Past events

BEGINNING / Scope Gallery Exhibition

03.09.2026 • 16:00 – 18:00

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Scope

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Scope Gallery presents BEGINNING, bringing together seven artists and seven interpretations of what it means to begin. Join us at Maria 01 for art, conversations and an after work atmosphere!

Maria 01 Builders’ Breakfast: From founding unicorns to funding them with Rajul Garg, Founder and Managing Partner at Leo Capital

02.09.2026 • 8:30-10:30

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Maria 01

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AnchorHer Summit 2026

17.07.2026 • 10:00 – 13:00

In person, Hosted by: Vetify Oy

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AnchorHer Summit 2026 is a free community event bringing together educators, parents, students, speakers, and community-minded people for real conversations about education, youth wellbeing, parenting, and the future of young people.

The event explores how we can better support young people in a changing world shaped by AI, vocational transformation, new career paths, and shifting family and school relationships.

Through inspiring talks, keynotes, open discussion, and networking, AnchorHer creates a welcoming space to listen, share ideas, connect with others, and be part of a meaningful conversation from the very beginning.

Everyone interested in education, youth, community support, or future opportunities is warmly welcome.

Drag Bingo at Monda Restaurant

24.06.2026 • 18:00 – 22:00

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Monda Restaurant

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Get ready for a fabulous evening of laughs, music, and bingo magic with Friday the Professor at Monda during Helsinki Pride Week!
Bring your friends, your family, and your lucky charm for a fun-filled night packed with entertainment, great vibes, and wonderful prizes for all ages. Come celebrate Pride, community, and joy with us and remember: everyone is welcome!

Supercharge Your Fundraising and Investor Outreach

22.06.2026 • 11:00 – 12:00

Online, Hosted by: HubSpot for Startups

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Fundraising is a full-time job on top of your full-time job. Most founders lose deals not because their startup isn’t good — but because their process breaks down: missed follow-ups, scattered notes, no visibility into where each investor actually stands.

This workshop fixes that.

In 60 minutes, you’ll walk away with a working investor pipeline — not a template, an actual system you can use the same day.

“How much do you think, you think?” – What neuroscience tells us about the Brain and AI

16.06.2026 • 08:30 – 10:30

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Focus Tiger

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Join our Focus Morning event @Maria 01 on Tuesday 16th June!
While most new businesses focus on what AI can do, we can only accomplish great things if we protect our focus and understand how our brains function. As the tools we work with become smarter, we need to make sure our brains do too. This session uncovers what we are getting wrong about daily AI usage and delivers actionable, neuroscientific strategies to build healthier, high-performance habits with technology.
What you will walk away with:
– Concrete tools from speakers Johanna Vilmi & Mark Hayton to keep your brain sharp in the age of AI.
– Neuroscientific strategies to ensure a future of focused, high-performing brains while using AI.
– An exclusive summer campaign offer to join our Focus Tiger 3-Month Program to embed these habits long-term.

Discover China Opportunities Through Chengdu

12.06.2026 • 09:30 – 12:00

Hybrid, Hosted by: Chengdu Science and Technology Bureau

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This is a Chengdu–Finland tech exchange and cooperation event designed for Finnish companies, highlighting business opportunities in Chengdu’s electronics, smart manufacturing, healthcare, and green development sectors. It helps Finnish firms better understand the Southwest China market, connect with local industry resources, and explore partnerships, investment, and market-entry opportunities.

The Founder Narrative Breakfast

11.06.2026 • 8:30-10:30

In Person at Monda Restaurant, Hosted by: Miltton

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A breakfast for founders and startup leaders at Maria 01. Join Miltton and the Maria 01 community for coffee, conversation and practical perspectives on how early-stage companies build visibility, trust and momentum from day one.

U.S. Expansion Demystified

09.06.2026 • 08.30 – 11:00

In-person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Alfa Mobility Finland Oy, Springline Advisory, Valjas Services Oy, WR Immigration

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Join our Global Mobility summit at Maria 01. Learn how to expand to the U.S. with expert insights on tax, accounting, immigration, and relocation for smooth international growth.

Cloud and AI Agents Breakfast with UpCloud, Aiven for Startups and ConfidentialMind

09.06.2026 • 08:30-10:30

In person @Event Space, Hosted by: UpCloud, Aiven for Startups and ConfidentialMind

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Join UpCloud, Aiven for Startups and ConfidentialMind for an exclusive breakfast event exploring the future of European cloud infrastructure and practical AI agents for startups and scaling businesses.

Connect with founders, operators, and technology leaders over breakfast while hearing from industry experts on digital sovereignty, managed AI agents, and the infrastructure powering the next generation of applications.

Creative x Tech: Ecosystem Convergence

08.06.2026 • 17:00 – 22:00

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: ODDfest, Junction and Maria 01

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What happens when founders, artists, technologists, designers, musicians, hackers, filmmakers and cultural operators start building together more intentionally?

Hosted by ODDfest, Junction and Maria 01, Ecosystem Convergence is a gathering exploring the intersections between technology, creativity, entrepreneurship and culture.

The evening combines opening talks, fireside discussions and participatory programme designed to encourage genuine interaction between people who do not often end up in the same room.

Co-Founder Matchmaking with Business Helsinki at Maria 01 NOW!

04.06.2026 • 13:00 – 15:00

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Business Helsinki

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If you are a startup looking for a co-founder to join your early-stage team, welcome to Co-Founder Matchmaking event! Here you can meet talents who are interested in startups and start discussions with them.

Or if you are talent and want to find a startup to join, welcome to listen to startups pitching their open co-founder positions and meeting all participating startups at the meeting area.

The participating talents will get a list of startups and their co-founder positions, which makes it easier to plan whom to meet at the event. In addition to this list, the organizer will choose 12-15 startups to pitch for talents so that we can see a variety of different skill profiles that startups are looking for.

We welcome all startups and talents in Helsinki capital region to join this co-founder matchmaking event.

Maria 01 NOW 2026

02.06.2026 – 04.06.2026

In-person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Maria 01

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Welcome to the biggest pitching event of the year. We’re bringing you 3 days of curated program around knowledge sharing, building meaningful connections, and, of course, 100 pitching startups from all over the world across 10 different industry tracks.

EU Funding info: Eurostars, EIC & EIB

27.05.2026 • 13:00-14:30

In-person, Hosted by: Business Finland / Maria 01

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Business Finland’s EU and Startup Funding Services teams and the European Investment Bank Helsinki Office cordially invite you to an interactive information session about EU Funding opportunities for SMEs and startups.

Investor Reporting: Data Quality & Transparency as the Foundation of Trust

26.05.2026 • 13.30 – 15.30

In-person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Greenstep Oy

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Welcome to explore how investors, fund managers and solution providers are strengthening trust through transparent, high‑quality reporting. Learn how leading fund managers respond to SFDR, ESG and investor expectations, discover modern reporting tools, and connect with our Luxembourg partners to see how Greenstep supports scalable fund operations.

No panels, no pitching — just a close-knit exchange of ideas, curated introductions, and a few short founder and investor spotlights to help everyone get to know who’s in the room.
Space is limited.

CTO Meet & Greet Lunch at Monda

12.05.2026 • 12:00-13:30

In person @Restaurant Monda, Hosted by: UpCloud

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🚀An exclusive meet & greet for technical leaders Building world-class technology today goes far beyond writing code. It’s about designing resilient cloud architectures, optimising performance at scale, and making the right infrastructure decisions in a rapidly evolving landscape. Join UpCloud and fellow Maria 01 technical founders and CTOs for a focused, high-impact lunch session centred…

Maria 01 Builders’ Breakfast: Scaling Smart – Zevoy’s Journey to International Growth Without the Burn

06.05.2026 • 8:30-10:30

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Maria 01

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Join us for the next edition of Builders’ Breakfast, where top-tier founders and operators share real-life stories. The wins, the failures, and everything in between.

Fundraising Breakfast: Navigating Startup Financing Options

21.04.2026 • 8:30-10:00

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Nordea / KPMG / Vendep Capital / Maria 01

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Join us for a breakfast session designed to demystify early-stage funding strategies and help founders understand how to combine venture debt, venture capital, and public funding instruments to fuel their growth.

Practical Tools for Arranging Occupational Healthcare

14.04.2026 • 08:00-9:30

In person at Maria 01, Classroom, Hosted by: StartHealth Oy

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Get 2 months of free occupational healthcare! 🤝 SIGN UP FOR THE EVENT!Welcome to get practical insights for startup founders on arranging occupational healthcare, supporting team wellbeing, and meeting legal requirements while building a healthy, high-performing team. Tuesday April, 14 at Classroom @Maria 01, Building 2 Time of the event: 8:00 Breakfast will be served8:30-9:00…

Maria 01 Builders’ Breakfast: The Go-to-Market Story of RELEX Solutions

01.04.2026 • 8:30-10:30

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Maria 01

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Scalable Incentive Programs for Global Growth

25.03.2026 • 15:30-18:00

In-person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Allshares

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As organizations accelerate, incentive programs must evolve and scale effectively to support rapidly expanding teams and shifting priorities. This exclusive event brings together industry experts to share strategic insights and practical approaches for designing and implementing incentive programs that keep pace with high-speed growth.

Founders Live Helsinki

19.03.2026 • 16:00-19:30

In-person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Founders Live

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Founders Live Helsinki is a 99-Second Pitch Night hosted every 6 months.
Launched in 2014 in Seattle, Founders Live inspires and entertains entrepreneurs through its unique 99-second pitch format. It is a global movement, with 155 chapters worldwide, including one right here in Helsinki. Founders Live stage in Helsinki lights up every 6 months to showcase 5 pitches of some of the most innovative startups in the region. This tradition brings together innovators, investors, and the community to celebrate bold ideas in an electrifying atmosphere.
Each founder has:
99 seconds to pitch
4 minutes of live audience Q&A
Public vote to decide the winner
No slides overload. No long panels.
Just clarity, traction, and tough questions.

Spreadsheets to Board Confidence — Building Scalable B2B SaaS Finance

18.03.2026 • 09:00-11:00

In-person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Valjas, Fenerum

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As SaaS companies grow, spreadsheets and basic payment tools quickly become a bottleneck. Manual revenue recognition, subscription changes, and month-end closes reduce visibility, slow decision-making, and complicate fundraising.

Valjas (strategic accounting partner for growth companies) and Fenerum (the agile challenger in SaaS billing automation) are teaming up to share practical insights on building a finance engine that truly scales — from rapid growth to international expansion and exit readiness.

Maria 01 Impact Report 2025 Launch Event

12.03.2026 • 8:30-11:00

In-person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Maria 01

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Join us to be the first to hear about the impact Maria 01 startups have had on our society and the wider startup ecosystem. We will reveal numbers on raised funding, created jobs, generated revenue and more.

Maria 01 Builders’ Breakfast: Why Clear Storytelling Accelerates Growth – Lessons from Suvi Haimi

04.03.2026 • 8:30-10:30

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Maria 01

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Human Runway Launch Event

26.02.2026 • 08:30-11:00

In-person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Human Runway

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Join founders, investors, and ecosystem builders as we open the Human Runway findings for discussion — and explore what needs to happen next.

Femcode Collective x Skene: Product-Led Growth Hackathon

25.02.2026 • 17:00-20:00

In-person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Skene and Femcode Collective

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In this hackathon, we’re bringing together you, the vibe code legend, and Skene, a company automating growth through AI agents that tap into your code base automatically;building documentation, onboarding, and analytics without you having to think about it.

We’re tapping into the Skene team’s expertise to bring you insights and practical mentoring to make sure you’re building products that customers want to and keep on using.

Make sure to bring your laptop with you! We’ll waste no time in getting you coding, and you’ll get the most out of the event by jumping right into it with us.

Nordic AI Night by Leo Capital, Maria 01, node.vc, Byro and Tero Kuittinen

24.02.2026 • 18:00-21:00

In-person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Maria 01, Leo Capital, node.vc, Byro Legal and Tero Kuittinen

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Nordic AI Night brings together founders and investors from the Nordics and the US for a cross-border evening of conversation, connection, and collaboration.

This Helsinki edition continues the spirit of the original New York gatherings, launched by Tero Kuitinen, known for impactful introductions over panels.

Powered by Leo Capital, Maria 01, and Node VC, this curated setting unites ambitious founders and international investors for a relaxed evening to exchange perspectives and build trusted relationships.

No panels, no pitching — just a close-knit exchange of ideas, curated introductions, and a few short founder and investor spotlights to help everyone get to know who’s in the room.
Space is limited.

To Incubate or Not to Incubate?

05.02.2026 • 08:30-10:00

In-person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Netlight and UpCloud

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Netlight and UpCloud welcome startup leaders to an exclusive breakfast on scaling efficiently in a rapidly evolving technology landscape.

This event highlights how the combination of UpCloud’s high-performance, cost-efficient European cloud infrastructure and Netlight’s end-to-end digital services can help startups build scalable, resilient and future-ready businesses. Together, we bring a powerful offering that supports startups across industries in adapting to new challenges and unlocking opportunities driven by emerging technologies.

Maria 01 Builders’ Breakfast: Building Hits Takes Courage – Lessons from Mika Tammenkoski

04.02.2026 • 8:30-10:30

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Maria 01

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Intro to KPMG Investment Readiness Assessment and Office Hours

28.01.2026 • 08:30-10:00

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: KPMG

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Curious about how ready your startup is for investors? Join us for the Intro to the KPMG Investment Readiness Assessment followed by the Office Hours and learn what the Investment Readiness Assessment covers – from funding and internationalization to ESG, cybersecurity, contracts, and more. Get insights into what matters when preparing for growth and investor discussions.

Webinar: Find Product Market Fit in Europe

22.01.2026 • 13:00-14:00

Online, Hosted by: Maria 01

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Focus on what matters – learn how to gain traction and attract the right partners during Northern Light Accelerator.

Land in Finland. Break into Europe. Build What Matters.
Join our free webinar to learn how Northern Light helps international founders find product market fit.

Workshop: Building Real-Time Collaboration with Humans and AI

22.01.2026 • 09:00-11:30

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Maria 01

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Real-time collaboration is a critical, yet often complex, part of many modern web applications, including document editing platforms such as Notion, project management solutions like Linear, and creative tools such as Figma. At Liveblocks, we believe that enabling collaboration between humans and agents is essential for building AI-driven workflows that become adopted and loved by…

Workshop: Pitch Please

21.01.2026 • 15:00-16:15

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Maria 01

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With experience in investing 10+ startups in multiple geographies and a 1,000 Day Journey building one of the first-ai-pitch-practice startup in Silicon Valley, Ozan comes with a ton of experience in guiding startups to nail their pitch with his partnerships with MIT EF, Stanford CPD, UC Berkeley SCET. His Udemy course (https://www.udemy.com/user/ozan-sonmez-17/) has nearly 6,000 learners…

Maria 01 Builders’ Breakfast: A Serial Founder’s Playbook for Finding Product-Market Fit

21.01.2026 • 8:30-10:30

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Maria 01

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Roundtable with UK Market Entry Insights

20.01.2026 • 13:00-14:30

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Leo Capital / London & Partners / Maria 01

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This curated founder–investor roundtable brings together operators, investors, and ecosystem partners to discuss what it actually takes to launch and scale internationally, with a particular focus on the UK as a strategic gateway market, featuring insights from London & Partners, London’s official growth and inward investment agency.

Sustainability Matters#2: Future of Sustainability Reporting in the EU

16.12.2025 • 14:30-16:30

In-person, Hosted by: ExecutESG

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An Exclusive Expert Roundtable on Strategic Foresight and Implementation.

The rules of sustainability reporting are not finished—they are still being shaped. By 2030, will we see a “Brussels Dream” of perfect global harmony, or a “Great Rollback” where politics shrinks the mandate? Will AI replace auditors, or will Nordic companies be stuck “Gold-Plating” their reports forever?

This exclusive roundtable gathers five senior experts to debate these four plausible futures. We will move beyond the immediate compliance deadlines to provide the strategic foresight you need to prepare your organization today.

Maria 01 Builders’ Breakfast: From Startup to Global Success – Ilkka Paananen on Key Decisions and Learnings

03.12.2025 • 8:30-10:30

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Maria 01

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Business Finland Reporting — and How to Survive It

26.11.2025 • 13:00-14:30

In-person, Hosted by: Valjas Services Oy and Dfk Finland Oy Ab

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Join us for a practical and relaxed session where an auditor and an accountant share their best tips for Business Finland project reporting and documentation of development expenses.

You’ll learn, among other things:

• How to track project costs and working hours effectively.

• The most common reporting pitfalls.

We’ll also touch on a few related startup finance topics:

• What types of development expenses can be capitalized.

• Best practices for documenting R&D expenses properly.

Perfect for startup founders and finance leads who want to avoid unnecessary headaches and get their Business Finland reporting right — the smart way.

Maria 01 at Slush

19.11.2025 – 20.11.2025 • 8 AM – 6 PM

In person at Messukeskus, Helsinki, Hosted by: Slush

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Maria 01, the leading startup hub in the Nordics, will be attending Slush 2025

Maria 01 is home to some of the most promising startups in Finland, and we are excited to showcase our vibrant community to the world.

If you’re a startup, an investor seeking new opportunities, or simply interested in learning more or collaborating with us, please book a meeting or just stop by and meet us.

To Incubate or Not to Incubate?

19.11.2025 • 16:00-18:00

In-person at Maria 01, Hosted by: FLT Podcast and Bloom Finland

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A Live Debate on Startup Growth: Inside vs. Outside the Incubator, brought to you by FLT Podcast, Bloom Finland and Maria01.

Because sometimes, the best growth starts with a bold debate.
Every founder faces the question:
Should you join an incubator—or build your venture on your own terms?

Join us for a live debate where founders, investors, and ecosystem builders go head-to-head to unpack, what incubators really offer (and what they don’t), the founder mindset behind going solo, and how ecosystems can fuel growth—inside or outside incubator walls

Expect honest insights, strong opinions, and plenty of sparks. This isn’t just a conversation—it’s a challenge to rethink how startups grow.

Protected: Global Startup Ecosystem Mixer 2025

18.11.2025 • 15:45 – 19:00

In-person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Maria 01

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Northern Light accelerator Demo Day – traction in action

18.11.2025 • 13:00 – 15:00

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Maria 01

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Real traction, international founders, and the next wave of startups landing in Europe.

UK Insights X London & Beyond

18.11.2025 • 13:00-17:00

In-person, Hosted by: Goodwille

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Insights event for Finnish companies on UK setup, legal updates, branding, investment and lessons from speakers at Goodwille, Nara, EAS and PT1, followed by networking.

Maria 01 Builders’ Breakfast: How To Win Slush Week as a Startup Founder with Marko Voutilainen

17.11.2025 • 9:30-11:30

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Maria 01

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The Startup’s Guide to Persuasive Selling

06.11.2025 • 08:30-10:45

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Precedo Consulting

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Founders often fall into the trap of explaining every detail of their solutions instead of persuasively selling their value. True success comes from building trust and understanding the psychology of customer needs.

Stay & Grow: How to Retain Talent Through Employee and Spouse Support

05.11.2025 • 13:30 – 16:45

In person, Hosted by: City of Helsinki Spouse Program, Berlitz

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Are you working with international talent recruitment and retention? Then this event is for you.
Gain insights on strengthening talent retention in your company by supporting employees and their spouses.

Building Global from Day One: The Founder–Investor Talk

30.10.2025 • 10:00-12:00

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Leo Capital

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From day one, the most ambitious founders think across continents — validating in one market, raising from another, and scaling where opportunities are largest.
In this founder – investor session, we dive into what it truly means to build global-first from the earliest days – how to attract international investors, structure cross-border rounds, and scale operations across regions.

Catalyze Workshop: Unlock European Funding for Innovative SMEs

21.10.2025 • 10:00-11:00

Hybrid, Hosted by: Catalyze Group

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Catalyze is pleased to invite you to an interactive workshop at MARIA 01
focused on two of Europe’s leading funding opportunities for innovative SMEs:
Eurostars and EIC Accelerator.

Maria 01 Builders’ Breakfast: Learnings from Wolt – from zero to a unicorn

08.10.2025 • 10:00-12:00

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Maria 01

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Fundraising Breakfast: Navigating Startup Financing Options

24.09.2025 • 8:30-10:00

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Nordea / Maria 01

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Join us for a breakfast session designed to demystify early-stage funding strategies and help founders understand how to combine venture debt, venture capital, and public funding instruments to fuel their growth.

Maria 01 NEXT Startup Festival & Afterparty

17.09.2025 • 10:00-16:00 (Afterparty starts at 16:00)

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Maria 01

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Maria 01 NEXT Startup Festival is a full-day celebration of the bold ideas, companies, and people shaping the future from one of Europe’s leading startup communities with a bright Afterparty, wrapping up the day.

Maria 01 Builders’ Breakfast: Building a Startup After a Career: Lessons from Monika Liikamaa’s Journey

10.09.2025 • 8:30-10:30

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Maria 01

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Maria 01 Builders’ Breakfast: Scalability and Profitability in Regulated, Specialized Markets with Tommi Lehtonen, Hedera DX

27.08.2025 • 8:30-10:30

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Maria 01

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Building Bridges: Helsinki to NYC

26.08.2025 • 9:00-10:00

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Maria 01 / City of Helsinki

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Discover how Finnish startups can tap into NYC’s vibrant innovation ecosystem, with opportunities spanning Greentech, AI, life sciences, and next-gen sustainable materials.

AI BOOST: Supercharge Your Business with AIStart

19.08.2025 • 16:00 – 18:00

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Business Helsinki

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Let’s talk (and play) AI – join the AIStart community event on August 19th at Maria 01! Whether you’re just curious or already experimenting with AI, this relaxed afterwork-style gathering brings together startups, SMEs, experts, and newcomers to explore how AI can support smarter business – with real stories, future talk, and good vibes.

Webinar: Make your startup fundable in 90 days

25.06.2025 • 14:00-15:00

Online, Hosted by: Maria 01

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Focus on what matters – learn how to gain traction and attract the right partners during Northern Light Accelerator.

Land in Finland. Break into Europe. Build What Matters.
Join our free webinar to learn how Northern Light helps international founders get real traction — without burning out or giving up equity.

Maria 01 Summer Breakfast: Empowering LGBTQ+ Founders

24.06.2025 • 9:30-11:00

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Maria 01

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Join us on the 24th of June for a lovely summer breakfast at the Maria 01 campus! We’ll hear interesting insights by Mari Luukkainen, Principal of Identity.vc. Identity.vc is Europe’s pioneering venture capital fund focused on LGBTQ+ leadership in early-stage startups. This event is ideal for startup founders, CEOs, investors, and anyone interested in learning…

Maria 01 Builders’ Breakfast: Rethinking the MVP – Lessons from Tuomas Artman, Linear

11.06.2025 • 8:30-10:30

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Maria 01

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Join us for the next edition of Builders’ Breakfast, where visionary founders share their real-life startup stories—the wins, the challenges, and the breakthroughs. Join us for a fireside chat with Tuomas Artman, Co-Founder of Linear, the modern issue-tracking tool that’s gained significant traction in the US tech scene. Backed by Sequoia Capital and Accel VC,…

Maria 01 Community Yard Party (FULL)

04.06.2025 • 17:00-21:00

In-person at Maria 01 , Hosted by: Maria 01

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Welcome to kick off summer at the yearly Maria 01 Community Yard Party.

Maria 01 NOW Pitching Competition 2025

03.06.2025

In-person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Maria 01

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Welcome to the biggest pitching event of the year. We’re bringing you a hundred pitches to enjoy throughout the day!

Maria 01 Builders’ Breakfast: Why Scaling Deep Tech Is 90% Funding Strategy – Lessons from Pasi Vainikka, Solar Foods

13.05.2025 • 8:30-10:30

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Maria 01

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Join us for the next edition of Builders’ Breakfast, where visionary founders share their real-life startup stories—the wins, the challenges, and the breakthroughs. This time, we’re sitting down with Pasi Vainikka, Co-Founder & Board Member of Solar Foods, to explore what it really takes to scale a deep tech company—and why funding strategy makes all…

How Top Marketing Agencies Utilise AI

08.04.2025 • 09:00-10:30

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Mellakka, Maria 01

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Do you want to know how AI is shaking up the world of marketing? Join us to see how top creative agencies are using it to get results for their clients. Get a first view on how you can use these same tactics to stand out from the crowd and find your place in the market.

Maria 01 Builders’ Breakfast. Open-Source to Global Success: Insights from Aiven’s CEO

02.04.2025 • 8:30-10:30

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Maria 01

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Join us for the next edition of Builders’ Breakfast, where top founders share their real-world startup journeys—the wins, the failures, and the hard-earned lessons. This time, we’re sitting down with Oskari Saarenmaa, CEO & Co-Founder of Aiven to discuss how he scaled an open-source data platform into a global success. Why attend?🚀 Scaling with Open…

Business Lunch: Launching Baltic Impact Accelerator – Round 3

27.03.2025 • 11:00 – 13:00

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Baltic Impact Accelerator Project (LUT University Business School)

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Join us for a business lunch celebrating the 3rd Baltic Impact Accelerator launch! Network, gain insights & hear from Tero Vuorinen on strategy. Plus, past participants share their experiences. Free, register on Eventbrite!

The Startup Election Debate

26.03.2025 • 09:00 – 10:00

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Maria 01, the Finnish Startup Community

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Join us for the election debate, where candidates from all major parties will take the stage to share their views on the future of startups, entrepreneurship, and innovation. Expect a dynamic discussion as Maria 01’s CEO, Sarita Runeberg, puts them to the test with tough questions—no easy pitches!

Maria 01 Impact Report 2024 Launch Event

13.03.2025 • 8:30-11:00

In-person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Maria 01

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Join us to be the first to hear about the impact Maria 01 startups have had on our society and the wider startup ecosystem. We will reveal numbers on raised funding, created jobs, generated revenue and more.

Maria 01 Builders’ Breakfast. From Startup to Europe’s Fastest Growing Hospitality Operator: Building Bob W and Expanding Across Markets. Lessons from Niko Karstikko’s Startup Journey

12.03.2025 • 8:30-10:30

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Maria 01

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Sorry, the event is full! Join us for the next edition of Builders’ Breakfast, where top founders share their real-world startup journeys—the wins, the failures, and the hard-earned lessons. This time, we’re sitting down with Niko Karstikko, CEO & Co-Founder of Bob W, to explore how he managed to scale a tech-driven hospitality business across…

London & Beyond

11.03.2025 • 11am – 2 pm

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Goodwille

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Are you a Finnish startup ready to take your business to new markets? Are you considering the UK as a destination, but wanting to understand the benefits or challenges of other global markets? Or are you simply curious about the potential opportunities of one of Europe’s most dynamic markets?

Join us on the 11th of March, 11:00 – 14:00 at London & Beyond, an exclusive event designed to help Nordic innovators expand internationally. During this two hour session, Goodwille will share insights, go-to market strategies and why the UK should be your number 1 destination for international expansion.

AI for SaaS -Making your SaaS product AI-native

04.03.2025 • 16:30 – 19:00

In person at Maria 01 / Online, Hosted by: Softlandia, Vendep Capital, Software Finland

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Learn how to integrate artificial intelligence seamlessly into your SaaS product at our event!

From Complexity to Clarity: Why Deep Tech Needs Brand and Marketing from Day One

26.02.2025 • 8:30 – 10:30

In person, Hosted by: Finnish Startup Community and Maki.vc

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Are you building the next big thing in deep tech? Join us for FSC´s and Maki.vc´s fireside-style breakfast event to explore why brand, marketing, and design are critical to success—especially for the most technical products. Discover how a well-defined brand establishes credibility and builds trust in an industry where technology speaks volumes.

Relax & Recharge with HubSpot for Startups

14.02.2025 • 13:00-16:00

In-Person at Maria 01, Hosted by: HubSpot for Startups

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In January, we’re diving into the world of branding. Join us for a fast-paced 30-minute session where you’ll learn how to set up your brand on HubSpot from scratch. In just half an hour, you’ll discover the tools and tips you need to streamline your marketing, boost engagement, and establish a strong foundation for growth—effortlessly!

Founders Live Helsinki

13.02.2025 • 16:00 – 19:00

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Founders Live

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The next Founders Live Helsinki Pitch event is coming up on February 13th. Don’t miss this opportunity to secure a seat and connect with like-minded individuals, entrepreneurs, and investors. If you’re interested in pitching your startup, please apply by January 31st.

Maria 01 Builders’ Breakfast. Finding the Product-Market Fit: Lessons from Kristo Ovaska’s Startup Journey

05.02.2025 • 8:30-10:30

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Maria 01

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Sorry, the event is full! If you don’t want to miss out next time, subscribe here to our events calendar to get placeholders for upcoming events. We’re thrilled to launch Builders’ Breakfast, our new founder-focused series where experienced entrepreneurs share their wins, failures, and lessons learned. In this inaugural event, we dive into “Finding the…

Monthly Marketing Meet with HubSpot: Set up your Brand on HubSpot in 30 mins (or less).

23.01.2025 • 12:00-12:30

Online, Hosted by: HubSpot for Startups

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In January, we’re diving into the world of branding. Join us for a fast-paced 30-minute session where you’ll learn how to set up your brand on HubSpot from scratch. In just half an hour, you’ll discover the tools and tips you need to streamline your marketing, boost engagement, and establish a strong foundation for growth—effortlessly!

Hacker House Afternoon

08.01.2025 • 15:00-18:00

In-person, Hosted by: Herizon, Finnish Startup Community & Maria 01

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Hacker House Afternoon is a recurring community gathering designed to enable and accelerate hands-on learning and experimentation with AI and vibe coding.

Maria 01 Community Breakfast: Sustainability as a Growth Strategy

11.12.2024 • 8:30-10:00

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Maria 01

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Join us for a discussion on sustainability and innovation! This event is your chance to hear from Mona Saurén, VC & ESG at Maki VC, and Suvi Haimi, Chairwoman of Sulapac, as they share valuable insights on driving sustainable growth. Discover emerging trends, gain investment tips, and learn about overcoming challenges in building a sustainable…

Welcome to Lexia’s Slush Side Event

20.11.2024 • 6 PM –

In person at Lexia’s Helsinki office, Lönnrotinkatu 11, Hosted by: Lexia

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Digital Frontiers: Navigating the Next Wave of Innovation

Join us for an evening of networking and enjoying the vibrant Slush atmosphere. The event will feature a fantastic bar and delicious catering. Come alone or with a colleague to catch up with Lexia’s team.

During the evening, you’ll also have the opportunity to hear inspiring talks on groundbreaking innovations. On stage, we will have speakers from Sprint AI, Family in Music and Fundis Application. One of the evening’s surprise talks will hopefully feature a speaker joining us directly from Ukraine.

The detailed schedule and additional speakers will be announced later.

Please notice, that our event is free, but space is limited, so register quickly (no later than November 1st) to ensure your place! We invite the first 70 registrants to the event. If you are bringing a guest, please ensure they also register through the provided link.

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19.11.2024 • 15:45 – 19:00

In-person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Maria 01

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Monthly Marketing Meet with HubSpot: Build your newsletter in 30 mins (or less).

07.11.2024 • 12:00-12:30

Online event, Hosted by: HubSpot for Startups

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You can expect a demo of how to use templates, the drag-&-drop editor and how to personalise your newsletter and build a killer ‘product waitlist’ newsletter for your startup. We will also share how to view analytics on your newsletter sends & identify areas of improvement.

Maria 01 Community Breakfast: Slush Insider Tips

06.11.2024 • 8:30-10:00

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Maria 01

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Slush is right around the corner, and to help you unlock the full potential of Slush 2024, we invite you to join us for an exclusive Community Breakfast: Slush Insider Tips at Maria 01. This session is designed to provide practical insights from industry experts on how to navigate the dynamic Slush event. Whether you’re…

How to drive brand growth & success with ESG

29.10.2024 • Breakfast 8.30 – 9.00 / Keynotes & Panel 9.00-10.00

In person at Maki.vc office (Maria 01, Building 5, entrance B), Hosted by: Maki.vc

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As responsibility sits at the center of startups paving the way to A-rounds and stock listings, it is evident that capitalizing ESG as part of your brand narrative is behind market leaders such as the famous Patagonia.

Is ESG the new weapon for brand success? How are trailblazer brands building their narrative?

Sitting down with us in this breakfast event are Spinnova’s Director of Marketing, Virva Vesanen and Oddly Good’s CMO Nina Gillsvik. Together with Maki’s Marketing Manager Venla Väänänen, they’ll discuss how tapping into your ESG strategy can take your brand to the next level.

Maria 01 Community Breakfast: Using PR as a cost-effective way to grow your business internationally

09.10.2024 • 8:30-10:00

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Maria 01

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Join us on the 9th of October for an insightful breakfast at the Maria 01 campus to discover how strategic PR can accelerate your business’s global growth. We will kick off the session with a keynote from PR expert Salli Leinonen, who will delve into the topic of “how to attract investors with PR?” Salli…

Maria 365 Startup Showcase

03.10.2024 • 15:30-18:30 (Afterparty starts at 18:30)

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Maria 01

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Maria 365 Showcase, the annual gathering of the Maria 01 Community and our extended network of friends, is back to showcase the up-and-coming success stories and to celebrate entrepreneurship in true Maria 01 spirit!

Maria 365 Afterparty (event full)

03.10.2024 • 18:30-00

In person at Maria 01, Arcade 5, Hosted by: Maria 01

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Welcome to join the official Afterparty of the annual Startup Showcase!

Monthly Marketing Meet with HubSpot: Create your blog post in 30 mins (or less).

12.09.2024 • 13:00-13:30

Online, Hosted by: HubSpot for Startups

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In September, we’re diving into the world of blogging. Join our dynamic online session to unlock the secrets of crafting captivating content in just 30 minutes or less. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or a complete beginner, this session will equip you with practical tips to make your blog posts stand out.

Maria 01 Community Breakfast: Startup Roadmap to Financial Success

04.09.2024 • 8:30-10:00

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Maria 01

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Sorry, the event is full! Join us on the 4th of September for an insightful breakfast at the Maria 01 campus! Building a strong financial foundation is crucial for the long-term success of any startup. By mastering key financial practices and understanding what investors look for, startups can pave the way for sustainable growth and…

Maria 01 Community Breakfast: Funding Mix (event full)

14.08.2024 • 8:30-10:00

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Maria 01

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Sorry, the event is full! Join us on the 14th of August for an educational breakfast at the Maria 01 campus! Equity financing, debt financing and grants serve as complementary methods for companies to secure capital. Debt financing enables you to retain complete control of your business but necessitates repayment with interest. On the other…

Smarter Selling: How AI is being used in Sales & what that means for your startup

08.08.2024 • 16:00-17:00

Online, Hosted by: HubSpot for Startups

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In this session, curated for the needs of Maria 01 startups, we’ll cover what you need to know to leverage AI in sales.

Maria 01 Summer Breakfast: Empowering LGBTQ+ Founders & Community with Identity.vc

26.06.2024 • 9:30-11:00

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Maria 01

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Join us on the 26th of June for a lovely summer breakfast at the Maria 01 campus! We’ll hear welcoming speeches and short introductions by Mari Luukkainen, from Identity.vc and Maria Ristimäki, from Inklusiiv. Identity.vc is Europe’s pioneering venture capital fund focused on LGBTQ+ leadership in early-stage startups. Inklusiiv is a global DEI consultancy helping…

KPMG Private Enterprise Tech Innovator in Finland

13.06.2024

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: KPMG

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Finalists Flow-computing, HycamiteTCD Technologies, MedicubeX, The Warming Surfaces Company, Skyfora and Volare are ready to introduce the latest tech innovations and pitch their growth plans to a judging panel of industry professionals on June 13, 2024 at Maria 01 when the second KPMG Tech Innovator in Finland will be selected.

Maria 01 Community Breakfast: Kick-start Your Customer Acquisition Journey

12.06.2024 • 8:30-10:00

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Maria 01

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Building a systematic approach to B2B customer acquisition is hard because it takes a lot of time and effort to understand the market, target the right customers, and consistently follow through. However, it’s important because it ensures steady growth, helps improve your offerings, and builds strong customer relationships for long-term success. To discover the best…

FULL – Maria 01 Community Yard Party

06.06.2024 • 17:00-20:00

In-person at Maria 01 , Hosted by: Maria 01

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Welcome to kick off summer at the yearly Maria 01 Community Yard Party.

Maria 365 Pitching Day

05.06.2024

In-person at Maria 01 // Open Doors, Hosted by: Maria 01

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Welcome to the biggest pitching event of the year. We’re bringing you over forty pitches to enjoy throughout the day.

Urban Tech Helsinki: Open House

05.06.2024 • 16:30-18:00

In person, Hosted by: Urban Tech Helsinki

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The call for our sixth batch of startups to join Urban Tech Helsinki is open! If you’re looking to get to know more about our spectacular incubator program, do not hesitate to pop by on the 5th of June!

EU’s Digital Markets Act – an opportunity engine for startups?

29.05.2024 • 12:30-16:00

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Sitra

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Navigating the digital landscape is like surfing on the waves of innovation, regulation, and compliance. How can individuals and SMEs make the most out of the potential of new EU data regulation and understand the changes brought about by the new rules?

How to capitalize on sustainability transformation?

21.05.2024 • 8:30-10:00

In person, Hosted by: Maki.vc

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Every startup has their unique position in the sustainability transformation – learn how to profit from yours.

In this exclusive breakfast event our Mona Sauren will host the event with brilliant speakers:

Riikka Paarma, Chief Sustainability Officer of Halton, is a seasoned leader in sustainability strategies across diverse industries, pioneering global circular economy initiatives at Stora Enso, Naava and EY Parthenon. Having worked and studied in Sweden, Belgium, and Denmark, Riikka has a deep understanding of sustainability dynamics and circular economy. Join us as we delve into her journey and discuss utilizing sustainability as a growth enabler.

Tuomo Laine is the CEO &Co-Founder of Twice Commerce, empowering merchants to enhance their bottom line through a transformative resale model. Through Twice Commerce, the lifecycle of products is extended, margins are increased, and environmental impact is reduced. Tuomo will demonstrate how the sustainable way of doing business generated income and growth opportunities.

Spaces for this event are limited. Secure your spot now by completing the application form. Kindly note that due to high demand and limited capacity, applications are essential.

Learn what an API is by using one!

16.05.2024 • 15:00-17:00

In person, Hosted by: 46elks

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You might have heard the word API before. But what does it mean? What is an API? When should you use one? And how do they work? We will go through this together and learn. And you also get to use one.

Magic Talk – hybriditilaisuus

16.05.2024 • 13:30-16:00

Hybrid, Hosted by: Magic Cloud Oy

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Tapahtumassa pureudumme DevOps kulttuurimuutokseen, joka edistää yhteistyötä kehitys- ja operaatiosiilojen välillä sekä tarkastelemme yhtenäisen kehitys- ja toimitusprosessin liiketoiminnallisia hyötyjä.

Kuulemme käytännön esimerkkejä onnistuneista DevOps-implementoinneista ja pohdimme, kuinka DevOps voi parantaa joustavuutta, nopeutta ja tehokkuutta organisaatiosi liiketoiminnassa.

Maria 01 Community Breakfast: Building an MVP, learnings from the field

08.05.2024 • 8:30-10:00

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Maria 01

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Building a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) is a crucial step for any entrepreneur. However, navigating the path to success requires more than just an idea and enthusiasm. To discover the best practices for building an MVP, we have teamed up with Maria 01 Investor Network Member, Vendep Capital, and our Startup member, kicker.cloud. Join us on the 8th of May at the…

WiT Afterwork with TEK: Perhevapaat – uhka vai mahdollisuus?

07.05.2024 • 17:00-20:00

Hybrid, Hosted by: Women in Tech Finland, TEK

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Tekniikan akateemiset TEK ja Women in Tech Finland kutsuvat sinut punnitsemaan, ovatko perhevapaat uhka vai mahdollisuus työelämässä. Kuulemme huippupuhujia ja tuoretta tutkimustietoa, minkä jälkeen osallistujilla on mahdollisuus verkostoitua tapas-tarjoilun äärellä. Tapahtuma on lapsiystävällinen. Esiintyjien puheenvuorot voi kuunnella myös etänä.

NVIDIA Generative AI Meetup with Maria 01

25.04.2024 • 14:45-18:00

In person, Hosted by: NVIDIA

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Generative AI is revolutionizing industries, from digital twins to voice assistants. Join our meetup on April 25 to explore innovation with fellow startups, researchers, and investors. Register now!

Startup Day Helsinki 2024

24.04.2024 • 15:00-19:00

In Person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Google Cloud

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Learn from fellow founders, CxOs and VCs who will share their stories, challenges, lessons learned, and insights into what’s driving their businesses to success today. The second Helsinki episode of The Founder’s Story is all about extending the runway and navigating through AI uncertainty.

Think about tomorrow!

18.04.2024 • 15:00-17:00

In person, Hosted by: 46elks

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There’s a lot to consider when developing applications. There are many pitfalls along the way.
Come and join us for a TechTalk about cloud native solutions!

Impact Business Demo Day

17.04.2024 • 13:30-15:30

In-Person, Hosted by: StartMore Impact

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Come find Your next impact investment or just get inspired by purpose-driven enterprises – in whichever case, we are very much looking forward to seeing and talking to you at the IBMS Demo Day!

London calling sustainability startups!

15.04.2024 • 13:15-14:00

In person, Hosted by: Urban Tech Helsinki with London & Partners

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Is your sustainability startup thinking about international expansion? Is London one of your options?

Now you have the chance to talk to one of the top experts in the field in person in Helsinki: Pru Ashby, the Head of Sustainability at London & Partners and her colleague Salla Hänninen, VP for the Nordics and Baltics will be talking about the opportunities in London at Maria 01.

Maria 01 Community Breakfast: Best Practices for Building Businesses Inclusively

10.04.2024 • 8:30-10:00

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Maria 01

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Welcome to the next Maria 01 Community Breakfast! This time, we will be discussing a very important topic: Building Businesses Inclusively.

Call for applications: International Pitch Contest

29.03.2024 • 17:00 – 19:30

Online, Hosted by: Maria 01, BeCentral, H7 & Tech Barcelona

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Join GIFT (Grow Impact For Tech) – the first-ever pitching competition organised by Maria 01 and startup hub partners in Belgium, France, and Spain. Network with key players and showcase your product to international investors. Apply today!

Pathways Pre-Incubator Showcase

27.03.2024 • 17:00-20.00

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Helsinki Incubators

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Be our guest and immerse yourself in the excitement as ten teams from the University of Helsinki’s Pathways programme present their first-ever public pitches. These visionary teams are incubating a diverse range of groundbreaking ideas inspired by academia and beyond, and you have the chance to witness their journey firsthand.

Developer´s dilemma – Easy-to-Use tools vs. GDPR compliance

20.03.2024 • 16:00-17:30

In person, Hosted by: 46elks

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Join us for an engaging meetup where we’ll delve into the Developer’s Dilemma: Easy-to-Use Tools vs. GDPR Compliance. This event promises insightful discussions, practical insights, and networking opportunities for developers, IT professionals, and data protection experts alike and to others that just want to come and be social.

Mastering IP Management: From Insight to Action

19.03.2024 • 10:00-10:45

Online event, Hosted by: Berggren

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Join our 3-part webinar series to master the intellectual property (IP) management model in SME and mid-sized IP portfolio environments. This webinar series will help you learn more about best practices in the field. In this comprehensive approach, we intelligently combine our strong substantive knowledge of IP with our extensive experience in building system solutions for IP management for numerous leading companies, to form best practices for growth companies.

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Maria 01 Impact Report 2023 Launch Event

14.03.2024 • 8:30-10:30

In-person at Maria 01 | Event Space, Hosted by: Maria 01

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Join us to be the first to hear about the impact Maria 01 startups have had on our society and the wider startup ecosystem. We will reveal numbers on raised funding, created jobs, generated revenue and more.

How to attract and retain key talents in growth companies?

13.03.2024 • 9:00-10:00

Online event, Hosted by: KPMG

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Recruiting and retaining the best talent is essential, but the competition is fierce. Incentive plans are key and also play an important role in building employer brand and hyping company culture.

Microsoft and Elisa Collaboration Launch Breakfast

12.03.2024 • 8:30-11:00

In-person at Maria 01, Lars Sonck, Hosted by: Maria 01 & Microsoft

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Join us for a breakfast to discover how Microsoft and Elisa can propel your startup towards success. The event will cover the latest developments in AI, providing valuable insights for attendees.

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Maria 01 Community Breakfast: How to Stand Out in Investors’ Deal Flow

07.03.2024 • 8:30-10:00

In-person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Maria 01, NordicNinja, Inventure & EGP

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Join us for the Maria 01 Community Breakfast, where Claes Mikko Nilsen, Investment Director at NordicNinja, Lauri Kokkila, Partner at Inventure, and Maiju Aspegren, Investment Analyst & Head of Sustainability at Evli Growth Partners, will share insights on how investors find deal flow. Don’t miss out – register today!

Learnings from Wolt & Spinnova – How to build business operations that last?

06.03.2024 • 8:30-10:00

In-Person, Hosted by: Maki.vc

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📣 There is one event you don’t want to miss in March if you’re in Helsinki!

Join us for an exclusive breakfast event where we will focus on uncovering the ingredients of sustainable operations that ultimately form category leaders like SPINNOVA® and Wolt.

Our Mona Saurén will host the event with brilliant speakers:

Riikka Tieaho is the General Counsel and driving force behind Legal & Public Policy operations at Wolt. Riikka brings perspective to establishing resilient governance operations for startups where at times the regulation might still be forming. She will shed light on the fundamental governance practices for startups to establish from the beginning and how to scale them.

Joni Mäkitalo leads ESG at SPINNOVA® and has a strong background in business sustainability strategies, management and reporting. Joni sees various business opportunities in sustainability and sees it crucial for long-term growth. He will provide knowledge on how environmental aspects should be integrated in business strategy from the early stages of companies.

The UPC so far: early decisions and trends

05.03.2024 • 9:00-10:00

Online event, Hosted by: Berggren

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The new Unified Patent Court opened its doors on 1 June 2023, for the first time providing opportunities for truly pan-European enforcement and revocation of European patents in a single action. Now that the court has been open for a few months, we will look at some of the early decisions and trends that are starting to emerge.

BuildGPT Helsinki

28.02.2024 • 17:30 – 21:00

In Person at Maria 01 | Event Space, Hosted by: Icebreaker.vc

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BuildGPT is an event series for early-stage collaboration with LLM, transformer-based technologies, and meeting builders. We are looking for developers and people immersed in AI startups.

FULL: Maria 01: Venues Showcase & Networking

08.02.2024 • 10:00-12:00

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Maria 01

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Join us for a guided tour of our unique event venues at the historical hospital, turned startup campus, Maria 01 and a short networking session.

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Maria 01 Community Breakfast: How to Build and Use Thought Leadership

07.02.2024 • 8:30-10:00

In-person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Maria 01 & Mellakka Helsinki

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Join us at Maria 01 Community Breakfast to learn from Mellakka Helsinki, Finland’s largest PR agency and unlock the power of thought leadership. Sign up today.

Run For Impact – Slush Side-Event

02.12.2023 • 11:00-14:00

In person, Hosted by: Wicked Helsinki Ry

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Run For Impact is a 10k Charity Run featuring entrepreneurs, investors and startup employees to raise funding and awareness for High-Impact charities tackling the global problems that for-profit entrepreneurs can’t, such as animal welfare, alcoholism, extreme poverty, critical medical research and more. Join us for a fun networking event!

Slush Side Event: Regulations, compliance and tech – Oh My! The future of Europe’s digital economy

30.11.2023 • 14:30-18:30 (15:00-16:50 for online participants)

Hybrid, Hosted by: Sitra and Wolt

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In the last five years, the European Commission has introduced more than 50 legislative proposals that directly impact the digital community. Against this backdrop, the question arises: How can innovation continue to thrive and remain competitive while also staying compliant with these regulatory developments?

The Finland Startup Conference 2023

30.11.2023 • 19:00-21:00

In person, Hosted by: Startup Network Europe

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The Finland Startup Conference 2023 gathers hundreds of Finnish and International Startup Founders, CXOs, and Investors.

Slush side event AfricaConnect: Building Africa-focused Solutions

30.11.2023 • 17:30-21:00

In person, Hosted by: Think Africa

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A dynamic pitching event designed to bring together individuals and businesses eager to explore and expand their operations in African markets. The event’s primary goal is to provide a platform where participants can pitch their innovative ideas, cultivate partnerships, and gain invaluable insights into conducting business on the continent.

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29.11.2023 • 15:45-17:15

In-person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Maria 01 & Aiven

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Finnish-Turkish Synergy: Bridging Innovation and Investment

29.11.2023 • 10:00-13:00

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Embassy of Finland in Ankara & Startup Istanbul

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The Embassy of Finland in Ankara together with Startup Istanbul are bringing together Turkish and Finnish investors and startup ecosystems at Maria 01 in Helsinki on November 29, 2023 at 10:00 – 13:00.

The event aims to create an environment conducive to forging partnerships and establishing a valuable network of Turkish and Finnish investors, innovators, entrepreneurs, and startups. By focusing on fostering collaboration, promoting knowledge exchange, and exploring investment opportunities, the event serves as a stepping stone for the further development and growth of the Turkish and Finnish startup ecosystems.

Ready, Set, Play! The Next Big Thing in Media & Gaming

29.11.2023 • 15:00-18:00

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Future Media Hubs, Storytek, YLE & Startup.Flanders

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Together with Startup Flanders, Yle, and Storytek, FMH will organize a Slush side event on Day Zero, November 29th, from 3-6 pm at Maria 01. This year’s focus will be on the latest trends in Gaming: find out what is happening in the game industry and who the must-know startups are.

Silicon Vikings New Nordics Pitch Competition Grand Final

29.11.2023 • 17:30-19:30

In person at Maria 01, Arcade 5, Hosted by: Silicon Vikings, Platform6, Business Helsinki, Latitude59, Startup Estonia, Maria01 and Hanken Business Lab

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This exciting event will showcase the best and brightest startups from the New Nordics. Be prepared to witness great pitches and network with New Nordic and US investors and ecosystem actors!

TONIC Summit 23

29.11.2023 • 08:30-19:00

In person, Hosted by: ArcticStartup Events

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Dive into the exciting future of food business, taste, technology and innovation at TONIC Summit: The Food Business Summit of the Year!

Slush Week Kickoff Breakfast with Sam Sihvonen

27.11.2023 • 08:30-10:30

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: SILTA

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Start your Slush Week by joining SILTA for an inspiring breakfast to learn about the unlimited opportunities of Silicon Valley from our alumni Sam Sihvonen, co-founder & CEO of Solu.

Meetup with Gen-Z Entrepreneurs for shaping the future!

27.11.2023 • 16:30-17:30

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: J-StarX

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Let’s join the Meetup sponsored by J-StarX, a Japanese governmental program. Japanese Gen-Z students and student entrepreneurs will visit Maria 01!

Helsinki MLOps Meetup

23.11.2023 • 18:00-21:00

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: IPRally

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The deepest tech requires a sturdy foundation, and with the most ambitious AI companies, the foundation is MLOps. Jari Rosti from IPRally presents IPRay, the Ray-based MLOps platform built to accelerate the company’s progress with deep learning. Antti Rauhala from Lumoa presents Booktest and the review-driven workflow in data science.

Community Onboarding

21.11.2023 • 08:30

In person at Event Space ,

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Hey there new member – welcome to the Community! We at Maria 01 wish you as smooth of a start as possible to your journey here with us. Our onboarding is built to support everything you might need, from collecting a key from the reception to getting information on where to find the gym. The…

Community Afterwork

16.11.2023 • 16:00-18:00

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Maria 01

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The next Community Afterwork of the fall is here! Join us for some networking and drinks.

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Maria 01 Community Breakfast: Is there life after a down round?

08.11.2023 • 8:30-10:30

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Maria 01 and EGP

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Figuring out valuations in the current fundraising landscape can be a headache. Together with our Investor Network member EGP, we put together this tailored breakfast session to clarify the topic.

Community Onboarding

07.11.2023 • 08:30

In person at Event Space ,

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Hey there new member – welcome to the Community! We at Maria 01 wish you as smooth of a start as possible to your journey here with us. Our onboarding is built to support everything you might need, from collecting a key from the reception to getting information on where to find the gym. The…

Meet & Mix

27.10.2023 • 14:00-17:00

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Urban Tech Helsinki, START Helsinki, METES, Tech Nordic Advocates

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Meet & Mix is a dynamic gathering that brings together startups with talented individuals. The primary objective is to facilitate seamless connections: startups can discover potential team members, co-founders, trainees and coworkers, while skilled individuals can find teams that align with their aspirations, join startups as co-founders or employees and trainees.

Google Cloud Halloween Horror Stories

27.10.2023 • 14:00 – until late

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Google Could

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Join us for a night of chills and thrills, as speakers share their ghost stories and experiences with things gone wrong (and what was learned, or not…)

KPMG Morning Insights: How to attract and retain key talents?

24.10.2023 • 8:30-10:30

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: KPMG

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Join KPMG for breakfast and tips on attracting and retaining talent in growth companies. Recruiting and retaining the best talent is essential, but the competition is fierce. Incentive plans are key and also play an important role in building employer brand and hyping company culture.

On stage KPMG rewards experts will share valuable insights on how to build a competitive incentive plan in growing companies. They will help you learn about the latest trends and best practices in rewarding for growth companies, including the latest developments in share based incentive programs in Finland, must knows when handling a global workforce, what to consider when employees based abroad participate in an incentive program, and how to grasp the total rewards puzzle and tailor incentives to serve your company’s strategy.

This event is ideal for founders, operators and investors working in a startup, scaleup or VC firm, looking to better understand the pitfalls and possibilities when designing incentive schemes in growth companies.

At the event, you will also have a chance to network with other like-minded individuals and engage in meaningful discussions on the topic. We look forward to seeing you at the event and hope that you will join us for an informative and engaging morning! Registration is opening soon, so please stay tuned!

## Expect to learn:

– How incentives can be used to implement company business strategy and help build company culture and enhance your company’s attractiveness
– The trends and possibilities in share based incentive schemes
– What to consider when designing incentive schemes for a global workforce

## Agenda:

8:30 Doors open & Breakfast served

9:00 Welcoming words – KPMG

– Growing your employee experience together with your business – How to ramp up your people processes – Jukka Rautiainen
– Is Finland a trailblazer in employee equity? New developments in taxation of employee share issues in Finland – Johanna Fagervik & Timo Luukkonen
– Global workforce – How to handle expanding recruitment opportunities? – Heidi Viikari

10:15 Q&A

10:30 Event ends

## Speakers:

Johanna Fagervik – Partner, KPMG Tax & Legal

Jukka Rautiainen – Director, KPMG People & Change

Heidi Viikari – Director, KPMG People Services

Timo Luukkonen – Legal Counsel, KPMG Reward Services

Community After Work

19.10.2023 • 16:00-18:00

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Maria 01

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Hopefully everyone had an amazing summer and will still enjoy the last of it to the fullest. However, we here at campus have missed all of you and are looking forward to catching up. So come grab a drink and kick off autumn with you fellow marians, and lets hear all the stories about everyones summers!

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The Power of AI in Sales

19.10.2023 • 11:00-12:00

Online, Hosted by: HubSpot for Startups

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If you’re looking to level up your sales, turn to AI. In this session we’ll cover the basics of what you need to know to get started with AI in sales, what it means, and why you need to leverage it.

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Maria 01 Community Breakfast: The Dos, the Don’ts, and the Must-Knows for Startups at Slush

11.10.2023 • 8:30-10:00

In-person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Maria 01 & Slush

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Join us for Breakfast with the Maria 01 Community! Navigating Slush can be overwhelming, especially if you’re a startup aiming to stand out from the crowd. That’s why we’ve put together this tailored breakfast session to guide you through the maze of Slush — the world-famous startup and tech event organised in Helsinki. Join us…

Community Pilates

11.10.2023 • 16:30 – 19:30

In person at the yoga studio and sauna,

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Do you want time for exercise and winding down? Then the Communty Pilates worshop might be for you. During this Pilates Workshop, you’ll explore the basics of pilates with movement exercises, covering alignment, breathing, and the use of the middle body and shoulder ring support, together with Pauliina Nordman from Norddynamics. The workshop is an…

Legal Office Hours

10.10.2023 • 9:00-13:00

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Nordic Law

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Consultation and advice for free for Maria 01 startups

Community Onboarding

10.10.2023 • 08:30

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Hey there new member – welcome to the Community! We at Maria 01 wish you as smooth of a start as possible to your journey here with us. Our onboarding is built to support everything you might need, from collecting a key from the reception to getting information on where to find the gym. The…

Miten Maailmaa Muutetaan

05.10.2023 • 17.00-19.00

In person, Hosted by: Helsinki Think Company

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Helsinki Think Company järjestää torstaina 5.10. yhdessä yhteistyökumppaneidensa kanssa Miten Maailmaa Muutetaan -puhujatilaisuuden, joka on näyttävä lähtölaukaus Think Companyn 10v-juhlasyksylle. Tilaisuudessa Tiedekulman Stagelle nousee upea joukko eri alojen inspiroivia suunnannäyttäjiä muistuttamaan meitä jokaista siitä, että kaiken ytimessä on inhimillinen ja ihmisen kokoinen toimijuus: jokainen voi muuttaa maailmaa omalla tavallaan.

Tämän vuoden huikeat puhujat julkaistaan pian, joten ilmoittaudu mukaan yleisöön nyt ja pysy kuulolla!

FinUA Charity Event

29.09.2023 • 17.00-23.00

Hybrid, Hosted by: FinUA

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🌟Join Us at the FinUA Charity Event 🌟

Who are we?
On February 24, 2022, FinUA began its mission to provide vital support to Ukrainians in Finland.

What to Expect?
Welcome to the FinUA Charity Event!
🎤 Keynote Speech
🗣️ Panel Discussions
🍷 Refreshments
🎉 Special After-Party

How Will Your Contribution Make a Difference?
Your ticket proceeds directly impact Ukrainian lives:
🍽️ Food vouchers from ResQ Club
🆘 Emergency support services
✈️ Plane tickets with Finnair discounts
Choose your preferred allocation at checkout: food, plane tickets, or emergency support services.

Supporting Ukrainians Made Easy
Can’t spare 1000 euros? No problem!
Join our Techno After-Party for 90 euros.
Dance for Ukraine and be a part of change!

Your presence at the FinUA Charity Event brings hope to Ukraine. Book your tickets now and make a real difference. 🇺🇦💙
#FinUACharityEvent #StandWithUkraine

Community Onboarding

26.09.2023 • 08:30

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Hey there new member – welcome to the Community! We at Maria 01 wish you as smooth of a start as possible to your journey here with us. Our onboarding is built to support everything you might need, from collecting a key from the reception to getting information on where to find the gym. The…

Gaia-X Finland: Data Sharing for Breakfast

21.09.2023 • 8.30-10.00

In person, Hosted by: Sitra

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We are delighted to invite you to Gaia-X Finland’s networking breakfast. The event is organised for Gaia-X Finland domain working groups and all those actively working to develop and promote data-sharing initiatives.

The topic of ecosystems can be complex, yet fascinating. In past events, we have delved into various types of ecosystems, examining their purpose, impact, and what it takes to create and capture value within them.

At our upcoming event, we will continue to explore this topic and invite guest speaker Karno Tenovuo, Co-founder and CEO of Awake.AI, to share experiences and insights specifically from the perspective of start-ups.

The focus will be on why start-ups should care about being part of an ecosystem and what they stand to gain from collaborating with other entities within it.

If you’d like to learn more about this, join us on September 21 at Maria 01!

Participation is free of charge but requires registration. The event’s topic will be covered in English.

PROGRAMME

8:30 Coffee & breakfast
8:45 Opening: Welcome
8:50 Presentation from Karno Tenovuo
9:15 Q&A
9:25 Discussion and networking
10:00 Event ends

Community Onboarding

12.09.2023 • 08:30

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Hey there new member – welcome to the Community! We at Maria 01 wish you as smooth of a start as possible to your journey here with us. Our onboarding is built to support everything you might need, from collecting a key from the reception to getting information on where to find the gym. The…

KPMG Tech Innovator 2023 in Finland

31.08.2023 • 15:00 – 17:30

In-person at Maria 01, Hosted by: KPMG

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Join KPMG at this exciting country-final pitching competition. Get ready to be inspired by the next generation of tech leaders who are shaping the economic future of Finland and its industries. The selected finalists will introduce their tech breakthroughs and growth plans to a judging panel of industry professionals. The winner will be named the first KPMG Private Enterprise Tech Innovator in Finland and go on to represent the country at the global competition in November 2023 in Lisbon.

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Maria 01 Community Breakfast: Data-driven startup – How to use data to drive your growth and secure funding

30.08.2023 • 8:30-10:00

In-person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Maria 01 & Trind Ventures

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Maria 01 welcomes you on the 30th of Aug for our first Community Breakfast after summer holidays! Gain insights from Trind Ventures and discover data-driven growth. Breakfast included!

Community Onboarding

29.08.2023 • 08:30

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Hey there new member – welcome to the Community! We at Maria 01 wish you as smooth of a start as possible to your journey here with us. Our onboarding is built to support everything you might need, from collecting a key from the reception to getting information on where to find the gym. The…

Business Opportunities in Singapore – Energy, Circular Economy and GIS

18.08.2023 • 13:00-14:00

In-person at Maria 01, Hosted by: GeoForum Finland and Urban Tech Helsinki

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GeoForum Finland and Urban Tech Helsinki will host an event about Business Opportunities in Singapore. Irma Ylikangas, Counselor of Trade and Innovation, from the Embassy of Finland in Singapore will present the upcoming trade events and delegation trips to Singapore.

Topics including, but not limited to:
-Call for Participation: 23 – 27 October: Nordic Innovations in Energy Efficiency – Delegation to Singapore
-Call for Participation: 20 – 24 November: Nordic Innovations in Circular Economy – Delegation to Singapore
-Geo Connect Asia 2024

Community After Work

17.08.2023 • 16:00-18:00

In person at Maria 01,

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Hopefully everyone had an amazing summer and will still enjoy the last of it to the fullest. However, we here at campus have missed all of you and are looking forward to catching up. So come grab a drink and kick off autumn with you fellow marians, and lets hear all the stories about everyones…

Office Hours with Stripe

09.08.2023 • 10:30-12:00

In person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Stripe

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Consultation and advice for free for Maria 01 startups.

Building a co-founder relationship that lasts

29.06.2023 • 16:00-19:00

In-person at Maria 01, Hosted by: HubSpot for Startups

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Join HubSpot for Startups event. Meet great co-founders, enjoy good chats, food & networking. Hear their journeys & get genuine advice on lasting co-founder relations.

“Engineered in India” by Dr. Reddy, founder of Cyient

19.06.2023 • 11:30-13:00

In-Person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Cyient (India), Embassy of India and Helsinki Partners

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Join Dr. Reddy,
Founder Chairman, Cyient Limited in a conversation on his entrepreneurial journey. Agenda: Talk by Dr. Reddy, Q&A, Networking. Join us for a complimentary Indian-style lunch!

Impact Challenge Showcase

15.06.2023 • 15:00-18:00

In-person at Maria 01, Lars Sonck, Hosted by: Fortum & Microsoft

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Join us for the afternoon to listen to inspiring pitches, and network with Microsoft, Fortum as well as seasoned investors. Food, drinks and a great atmosphere is on the house.

Community After Work

15.06.2023 • 16:00 – 18:00

In person,

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Join us for a last Community After Work before getting into that vaccation mood! It’s taking place on the 15th of June at 16:00. If the weather allows it we’ll be out in the yard, otherwise we’ll see you in the Blue Room Lounge. Please help us estimate the amount of drinks by letting us…

Startup Pitfalls (Pro Tips and Tasty Breakfast Served)

14.06.2023 • 08:30-10:00

In-person at Maria 01 | Arcade 5, Hosted by: Byro and Trind.vc

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Byro, and Trind.vc present “Startup Pitfalls”. With the wisdom of legal eagles from Byro and VC veteran @Reima Linnavirta from Trind.vc, we’ll dive deep into the world of startups.

You’ve pitched to a VC, what’s the next move?

14.06.2023 • 08:00-10:00

In-person at Maria 01 | Event Space, Hosted by: CEO CF

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Join us at CEO CF’s exclusive session in collaboration with Maria01, where we’ll tackle the question every startup leader wants answered: “You’ve pitched to a VC, so what next?” Gain valuable insights, network with industry experts, and propel your startup to success. Limited spots available, RSVP now!

How to Hire International Talent for Your Team

08.06.2023 • 14:00-16:00

In-person, Hosted by: The Shortcut

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Scaling your business and expanding into new international markets? Or you’re working with international clients and have an all-Finnish team?

Maria 01 Community Yard Party

01.06.2023 • 17:00-20:00

In-person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Maria 01, Google Cloud, Vendep Capital & Peak

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Welcome to kick off summer at the yearly Maria 01 Community Yard Party.

Maria 365 Pitching Day

31.05.2023 • 9:00-17:30

In-person at Maria 01 // Open Doors, Hosted by: Maria 01

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Welcome to the biggest pitching event of the year. We’re bringing you over forty pitches to enjoy throughout the day.

Grow your power to reach goals – practical workshop for leaders & founders

30.05.2023 • 16:30-18:30

In-person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Cocoon

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This practical peer-to-peer workshop helps gain clarity and enhance power through the methods we’ve perfected by helping hundreds of founders and leaders reach new heights. This event is primarily for co-founders, leaders, and managers of startups and scale-ups. You should come if you’re a founder, leader, or manager facing challenges like the need to increase sales, improve team performance, or are stuck with a challenge.

(CR)eaLity Hackathon

26.05.2023 – 28.05.2023 • Day 1 (18:00 – 22:00), Day 2 (10:00 – 22:00), Day 3 (10:00 – 14:00)

In-person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Convergent Reality (CR)

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(CR)eaLity Hackathon brings together everyone from artisans, designers, architects to engineers generating solutions for the creative industries over three days of convergent collaboration.

Maria 01 Community Breakfast: Latest trends and best practices in ESG for Startups

23.05.2023 • 8:30-10:00

In-person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Maria 01 & KPMG

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Welcome to breakfast at Maria 01 to learn from experts and engage in a panel discussion with industry leaders. Ideal for startups, scaleups, & VCs seeking ESG insights & networking opportunities.

Community Onboarding

16.05.2023 • 08:30

In person at Event Space ,

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Hey there new member – welcome to the Community! We at Maria 01 wish you as smooth of a start as possible to your journey here with us. Our onboarding is built to support everything you might need, from collecting a key from the reception to getting information on where to find the gym. The…

Startup Day: The Founder’s Story Finland

11.05.2023 • 9:30-14:00

In-person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Google Cloud

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Join The Founder´s Story in Helsinki. Learn from fellow founders and CxOs who will share their founding stories, challenges, lessons learned, and insights into what’s driving their businesses to success today.

Maria 01 Community Breakfast: Building Startup & Media Relationships

03.05.2023 • 8:30-10:00

In-person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Maria 01, HS Visio & San Francisco Agency

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Welcome for breakfast at Maria 01 to talk about PR, enjoy a morning together and connect with friends from the community.

Community Onboarding

02.05.2023 • 08:30

In person at Event Space ,

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Hey there new member – welcome to the Community! We at Maria 01 wish you as smooth of a start as possible to your journey here with us. Our onboarding is built to support everything you might need, from collecting a key from the reception to getting information on where to find the gym. The…

Google Cloud Startup Summit Watch Party

26.04.2023 • 12:00 – 14:05

In-person at Maria 01 | Event Space, Building 1, Floor 2, Hosted by: Google Cloud

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Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with startup and scaleup leaders, VCs and Google Cloud’s brightest to hear about and discuss key technology strategies for driving profitable growth in today’s market. Free pizza will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis exclusively for attendees who register on-site for the watch party.

Web3 Summit Helsinki

20.04.2023 • 12:00-18:00

In-person at Maria 01 | Lars Sonck, Building 3, Floor 1,

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Web3 Summit Helsinki brings together students, experts, visionaries and thought leaders in the decentralized technology and blockchain space to discuss the latest developments, challenges, and opportunities in the Web3 ecosystem.

Our focus is on introducing Web3 pioneers to the student audience, ensuring that new talent can find its way into the growing industry.

Community After Work

20.04.2023 • 16:00 – 18:00

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Join us for a Community After Work, together with fellow Marians!

Office Hours with Google

13.04.2023 – 26.04.2023

In person at Brickroom, Hosted by: Google Cloud

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Google Cloud consultation and advice for free for Maria 01 startups

Legal Office Hours with Lieke

12.04.2023 • 9:00-15:00

In person at Brickroom, or online, Hosted by: Lieke Attorneys Ltd

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Legal consultation and advice for free for Maria 01 startups

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Maria 01 Community Breakfast: How to Build a Board of Directors

05.04.2023 • 8:30-10:00

In-person at Maria 01, Restaurant Starter, Building 1, Floor 1, Hosted by: Maria 01 & Vendep Capital

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Welcome to enjoy breakfast together with the Maria 01 Community and like-minded startups, while getting insightful tips on how to build a Board of Directors that actually helps and adds value to your company.

Egg Hunt

05.04.2023 • 10:00

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We’re excited to announce that we will be hosting an Egg Hunt for the community. When? The Egg Hunt is taking place on the 5th of April, and you are allowed to start hunting at 10:00 What? You are looking for chocolate eggs. In addition to these there is also some plastic eggs hidden, which you can…

Google Cloud for Startups Event

30.03.2023 • 14:00-18:00

In-person at Maria 01 | Lars Sonck, Building 3, Floor 1, Hosted by: Google

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To celebrate our partnership with Maria 01, we warmly invite you to the Launch Event on March 30 at 14.00 in the Lars Sonck hall (building 3) at the Maria 01 campus.

Revelations of FiBAN Angel Investing Data 2022

28.03.2023 • 08:30-10:30

at Maria 01 | Lars Sonck Venue, Building 3, Floor 1, Hosted by: Finnish Business Angels Network – FiBAN

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Join us for breakfast to hear the results of FiBAN’s Annual Survey, which mapped what kind of effect angel investments had on the Finnish startup ecosystem in 2022! Meet our angel investor and ecosystem members, the FiBAN team, and enjoy the free breakfast brought to you by FiBAN while hearing the latest data from the largest and the most active angel investor network in Europe.

Cleantech from Croatia

28.03.2023 • 13:00-16:00

In-person at Maria 01 | Event Space, Building 1, Floor 2, Hosted by: Mikael Hietala (Sustainability Officer, Miret), Marko Brkljačić (founder of GBC Hub and NuoTwo)

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We represent GBC HUB, a cluster of Croatian clean tech companies. Our goal is to build a bridge between start-up communities in the Nordics and Croatia to improve knowledge sharing and collaboration. Come hear about what six exciting Croatian startups (NUOTWO, VeeMee, 3D Tech, Miret, Modulus, and MAQ) are cooking up in the cleantech sphere.

START IT UP, Україна!

23.03.2023 • 16:30-19:00

In-Person at Maria 01, Hosted by: The Shortcut

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Come to learn about entrepreneurship in Finland, and mingle with fellow business minds from Ukraine!

Reverse pitching: Health data and health tech solutions

16.03.2023 • 8.30 – 11.00

In-persont at Maria 01 / Online, Hosted by: Sitra

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Helsinki University Hospital (HUS), Tietoevry, and FIND will present their health data-based activities and collaboration opportunities to startups at a hybrid event held at the Maria 01 startup campus.

Startup Breakfast with G2 Startup and G-Gravity and launch of Vittoria hub call4ideas 2023

16.03.2023 • 09.00 – 10.30

In-person at Maria 01, Hosted by: G2 Startups

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The Startup Breakfast presents G2 Startups (Accelerator) and G-Gravity (Health Innovation Hub) to the Finnish innovator’s community. The event is also the launch of Vittoria hub call4Ideas2023 to the local Startup community.

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Maria 01 Impact Report Launch Event

15.03.2023 • 8:30-10:00

Invite-only, Hosted by: Maria 01

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Welcome to the launch of the Maria 01 Impact Report 2022. An exclusive breakfast session presenting the main findings of the report, continuing with a panel discussion on the current status and future of the Finnish startup ecosystem.

FSC’s Tax Seminar

09.03.2023 • 9.00 – 10.30

Hybrid, Hosted by: Finnish Startup Community

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FSC’s expert-led seminar on the effects of tax incentives on labor migration and the geographical location of businesses, as well as practical advice for businesses and entrepreneurs. During the seminar, we will hear four introductions on the topics, but we have also reserved time for discussion and questions.

New York City is looking for Urban Tech Startups!

09.03.2023 • 17.00 – 18.30 (EET)

Online event, Hosted by: Urban Tech Helsinki

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Urban Tech Helsinki is arranging a webinar together with key partners from New York to forge links and create growth opportunities for startups between the NYC and Helsinki startup ecosystem.

Fearless Founders -Towards international markets (Women’s Day edition)

08.03.2023 • 16.30 – 19.30

In-person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Nordea

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Welcome to Fearless Founders fourth and final event 8.3.2023. Theme for the event is Towards international markets. The event has inspiring speakers, live mentoring, and networking opportunity.

Arctic15: Event Launch Party!

08.03.2023 • 16.00 – 18.00

In-person at Maria 01, Hosted by: ArcticStartup

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We are absolutely thrilled to announce the launch of Arctic15 2023. Come and get a sneak peak about what we have planned for the conference.

See you there!

Talents & Startups – a Networking Event for Companies and International Talents

01.03.2023 • 13:00-16:00

In-Person at Maria 01, Hosted by: City of Helsinki

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Are you a growing company looking for new, skilled professionals to join your team? Finnish skills are not required? Great!

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Maria 01 Community Breakfast: Building Startup Teams at the Early Stage

01.03.2023 • 8:30-10:00

In-person at Maria 01, Restaurant Starter, Hosted by: Maria 01 & Inventure

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Welcome to enjoy breakfast together with the Maria 01 Community and like-minded startups, while getting insightful tips on how to navigate your first hires.

This time we have our in-house VC member Lauri Kokkila, Partner at Inventure taking the community breakfast stage.

Enabling International Expansion Through Global Hiring with Deel

28.02.2023 • 14:00-15:00

Online event, Hosted by: Deel

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📣 Attention Maria 01 community! 🚀
Get ready to level up your global hiring game! 💼

Deel, a company that’s grown from just two co-founders to over 2500 employees in 100 countries, wants to share their expertise with you! 💪

On February 28th, at 2 pm Helsinki time, join us for a fun and informative webinar where we’ll explore the best hiring practices, onboarding, and retaining great talent internationally. 🌎

We’ll also share the latest global employment trends and tips from our 15,000 successful customers! 💡

🚀 Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to take your business to the next level! Register now for “Enabling International Expansion Through Global Hiring with Deel” 🗓️

Microsoft Entrepreneurs for Positive Impact collaboration launch with Maria 01

16.02.2023 • 08.30-10:00

In-person at Maria 01, Event Space, Hosted by: Microsoft & Maria 01

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Microsoft is proud to announce a partnership with Maria 01, the Nordics’ leading startup campus based in Helsinki, Finland, to launch the Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact program. Learn more about the Microsoft Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact program. Maria 01, the leading start-up campus in Northern Europe based in Helsinki, Finland, this week announced its collaboration…

Fearless Founders-Startup entrepreneur through thick and thin

08.02.2023 • 16.00 – 18.30

In-person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Nordea

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Welcome to Fearless Founders third event 8.2.2023. Theme for the event is Startup entrepreneur through thick and thin. The event has inspiring speakers, live mentoring, and networking opportunity. The event is free and we have limited seating so book you spot as soon as possible! Event will include some snacks, beverages, and overall badge!
The event is for anyone who is interested in entrepreneurship and startups, especially for students and future female founders. Nordea’s main community engagement themes are economic and entrepreneurial skills.
Schedule for the event:
16.00 Doors open
16.30 Event starts: opening words by Nordea
16.45 First speaker: Marjaana Jukkola, Founder and brand manager at Mö
17.15 Second speaker: Piia Kuosmanen, Co-founder & CEO at Velbi Oy
17.45 Casual networking and 1-to-1 mentoring in theme tables
18.30 Closing words
Our host for this event will be Jessica Blechingberg. Chief Impact Officer (Partnerships) at Maria01

FGJ YAHAHA 2023

03.02.2023 – 05.02.2023 • Starting Feb 3rd at 15:00

In-person, Hosted by: Helsinki Games Capital

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Let’s make some games – during one weekend! YAHAHA and Helsinki Games Capital are organizing FGJ event during the Global Game Jam!
This jam site has it all – pizza, coffee and soft drinks are available on this 24/7 site, in city center with special prizes and swag to the attendees!

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FULL: Maria 01 Community Breakfast: How to raise your pre-seed and seed round

01.02.2023 • 8.30 – 10.00

In-person at Maria 01, Restaurant Starter, Hosted by: Maria 01 & Lifeline Ventures

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We are thrilled to invite you to the first Maria 01 Community Breakfast of 2023.

Welcome to enjoy breakfast together with the Maria 01 Community and like-minded startups, while getting insightful tips on how to approach raising your pre-seed and seed round.

Storytelling and Pitching

26.01.2023 • 9.00 – 12.00

In-Person at Maria 01, Hosted by: The Shortcut

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You don’t have to be a professional writer to tell a good story – you just need to know the basics. Join us to make your pitch or presentation about your business more engaging, with tips on how to structure your story so that it’s easier for audience to remember.

Getting the most out of your CRM in 2023

26.01.2023 • 14:00

Maria 01 Members only – Online, Hosted by: HubSpot for Startups

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For Maria 01 Members only! Join us to learn about the basics of a CRM setup and how to unlock its true benefits.

Fearless Founders – From idea into business

11.01.2023 • 16.00 – 18.30

In-Person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Nordea

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Welcome to Fearless Founders second event 11.1.2023. Theme for the event is From idea into business. The event has inspiring speakers, live mentoring, and networking opportunity. The event is free and we have limited seating so book you spot as soon as possible! Event will include some snacks, beverages, and overall badge!

Fearless Founders is a four part program and takes place in Maria01, the Nordics’ Leading Startup Campus. The event is for anyone who is interested in entrepreneurship and startups, especially for students and future female founders. Nordea’s main community engagement themes are economic and entrepreneurial skills. Our goal is to support sustainable growth and inspire to choose the path of entrepreneurship.

Legal Office Hours with Byro

11.01.2023 • 9:00-17:00

In person at Boardroom, Hosted by: Byro Legal

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Legal consultation and advice for free for Maria 01 startups

Urban Tech Helsinki: Startup Spotlight Annual Awards 2022

16.12.2022 • 12.00 – 16.00

In-person at Maria 01 | Lars Sonck venue, Hosted by: Urban Tech Helsinki

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Welcome to join the first ever Urban Tech Helsinki Startup Spotlight Annual Awards.

Date: December 16th, 2022
Time: 12.00 – 16.00
Venue: Lars Sonck event space, Building 3 @Maria 01, Lapinlahdenkatu 16, Helsinki
12 early-stage startups from Urban Tech Helsinki portfolio will take the spotlight and pitch for investors, media, mentors, and innovation stakeholders. We will also take this opportunity to give kudos to our hard-working teams with the first Annual Awards. Join the movement for a smart city, create new connections and enjoy the celebration!

Female Founder Pitching Competition

09.12.2022 • 10.00 – 13.00

In-Person at Maria 01 | Lars-Sonck Venue, Hosted by: The Shortcut

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“Future female founders – we have the event for you. ✨

Join the first all-female pitching competition in Finland and get to know the graduates of two new programs for female and non-binary entrepreneurs: The Shortcut Spark Academy and Tech Nordic Advocate’s Helsinki Female Tech Founder Frontrunners program.

The nine graduates will give their best pitches of their companies and compete for the prize money of €15.000, proudly supported by Grow with Google.

If you identify as female or non-binary and are curious to start your own business (or have already started it!), make sure to join on December 9th at Maria 01, from 10:00 to 13:00.

In this event, you will:
– get to know experienced founders and their business ideas
– learn tips on how to pitch a business
– connect with (female) founders and investors
– learn more about two amazing accelerator programs for female founders: Spark Academy and Helsinki Female Tech Founder Frontrunners program

Fearless Founders mentoring programme

29.11.2022 • 16.00 – 18.30

In-person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Nordea

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Startups & entrepreneurship, what’s it like? Join the Fearless Founders mentoring programme with inspiring speakers, live mentoring and networking opportunities.

Startup Policy Track Networking

17.11.2022 • 18.30 – 20.30

In-person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Danish Entrepreneurs, Maria 01, Allied for Startups, Confederation of Finnish Industries and SUP46

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Startup Policy Track organisers are hosting a networking reception at Maria 01, the heart of the Finnish startup ecosystem. The networking is meant for founders and policy-makers to get connected and strengthen collaboration across the fields.

Startup Tampere: Regional hubs as the new honeypots for investors

17.11.2022 • 14.00 – 20.00

In-person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Startup Tampere

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This is a great opportunity to explore the fastest-growing regional innovation hubs and meet startups outside of European capitals as well as international investors and ecosystem builders.

Open to all investors, startups, scaleups, ecosystem builders, corporates, growth experts. However, it is of special interest to investors looking to increase their deal flow, discover talented founders and hear fresh ideas.

Join a buzzing event in the heart of startup life in Helsinki but with a feel of Tampere – the sauna capital of the world and the most popular city in Finland. You can go “full steam ahead” and attend the day programme with workshops or “let off steam” during the evening programme and listen to the fireside chats, networking and enjoying great food and drinks.

Nordic Startups mixer

17.11.2022 • 19.00 – 00.00

In-person at Sofia | Kiseleff Hall, Hosted by: Scaleway together with RESPOND, Extantia, The Impact Office & Maria 01

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Join the Scaleway team, and some of the hottest startups and VCs in the Nordics, for a memorable evening of drinks and food in great company. Networking, food, drinks… All you need for a lovely evening in Helsinki!

Protected: FULL – Global Startup Ecosystem Mixer

16.11.2022 • 16:00-18:00

In-person, Hosted by: Maria 01, AWS & Kiuas

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FULL: Maria 01 Community After Work – Slush Edition

16.11.2022 • 18:30-20:30

In-person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Maria 01

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Sorry, the event is full! Welcome to Maria 01 to kick off Slush 🎊 Slush is approaching and we’re excited to once again have the global startup community back together in Helsinki. Welcome to join us for an evening dedicated to meeting new friends, like-minded entrepreneurs, investors and ecosystem builders at Maria 01 – the…

Czech – Finnish Startup Pitch Day

15.11.2022 • 12.00 – 18.00

In-person at Maria 01 | Arcade 5, 1st Floor, Hosted by: Embassy of the Czech Republic together with CBAA, FiBan and Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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Czech Embassy in Finland, Czech Business Angel Association, FIBAN, NewCo Helsinki and event partner Maria 01 cordially invite all FIBAN’s members, Finnish Venture Capital Association members, Finnish Startup Community members and other investors, startup accelerators, founders, corporations and ecosystem players to pitching and networking event with Czech Top 10 startups selected by a jury consisting of representatives of experienced investors.

Maria 01 After Work with Evli Growth Partners: How to Consider Sustainability as a SaaS-startup

10.11.2022 • 15.45-18.00

In-person at Maria 01 | Building 3, 1st Floor, Hosted by: Maria 01 & Evli Growth

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Welcome to join the next Maria 01 Community Breakfast hosted together with Evli Growth Partne.

Maria 01 Community Breakfast: Forming Successful Startup-Corporate Collaborations

02.11.2022 • 8.30-10.00

In-person at Maria 01, Event Space, Hosted by: Maria 01 & Konecranes

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Welcome to join the next Maria 01 Community Breakfast hosted together with Konecranes.

Reverse Pitching: Using data to curb energy use

31.10.2022 • 11.00 – 12.00

In-Person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Sitra with Helen, Fingrid and Motiva

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Sitra is opening a funding call for data-driven solutions to help with the energy crisis. Join this reverse pitching event to hear energy operators present their challenges.
Venue: Maria01 Event space, 2nd floor.

The Future of Female Founders in Tech

24.10.2022 • 10:00 – 16:00

In-Person at Maria 01, Hosted by: The Shortcut

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Are you as passionate as we are about closing the gender gap in tech?

Join us on 24 October at Maria01 for our one-day event on “The Future of Female Founders in Tech” which will show you all the ways female tech minds are making their mark on the industry – and how you can be a part of it.

In this event, you will:
Learn what it means to run a tech business as a female founder
Find out what challenges female tech founders face and how they overcome them
Participate in workshops that teach you about business mindset and coaching skills
Network with like-minded people

Not a female founder or not working in tech? No worries, this event is for anyone who is curious about entrepreneurship and startups in tech and wants to learn more from leading female founders in Finland.

To save your spot, please register here: https://www.eventbrite.fi/e/the-future-of-female-founders-in-tech-tickets-430755781137

This event is part of WiTECH, a project focused on Women’s education and empowerment. We are one of several startup hubs all over Europe that got the privilege to organize an event to bring together everyone passionate about female tech entrepreneurship.

Maria 365 Pitching Day

22.09.2022 • 9:00 – 17:00

In-person at Maria 01, Hosted by: Maria 01

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Forty Maria 01 startup up on stage, pitching for a place at this year’s main event – Maria 365 on the 6th of October.

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Since founded in 2016, Maria 01 has grown into a +200 companies strong startup community.

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