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Program Description:
Our Startup Entrepreneurship program is designed to empower aspiring entrepreneurs and those at the beginning of their entrepreneurial journey. This hands-on program provides comprehensive guidance through interactive workshops, expert-led sessions, and networking opportunities. Participants will learn the essential skills needed to launch and scale a successful business, with a focus on business fundamentals, legal requirements, marketing strategies, financial management, and growth planning. Whether you're refining a business idea or looking to strengthen your market position, this program offers practical tools and personalized support to help you succeed in the Finnish market.
The program in total has four sessions within the period of four weeks from May 28 - June 17.2026. The sessions are scheduled on Thursdays, and last day is on Wednesday.
After last session on June 17, the final networking event will be organized, where the course participants will have the opportunity to present their business/idea to the event participants.
The course is free of charge, however prior registration is mandatory. Registered participants will receive the full agenda and the list of guest experts closer to the program start.
Course language is English. Per request we may prepare the materials in Russian as well.
Our Startup Entrepreneurship program is designed to empower aspiring entrepreneurs and those at the beginning of their entrepreneurial journey. This hands-on program provides comprehensive guidance through interactive workshops, expert-led sessions, and networking opportunities. Participants will learn the essential skills needed to launch and scale a successful business, with a focus on business fundamentals, legal requirements, marketing strategies, financial management, and growth planning. Whether you're refining a business idea or looking to strengthen your market position, this program offers practical tools and personalized support to help you succeed in the Finnish market.
The program in total has four sessions within the period of four weeks from May 28 - June 17.2026. The sessions are scheduled on Thursdays, and last day is on Wednesday.
After last session on June 17, the final networking event will be organized, where the course participants will have the opportunity to present their business/idea to the event participants.
The course is free of charge, however prior registration is mandatory. Registered participants will receive the full agenda and the list of guest experts closer to the program start.
Course language is English. Per request we may prepare the materials in Russian as well.
Preliminary Agenda:
Thursday, May 28, 2026
16:00 - 19:15
Session 1: Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Business Basics
- Welcome and networking
- Finnish market insights. What are the opportunities for businesses in Finland and in Salo region?
- Workshop
Thursday, June 4
16:00 - 19:15
- Welcome and networking
- Finnish market insights. What are the opportunities for businesses in Finland and in Salo region?
- Workshop
Thursday, June 4
16:00 - 19:15
Session 2: Financial Management and Business Growth
- Financial fundamentals for starting businesses
- Workshop
- Financial fundamentals for starting businesses
- Workshop
Thursday, June 11
16:00 - 19:15
Session 3: Marketing and Branding your business
- Marketing tactics for small businesses
- Workshop
Wednesday, June 17
15:00 - 17:30
- Marketing tactics for small businesses
- Workshop
Wednesday, June 17
15:00 - 17:30
Session 4: Legal Requirements to start a business
- How to register your business in Finland
- Permits guidance
- Funding your business
- Workshop
- How to register your business in Finland
- Permits guidance
- Funding your business
- Workshop
Each session includes Q&A, networking opportunities, and refreshments!
The course is powered by EU co-funded project KotoSalo KotoSomero.
For more information, contact:
Ani Grigoryan
ani@yrityssalo.fi
The course is powered by EU co-funded project KotoSalo KotoSomero.
For more information, contact:
Ani Grigoryan
ani@yrityssalo.fi
