Boost's Startup Journey program: Announces judges and schedule for Demo Day 2025
This Demo Day already has its jury confirmed, who will be responsible for evaluating the pitches of the 12 startups in the program
On August 14th, the 2025 Demo Day will take place at the Joki Center in Turku, marking the conclusion of Boost Turku’s Startup Journey program. The event is open to founders, investors, and tech ecosystem enthusiasts.
This Demo Day already has its jury confirmed, who will be responsible for evaluating the pitches of the 12 startups in the program. The jury members are:
- Pia-Maria Nickström - CEO at Startup Foundation, 2X Founder
- Vesa Palander - Director of Economic Development in Turku, 4X Founder
- Oona Suominen - Senior Associate at Antler VC
- Claes Mikko Nilsen - Investor at NordicNinja VC, Co-Founder of FiBAN
The program: Startup Journey
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This intensive 8-week acceleration program offers participants expert guidance, high-level mentorship, and access to a network of investors to help them develop and validate their business model. The program follows a hands-on methodology focused on growth, providing essential tools for the success of startups at various stages.
The winning team of Demo Day will receive business consulting services worth €1000 provided by Greenstep, is an expert organization specializing in startups and growth companies, offering all essential support services for growth both in Finland and internationally, with the help of over 800 professionals.
SCHEDULE
- 16:30 Doors open
- 17:00 Opening speech
- 17:10 Pitches I
- 18:10 Break & Networking
- 18:20 Pitches II
- 19:20 Break & Selection of the winner
- 19:45 Winners announcement
- 20:00 After Party at Parkki
If you haven’t registered yet, there’s still time. Do it here: https://lu.ma/dtoagvkb