Startup Turku 2025: Unveiling the pulse of Southwest Finland's entrepreneurial ecosystem
The Startup Turku event will take place next Wednesday, October 22nd at Business Turku %26 Circus (Tykistökatu 4B, Turku) between 15.00 - 18.00 hrs.
The startup scene in Southwest Finland is gearing up for one of its most anticipated gatherings of the year — the 2025 Startup Turku Event, taking place next Wednesday, October 22, at Business Turku & Circus (Tykistökatu 4B, Turku) between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM.
The event will bring together founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders for an afternoon of insights, innovation, and networking, while unveiling the results of the third annual Turku Region Startup Survey — a key benchmark in understanding how startups in the region are evolving compared to other Finnish cities.
Mapping Turku’s startup landscape
The 2025 edition of the survey, presented by Tommi Juhani Uitti, offers a data-driven snapshot of Turku’s entrepreneurial performance, covering areas such as growth, funding, internationalization, and talent. The findings will provide valuable insights into how Turku’s startup ecosystem is strengthening its position within Finland’s rapidly growing innovation network.
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Event highlights
The afternoon begins with welcome remarks and updates from Vesa Palander, followed by Uitti’s presentation of the Startup Survey results, and an open discussion on the region’s future opportunities and challenges.
Program Overview
- 15:00 — Welcome & Startup Turku Updates - Vesa Palander
- 15:15 — Startup Survey Results - Tommi Juhani Uitti
- 16:15 — Open Discussion
- 16:30 — Networking at Circus
Shaping the future of Turku’s startup ecosystem
Startup Turku 2025 is not just a networking event — it’s an opportunity to reflect on where we stand as a regional ecosystem and where we want to go next.
From early-stage founders to established ecosystem builders, this event offers a chance to connect, collaborate, and contribute to the next chapter in Turku’s startup story.
Register now to join the movement and help shape the future of entrepreneurship in Southwest Finland: https://lnkd.in/e_3h_d3f
