Tuesday 18.8.2026, 12:00-18:00

Savonia University of Applied Sciences, Microkatu 1, 70210 Kuopio

Startup Summit Kuopio 2026 brings together startups, investors, researchers, students, entrepreneurs and ecosystem builders for one focused afternoon in Kuopio.

The event takes place on Tuesday, 18 August 2026, at Savonia UAS Kampussydän in Kuopio. The programme, starting at midday, includes keynote speeches, a startup pitching competition, a panel discussion on commercialising research, coffee, snacks, beverages and facilitated networking

The programme includes:

• Keynotes from startup operators, investors and experienced business builders
• A startup pitch competition
• A panel discussion
• Open networking with founders, investors and ecosystem actors
• Opportunities to meet people building and supporting new business in Eastern Finland