{"id":180,"date":"2022-01-26T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-25T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogit.metropolia.fi\/variousvariables\/2022\/01\/26\/dip-your-toes-or-just-dive-right-in-the-helsinki-region-invites-you-to-explore-entrepreneurship\/"},"modified":"2024-10-01T12:42:13","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T09:42:13","slug":"dip-your-toes-or-just-dive-right-in-the-helsinki-region-invites-you-to-explore-entrepreneurship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogit.metropolia.fi\/variousvariables\/en\/2022\/01\/26\/dip-your-toes-or-just-dive-right-in-the-helsinki-region-invites-you-to-explore-entrepreneurship\/","title":{"rendered":"Dip your toes or just dive right in: the Helsinki region invites you to explore entrepreneurship"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One of Finland\u2019s largest ever mergers and acquisitions, the purchase of Wolt by DoorDash (1), in November 2021 created a huge buzz again around the startup scene in Finland. With such record-breaking deals, it is easy to think that only few extraordinarily brilliant business minds could manage entrepreneurship and founding a startup.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In the best-case scenario, with hard work, a clever idea and some luck, your business can indeed turn into a unicorn like Wolt. However, as an entrepreneur, you set the goals for your business.\u00a0The unique appeal of entrepreneurship is that it can take different forms based on your interests and expertise. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">No matter what your vision for your business is, the Helsinki capital region is an ideal setting for developing your business idea. You certainly have plenty of support available around you. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"none\">Should I? Could I? \u2014 Plunge into the idea of entrepreneurship<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The first step is to ask yourself: could entrepreneurship be something for me? We all start from somewhere, and baby steps are allowed along the way. Your skills and competence will grow by seeking information, experience and feedback. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once you have your business idea, you can determine the scale of your endeavour. You can start with anything from light entrepreneurship to visionary business-building with global reach. Entrepreneurship incorporates a huge variety of options. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When contemplating the thought, you can explore the forms of enterprises in Finland e.g. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.infofinland.fi\/en\/living-in-finland\/work-and-enterprise\/starting-a-business\/company-forms\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">InfoFinland website<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> or\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">in the<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/newcohelsinki.fi\/en\/material-bank\/guides\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Guide for Becoming an Entrepreneur on the NewCo Helsinki website<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"none\">Polish the key: your attitude<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Secondly, as an entrepreneur, you need to be prepared to work on your attitude. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In speaking with business and talent advisors and startup entrepreneurs, three main themes tend to come up: <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">flexibility<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">openness<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">, and <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">adaptability<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Teemu Sepp\u00e4l\u00e4<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">, a Business Advisor for\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/newcohelsinki.fi\/fi\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">NewCo Helsinki<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, offers that to be successful as an entrepreneur, you need to find the balance of being open to feedback and confidence in your vision. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Of course, any successful entrepreneur needs to have confidence in their abilities and, in some sense, be slightly stubborn. But as Teemu summarises his experience of working with thousands of startups, &#8221;you need to be open to feedback and criticism.&#8221; This <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">fail-fast\u00a0m<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">entality fosters quicker development and can help you crystallise your ideas, product, or initiative (2).\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Echoing Teemu&#8217;s advice, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Jochen Faugel<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">, an experienced business coach and current Project Planner for the City of Helsinki initiative\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/spouseprogram.fi\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Spouse Program<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, emphasises a similar must: &#8221;Learn from others, ask for advice, and appreciate all kinds of feedback; good and bad. Because success is not about having a great concept but your ability to implement it.&#8221;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Satomi Peltola,<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> one of the founders of the Finnish zero-waste culinary startup\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.misola.fi\/fi\/etusivu\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Misola<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">,\u00a0stresses that openness not only represents being open to feedback from others but also a willingness to ask questions. As she says, \u201cThe City of Helsinki offers many services and support for entrepreneurs. When getting help, I decided early on not to be afraid of being embarrassed or looking ignorant.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">No matter how well you draft your business plan, surprises tend to come along. &#8221;It is critical to be flexible and adaptable when becoming an entrepreneur. Not everything goes as planned, so you need to be willing to adjust to what comes your way.&#8221;, pinpoints <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Bahman Doaeian<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">, Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer of the MedTech startup\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/phonolyser.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Phonolyser<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"none\">Build up your know-how through business advising services <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Thirdly, like Satomi points out, the region provides you with a wide range of services <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2014<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0thanks to strong national and regional commitment. Discover and utilise these services!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The burgeoning startup scene in the Helsinki region is internationally renowned. The vibrancy of the scene is crucial to the cities in the region as well. Thus, they heavily invest in leveraging their entrepreneurs\u2019 success. In practice, this translates into high-quality public services available for you, free of charge. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">For example, the City of Helsinki has committed to being a &#8221;hotbed of business opportunity in Europe.&#8221; As the recently released\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hel.fi\/en\/decision-making\/en\/decision-making\/en\/decision-making\/decision-making\/strategy-and-economy\/strategy\/helsinkis-priorities\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Helsinki City Strategy<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0for 2021-2025 explains, &#8221;Helsinki must be an enticing place for testing out new solutions in an urban environment. We effectively arrange innovation competitions, funds, and other tools.&#8221;\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">A vital component of the City of Helsinki&#8217;s entrepreneurial initiatives is\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/newcohelsinki.fi\/en\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">NewCo Helsinki<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">NewCo Helsinki is there to help you get started and to support you throughout your entrepreneurial journey. Their business advisors guide from translating your initial ideas into a business plan, starting a business, acquiring funding and even potentially taking your business abroad. You can book one-to-one sessions, join their numerous multilingual\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/newcohelsinki.fi\/en\/events\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">events<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and explore the extensive <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/newcohelsinki.fi\/en\/material-bank\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">material bank<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> available to you online.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In the neighbouring cities similar services are provided b<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">y e.g.<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yritysespoo.fi\/en\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">EnterpriseEspoo<\/span><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/yritysvantaa.fi\/en\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">YritysVantaa<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The strong commitment reaches through to the national level as well. E.g. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessfinland.fi\/en\/do-business-with-finland\/home\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Business Finland<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> creates a backbone for success with its services such as funding, support functions and information resources. It has developed for example a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessfinland.fi\/en\/do-business-with-finland\/startup-in-finland\/startupkit\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Startup Kit<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">launched with Finnish Immigration Service the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessfinland.fi\/en\/do-business-with-finland\/startup-in-finland\/startup-permit\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Startup Permit<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for entrepreneurs who move to Finland. National funding is channelled also through TE services as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.te-palvelut.fi\/employers\/for-entrepreneurs\/services-new-entrepreneurs\/startup-grant\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">startup grants<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for new entrepreneurs. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You indeed have plenty to explore.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"none\">Unlock the strength of the startup community through networks<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You definitely do not have to walk alone as an entrepreneur in the Helsinki region. The local startup community is known for its strong networks and geared to supporting each other to excel. The community is also highly international.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Networks help you to develop your business know-how and to evaluate your business concept. Check out for example the following ways to build your networks and skills: <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maria.io\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Maria 01 campus<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: The leading startup campus in the Nordics provides its members with the tools, working spaces and knowledge for developing their businesses. The hub focuses on tech startups and investors. Recently Maria 01 was awarded with the Internationalisation Award for the year 2021 by the president of Finland.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Coaching and training services and networking events<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> such as those organised by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/startuprefugees.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Startup Refugees<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theshortcut.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Shortcut<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Free entrepreneurship courses<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> such as the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/startuprefugees.com\/about\/business-program\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Entrepreneurship Course by Startup Refugees<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/courses.reaktor.education\/en\/courses\/startingup\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Aalto University online course Starting Up<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> developed in collaboration with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reaktor.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Reaktor<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kiuas.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">K<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">iuas<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/maki.vc\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Maki.vc<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/avp.aalto.fi\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Aalto Ventures Program<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Open working spaces<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/startupsauna.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Startup Sauna<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Startup accelerator and incubator programs and centers<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kiuas.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Kiuas<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/urbantechhelsinki.fi\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Urban Tech Helsinki<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> by the City of Helsinki, Aalto University, Metropolia University of Applied Sciences and University of Helsinki, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/healthincubatorhelsinki.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Health Incubator Helsinki<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mentoring programs<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, such as the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mentorisi.fi\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Mentorisi.fi program<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (for members of the interest and service organisation for small and medium-sized enterprises Suomen Yritt\u00e4j\u00e4t)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">And yes, Helsinki is home of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slush.org\/events\/helsinki\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Slush<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, one of the world\u2019s leading startup and tech events. Slush is all about world-class networking with your colleagues, investors and just about anybody interested in new trends.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"none\">Are you a student? Build up your entrepreneurship skills already during your studies!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Finally, if you are a student in a Finnish higher education institution, explore the opportunities available to you in your institution. As it happens, also higher education institutions want to encourage entrepreneurship and innovation in their students.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your time as a student is a valuable opportunity to not just develop your know-how, but to also build up your networks and try out new things with a low threshold. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For instance, the Wolt CEO Miki Kuusi started his startup career already as a student, harnessing the drive of a creative student community to launch the now already renowned startup networking hubs\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/startupsauna.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Startup sauna<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slush.org\/events\/helsinki\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Slush<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (3). Having fun with your friends can turn into something meaningful!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Often you have access for example to<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">entrepreneurship courses and workshops<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">courses developing your innovation thinking<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-aria-posinset=\"9\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">student entrepreneurship societies<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-aria-posinset=\"10\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">events and hackathons<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-aria-posinset=\"11\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">startup incubator programmes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Again, the cities collaborate with higher education institutions to encourage entrepreneurship through e.g. joint events, workshops and new initiatives. For instance, in January 2022 the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hel.fi\/uutiset\/en\/kaupunginkanslia\/network-of-business-incubators-to-be-created-on-helsinki-campuses\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">City of Helsinki announced a new network of business incubators collaborating with the region&#8217;s higher education institutions<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, Aalto University, University of Helsinki and Metropolia. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As Jussi Laine, Project Manager of the Campus Incubators programme, says, &#8221;My goal is to create a framework on behalf of the city that enables sharing best practices between institutions and bringing the city&#8217;s special expertise close to the institutions\u2019 incubator activities&#8221;. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hel.fi\/uutiset\/en\/kaupunginkanslia\/network-of-business-incubators-to-be-created-on-helsinki-campuses\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Campus Incubators programme<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0strives to create 100 new companies annually by connecting top researchers, the Helsinki region&#8217;s startup ecosystem, and students in higher education.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"none\">Next: write your story in the business ecosystem of the Helsinki region!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To sum it up, you are in the place to be for gathering up the courage and knowledge to start your business. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In fact, the Helsinki region ranks among the top 20 emerging startup ecosystems in the world (4). Precisely the scope of funding for startups, talented workforce and the strong startup network are seen as an asset for the region (5). <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There is room for everyone\u00a0in the Finnish entrepreneurship thinking.\u00a0While successful startup entrepreneurs can become rock stars of the business world attracting top talents\u2019 eye to Finland, the vast majority of Finnish companie<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s, 93 %, are small enterprises employing less than 10 people (6). <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">On the other hand, Finnish entrepreneurship is internationalising also in terms of ownership. The number of immigrant-owned enterprises has grown dramatically in the past two decades. Immigrants\u2019 self-employment rate is nowadays similar to natives.\u00a0 (7.)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dive in or simply just start by dipping your toes into the ocean of entrepreneurship. By trusting in your own skills and expertise, remaining open to failure, and utilising the resources and networks of the capital region, you can find the\u00a0style of entrepreneurship that best fits you.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">Writers:<br \/>\n<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Vejay Nair<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is a Project Planner for the City of Helsinki and a Communication Specialist from International House Helsinki. He relocated to Helsinki 5 years ago from San Francisco, USA, and completed his MA in Intercultural Encounters from the University of Helsinki in 2019.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Marika Antikainen<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is a Project Planner in Metropolia. She works in a collaboration project with the employment services of Helsinki, Espoo and Vantaa-Kerava to increase employment among international professionals in the Helsinki region.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sources:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Arial\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Levingston, I. &amp; David, R. 2021. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2021-11-10\/wolt-s-8-billion-doordash-sale-joins-finland-s-biggest-deals\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Wolt\u2019s $8 Billion DoorDash Sale Joins Largest Finland Deals. Bloomberg<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Published on 10 November 2021.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Arial\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Giles, S. 2018.\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/sunniegiles\/2018\/04\/30\/how-to-fail-faster-and-why-you-should\/?sh=2e9e2e12c177\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How To Fail Faster &#8212; And Why You Should. Forbes.<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Published on 30 April 2018. <\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Arial\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Armstrong, S. 2015. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.co.uk\/article\/the-2015-wired-100-miki-kuusi\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The 2015 WIRED 100: Miki Kuusi (No.32). The Wired<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Published on 29 Juy 2015.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Arial\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/startupgenome.com\/article\/rankings-2021-top-100-emerging-ecosystems\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Startup Genome 2021. Rankings 2021: Top 100 Emerging Ecosystems. The Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2021<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Published on 22 September 2021.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Arial\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/startupgenome.com\/ecosystems\/greater-helsinki\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Startup Genome: Finland \u2013 Greater Helsinki.<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Viewed on 22 December 2021.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Arial\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yrittajat.fi\/en\/yrittajat-organization\/information-about-yrittajat\/entrepreneurship-in-finland\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Suomen Yritt\u00e4j\u00e4t. Entrepreneurship in Finland<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Viewed on 22 December 2021.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Arial\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fornaro, P. 2018. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etla.fi\/en\/publications\/immigrant-entrepreneurship-in-finland\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Immigrant Entrepreneurship in Finland. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">ETLA Raportit \u2013 Reports 83. ETLA Economic Research.<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Published on 13 September 2018.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of Finland\u2019s largest ever mergers and acquisitions, the purchase of Wolt by DoorDash (1), in November 2021 created a huge buzz again around the startup scene in Finland. 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