Impact of startups and entrepreneurial communities – Why do they matter?
📍Startup Sauna, Puumiehenkuja 5, Espoo
📅 May 21, 10:00–12:00
We warmly invite municipality decision-makers, newly elected city council members, economic development professionals, startup specialists and curious individuals from across Finland to the birthplace of the modern Finnish startup movement – Startup Sauna at Aalto University campus.
Join us to explore how startups and entrepreneurial communities are shaping Finland’s future across the country
For guests coming from further away, this day is full of other activity at the campus, such as Deep Dive Finals – the largest case competition for research commercialization in the Nordics that you can continue right after as a guest.
AGENDA
Welcome words from MIMIR
How MIMIR is making Nordics the global leaders in research commercializations with students leading the way
Finnish startups today – from Turku to Oulu
Startup expert Tommi Uitti presents key findings from the most comprehensive studies on the Finnish startup landscape. Discover the growth pains, opportunities and the true impact of startups on our regions and economy. Are we doing better or worse than before?
Impact of entrepreneurship societies
Pia-Maria Nickström from the Startup Foundation shares insights into how grassroots entrepreneurship societies are nurturing entrepreneurial spirit.
Communities as engines of entrepreneurial mindset
Learn from community-builders at Aaltoes, Wednesday, Startup Sauna and Crazy Town how to foster the culture and social capital that make startups thrive – no matter the size of your city.
Panel discussion: How can local actors do more to create startups?
– What really drives startup success in different regions?
– What is the role of community-builders?
– Why are we not creating more university-based startups and innovations?
– How to create more inclusive entrepreneurship opportunities?
– What should we stop doing – and what do we urgently need to start?
AFTER THE SESSION
Join us for a tour of Startup Sauna and Design Factory, and stay to experience the Deep Dive Finals – the largest case competition in the Nordics, where students team up with research groups to tackle real commercialization challenges.
ORGANIZERS
This event is organized in collaboration with ecosystem-builders Crazy Town, MIMIR, Startup Foundation, Aaltoes, Wednesday and Startup Sauna.
