Startup Summit
Kuopio 2027.
The next chapter starts here.
Founders, investors, business leaders and bold ideas are coming together again in Kuopio. Ticket sales aren’t open yet — join the early access list for first updates and early bird offers.
Event date
Tuesday · Kuopio, Finland
The date is provisional. Venue, programme and registration details will be announced later.
2026 set the stage. Here’s what the last Summit achieved.
Past partners, supporters & collaborators
Built together.
Organisations involved in earlier Summit activities. This is not a confirmed 2027 partner list.
The next chapter
More than a date on the calendar.
Startup Summit Kuopio is about bringing the right people into the same room — founders building something new, investors looking for opportunities, researchers creating breakthroughs and business leaders who can help great ideas move forward.
Following the momentum of 2026, we’re now shaping the next edition. We want to build a Summit that makes it easier to meet, exchange ideas and start conversations that continue long after the event.
In 2027, we’re taking the next step. The details are still coming together. The ambition is already clear.
What to expect
The people. The ideas.
The opportunities.
We’re developing the 2027 programme around the things that matter most: ambitious companies, useful introductions and discussions with people who can make a difference.
01 / STARTUPS
Ambitious founders
Meet teams building companies, developing technology and turning new ideas into business.
02 / INVESTORS
People who back ideas
Connect with investors and experienced people who understand what it takes to grow.
03 / INSIGHTS
Perspectives worth hearing
Practical stories and conversations about entrepreneurship, innovation and company growth.
04 / CONNECTIONS
More than networking
Meet potential partners, collaborators and people worth continuing the conversation with.
Speakers, programme, pitching opportunities and the general ticket release will be announced later.
Early access · Startup Summit Kuopio 2027
Be first in line.
Be among the first to hear when tickets go on sale — and get access to discounted early bird tickets.
Join the early access list for ticket release news and key event announcements. There’s no payment or commitment now. Early bird tickets will be subject to availability.
Joining is free, with no obligation to buy a ticket. Questions? hello@startupsummit.fi
Looking back at 2026
A strong foundation for what’s next.
The 2026 Summit brought founders, investors, researchers, partners and business leaders together for startup pitches, fresh perspectives and conversations with real potential.
Connections were made, partnership opportunities explored and investor conversations started. That’s the momentum we’re building on in 2027.
From previous editions · 2025 & 2026
What people took away.
Real experiences from founders and attendees — from investor conversations and pitching to the people they met along the way.
Founder perspectives · 2025
Startup Summit Eastern Finland 2025
The event was instrumental for us in starting to strategise around a smaller funding round. It also gave us the opportunity to connect with several local angel investors on the spot. While none of them ultimately joined our round, those interactions helped us significantly in structuring it. The level of discussion was very strong, and the overall organisation was excellent.
What stood out to me about Startup Summit Eastern Finland was how human it felt. It wasn’t just pitching to a panel, it was a real conversation with people who were genuinely curious. Winning with VoimaX didn’t feel like a trophy moment; it felt like validation from a room that actually listened.
Attendee feedback · 2026
Startup Summit Kuopio 2026
We attended the event, started discussions with investors there, and are now in the process of securing funding.
Great event and excellent work by the organisers… well planned and professionally executed.
Hieno tapahtuma.
Kiitos hyvin järjestetystä tapahtumasta! Mielenkiintoisia puheenvuoroja oli ilo kuunnella!
I found 2 companies in the event which are interesting and would benefit from my skills.
Quotes are from previous Summit editions. The 2026 comments are anonymous attendee feedback; no individuals are attributed to those comments.
Partnerships 2027
Help build what’s next.
Startup Summit Kuopio is built with companies and organisations that believe in entrepreneurship, innovation and the growth of Finland’s startup ecosystem.
We’re now starting conversations with prospective 2027 partners. If your organisation wants to support founders, strengthen connections and play a visible role in the Summit, we’d like to hear from you.
Become a 2027 partner
Let’s discuss how your organisation could contribute to the next edition and what a meaningful partnership might look like.
Read more about partneringOr email us at hello@startupsummit.fi
Early access is open
2027.
Be part of what’s next.
Tuesday, 17 August 2027 · Kuopio, Finland
Join the early access list for ticket launch updates and discounted early bird offers. The date is still set; venue and programme will be announced later.
Questions or partnership inquiries? hello@startupsummit.fi