Are you someone who's got a fascinating startup idea and wants to share it with the world? Maybe you've got some great concepts bouncing around in your head, but you're not exactly sure what to do next. Or perhaps you're just curious about the whole startup scene and want to know more about the opportunities that startup communities can bring to the table. Well, you're in the right place!
JYU's StartupLab is hosting its first FORTHEM Startup Day of the season, and it's all about startups – whether you're just curious or you've got a startup idea of your own. It's open to everyone, so feel free to spread the word to anyone you know who's into the startup scene or has a bright idea to share.
The next FORTHEM Startup Day will be held in hybrid mode on Thursday, November 23rd. You can join in on Zoom between 14:00 - 16:00 EET (that's 13:00 - 15:00 CET). So mark your calendar and get ready to learn and share some startup insights!
What FORTHEM Startup Days is about?
FORTHEM Startup Days is where ideas and startups come to life. There are experienced keynote speakers on the theme, and it's a hotspot for inspiring innovators to pitch their ideas and network with like-minded people.
We bring together entrepreneurs, future talents, researchers, and experts on topics related to our digital world. Everyone is welcome to join us and network with our startup community!
This year, the JYU team is going global by teaming up with FORTHEM, which means you're in for support on a grand scale! We're determined to make our Startup Day concept a meaningful experience to turn the “what ifs” into “what’s next”.
When and How to Join
FORTHEM Startup Day is on Thursday, November 23rd, from 2:15 PM to 4:00 PM EET (or 1:15 PM to 3:00 PM CET). It's a fully hybrid event.
You can join us in person at the Startup Lab (Ag C223.1, Agora, Mattilanniemi 2, 40100 Jyväskylä) OR on Zoom (Link will be sent to registered participants only). See you there!
THE EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO ALL.
Register for the online event!
See below for registration instructions for keynote speakers and pitchers.
The theme of this event?
This year, we're turning up the heat of digitalization with a keynote speakers and experts who will dive deep into the theme of "Digital Transformation". That means you'll get the expert insights into digital transformation trends, the future landscape, and much more.
Program of the event
| 14.00 EET | Presenters join Zoom |
| 14.15 | Keynote speakers |
| "The impact of identity on digital transformation and its advancement" Professor Samuli Pekkola, University of Jyväskylä (FIN) | |
| "The 'Peer-To-Peer Sharing Economy' Age: The Digital Platforms Revolution" Professor Jose Rodolfo Hernandez-Carrion, University of Valencia (ES) | |
| "Mimicking Human Interaction - Testing the Limits" Sampo Hyvärinen, CEO of Aichologist (FIN) | |
| 15.00 | Startup pitches |
| 15.55 | Announcement of the next FORTHEM entrepreneurship events and the date of the next Startup Day |
| 16:00 | Coffee and networking at StartupLab. Breakout rooms open for networking online. |
Welcome!
Want to pitch or be a keynote speaker?
Pitchers: THERE ARE LIMITED SPOTS! If you want to present your startup idea and get expert feedback, register for the event no later than Sunday, 19 November. We will contact the selected presenters on Tuesday, 21.11.
Keynote speakers: The speaker slots for this event's theme, "Digital Transformation," have been filled.
We are looking for commentators!
Are you a person working with startups who helps with IPR-related issues, or maybe you offer incubator and venture capital networks, or other support for startups? Sign up for the Startup Day expert panel no later than Sunday, 19 November.
For the Audience, you can walk-in to the Startup Lab or join us on Zoom. Please note that the Zoom link will be shared with registered participants only.
