Grow your ideas further by signing up for HELSEED Workshops and apply for 50 000 funding!

Lasiseinä, jossa teksti "Make an impact".
Bulletin 6.3.2026

Have you ever imagined yourself as an entrepreneur? Do you have a business idea but need more information about starting and running a company? Do you already have a startup, but you are searching for new insights, support or seed funding? If your answer is yes to any of these questions, this spring’s HELSEED workshops are a perfect fit for you!

What is HELSEED?

Organized by the University of Helsinki and Helsinki Think Company, HELSEED is a program that aims to encourage students towards entrepreneurship and provide knowledge for startups and anyone interested in entrepreneurship. The program contains workshops on all aspects of setting up a business with tips from experts as well as an opportunity to apply for seed investment from the university funds.

Is the programme suitable for you?

The workshops are suitable for individuals and teams in the early stages of entrepreneurship. The HELSEED workshops especially support those who want to apply for HELSEED funding aimed at students of the University of Helsinki.

Helseed 2026 workshops:

  • 2.4. 17—19: Crystallise your idea
  • ‍9.4. 17—19: Utilising Lean Canvas
  • 16.4. 17—19: Finding your customer
  • 23.4. 17—19: Build - Measure - Learn

Learn more about the workshops on the HELSEED Workshops website and sign up here. The workshops are free and open for anyone, and attending them does not bind you to participate in other parts of the HELSEED-program. All workshops are held in person at Terkko Health Hub, Event Square, Meilahti. The workshops are held in English.

Those interested in HELSEED funding can read more about the broader HELSEED program on the website of the University of Helsinki.

We look forward to turning grains of ideas into blossoming innovations with you!

Photo: Anniina Sjöblom (University of Helsinki)