Turn your idea into impact with 100STARTUPS, October 21-22
You don’t need the perfect idea, you don't need a business degree, and you don't need founder experience! Just bring your curiosity and energy, meet ambitious people, share your ideas and get s*** done.
100STARTUPS brings together bold and creative minds who dare to turn ideas into action.
Through hands-on masterclasses and expert guidance, participants will validate ideas, form teams, test business concepts, and build the foundations of new startups together. You don’t need experience, funding, or a ready business plan, just the courage to start.
We aim to validate 100 concepts throughout pre-event training sessions and workshops and the in-person two-day main event.
Here's a sneak peek of what you will find if you join the 100STARTUPS main event on October 21-22:
- DAY 1: INSPIRATION - Election panel, speed dating, meet Espoo Business Advisors.
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DAY 2: ACTION - Keynote speakers, funding and team building workshops, after party!
CHECK OUT THE PRE-EVENTS AND REGISTER FOR THE MAIN EVENT HERE.
100STARTUPS is organized by Aalto Startup Center and A Grid. Main parten Espoo City; Partners ABB and Septimus.
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