Apply to the Deep Dive student challenge by October 18th!
Deep Dive is a 24-hour case competition where you tackle a real commercialization challenge faced by a university research team. Dig into the technology and market, work directly with the researchers and investors, and turn your analysis into a recommendation they can actually use.
Details:
When: 30.-31.10.2026
Where: VALO Hotel & Work, Helsinki
For whom: Student teams of three (also doctoral researchers)
Reward: 250 € work compensation per student
Accommodation: The free price includes a room for your team to work and sleep in throughout the challenge
Application period: Ends on 18.10.2026
Program:
Friday 30.10.2026
13:30 Badge Pick-up
14:00 Welcome & Info
14:30 Cases Released
15:00 Case Presentations Group 1
16:00 Case Presentations Group 2
18:00 Dinner
19:00 Mentoring
21:00 Afterworks @VALO Spa
Saturday 31.10.2026
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 Mentoring
12:00 Check-out & Lunch
12:45 Submission Deadline
13:00 Case Presentations Group 1
14:00 Case Presentations Group 2
15:30 Keynote
16:00 Announcing the Winners
16:30 Closing Remarks & Group Photo
No previous experience in research commercialization is required.
Don’t wait. Apply now.