*ship Startup Festival

​*ship Startup Festival has been the startup event for student & early-stage startups and all entrepreneurs since 2015! 

​*ship is an international acceleration and development platform for early-stage startups. It is also an excellent learning environment for anyone interested in entrepreneurship and startup ecosystem.

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Whoever you are a startup founder taking your first steps, an experienced entrepreneur, or a curious-minded individual exploring the world of startups *ship is the perfect event for you!

Events' first day consists of Keynote Speakers, Workshops, Masterclasses and different side-events by our partners.

​Pitch Captain Competition 2026
Pitch your startup in Kotka (7–8 May). Open for idea, pre-seed & data center track startups. €50,000+ prize pool. Apply by 15 April.

​👉 How to apply & application form: https://www.xamk.fi/en/ship-startup-festival/#Startups

​More details about the program coming soon!