Road to START Summit 2026 – START Helsinki

​Road to START Summit is back with a new twist – this year, START Helsinki is joining hands with HankenES and Aaltoes to bring alive Helsinki's startup ecosystem! 🚀

​RtSS is our annual pitching competition through which the winner gets the opportunity to compete in START Summit, Europe's leading early-stage startup conference, in the heart of St. Gallen, Switzerland.

​Join us for an evening of pitching judged by a panel of industry experts. Are you not a founder? Investor, student, or just curious?

​You’re more than welcome! Snacks, networking, and a close-up into the start-up world will make RtSS worth your time! 🔥 Want to join a startup featured? This may be your chance to connect!

​Keep an eye on START Helsinki's Instagram and Linkedin for judge announcements!

​Event details:

​🗓️ 6th February 2026

​📍 Maria 01

​⏰ 18:00–20:00

​⏭️ Program:

​17:00 – Doors open

​17:30 – Pre-networking

​18:00 – Welcome words and official start

​18:10 – Pitches

​19:00 – Break

​19:10 – Pitches

​20:15 – Networking