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Out of all the applicants up to 6 will be invited to pitch their case in front of a live audience at the event on November 18th at 6 PM at Epicenter, Helsinki. Remote pitching will not be accommodated.

Who can apply?

You have an existing, registered company
You submit at least one illustration of how your solution(s) can be used in defence, security, or dual-use.
Pitches must not contain any elements involving the use of lethal force or political content and influence.

Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required to complete the form.

Event information

Name

Start up pitch - Borderland

Time

Tuesday 18.11.2025, 18:00

Venue

Epicenter, Helsinki

Address

Mikonkatu 7, 2. kerros, 00100 Helsinki, On the map

Company name *

Company location *

Number of personnel *

Revenue (previous accounting period) *

Which stage best describes your company at the moment? *

Pre-startup (idea/concept stage)

Startup (early operations, first customers)

Scale-up (growth and expansion)

Established (stable market position, renewal & continuity)

Domestic only

Willing to expand internationally

Already international

Contact person information

First name *

Last name *

E-mail address *

Mobile phone number *

Business and Expertise

What product/service do you offer, and what is its primary purpose? *

How does your solution support defense, dual-use, border security or critical security of supply? *

Explain how your team's skills and industry knowledge support your business idea *

Development Stage and References

What stage is your solution currently in (idea / prototype / commercial product)? *

Are you currently open to investment opportunities, and if so, what type of investment are you seeking (e.g. equity, strategic partnership, co-development)? *

Do you have any references (customers, pilots, partners) in Finland or abroad? *

Goals and Expectations

What are you seeking by participating in the pitch (partners, customers, funding, visibility)? *

Is your company actively pursuing growth, and if so, what are your key growth targets or strategies (e.g. market expansion, product development, internationalization)? *

Why should your company be selected for this opportunity? *

More information

At the event, the panel will interview you after your pitch deck presentation.

Application deadline: October 17. Final selections will be made by October 24.

All applicants will be notified of the results on October 24.

For further information regarding the application process, please contact:

jukka.roilas@lappeenranta.fi, phone 040 631 4526

eeva.pihlajaniemi@lappeenranta.fi, phone 044 052 3056