BioFinland Pitching Competition
Date
15 April 2026
10:30-13:00
Location
Chembio Finland Event,
Messukeskus, Helsinki
Hosts
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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.
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.
Program
10:30 — Doors Open Welcoming drinks
10:45 — Welcome Speech Alexandra Peth · Finnish Bioindustries
10:50 — Keynote Manlio Fusciello · University of Helsinki
Pitching Competition
11:05 — Introduction to the Jury Aleksandra Dobrego · Terkko Health Hub
Phyconova: Radin Dabbagh Rezaeiyeh · University of Turku
NeutroMap: Arina Värä · University of Helsinki
Abbis Oy: Rebecka Nygård · University of Helsinki
Breathome Analytics: Javi Jorganes · Metropolia AMK
Pluma Bio: Enrique Romero · Turku AMK
Each pitch follows the format: 1 min intro · 5 min pitch · 4 min Q&A
Break & Jury Deliberation
12:02 — Closing Remarks
12:03 — Networking
Awards Ceremony
12:45 — Award Announcement
13:00 — End of Event
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