100STARTUPS Election Panel
How can Finland turn world-class research into world-class startups?
Join us live from Aalto University's 100STARTUPS event in Otaniemi for a parliamentary election panel on research commercialization, deep-tech entrepreneurship and Finland's future economic growth.
Representatives of Finland's parliamentary parties will discuss how universities, researchers, students and policymakers can work together to create more research-based companies.
Topics include:
Funding and support for research commercialization
Opportunities for student and researcher entrepreneurs
Attracting international talent to Finland
The role of startups in Finnish innovation policy
European policies affecting deep-tech entrepreneurship
Wednesday, 21 October 2026
10:30–12:00 EEST (Helsinki time)
Online livestream · Free to watch
The discussion will be held in English and streamed live from A Grid, Aalto University, Espoo.
Meet the panelists
Pia Kauma — National Coalition Party
Simo Grönroos — Finns Party
Nasima Razmyar — Social Democratic Party
Hilkka Kemppi — Centre Party
Oras Tynkkynen — Green League
Otto Bruun — Left Alliance
Anders Adlercreutz — Swedish People's Party
Sirpa Pursiainen-Hautala — Christian Democrats
Hjallis Harkimo — Movement Now
Moderators: Samuli Pehkonen (Startup Foundation) and Ghita Wallin (MIMIR).
Registration is optional. Register to receive an event reminder, or watch directly using this livestream link: Watch on YouTube
The panel is part of 100STARTUPS, organized by Aalto University in collaboration with Startup Foundation and the City of Espoo.