Space Pitch – startup competion is on it's WAY! Application is open NOW until September!

Are you a growth minded startup or scaleup entrepreneur? Now is your chance to pitch your company!

This competition will get your product/service before the eyes of potential investors and get tips on how to move forward on your growth journey at Space Pitch startup event organized in October in Seinäjoki, Finland.

WHEN IS THIS EVENT AND WHEN CAN WE APPLY?

The event will take place on the 24th of October, application process starts before the summe  Application form can be found from this page. You can apply until 31st of August.

The final appr. 10 companies will be announced in September, a month before the actual event. We will contact all companies who have applied with the results.

SPACE PITCH EVENT 24.10.2024

The epic startup event Space Pitch event will be held in Seinäjoki 24th of October. This event gathers about 100+ growth oriented people together to be inspired and network.

If you make it to the finals, you will pitch at Space Pitch event live to the sharks. So mark this day to your calendar! We will arrange an info session online for the finalists.

WHO CAN APPLY?

This South Ostrobotnian "Shark Tank's" pitching competition is open for companies from every field and all over Finland. Applicant companies can be growth oriented young companies (under 5 years) OR more mature companies with a new, innovative product or business idea.

If your goal is to refine your idea with experts, finding a mentor/board member, expanding networks or funding, we encourage you to apply! 

For all the finalists we offer coaching on pitching and incorporating sustainability as part of your companys story. Our project offers tips that help you in building a pitch deck, presenting your company and learning about investments rounds etc. (videos in Finnish).

THE PRIZES FOR THE WINNING STARTUP

SHARKS

The sharks bring alot of value and they are eager to help, with live sparring during startup final pitching session. And maybe they or other participants will be inspired to follow along on your journey: mentor, invest or connect you with the right people.

We have confirmed Vesa Riihimäki (Nordea) and Sini Åberg (Herizon) as the lions, and list will be updated in coming months. 

GROWTH TRIP TO TARTO STARTUP DAY

We offer the winning company a trip for two to Tarto, Estonia to attend sTARTUp Day event on the 29th to 31st of January 2025.

The event is one of the biggest startup events in the Baltics offering investor connections and access to potential customers in different markets.

The prize includes travels, accommodation and tickets to sTARTUp Day event for two company representatives. (Value appr. 2000 euros)

OFFICE FOR 6 MONTHS AT RYTMIKORJAAMO, SEINÄJOKI

The winner will recieve a free of charge office space for 6 months. The office space is located at Rytmikorjaamo, Seinäjoki. (Value 420 euros + VAT / month)

GROWTH INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

The South Ostrobotnian Growth Fund are able to offer an investment for the winning pitch if certain rules apply. The investment needs to be used to develop the idea, product or company, in the South Ostrobotnian area and there needs to be a plan approved by the growth fund's organization on using the investment in development of the company/idea/product. The fund is governed by Redstone Nordics.

GROWTH SERVICES

Growth services from Seinäjoki business development office Into Seinäjoki which can tailored to the company needs. The services can be for example growth sparring or product development sessions, help in finding the right funding solutions, the right connections or growth partners.

Into Seinäjoki offers free growth services to all Seinäjoki based companies. This is done for instance through Food & Tech Startup project.  We have build Skaalaamo, a growth program for companies wanting to scale their business. Application process to be a part of Skaalaamo will open again in fall of 2024. Now there are 6 companies in the program. 

HOPE YOU JOIN US AT EPIC SPACE PITCH EVENT AND APPLY!

Here are a few snapshots from past events.

This event is part of Into Seinäjoki and Helsinki university / Ruralia institute's project "Food & Tech Starup - ecosystems as a growth platform". The project is funded by Etelä-Pohjanmaan liitto (EAKR).