Work with startups
Explore our services for businesses and public organisations, from long-term partnerships to one-off events and advisory sessions. Work with startups, position your company in the startup ecosystem, and learn to grow your business as founders do.
step into the startup ecosystem
Every business has unique goals. We tailor our collaboration to fit.
Build a long-term relationship with the startup ecosystem and connect with founders, investors and other companies. Bring your people on campus and become part of the community.
Sponsor, co-create or organise events that bring the right people together. From the venue and programme to speakers and catering, we have what you need to make it happen.
Access advisory and training to help your organisation learn, innovate and grow. From startup collaboration to building a more entrepreneurial mindset, we help you find new ways forward.
JOIN AS A PARTNER
BECOME
A MARIAN
Dealflow, brand visibility and full access to the community. Work on campus, book meeting rooms and host events.
PROMOTE YOUR SERVICES TO STARTUPS
Be where founders look for solutions and start building a loyal customer base. Offer deals, discounts or consulting to a highly engaged audience.
POSITION YOUR BUSINESS IN THE STARTUP ECOSYSTEM
Build brand awareness and become a trusted partner by supporting a not-for-profit community growing the next generation of changemakers.
ACCELERATE INNOVATION & GROWTH
Collaborate with cutting-edge startups, pilot new technologies and stay ahead of industry trends. Infuse the startup mindset into your organisation and encourage a culture of experimentation
CONNECT THROUGH EVENTS
BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER
Join our flagship events or bring your own event to Maria 01.
sponsor OUR FLAGSHIP EVENTS
Put your brand in front of the right audience as an event sponsor. Join a panel, lead a workshop and share your expertise with the ecosystem.
HOST EVENTS TO SPARK NEW IDEAS & STRATEGIES
Bring your innovation day, team off-site, strategy sprint or internal accelerator to Maria 01. Tap into the energy of founders and changemakers and leave with fresh ideas.
YOUR EVENT, OUR EXPERTISE
From venues and catering to keynote speakers and workshop facilitators, our team can help you put together an event that delivers. You focus on your people and goals — we’ll take care of the details.
WORK WITH OUR EXPERTS
ADOPT THE MINDSET
Advisory, training and matchmaking — for the private and public sector.
PICK OUR BRAINS
As one of Europe’s leading startup hubs, Maria 01 brings deep expertise in innovation, growth, ecosystem building, and the Finnish and European startup landscape. Tell us what you’re looking to achieve, and we’ll tailor an advisory or training programme around it.
COLLABORATE WITH STARTUPS
Want to find the right startups to solve a business challenge, explore a new technology or develop a new offering? We can help you find the right teams and build meaningful collaborations.
MEET our partners
STRATEGIC partners
KPMG
Nordea
UpCloud
OTHER partners
Adventure Club
Allshares
Aurea Agency
Communications & Media
Berggren
Byro Legal
Cloudvisor
Elisa
EMU Growth Partners
Finnvera
Holvi
Howden
HubSpot for Startups
Into Security
Miltton
Netlight
Onteractive
B2B, Communications & Media, Design
Porkkana ja Keppi
HR Tech
Precedo Consulting
R&R Talent Advisors
Rocket
San Francisco
Spets
Start Health
Tangently
Unibrix
Valjas
Varma
Vigil Assurance
XSTRYV
how to drive innovation and intrapreneurship from within?
CASE STORY
WÄRTSILÄ
Wärtsilä organised their WISE Annual Event and brought their ecosystem together at Maria 01 to network, gain new insights, shift their mindset and accelerate wise ideas.
“We are thrilled that the WISE Annual Event was successful. Participants shared that they felt inspired, engaging in meaningful workshops on topics of mutual interest.”
CASE STORY
konecranes
For seven years, Maria 01 partnered with Konecranes to bring fresh thinking, entrepreneurial energy, and new ideas into the heart of the company.
“The Accelerator brought together curious, motivated individuals from around the world to celebrate innovation and innovators, creating a truly special experience—not just for the participants, but for the audience as well.”
want to know more?
Tell us what you want to achieve, and we’ll find the right way to work together — or tailor something just for you.
‹ Back to What We Do
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We have been Maria 01’s partner since 2017. From day one we understood that being as close as possible to the relevant networks in the ecosystem helps us learn and become relevant for all startups and venture investors.
Vesa Riihimäki, Head of Startup & Growth · Nordea