Startup Express kick-off 1/2026

Welcome to the Startup Express pre-incubator programme's kick-off event!

When: Starting on 22.1.
Where: Startup Station, Technopolis Ydinkeskusta Oulu, Sepänkatu 20

Full Startup Express timetable for spring 2026:

22.1. Kick off
10.2. Team Building
3.3. Customer Problem and Validation
17.3. Business Model & Pricing
31.3. How to Build a Pitch
8.4. Pitch Practice
23.4. Demo Day

For whom?

• Motivated idea-stage teams with scalable business ideas.
• The program suits both first-time founders and experienced entrepreneurs.
• We are more interested in commitment, ambition, and willingness to learn, rather than the maturity of the business idea or model.
• Also, curious individuals can apply to join the teams without their own idea.

Why should you join?

• 14-week pre-incubator program with workshops and 1‑on‑1 sparring sessions to take you from idea-stage to first customers and establishing a business
• Coaches, mentors, and experts support you along the way
• Community: Peer support and learning with other participants and experts
• Connect with other events and services offered by the Oulu startup ecosystem
• Community manager to support your learning and development
• The program is free of charge

What if you got interested but can't make it to the kick-off session?
No Worries! Just register below, and you will be contacted by the organizers!

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