Get your ticket to Startup Summit Kuopio 2026
Join founders, investors, researchers, companies, students and ecosystem builders for one focused afternoon of startup pitches, practical insights and useful connections in Kuopio.
Be in the room where Eastern Finland’s startup scene meets.
Startup Summit Kuopio 2026 brings together the people building, funding and supporting new business in the region.
The event takes place on Tuesday, 18 August 2026 at Savonia University of Applied Sciences. The programme includes startup pitches, keynote talks, partner insights, networking and a panel discussion on research commercialization.
Why attend?
This is not a generic business seminar. Startup Summit Kuopio is a practical meeting point for people who want to connect with startups, investors, research teams, companies and innovation actors.
Meet relevant people
Connect with founders, investors, researchers, companies, students and ecosystem partners.
See startups pitch
Watch selected early-stage startups pitch live in front of the jury and audience.
Find new opportunities
Build connections that can lead to customers, funding, partnerships, talent or future collaboration.
Who should attend?
You do not need to be a startup founder to attend. The event is for people interested in startups, growth, innovation and new business.
- Startup founders and early-stage teams
- Investors, business angels, funds and advisors
- Researchers and innovation teams
- Students interested in entrepreneurship
- Companies looking for ideas, partners and talent
- Public sector, education and ecosystem organizations
What is included?
Your ticket gives you access to the main Startup Summit Kuopio 2026 programme.
- Main event access at Savonia UAS, Kampussydän
- Keynote talks and expert perspectives
- Startup pitching competition
- Panel discussion on research commercialization
- Networking with founders, investors and partners
- Coffee and networking during the programme
Event details
- Date: Tuesday, 18 August 2026
- Time: 12:00–17:30
- Afterparty: from 18:30 at Luoto, self-paid
- Venue: Savonia University of Applied Sciences, Kampussydän
- Address: Microkatu 1, 70210 Kuopio
- Format: In-person event
- Language: Mainly English
- Ticket price: 30 €
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