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Interested in starring in Leijonan luola (Finnish Shark Tank)? 🤩🦈 Their production team is currently looking for companies to join the next season of the show! More information can be found below: Etsimme juuri nyt Leijonan luola Suomi -ohjelman toiselle kaudelle innovatiivisia ja kunnianhimoisia yrityksiä, jotka etsivät vauhditusta liiketoiminnalleen. Edellisellä kaudella näimme liudan loistavia yritysideoita sekä Leijonan luola Suomen historian suurimman yksittäisen sijoituksen, 300 000 euroa! Haku on auki 30.8. saakka ja hakulomake löytyy täältä: https://wkf.ms/45AyIGR Haemme mukaan yrityksiä kaikenlaisista lähtökohdista: vakaita firmoja, jotka kaipaavat taloudellista lisäboostia sekä aloittelevia yrityksiä, joilla on hyvä bisnesidea, mutta rahoitus puuttuu. Mikä yrityksen lähtö- ja taloustilanne onkaan, on yrittäjän tehtävä vakuuttaa pitkän linjan sijoittajat investoimaan rahansa juuri tähän yritykseen. Mukana ovat viime kaudeltakin tutut bisnesenkelimme Jenni Kynnös, Elias Aalto ja Kim Väisänen.

Supercomputing for Business seminar is coming 5.9.2024 to Turku organized by CSC - IT Center for Science and Business Turku! Read more and REGISTER NOW: https://lnkd.in/dFSERhBC Event highlights include: - How your company can speed up your R&D efforts with LUMI supercomputer through demanding simulations, large-scale artificial intelligence (AI), and high-performance data analytics - Hear real use cases, where companies that have already used LUMI, talk about the benefits of using the supercomputer - Find out about the financial support options available to companies You also have an opportunity to meet - Experts from CSC who will share informations on how to become a LUMI user and give practical guidance - European Digital Innovation Hubs operating in Finland: Finnish AI Region (FAIR EDIH), Location Innovation Hub, Robocoast EDIH and HealthHub Finland EDIH. They operate as Service centers that speed up the digitalization of SMEs in particular. Do not miss this opportunity, secure your place at the Supercomputing for Business seminar today! #csc #hpc #ai #supercomputing #lumisupercomputer #EDIH

Supercomputing for Business seminar is coming 5.9.2024 to Turku organized by CSC - IT Center for Science and Business Turku! Read more and REGISTER NOW: https://lnkd.in/dFSERhBC Event highlights include: - How your company can speed up your R&D efforts with LUMI supercomputer through demanding simulations, large-scale artificial intelligence (AI), and high-performance data analytics - Hear real use cases, where companies that have already used LUMI, talk about the benefits of using the supercomputer - Find out about the financial support options available to companies You also have an opportunity to meet - Experts from CSC who will share informations on how to become a LUMI user and give practical guidance - European Digital Innovation Hubs operating in Finland: Finnish AI Region (FAIR EDIH), Location Innovation Hub, Robocoast EDIH and HealthHub Finland EDIH. They operate as Service centers that speed up the digitalization of SMEs in particular. Do not miss this opportunity, secure your place at the Supercomputing for Business seminar today! #csc #hpc #ai #supercomputing #lumisupercomputer #EDIH

MINC Innovation Challenge — Prolong the Lifecycle of Products!🚀 https://lnkd.in/dJphwUyf The wildcard round will open on August 25th, and at this stage, it’s sufficient to submit the application and presentation at a conceptual level. You will then work together on these until the end of October. Application Deadline: August 25th How to Apply: Online via our webpage at https://lnkd.in/dJphwUyf Purpose: To accelerate the green transition in the (re)manufacturing industry What we are looking for: The innovation challenge aims to discover new methods for extending the lifecycle of products, ideally through innovative surface treatment techniques. At Mirka, we are committed to advancing remanufacturing and circularity. We welcome ideas that we can develop and bring to market to support these goals Who can join: Innovators, individuals, change-makers, early-stage startups and other commercial projects and initiatives, start-ups in early phases. What We Offer: -Cash Prize: A cash prize of €10 000 for the winning entry and €5 000 for the runner-up. -Incubation Opportunity: The winner has the opportunity to apply for a spot in Mirka’s incubator, providing access to a professional network and support for business concept development. Ideas that are accepted into the incubator will also receive funding that can help support the start-up for up to one and a half years. -Expert Guidance: Receive support and guidance from Mirka’s experts throughout the competition.

MINC Innovation Challenge — Prolong the Lifecycle of Products!🚀 https://lnkd.in/dJphwUyf The wildcard round will open on August 25th, and at this stage, it’s sufficient to submit the application and presentation at a conceptual level. You will then work together on these until the end of October. Application Deadline: August 25th How to Apply: Online via our webpage at https://lnkd.in/dJphwUyf Purpose: To accelerate the green transition in the (re)manufacturing industry What we are looking for: The innovation challenge aims to discover new methods for extending the lifecycle of products, ideally through innovative surface treatment techniques. At Mirka, we are committed to advancing remanufacturing and circularity. We welcome ideas that we can develop and bring to market to support these goals Who can join: Innovators, individuals, change-makers, early-stage startups and other commercial projects and initiatives, start-ups in early phases. What We Offer: -Cash Prize: A cash prize of €10 000 for the winning entry and €5 000 for the runner-up. -Incubation Opportunity: The winner has the opportunity to apply for a spot in Mirka’s incubator, providing access to a professional network and support for business concept development. Ideas that are accepted into the incubator will also receive funding that can help support the start-up for up to one and a half years. -Expert Guidance: Receive support and guidance from Mirka’s experts throughout the competition.

StartHub Dream 2024🔥 On October 4th, Lahti will transform into the ultimate innovation hub with the Dream event, brought to you by StartHub – the heart of the Päijät-Häme startup scene. This event will feature potential student groups presenting their innovative ideas and startup entrepreneurs pitching their businesses to investors for a chance to win a grand prize of €10,000. Keynote speakers: André Noël Chaker and Tarun Sharma, who will undoubtedly inspire and energize all attendees. Whether you’re a startup enthusiast, an aspiring entrepreneur, or an investor looking for the next big thing, this event is tailor-made for you! Registration is free for visitors, and for those interested in pitching, applications are open until August 26th. More details and registration can be found here: https://dream.starthub.fi/.

Did you miss Startup Journey but need some support for kickstarting your startup? Don't worry, there is still time until 21.8. to apply to BusinessUp accelerator run by our friends at Business Turku 🔥 "Kick-start your business with BusinessUp The acclaimed BusinessUp is an intensive program that offers mentorship, training, and networking, all of which are essential for kick-starting the growth of your business – and all of this is free! BusinessUp is an intensive program that offers the mentorship, education, and networking necessary to jump-start growth. The program is open to startup companies, teams, and applicants with a viable business idea. You will get the best mentors, training, and guidance to start and grow your business. Please note, that the program is held in English. Apply here: https://businessturku.fi/en/services/businessup/"

Startup! Could you give 7–8 minutes of your time for researching more human-centric sales methodologies? "My name is Fumnanya Nketa, and I am an MBA student at Novia University of Applied Sciences in Finland. I am currently conducting research on a human-centred sales methodology specifically tailored for startups. The goal of this research is to develop a new sales approach that prioritizes understanding customer needs, building strong relationships, and demonstrating clear ROI. To achieve this, I am conducting a survey among startup founders to gather insights into their sales challenges and preferences. The survey should take approximately 7-10 minutes to complete. As a token of appreciation for their participation, participants will receive a detailed report of the research findings, including actionable insights and recommendations. Link to the survey: https://forms.office.com/e/93eF34VdS5"

Startup Journey team is looking for your input! 🔥 "Tired of Receiving Low-Quality Work from Freelancers? We Get It! We’re building an AI powered freelancer searcher to find quality freelancers for your task! But to make sure we get it right, we need one minute of your input to make it amazing! 👉 https://forms.gle/mYxmRp2bVzBzR7qd8 Your insights will help us create an AI that truly meets your needs. Plus, you'll be among the first to know when we launch! We want to hear about your experiences, challenges, and what you would love to see in a service like this. And thank you for helping us shape the future of freelance hiring! 🙌 #Freelancers #Startups #AI #Hiring #Survey #Innovation #Feedback #Entrepreneurship"

Check out this amazing Boost Marketing Intern Opportunity and apply now!🤩🥳

In two weeks, the teams of Boost Startup Journey 2024 will show us what they have created during the past 8-week accelerator program, and it’s going to be an event you don’t want to miss🔥 We are honoured to welcome Vesa Palander, Jaakko Männistö, Tiina Laisi-Puheloinen and Claes Mikko Nilsen as judges of the event’s pitching competition. They will decide, which startup is the winner of this year and gets to travel to Silicon Valley with Boost in December🚀 Mark your calendars, as this is a huge opportunity to learn and network for everyone interested in the magical world of startups and entrepreneurship!💫 https://www.instagram.com/p/C-H5uEzII6X/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

🔥 Startup Journey Team Seeking a Marketing Co-Founder for Innovative Parenting App 🔥 "Hello community, We are an early-stage startup dedicated to transforming the parenting experience with our innovative app. Empower parents with essential knowledge and prepare them both cognitively and psychologically. Offer scientifically-backed parenting guidance to ensure the healthy and joyful growth of the next generation. We are looking for a passionate marketing professional to join our team as a co-founder. *About Us: - We are PhD candidates in Psychology, leveraging our expertise to make a positive impact. - Our team values people, openness, transparency, and a growth mindset. - Our app, Dr.Parent, is an evidence-based tool designed to help parents quickly access well-founded knowledge on parenting. - We are committed to promoting positive parenting and fostering harmonious family relationships. *Who We’re Looking For: - Expertise in digital marketing, content marketing, and growth hacking, particularly in Finland. - Experience in the parenting or family-oriented space is a plus. - An entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for startups and making a difference in the lives of parents. *What We Offer: - A critical role in shaping our marketing strategy and driving user growth. - A collaborative and supportive work environment. - The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of parents and families. - While we are a new startup and cannot offer much in terms of salary, we provide significant equity and a chance to grow with the company. If you or someone you know might be interested, please reach out to me directly or email me at jinglu.chen@utu.fi. There is nothing more exciting than creating value for society. Join us and let’s bravely challenge the impossible together. Thank you, Jinglu"

LISTEN UP EVERYONE: Two exciting Boost events happening next week!!!🤩💥 Check our Luma page for registration: https://lu.ma/boost?locale=fi

We believe that EVERYONE should hear Aape Pohjavirta speak at least once in their lifetime. That’s why we wanted to open the doors of Startup Journey next week, when we have the privilege of learning from Aape⚡️ So, join us Tuesday, 23.7, at 2 pm at EduCity to enjoy the Startup Journey buzz, drinks & snacks, and Aape’s keynote ”Dream Big!”🔥 This is a great opportunity to meet the teams of this summer’s batch, like-minded people, and of course, Aape!🤩 Link to Luma for registration: https://lu.ma/5fxrcnc7 FOR WHO? Literally, everyone who has even the slightest interest in entrepreneurship COST? FREE WHERE? EduCity 3rd floor, Joukahaisenkatu 7, 20520 Turku WHEN? Tuesday, 23.7, at 2 pm WHY? Chance to get to know what Startup Journey is like, get inspired by Aape, and meet like-minded friends See you next week!😎

Hey all! As you may have noticed, our Boost board has been quite busy organizing events, hackathon’s and our exciting Startup Journey. We have gathered a lot of new members, but we want to reach even more students! That is why we NEED to update our website! Have you seen the current website of Boost? We think it’s OK, but it could be SO MUCH BETTER! And we want to get it done, so it can be awesome for many years to come. That’s why it’s been quite hard to do it ourselves as we have set the standards quite high. (We don’t want 💩, we want 💎) That is why we want to engage our community of amazing and talented people to help us with updating the website. And to make sure we get the best of the best to build the website, the winning team/individual will GET 500 EUROS!💰 The hackathon will be a week-long online hackathon organized in the fourth week of July (22.7-28.7.2024), so you can participate from anywhere. You can build the website however you want — using no-code solutions like Webflow and Wordpress or coding it yourself. You can participate alone or with a team, whatever works for you! So if you’re the website wizard who can do it in one afternoon — JOIN! If you’re friend is the website wizard — TELL THEM TO JOIN! If you wan’t to learn how to build a website and learn by doing — JOIN! 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 Link to Luma: https://lu.ma/qyyjs6rk Link to Notion page: https://boostturku.notion.site/Website-hackathon-by-Boost-0f57edd4ac65489783265da0bd861f23

Opportunity to apply for a 10 000€ grant! 🔥 Are you a student of University of Turku and have an idea, project or startup to tackle circular economy challenges? Apply for Ernströmgruppens Academic Grant to put your idea into practice. Ernströmgruppens Academic Grant is targeted to degree students at the University of Turku who are working on ideas, projects or startups focusing on addressing circular economy challenges in an entrepreneurial manner. Ernströmgruppen is a family business with a legacy of development and change in its genes. For over 100 years, Ernströmgruppen has been transforming new ideas into successful businesses, specializing in technology, trade, and industry. Application period is 20.6.–15.9. 2024 and more details can be found at: >>> https://jobs.tech.utu.fi/job/ernstromgruppen-turku-fixedterm-ernstromgruppens-academic-grant/ <<< Should you have any questions on this grant, please don’t hesitate to contact Sari Stenvall-Virtanen for further advice. If you need sparring with your idea, Lauri Koittola, the Executive Director and Head Coach of Boost Turku is happy to help you.

Guess what? The people in this photo have now been boosting entrepreneurship in Turku together for 6 months!🤩❤️ Now we're inviting you to our Annual Spring Meeting 27th June at 19.30, Konttori (Hämeenkatu 9)💥 Welcome ALL community members and friends!❤️ Come say hi to us and network with likeminded people✨ https://lu.ma/w4a3k6fi?locale=fi

Hello!🔥Here is an amazing opportunity for all hackathon enthusiasts: https://robocoast.eu/en/events/metaversenergy-hackathon/ Today is the last day to register!💫

Ciao everyone!😎 It's time for another ”Find a Startup Co-founder” -event! Welcome to SparkUp tomorrow 4.6. from 4:30pm to 7pm⭐️ For more information and registration click here: https://businessturku.fi/tapahtumat/find-a-startup-co-founder-10/ See you there!🦄