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Startup and tech events in Helsinki
Find Helsinki founder meetups and technology events in one calendar. Whether you are based locally or visiting for a conference, check the dates and register directly with the organiser.
All event times are local to Helsinki. Listings are reviewed before publication; confirm final details with the organiser.
Upcoming community events in Helsinki
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· 11:30
100STARTUPS with FiBAN - Pitching Event
FiBAN events · Otakaari 5a, 02150 Espoo, Finland
100STARTUPS with FiBAN - Pitching Event is a startup showcase in Helsinki, hosted by FiBAN events. The source listing indicates that investors will attend. The listing includes an opportunity for founders to pitch, demonstrate or present. L…
· 17:00
Prompt X Luo Build Night: Agents for Operations
Aaltoes Events · Startup Sauna, Puumiehenkuja 5, 02150 Espoo, Finland
Prompt X Luo Build Night: Agents for Operations is a hackathon in Helsinki, hosted by Aaltoes Events. Check the organiser’s registration page for the programme, availability and any entry requirements.
– · 09:00 on first day
Prompt Operations Hackathon
Aaltoes Events · Startup Sauna, Puumiehenkuja 5, 02150 Espoo, Finland
Prompt Operations Hackathon is a hackathon in Helsinki, hosted by Aaltoes Events. This event spans multiple dates; check the organiser’s programme for daily opening times. Check the organiser’s registration page for the programme, availabil…
· 09:00
SpaceXAI Grok Bot Breakfast & Build Helsinki
The AI Collective · Maria 01, Lapinlahdenkatu 16, 00180 Helsinki, Finland
SpaceXAI Grok Bot Breakfast & Build Helsinki is a morning or coffee gathering in Helsinki, hosted by The AI Collective. Check the organiser’s registration page for the programme, availability and any entry requirements.
· 17:00
Co-founder Matchmaking Helsinki
Maria 01 / Business Helsinki / FunFox AI · Maria 01 — Building 3, Lars Sonck
A co-founder matching evening for people building a startup or joining an existing team. Participants use a short AI matching conversation and scheduled one-to-one meetings to find complementary collaborators. E4F editorial curation. Sourc…
· 16:30
HELSEED: Pitch to Paperwork
Helsinki Think Company · Tiedekulma — Think Nook
A HELSEED entrepreneurship workshop combining startup legal basics and questions with elevator-pitch practice. Participants receive feedback and meet others developing business ideas. Free attendance is stated by Helsinki Think Company’s ev…
· 09:30
FiBAN Startup Clinic with Danske Bank
FiBAN and Danske Bank · Helsinki venue announced after registration
An informal startup clinic for peer discussion, feedback and mentoring. The organiser offers separate registration categories for startup founders, FiBAN members and invited guests. Curated by E4F from https://luma.com/SC-DB311; checked 9 O…
· 17:00
Business Model Canvas Workshop
Helsinki Think Company · Terkko Health Hub — Cube
Turn a venture idea into a structured business model using the Business Model Canvas. Participants apply the framework to their own project and receive feedback and peer support. Curated by E4F from https://luma.com/g5ru18zp; checked 10 Oct…
· 11:00
FiBAN Pitch Finland with OP + Industrial startups x Industry experts
FiBAN events · Venue to be confirmed by organiser
FiBAN Pitch Finland with OP + Industrial startups x Industry experts is a startup showcase in Helsinki, hosted by FiBAN events. The source listing indicates that investors will attend. The listing includes an opportunity for founders to pit…
· 09:30
FiBAN Startup Clinic with HubSpot and Epicenter
FiBAN, HubSpot and Epicenter · Helsinki venue announced after registration
An informal startup clinic bringing founders, mentors and partners together for peer feedback and discussion. Curated by E4F from https://luma.com/SC-Sept4; checked 9 October 2026. Times are Helsinki local.
– · 17:00 on first day
Junction 2026: European Tech Renaissance
Junction · Hype Areena, Kivenlahdenkatu 6, 02320 Espoo
Junction 2026: European Tech Renaissance is a hackathon in Helsinki, hosted by Junction. The source listing indicates that investors will attend. This event spans multiple dates; check the organiser’s programme for daily opening times. Chec…
· 15:00
Physical AI Investor 1:1s — Minus One 2026
FOV Ventures · Allas Pool
An application-based afternoon matching early-stage physical AI and robotics founders with investors. The 1:1 meetings run 15:00–17:00, followed by a founder dinner. Applicants must be raising now or planning a round, and join a short brief…
· 16:00
Mesh Collective x Slush
Mesh Collective · Helsinki — address after registration
Mesh Collective brings founders, venture investors and its community together for a networking gathering during Slush week. Curated by E4F from https://luma.com/vqbzortf; checked 10 October 2026. Times are Helsinki local.
· 08:15
DECOI 2026 - Defense Ecosystem of Innovators
FiBAN events · Venue to be confirmed by organiser
DECOI 2026 - Defense Ecosystem of Innovators is a conference in Helsinki, hosted by FiBAN events. The source listing indicates that investors will attend. The listing includes an opportunity for founders to pitch, demonstrate or present. Th…
· 08:30
Slush Day 0 Run — FRC x Tangently
FRC and Tangently · Maria 01
A Slush Day 0 community run starting at Maria 01, with breakfast sponsored by Tangently. Curated by E4F from https://luma.com/jw69s480; checked 10 October 2026. Times are Helsinki local.
· 12:45
Day 0 Founders Lunch @ Slush 2026
Kantis · Kortteli, Kamppi — final location confirmed to guests
A small founder lunch to discuss enterprise sales, European and US customers, technical bottlenecks and scaling challenges. Curated by E4F from https://luma.com/lg5kxcpl; checked 10 October 2026. Times are Helsinki local.
· 15:30
Global Startup Ecosystem Mixer 2026 — Slush Day 0
Maria 01 · Helsinki venue announced after registration
An afternoon for startup ecosystem professionals to exchange experience and develop partnerships ahead of Slush. Curated by E4F from https://luma.com/tnewjjth; checked 9 October 2026. Times are Helsinki local.
· 16:30
SPORT FINLAND - Slush Side Event 2026
Parastoo Jalili · Tavastia, Urho Kekkosen katu 4, 00100 Helsinki, Finland
SPORT FINLAND - Slush Side Event 2026 is a meetup in Helsinki, hosted by Parastoo Jalili. The source listing indicates that investors will attend. Check the organiser’s registration page for the programme, availability and any entry require…
· 16:30
Slush Chai with Bae HQ and Joelson
Bae HQ and Joelson · Helsinki — address after registration
An informal chai gathering for startup founders, investors and operators during Slush week, hosted by Bae HQ and Joelson. Curated by E4F from https://luma.com/baeslush2026; checked 10 October 2026. Times are Helsinki local.
· 07:30
Cold Run, Hot Croissants — OVNI’s Slush Run
OVNI Capital · Restaurant Shelter — organiser’s meeting point
A relaxed seven-kilometre waterfront run for founders and investors, followed by coffee and croissants aboard the organiser’s boat during Slush week. An optional onboard sauna is mentioned by the organiser. Curated by E4F from https://luma.…
– · 08:00 on first day
Slush 2026
Slush · Messukeskus — Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre
Two-day event for technology founders, with stage sessions, meetings and founder support programmes. Main-event dates are 18–19 November; doors open at 08:00 and stage programming begins at 10:00. This listing covers the main conference dat…
· 16:00
#musictech at Slush 2026
Singa · Apollo Live Club
Speakers and networking for music-tech startups, industry professionals, venture investors and angels, focusing on international growth and partnerships. Curated by E4F from https://luma.com/lxxdc3is; checked 10 October 2026. Times are Hels…
· 17:00
Eir Accelerator Kick-Off: The Future of Women’s Health
Eir Accelerator / Innovestor Life Science · Innovestor offices
Meet the accelerator’s first women’s-health startup cohort, mentors and partners. Jessica Federer gives a keynote, followed by networking with the women’s-health innovation community. Curated by E4F from https://luma.com/g17mglzp; checked 8…
· 17:00
LGBTQ+ Founders, Investors and C-Level Drinks @ Slush
identity.vc · Katajanokka Rooftop Terrace & Lounge
A networking drinks gathering for the LGBTQ+ startup community and allies during Slush week. Curated by E4F from https://luma.com/1uo0144g; checked 10 October 2026. Times are Helsinki local.