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Check out the events Sisu Factory Global Growth is hosting and make sure to never miss out on essential information and networks for internationalization.
Company cluster to Valencia Digital Summit (VDS), October 21-22, 2026.
VDS is one of Europe’s leading international tech events, a platform positioning Valencia as a global innovation hub and a business bridge between Europe, Latin America and the United States. This conference is built around what drives progress in the tech economy: high-value business connections. VDS is where access to decision-makers is direct, and conversations turn into action.
The Sisu Factory Global Growth team will be present at the event facilitating a cluster of Finnish startups and SMEs looking to scale their business internationally at VDS. Let us know if you're interested in joining the group of ambitious companies traveling to Valencia and we'll be in touch with further details.
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From Insight to Impact – Bridge to India, October 27, 2026.
India is one of the world's fastest-growing major economies and offers significant opportunities for Finnish companies seeking international growth. At the same time, Finland and the Capital region provide an attractive gateway for Indian companies looking to establish operations and expand into the Nordic and European markets.
To strengthen business connections between Finland and India, the City of Vantaa is organizing an India-focused business forum in collaboration with the Embassy of India in Finland and the Sisu Factory Global Growth Program.
This event will bring together Finnish and Indian companies, investors, ecosystem partners, public-sector stakeholders, and business development organizations to explore new opportunities for trade, investment, innovation, and market entry.
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How to Hack Slush, October 29, 2026.
Don't just attend Slush. Take a sneak peek behind the magical curtain and learn how to make it work for your business.
Join Sisu Factory for How to Hack Slush, a practical online session designed to help startups and SMEs prepare for Slush week and get the maximum value from Finland's biggest startup gathering.
The event is open for companies from all over the world, first time Slush attendees, experienced event visitors, and anyone looking to make Slush 2026 the most impactful edition so far.
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There's a lot happening in Finland and around the world. We're updating all the relevant activities, events, and opportunities hosted by our partners on this page.
Tech Nordic Advocates: UK Market Access & Global Launch Pad -programmes. Tech Nordic Advocates’ UK Market Access Programme is a tailored support service designed to help startups enter, raise capital and scale in the UK market. This service is aimed at growth-stage companies across all tech verticals.
The Global Launch Pad helps international-expansion-ready tech startups identify the right markets and entry points for their international expansion. This service is aimed at growth-stage companies across all tech verticals.
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Webinar: Discover Business Opportunities with the United Nations. October 29, online.
Join Business Joensuu's upcoming webinar for a practical one-hour info where you will learn how the UN procurement market works, which organizations are buying, what types of products and services are currently in demand, and how your company can take the first steps towards becoming a UN supplier.
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100Startups. October 21-22, 2026, Aalto university.
100STARTUPS is designed to turn ideas into action. We bring together all bold, creative minds that dare to build their ideas now.
Through hands-on masterclasses and expert guidance, participants will validate ideas, form teams, test business concepts, and build the foundations of new startups together. You don’t need experience, funding, or the “perfect” idea, just the courage to start. We aim to validate 100 concepts throughout pre-event training sessions and workshops and the in-person two-day main event.
Come with an idea, leave as a founder!
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Power of Teambuilding: What Makes a Startup Team Work? November 4, 2026, Aalto university.
In November, the Campus Incubators are bringing people from university incubators across Helsinki together for an evening about one of the trickiest parts of building a startup: finding the right people to build it with.
We’ll hear from founders who’ve built teams from scratch, grown across borders, made a few mistakes along the way, and figured out what actually makes a team click (and what absolutely does not). There’ll also be plenty of people from Helsinki’s Campus Incubators scene in the room. So, you know, mingling with a purpose.
Organized by Turbiini (Metropolia), Aalto Creatives (Aalto University), Helsinki Incubators (University of Helsinki), and Business Helsinki.
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