100STARTUPS with FiBAN - Pitching Event

​100STARTUPS Day 1 of INSPIRATION covers an exclusive Pitching Event together with FiBAN on October 21st 2026, from 12 to 14. This investor-only event spotlights 12 promising startups from Aalto Startup Center and A Grid, as they pitch their groundbreaking ideas to a select gathering of investors.

​Engage with our expert panel while these innovative entrepreneurs present their solutions across diverse industries. Our esteemed panel includes: Kaija Pöysti, Mikko Seppäläinen and Matti Hautsalo.

​Programme:

​11:30 Doors open & mingle
12:00 Pitches part 1
12:50 Break
13:05 Pitches part 2

​This high-energy pitching event sets the stage for the rest of 100STARTUPS main event, continuing with in-depth workshops and opportunities to develop entrepreneurial skills, find inspiration, explore potential to become a startup founder or find a team. 100STARTUPS starts already in the morning at A Grid, with an opening ceremony, followed by an election panel with Representatives from all parliamentary parties debate how Finland can accelerate research commercialization, create more deep-tech startups, and turn scientific breakthroughs into global impact. The full program can be found here: https://www.aalto.fi/en/events/100startups

​Be part of shaping the future of innovation and secure your spot today!