Unlock Startup Grant, Hiring Supports, and Speed MatchMaking

​Unlock Startup Grant, Hiring Supports, and Speed Matchmaking 🚀

​Building a business in a new country is hard—but you don't have to navigate the paperwork alone.

​ISFF and Business Helsinki together host a practical event to help you gain direct access to information on the Helsinki Startup Grant and financial aid for hiring talent, followed by a fun speed-matching session to help you find the partners and peers you need.

​Is This Event For You?

​The Startup Grant is specifically designed for founders who:

• ​Have not yet started their business.

• ​Are transitioning from part-time to full-time entrepreneurship (e.g., light entrepreneurs or freelancers).

​You should attend if you are:

• ​Thinking of starting a business.

• ​Considering full-time entrepreneurship.

• ​Looking for co-founders.

• ​Preparing to hire freelancers, trainees, or staff.

​What you will gain:

• ​Direct Insights: Clear information on eligibility and applications for the Startup Grant.

• ​Financial Clarity: Learn how to access wage subsidies and financial support to grow your team.

• ​Peer Learning: Hear real experiences from founders who have successfully navigated these processes.

• ​Targeted Networking: Efficient "Speed Matching" to connect with potential collaborators and mentors.

​Agenda

• ​17:00 – 17:10: Welcome & Community Needs Assessment (via Mentimeter)

• ​17:10 – 17:45: Funding & Hiring Deep Dive

  • ​Startup Grant: Presented by Jaakko Kalke.

  • ​Hiring Support: Presented by Elisabet Miheludaki.

  • ​Q&A Session.

• ​17:45 – 18:05: Founder Experience Circles (Small group discussions led by Elisabet Miheludaki, Pamela Spokes, Lidiia Salo, and Loan Cindy Tran)

• ​18:05 – 18:15: ISFF Intro & Matchmaking Setup

• ​18:15 – 18:30: Speed Matchmaking by Paul James Brennan (Rounds 1–3)

• ​18:30 – 18:40: Feedback Collection and Break

• ​18:40 – 19:00: Speed Matchmaking by Paul James Brennan (Rounds 4–7)

​Event Details

​•    📅 Date: April 29, 2026

​•    ⏰ Time: 17:00 – 19:00

​•    📍 Location: Innovation home Kamppi, 1st floor, Kansakoulukatu 3, 00100 Helsinki

​•    🎟️ Tickets: Free on-site event (Registration required; spots are limited).



​About ISFF International Startup Founders Finland (ISFF) is a permanent, trusted community for international entrepreneurs. Our mission is to ensure no founder builds alone by creating a space where global minds build local roots.

​Join us and let's build the next big thing, right here in Finland!

​From the ISFF organisation team: Loan Cindy Tran, Paul James Brennan, Sherry Oso MBA, ABDI, Anna Antonenko

From the Business Helsinki team: Elisabet Miheludaki, Petra Vander Horst, Antti Kettunen.