Slush Oulu Community Side Event 2025
Event information
Time
Thu 13.11.2025 14:00 - 18:00
Venue location
Valvesali, Kulttuuritalo Valve, Oulu
Location
Join the Slush Oulu Community Side Event and experience the electric atmosphere of a global startup showcase.
Watch 10 bold startup teams pitch their ideas live on stage, competing for €1000, €500, and €300 in prize money. You don’t need to be a professional to pitch; participants will be offered coaching.
But that’s not all...
💬 Hear inspiring stories from industry experts
🤝 Connect with growth entrepreneurs and business-minded students
🚀 Be part of a vibrant network shaping the future of business
Whether you're pitching, networking, or just soaking in the energy, this is an event you won’t want to miss!
Participate
Whether you are a growth entrepreneur, a student, or a working life expert (or any combination of these) and interested in networking with current and future start-up experts, this celebration of global entrepreneurship is the event for you! Listen to top speakers from around Finland, learn new things, enjoy good food, and dive into Oulu’s international startup network.
Tickets for students in KideApp: (Link coming soon)
Tickets for everyone else: (Link coming soon)
Pitch
Do you have a business idea that you want to pitch and compete for cash prizes of €1000, €500, and €300? Don’t worry, you don’t need to be a professional, as we provide pitching training for the pitching teams. The language of the event is English.
Read more and leave your application for the pitching competition by Wednesday, 22.10.: (Link coming soon)
Volunteer
We always need helping hands in organizing and hosting the event. If you’re passionate about entrepreneurship and want to contribute, we’d love to have you on board!
If you want to volunteer, please contact ville.saarenpaa(at)oulu.fi
The event is organized together by BusinessOulu, University of Oulu, OAMK, OuluES, Finanssi ry, Oulun Ekonomit, Suomen Ekonomit, OSAO, Pohjois-Pohjanmaan Yrittäjät & Oulu Chamber of Commerce.
The event is open to everyone.
WHAT: Slush Oulu Community Side Event 2025
WHEN: 13.11.2025 klo 14 alkaen
WHERE: Valvesali, Kulttuuritalo Valve, Oulu
PRICE: 5€
REGISTRATION: Links above for participants & competitors