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BioFinland Pitching Competition

Date

15 April 2026  
10:30-12:30

Location

Chembio Finland Event, 
Messukeskus, Helsinki

Hosts

Finnish Bioindustries invite all students in Finnish universities and universities of applied sciences to participate in the BioFinland Pitching Competition.

The aim of the competition is to encourage students towards biobusiness and entrepreneurship.

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The winning team is awarded with 1000€ and a spot at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York City’s Times Square.

All teams will get professional feedback and valuable pitching experience in front of a board of experts.

Schedule 2026

February

March

April

1.2 – 28.2

Call for Applications

Submit your application via the form below

2.3 - 3.3

Jury Evaluation

Jury reviews applications

4.3

Finalists Announced

Informing the finalists

Pitch training

9.3 Monday (3 hours)

Introduction to pitching

Online

16.3 - 10.4 (3 weeks)

Individual pitching sessions

Online

9.4 Thursday

Sending final slides to the organisers

Competition

14.4. Tuesday - 14:00-16:00

Dress rehearsal at Terkko

15.4. Wednesday 10.30-13 pm

Chembio Finland Event, Messukeskus

Teams available from 10