📣 Calling ambitious startups and scaleups: Applications for Turku Startup Prize 2026 are NOW OPEN!
✨ Are you building the next success story? We want to hear it – and see it – in Turku on 16–17 September 2026. ✨
Turku Startup Prize is more than just a competition. This two-day event brings together startups and emerging growth companies with top investors, offering a powerful platform to accelerate growth and gain international visibility.
Why apply?
🔹 Direct access to investors
Get 1-on-1 meetings with FiBAN business angels and venture capital investors through our dedicated matchmaking day.
🔹 The stage is yours
Pitch your company live in front of an expert jury and a full audience.
🔹 Grow your network
Connect with the startup community and celebrate together at the afterparty.
🔹 Cash prize for the winners
Financial awards to support bold and ambitious growth!
Who are we looking for?
🤝 Passionate developers with a rough but promising diamond of an idea
🤝 Early-stage startups
🤝 Fast-scaling scaleup companies
Let’s show the world what’s being built in the Turku region! 🚀
📣 Application period: April 2 – August 10, 2026
📅 Event dates: September 16–17, 2026
📍 Location: Turku, Finland
👉 Apply now: https://startupturku.com/prize
Regards,
Turku Startup Hub Team,
Elias Savonlahti
Co-founder
Turku Startup-hub
Business Turku
+358 10 321 8892