combination of personal activity and a bit of luck.
Yes, most programmes offer either group or individual sparring. The exact delivery method varies from programme to programme.
They are projects implemented by Crazy Town to boost growth, support innovation and build strong networks. Clients are often large companies, universities, development companies, ecosystem actors or projects. The services are always tailored to the client's needs.
The services are provided by Crazy Town's experienced team, complemented by a wide network of partners from different industries and countries. We also make maximum use of our own community's expertise.
We operate in Finland and internationally. We have implemented projects in more than 15 countries, across Europe, Asia and Africa. For example, in an educational technology project between Finland and Ukraine, matchmaking was implemented simultaneously in both countries.
Programmes often start with a face-to-face meeting, which supports networking and team-building. This is followed by a follow-up online or on-site. We hate hybrids (and so do the participants), but we do them when necessary.
Absolutely. Many participants have found partners, customers and in some cases investors through the programmes. Some have received up to hundreds of thousands of euros in funding. We maximise the chance of chance - the end result is a combination of personal activity and a bit of luck.
You can submit a contact request using the form below or contact our Growth and Innovation Portal team directly using the details below. You can find the full contact details of Crazy Town crewn here!
+358 44 356 9982
katerina.salmi@crazytown.fi
+358 400 737 238
toni.pienonen@crazytown.fi
+358 400 499 242
mikko.korpela@crazytown.fi
+358 10 341 7067
pavel.popov@crazytown.fi
+358 40 367 5698
tommi.uitti@crazytown.fi
+358 40 7588 712
mikko.markkanen@crazytown.fi
+358 46 661 3752
jan.schmidt@crazytown.fi
+358 40 049 6763
aku.forsman@crazytown.fi
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