Programs

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Participation is always free! On top of that, we often reward the best ideas at the end of each program.

We have programs for both team and individual applicants. Individuals will be matched with others, to create new teams.

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You don’t need experience to get experience. When it comes to getting accepted to our programs, it’s your motivation what counts the most.

Upcoming & ongoing

ENVISION

When & where:

27.9.2023 & 4.10.2023, City Centre

Application:

Apply by 18.9.2023

Language:

English

Open for:

Doctoral Researchers at the University of Helsinki City Centre Campus

ENVISION is a design thinking mini-programme for doctoral researchers of the University of Helsinki City Centre Campus. In ENVISION, participants develop a concrete problem and solution related to either Sustainable Everyday Life or Equal Opportunities. From participation, you get new acquaintances, and useful working life skills including problem solving and inspiring brainstorming.

Nest Hackathon

When & where:

15.9.-17.9.2023, live in Helsinki

Application:

11.5.-31.8.2023

Language:

English

Open for:

Students, recent graduates and professionals from all fields

Nest Hackathon is a weekend challenge competition where professionals from different fields collaborate to create gamified solutions for sustainable housing. Participants will work in multidisciplinary teams to create a demo of their solution during the weekend. There's 2000€ in cash prizes for the top three teams and the chance for further funding. Developed in partnership with DeCarbon-Home.

HELSEED workshops

When & where:

Apr-Nov 2023, University of Helsinki campuses

Application:

Opening soon

Language:

English

Open for:

Students, researchers, entrepreneurs and HELSEED teams

To break down barriers to entrepreneurship, we proudly present to you: HELSEED workshop series, fall 2023 edition. Delivered with a logical progression, these workshops contain all the things you need to consider when taking your business idea to the next level. The workshops are organized in collaboration with the University of Helsinki, as a part of the wider HELSEED program.

Think Company Fund

since 2015

With the Think Company Fund, we provide financial support to promising early-stage companies that aim to make a positive impact on the world.

HELSEED workshops

since 2020

Organized together with the University of Helsinki, this entrepreneurship program encourages students to turn their ideas into companies. Early-stage funding of up to 50,000 euros is offered to the most promising ideas.

4UNI

since 2015

Our flagship program 4UNI challenges students and graduates of all fields to harness their academic knowledge to solve current societal issues – whilst trying on the hat of an entrepreneur.

PsyHack

since 2017

The first psychology-themed challenge in Finland, inviting people to develop concrete solutions to the most current problems recognised on both individual and community levels of our society.

Robot Uprising

since 2017

Europe's biggest hands-on robotics challenge where gaming, puzzles and storytelling are all combined. Robot Uprising brings together people to program, design and build robots to compete in epic arenas.

Terkko Health X

since 2019

Terkko Health X is a pre-incubator programme for health and life science teams with the potential to reshape the industry. The programme provides the tools and experts to help get concepts into the market.

Having a fear of commitment?

Are you unsure whether you have what it takes to take part in the bigger programs? We know you've got it. Still, to get more comfortable with the challenge you can start off by coming to free events which are organised in our spaces.

Check out the event calendar

From thinking
to action

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Upcoming & ongoing

ENVISION

Nest Hackathon

HELSEED workshops