This year, the Start Me Up business idea competition received 168 accepted proposals, with the aim of discovering and supporting new growth entrepreneurs and startups. After the initial screening by...
Which business idea will win the Start Me Up 2024 Business Idea Competition? And which ideas shine in other competition categories? Come join us, get excited, and listen to the winning ideas while being inspired by Josefiina Kotilainen, CEO of the Startup Foundation, and her tips for startups and growth companies!
The Start Me Up 2024 Award Gala will be held on May 15, 2024, at Science Park's Temple of Challenge hall (Building 3A, 4th floor).
The keynote speaker is Josefiina Kotilainen, the CEO of Startup Foundation. She will explore the environment and success factors of growth entrepreneurship and high-growth startup companies in Finland, offering valuable insights and guidance for Start Me Up competitors, businesses, and all interested listeners on the topic.
The event is open to everyone and free of charge. However, seats are limited, so secure your spot by registering for the Gala well in advance, by May 10, 2024, at 16.00 at the latest. Register your participation here!
Award Gala program
14.00–14.05 - Opening of the event, Joona Kotilainen
14.05–14.10 - Welcome to the Gala, CEO Tomi Haring, Business Joensuu
14.10–14.25 - Start Me Up case: From VTT's idea to research and business, CEO Mikko Utriainen, Chipmetrics Oy
14.25–15.00 - Keynote: Growth Entrepreneurship and Startups, CEO Josefiina Kotilainen, Startup Foundation
15.00–15.10 - Break
15.10–15.20 - Introduction to the Start Me Up 2024 Business Idea Competition: Statistics and presentation of the jury, Joona Kotilainen and Kari Pulkkinen, Business Joensuu
15.20–16.50 - Announcement of the Start Me Up category winners and the winner of the main prize
16.50–17.00 - Winners on stage and closing remarks, Joona Kotilainen and Tomi Haring
Start Me Up Afterparty from 17.00 to 18.00:
The celebration continues casually at the Start Me Up Afterparty at the adjacent Serendipity Café:
- Start with welcome drinks and delicious cocktail service.
- Network - meet competitors and others attendees, exchange thoughts and ideas, and build new collaborations!
- At the Afterparty, the media will have the opportunity to interview winners and get firsthand information about the competitors and their business ideas!
Partners of Start Me Up 2024 Idea Competition:
For further information:
Tanja Immonen
Marketing Specialist
tanja.immonen@businessjoensuu.fi, +358 50 545 2519
