Stronger together

Over the years we have perfected the art of collaborative innovation. With us, you and your strategic partners can achieve faster validation and growth. We are looking for the next big thing in these projects and areas.

Building Tomorrow’s Smart City in Finland Capital Region

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We are thrilled to invite forward-thinking growth companies around the world to join our exclusive Finland Capital Region experience! This program is tailored to help you scale your innovative solutions, help build future-proof urban environments and become a part of the thriving capital region startup ecosystem.

Key dates:

  • 16.10.2023 | Application period ends
  • Startups informed of selections | 23.10.2023
  • Online coaching (6 x 2 hrs) | 31.10.-16.11.2023
  • Onsite program, incl. Slush | 23.11.-1.12.2023

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Nordic Mentor Network for Entrepreneurship for digital health, life science & biotech startups

NOME is co-run by partners from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland and the US.

Nordic Mentor Network for Entrepreneurship (NOME) is the first elite pan-Nordic mentor network connecting the best life science, digital health, and industrial biotech entrepreneurs with hand-picked internationally renowned mentors.

Key dates:

  • 23.11.21 | Annual gala
  • 2.2.22 | Winter pitch
  • 4.5.22 | Spring pitch
  • 5.10.22 | Fall pitch

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SynBio Growth Engine

Supercharge the Future with Synthetic Biology

Vertical together with its industrial partners, VTT driven Synbio Powerhouse and Business Finland calls for new members to join the SynBio Growth Engine, a cooperative network for corporations, startups, research institutes, and investors to explore, develop and utilize cross-industry value chains and exceed their goals in sustainability and business.

Key dates:

  • 1.8.2020 | Preparatory Phase Kick Off
  • Q4 2020 | Open Call For Members
  • Q1 2021 | Co-Development Of Services

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Innovation challenge in oncology with Tampere University Hospital and MSD

Simplifying clinician data collection and utilization of information in oncology

Simplifying clinician data collection and utilization of information in oncology. Together with Tays and MSD, we are looking for outstanding solutions to improve the patient journey in oncology. We are interested in solutions that make the data collection throughout the treatment process easily available, visible, and understandable by all the healthcare professionals involved. The innovation challenge and the following concept are targeting solutions for healthcare professionals treating lung cancer patients. With a successful plan and concept, we are ready to further discuss upscaling of the solutions within the Tampere University Hospital.

Key dates:

  • 26.03.2021 | Application Opens
  • 16.04.2021 | Application Deadline
  • 28.-29.4.2021 | Value Proposition Days
  • 10.5.2021 | Collaboration Starts

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A4F Movement

Improve access to healthcare in countries where patients need it the most

Do you want to improve access to healthcare in countries where patients need it the most? If so, we invite you to share this journey with us!

Key dates:

  • Q3-Q4 2021 | Selection

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Waste to wear

From textile waste to new materials for sustainable fashion

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland is inviting partners to innovate and disrupt the fashion industry. We intend to create new materials for the textile, fashion, and wearable industries from textile waste streams using bio-based solutions.

Key dates:

  • 01.02 – 31.07.2020 | Co-creation project
  • Autumn 2020 – 2022 | Joint innovation project

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Stora Enso Accelerator Program

Exploring opportunities in the creation of a plastic-free supply chain

Are you a startup company that can work with Stora Enso in the creation of a plastic-free supply chain?

Key dates:

  • 19.10.2020 | Application opens
  • 13.11.2020 | Application closes
  • 12.01.2021 | Selection days remotely
  • 30.03.2021 | Program starts
  • 10.06.2021 | Demo day

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Synbio Powerhouse

Supercharge the Future with Synthetic Biology

Synbio Powerhouse together with its industrial partners calls for ideas and solutions for the following challenges: Synthetic biofuels from CO2 and H2 , Municipal solid waste as feedstock, Living factories with microalgae and Microbial materials for the textile and clothing industry.

Key dates:

  • 11.3.2020 | Submission opens
  • 7.9.2020 | Submission closes
  • 7.9.2020 | Invitations to meet
  • TBD | Pitching to partners

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