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Jumping straight into startups can be scary😱 Many successful founders do something smaller before diving deep into the world of startups. Or run their startup as a side-hustle before doing it full-time. We think it's time to cherish this hustling part of entrepreneurship, as it's often overlooked where entrepreneurial journeys begin! There are various side-hustles you can do!Maybe you’re running an online store or a service business, doing freelance writing, selling homemade products, dropshipping or still running your startup on the side? --> THIS EVENT IS FOR YOU IF: - You’re running a side-hustle - You want to start a side-hustle - You want some concrete tips from your peers - You are interested about entrepreneurship overall Event is hosted by our Vice Chair Atte, who has been running his side-hustle besides his studies and other stuff for 7 years already. The event is held at Konttori (Hämeenkatu 9), 27.11. at 17.00. Sign up in https://lu.ma/lk7ea9tk, so we reserve snacks & drinks for you!😁

WANTED: STRIVE AMBASSADORS STRIVE is expanding. Got the guts to become a STRIVER in your city? Step up as a STRIVE Ambassador and level up in public speaking, networking, and startup opportunities. You will connect Finland’s sharpest students with coolest startup roles! You’ll get more than a title: 🔥 Mentorship sessions with top speakers 🔥 Get a paid sales job driven by your performance! 🔥 VIP access to an exclusive network, benefits, merch. 🔥 Grow your network and boost your CV and LinkedIn Helsinki, Turku, Tampere, Lappeenranta and more — claim your spot before it’s gone. This is where the bold step up. APPLY NOW.

Ready to experience Silicon Valley up close? SILTA’s Spring 2025 program is accepting applications! This opportunity is for founders who want to connect with top-tier investors, mentors, and tech giants in the world’s leading startup hub. Elevate your venture, sharpen your skills, and get set for growth. 🚀 Don’t miss out—apply by November 29th. Visit www.siltahouse.com for details.

Challenge to win 10 000€ Grant from Ernström Gruppen has come to the finals! Join us to hear 3 pitches from amazing projects on Monday 4.11. at 1 pm at Mercatori 🔥 https://sites.utu.fi/konttori/events/ernstromgruppens-academic-grant-10-000e/

The START team is excited to invite all Boost members to our flagship event—the Road to START Summit, an annual pitching competition based in Maria 01! The event takes place on November 19th, 18:30-21:30. This provides a great opportunity to network with founders of pitching startups, founders, investors and fellow business students at the moment when the local startup ecosystem is at its most active. To attend you have to register via the Slush portal - https://platform.slush.org/public/slush24/activities/5c6c938e-8cf5-4fa1-a4ca-43a269ff10da Make sure to check this out if you’re going to Slush 😎

Get ready to meet your co-founder, this time, in TURKU!! Together with Kiuas and Business Turku, we invite you to join our networking evening on November 6th, starting at 18:00, at the Turku School of Economics Mercatori, where the main goal is connecting future co-founders. Whether you already have a startup idea or not, this event is for you. It's a great opportunity for anyone interested in the startup world to find their teammate! Event overview: 17:30-18:10 Doors open 18:10-19:15 Facilitated Co-founder speed dating For this part, you will have the choice to join one of the following two-sided circles: 1. People with TECH skills looking to join a team & People with an idea looking for a team member with TECH skills 2. People with SALES/MARKETING/BUSINESS skills looking to join a team & People with an idea looking for a team member with SALES/MARKETING/BUSINESS skills 19:15 --> Open Mingling

You may have noticed that our board has started to post "my days" on Boost Instagram stories and answer your questions. Those will continue, so don't hesitate to ask us anything🤝 You can also always contact us at info@boostturku.com if you have any questions about applying for the chairperson or board member roles.

The Boost Board is changing… SAVE THE DATE 29TH OCTOBER‼️ (❗️Important link included) ❓ WHY? - Apply for the chairperson position (more details on our website). - Get to know how you can become a board member (more details on our website). - Get a sneak peek into what Boost has planned for 2025 and a recap of 2024's accomplishments. - Meet the new chairperson, connect with the community, and discover how you can get involved. - Participate in the election of the new chairperson. - Review the action plan and budget for the upcoming year. 📍 WHERE? Konttori, Hämeenkatu 9 📅 WHEN? Tuesday, 29.10.2024, 18:00 👥 FOR WHO? Anyone interested in becoming the next chairperson of Boost, joining the board for 2025, or simply curious about Boost activities. 💸 HOW MUCH? FREE! Important application page👇🏻 boostturku.com/top-secret We’re excited to meet both new and familiar faces who will ✨boost✨ this organization in 2025 – See you soon! 🤩

This event is suitable for both complete programming novices and more experienced developers. Challenges will be revealed during the event and it is possible to attend in teams. FAQ 📍 WHERE? EduCity, Joukahaisenkatu 7, Turku 🏆 Prize: Golden Tickets to Junction 2024 📅 WHEN? Friday, 25.10.2024, from 16PM to 19PM 👥TEAMS? Yes. Up to 5 people. Each applies separately. ❓WHY? Get an opportunity to apply for Junction 2024, meet new people, and learn new things! 💸 HOW MUCH? As with all Boost events, this hackathon will be completely free of charge for all participants 😎 see you there! In case of any questions, do not hesitate contact us at juhana@boostturku.com The official event page at https://eu.junctionplatform.com/events/techrace-junction-x-boost-turku-2024

Attention to all tech-savvy people! Boost is teaming up with Junction to bring you a short-burst hackathon of just 3 hours! On top of this, you can represent Turku in a global challenge, where different cities are put against each other in a programming contest. The idea is simple: 1. You, the participants, will receive a couple of challenges to solve, ranging from programming puzzles to design problems, from easy to hard. 2. The winners’ team will be awarded a set of Golden Tickets to Junction 2024 (https://www.junction2024.com/), granting them access to the event. 3. The winning city, or “the techiest of all”, is chosen based on the total points all participants earned during the local Junction TechRace event. Remember to apply for the event through the Junction platform (https://eu.junctionplatform.com/events/techrace-junction-x-boost-turku-2024). See you in EduCity, Friday, 25.10.2024, from 16PM to 19PM!

Get ready for some bubbles & boss ladies!✨😎 As the Female Founder Brunch in the Spring was a huge success, we wanted to create something similar for the darker Fall season. Put your favourite dress or blazer on, and get ready to meet amazing female founders and fellow entrepreneurial women during this chill, insightful and bubbly evening at Fredrik & Doris🥂 The world needs more female founders – This event is here to encourage you to get inspired, dream big, and network with like-minded peers. Meet the speakers: Meri-Tuuli Laaksonen: CEO & Co-Founder of Gubbe Amanda Tuominen: CEO & Founder of noaur and co-founder of untuvia. Schedule: 17:45 Doors Open 18:15 Event Begins 18:30 Keynote + Q&A 19:30 Keynote + Q&A 20:15 ”Official” program over, time to mingle! Info: What? Boost Female Founder Night When? Tuesday 22th October 18-21 Where? Fredrik & Doris, Linnankatu 18 What to wear? Cocktail attire Why? Get inspired, meet new friends, change the world. Register from https://lu.ma/f1bgn1ak NOW!❤️

https://wednesday.aaltoes.com/#About Is inviting Boost members to their event next Thursday!❤️ Greetings from them: As we near the end of 2024, we’re excited to celebrate nearly two years since our first event! ✨ Some team members are moving on to new adventures, and we’re building a fresh dream team to bring our upcoming plans to life! 👀 Join us for a community brunch at Startup Sauna on October 10th 🥞 We’re excited to have Meri-Tuuli Laaksonen, CEO and Co-founder of Gubbe, as our keynote speaker. She’ll share her journey in transforming elderly care. We’ll unveil the team open roles, share our vision, listen to Meri-Tuuli's unique story and enjoy great food together 🥐 Sign up now and bring a friend! 📆: October 10th, 10:30 📍: Startup Sauna (Puumiehenkuja 5) Sign up link: https://aaltoes2024.typeform.com/communitybrunch

Hey! This request we got is very general, but check it out: ”Ab Volvo is looking for startups in AI, Cyber ​​security, sensor technology - preferably linked to Autonomous driving and electrification (battery technology/energy storage, energy distribution). Ab Volvo offers a unique opportunity at CampX. More information: Mikael Rönnholm Director Emerging technologies Volvo Group GTT| Product & Project Strategy Office T. 46 739 029388 Prästvägen 8 | S-418 75 Gothenburg | Sweden mikael.ronnholm.2@volvo.com volvogroup.com”

Boost is going to STRIVE in Helsinki next week 🚀 reserve your spot here for free transport to Helsinki and back now. https://lu.ma/a3jyz2ft

Interested in joining a run & sauna event for founders held by Noaur at Villa Järvelä? Check this out 🤩 Welcome to our first community event: Sweat & Sauna for Founders! 🏃‍♀️🌊 What: Enjoy 6K easy run followed by dipping into the lake & sauna at Villa Järvelä in Turku Why join: Meet fellow founders & exchange ideas while having a break from the ordinary When: Saturday 21.9. at 13:00-15:00 How to join: Sign up from the contact section behind the link & we will let you know if you receive a free entrance from the limited spots: https://www.noaur.group/

🚀 Calling all Innovators and Problem Solvers! 🚀 Are you ready to pioneer the future of technology? Join Junction 2024, Europe’s leading hackathon where creativity meets innovation! This year, the event’s theme is Back Offline. It is all about embracing digitalization while emphasizing the irreplaceable value of face-to-face connections in sparking game-changing solutions. Whether you're a seasoned developer, a visionary designer, or an aspiring tech enthusiast, Junction offers you a platform to showcase your talents and drive real change. Why join? 🌟 Unleash Your Skills & Creativity: Join over 1,000 top tech talents from across the globe to collaborate and push the limits of innovation. 🤝 Network with Industry Leaders: Rub shoulders with the brightest minds in tech, connect with industry experts, and forge valuable partnerships that could shape the future of your career. 💡 Solve Real-World Challenges: Address pressing issues that companies face and create tangible solutions that have the power to drive positive change. 🏆 Compete for Prizes: Put your skills to the test and compete for exciting rewards (the prize pool is 20k!), recognition, and the chance to showcase your project to a global audience. Join us at Junction 2024 and let's embark on a journey of innovation together! Ready to hack the future? - See you offline on November 8-10 at Kaapelitehdas, Helsinki. https://www.hackjunction.com/upcoming-events/junction-2024

Win 50 000€ prize to develop your idea! Fortum Spark Innovation Challenge: Side Event at Slush 2024. Deadline for submissions 29.9.2024 Read more: https://thrive.fortum.com/m3#object_b28b748667737672c8392c55d43008fd Fortum Spark is an idea competition for visionary innovators, early-stage startups, and future founders, who we can support to incubate their ideas towards success. Final pitching will take place in Fortum’s Side Event in Slush 2024. We are looking for innovative ideas and solutions to drive electrification and decarbonisation and to support flexible energy systems. Challenge prize consists of monetary prize of up to a total of 50k€ and 6 month incubation support to develop your idea further. All submitted ideas will be evaluated based on these four overall criteria: Fit for set Challenge Themes – Technological and/or – business model novelty – Scalability – Nordic proximity CHALLENGE THEMES The energy sector is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the urgent need to tackle climate change. This change is accelerating, and no organization can navigate it alone—collaboration is crucial. We are seeking impactful ideas and solutions on these two challenges: Challenge 1: ELECTRIFICATION AND DECARBONISATION Climate change continues to be one of the greatest challenges of our time. A lot has already been done to decarbonize and electrify our society, but all the necessary solutions do not exist yet. No stone can be left unturned to find solutions that can make a real impact. What else can we do together for faster electrification and decarbonization? Challenge 2: ENERGY SYSTEM VOLATILITY The amount of renewable energy is growing, thanks to the continued efforts to decarbonize energy production. At the same time, electricity prices have become volatile and unpredictable, creating both challenges and opportunities for energy users. So far, we have only seen a fraction of the solutions to deal with this situation. What else can we do together to manage energy market volatity? SCHEDULE Application period open until September 29th. Evaluation period and coaching of the finalists during October. The top ideas will be presented in Fortum’s Slush 2024 Partner Side Event in Helsinki on 20th of November in a final pitching event, and the winning idea(s) will receive support to scale the solution forward.

Welcome to Fall Kick-Off Party!🔥 This is an exciting kickoff event for the academic year, designed for all students who are curious about entrepreneurship, eager to connect with like-minded peers, and interested in learning about the opportunities available through Boost🚀 Whether you're already passionate about starting your own business or just exploring your options, this event is for you. It’s a chance to learn about Boost and our activities, network with fellow students, and ofc enjoy a free student party hosted by Boost!🥳 More info & registration: https://lu.ma/6wn5r2ma You can always send us a message if you have any questions regarding the event!💫 See you soon!🦄

Hey! Don't forget to apply on time to be a Slush volunteer! Guaranteed one of the most incredible experiences for this year if you haven't been yet. I believe every startup enthusiast should go at least once in a life time :) https://slush.org/volunteers/

Welcome to Boost Fall Kick-Off Party!🔥 Exciting kickoff event for the academic year, designed for all students who are curious about entrepreneurship, eager to connect with like-minded peers, and interested in learning about the opportunities available through Boost🚀 Whether you're already passionate about starting your own business or just exploring your options, this event is for you. It’s a chance to learn about Boost and our activities, network with fellow students, and ofc enjoy a free student party hosted by Boost!🥳 More info & registration: https://lu.ma/6wn5r2ma You can always message us if you have any questions regarding the event!💫 See you soon!🦄