BioFinland Pitching Competition 15.4.2026
- 19.3.
- 2 min käytetty lukemiseen
Date: 15.4.2026
Time: 10.30–13.00
Place: Chembio Finland Event, Messukeskus, Helsinki
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
Team Presentations
Phyconova
Product: PhycoFuel
Presenter: Radin Dabbagh Rezaeiyeh, University of Turku
Team: Radin Dabbagh Rezaeiyeh, Emren Borhan
Project description:
AlgaPro/PhycoFuel is an algae-powered foundation for modern nutrition: supporting recovery, resilience, and sustainable performance for everyone. Built on microalgal biotechnology expertise at the University of Turku, the team translates academic science into practical solutions where biotechnology meets everyday strength.
NeutroMap
Presenter: Arina Värä, University of Helsinki
Project description:
NeutroMap is a project intended to facilitate the clinical decision-making for treatment of cancer patients with BNCT and immunotherapy.
Abbis Oy
Presenter: Rebecka Nygård, University of Helsinki
Team: Henrik Pajunen, Rebecka Nygård, Antti Tuovio
Project description:
Abbis is founded by Finnish veterinary students based on a simple observation during our veterinary studies: Many pets arrive at the clinic only when symptoms are already visible. We believe preventive care should be easier to access. Through affordable and straightforward lab testing, we want to give pet owners better insight into their pet’s health before problems arise. Our mission is to support longer, healthier lives for pets through early detection and proactive care.
Breathome Analytics
Presenter: Javier Jorganes, Metropolia University of Applied Sciences
Project description:
Breathome Analytics is building a handheld breath acetone analyzer that lets people see their fat metabolism in real time, no blood, no guesswork. We're targeting the consumer wellness market, starting with people who struggle to know whether their diet and exercise efforts are actually working.
Pluma Kai
Presenter: Enrique Romero, Turku University of Applied Sciences
Team: Enrique Romero, Aida Nyman
Project description:
Pluma Kai converts chicken feather waste into a biodegradable keratin carrier for controlled-release nutrient and bio stimulant delivery. The Finnish early-stage startup is developing a circular, bio-based alternative to synthetic hydrogels for agricultural input companies.
