Urban Tech Helsinki newsletter: November edition

Call for startups is open – what is your impact??

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How to show the world that your startup is changing the world? We got you. Join the premiere of Aalto Startup Center Impact Booster for Urban Tech Helsinki. ?

The selected startups in our incubator program batch 5 will go through their business model for sustainability, build their Theory of Change and choose the impact metrics, and learn how to pitch for impact investors.? The core of our incubator program is still highly valued?group and one on one business development coaching, peer-to-peer support and quality networking events.?

See our full program for Spring 2024 here (click “Next events” to see more at the bottom of the page!) and prepare to join us?in Helsinki from January 17th to March 8th!?

Apply for Urban Tech Helsinki incubator by December 3rd here??

Take your startup to next level with us!?

• In-depth business development program, starting with 8 weeks onboarding period onsite twice a week and full support of our Aalto University Startup Center Business Generator program and coaches. As a result, you will have a committed and well-balanced team, you have secured your growth funding and validated your business model and solution to match the challenges of modern cities.?
• Piloting, testing and development opportunities with top-notch partners like Testbed Helsinki, University of Helsinki, Metropolia UAS, Forum Virium Helsinki and KIRAHub. With their support, you will increase your customer understanding and development and finetune your solution and technology. ??
• A lively community of like-minded people wanting to solve the sustainability challenges in urban environment, Helsinki capital region and beyond. After the incubation period you will have an extended network of talented individuals, startups, organizations and city connections!?

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Curious to know more???

• Welcome to our open house at our co-working premises in Urban 3, Maria 01 Startup Hub on Wednesday November 29th. You are welcome to pop in any time between 11 and 3 pm. Please let us know at [email protected] if you are joining as a bigger group to make sure there’s room for everyone. ?
• The Startup Spotlight Annual Awards? will take place at the Helsinki lounge Slush side event on Friday December 1st, from 12 to 2 pm. You will hear six startup star pitches, enjoy a captivating panel discussion and be among the first to learn about the Urban Tech Helsinki 2024 Challenge. ?
• During Slush, you can also meet our staff at the Aalto University booth, via matchmaking tool and for example at these exciting events:?

The Slush Climate Summit https://platform.slush.org/slush23/side-events/ce55d8ca-700b-4236-afe1-199c0f00ee56 ?

Bring Your Startup to Finland https://www.businessfinland.com/events/2023/bring-your-startup-to-finland/ ??

Pitching Competition Climate Tech for Built Environment?

https://www.businessfinland.com/events/2023/climate-tech-for-built-environment??

Helsinki lounge events:?

https://www.helsinkipartners.com/event/helsinki-partners-events-at-slush-2023/ ??

Y Science https://platform.slush.org/slush23/side-events/bec4740f-ebf7-4eec-8a43-2f31e806853e ?

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Partner presentation of the month: KIRAHub? ?

KIRAHub, a unique ecosystem for digitalization of the built environment has been our key partner from the very beginning. Our startups benefit from the amazing co-working space at Urban 3 in Maria 01 startup hub, inspiring events of the ecosystem and tons of new connections. They also have a chance to showcase their solutions in the weekly streaming sessions and in three digital showrooms in the space. KIRAHub CEO Teemu Lehtinen will be handing out the Annual Award for Community Builder in the Urban Tech Helsinki Startup Spotlight so stay tuned for the winner announcement!?

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We are excited to see you during this exceptional week in Helsinki and can’t wait to get your applications!?

Warm greetings from freezing Helsinki?

Urban Tech Helsinki team?