Jyväskylä University Venture Capital Pitching Day 2026 will take place on 11 December 2026 at the University of Jyväskylä Main Building, Main Hall. The event will bring together startups, students, researchers and venture capital investors to showcase promising startups, research-based opportunities and deep tech innovations, while creating opportunities for connections, feedback and potential investment. More information about the programme, participating investors and registration will be available soon!
University of Jyväskylä Venture Capital Pitching Day
Bringing together the Deep Tech science community and the business world to inspire growth entrepreneurship and innovations.
Event information
Event date
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Registration period
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Event type
Student events
Business cooperation
Event language
English
Event address
Seminaarinmäki
Jyväskylä 40100
Finland
Event payment
Free of charge
Event location category
Seminaarinmäki
Pitching tracks
1. Startup Track – Startup Applications
This track is open to startups worldwide that are looking for funding. Applicants must submit a preliminary pitch deck of up to 10 slides. Selected startups will pitch in person in Jyväskylä, with 4 minutes to pitch followed by 4 minutes of questions. The VC panel will evaluate startups based on their investability, and the winning startup will receive a minimum prize of €5,000.
2. R2B Student Pitcher Track – Individual Applications
This track is designed for students, researchers, professors, and individuals interested in commercialising research results, promising technologies, or deep-tech innovations. Ten research and technology cases will be pre-screened, and 30 students will be selected to pitch, with three students matched to each case for introductions and preparation. Ten students will advance to the finals. Each pitch consists of 2 minutes followed by 2 minutes of questions. The winner will receive a minimum prize of €2,000, awarded directly to the presenting individual(s) as recognition. Applications close on 30 November 2026, and selected participants must attend the event in person in Jyväskylä.
3. Research / Deep Tech Case Submission – Researcher Applications
This form is intended for researchers, research teams, and innovators with a promising research result, technology, or deep-tech innovation that has commercialisation potential. Selected cases may gain visibility among investors and explore potential pathways towards commercialisation. Applicants may optionally upload a one-page, non-confidential PDF summary.
- Startup Track - apply here!: Applications close on 25 November 2026
- R2B Student Pitcher Track - apply here!: Applications close on 30 November 2026
- Research / Deep Tech Case Submission - apply here!: Submissions close on 25 November 2026
The chosen participants will be informed after the deadline!
