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Pathways to entrepreneurship

Kuvituskuva.

Time

Mon 26.10.2026 EET/EEST12.00–16.00 EET/EEST

Location

Original Sokos Hotel Vantaa

Hertaksentie 2, Tikkurilan asema-aukio, 01300 Vantaa

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Languages

English

Price

Free entry

Signing up

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Organizer

Business Vantaa, Business Helsinki, Startup Refugees, Business Espoo, Yrittäjät and Myry

Pathways to Entrepreneurship is a free networking and information event designed for anyone interested in starting a business in Finland or developing their entrepreneurial skills.

Whether you are exploring self-employment, planning to launch a company, or looking for new opportunities, this event offers valuable insights, practical guidance, and inspiration to help you move forward.

Event is free of charge, registration is required.

Programme

Main session 12.00–14.00

  • 12.00–12.10 Welcome Remarks, Tommo Koivusalo, Director, Economic Development and Business Services, City of Vantaa
  • 12.10–12.30 Entrepreneurial Journey, Jade Ventoniemi, Bright Soul Oy
  • 12.30–12.50The Journey of Forest Nepal Oy: From Academia to Impact, Hari Adhikari, Forest Nepal Oy
  • 12.50–13.00 Networking
  • 13.00–13.20 Practical Steps for Starting a Business in Finland, Pia Partanen, Business Helsinki
  • 13.20–13.40 Social Security for Entrepreneurs in Finland, Harri Hellstén, Labour Market Affairs Manager, Suomen Yrittäjät
  • 13.40–14.00 Building a Solo Business with AI, Mari Luukkainen

Break

Information Sessions and Booths 14.15–16.00

  • 14.15–14.45 Business Acquisition: Buying or Selling a Business, Inkeri Sundberg, Business Transfer Manager, Suomen Yrittäjät
  • 14.45–15.15 Financing New Businesses: A Bank's Perspective, Salla Hyytiäinen, OP
  • 15.15–15.45 The Impact of Business Activities on Benefits and Subsidies, Anjelika Pajari, Vantaa Employment Services

The event also offers a unique opportunity to connect with aspiring entrepreneurs, business professionals, and organizations that support entrepreneurship in the Helsinki metropolitan area.

You will gain useful knowledge, practical contacts, and encouragement to help turn your business goals into reality

Join us at Original Sokos Hotel Vantaa in Tikkurila and take the next step on your pathway to entrepreneurship. We look forward to welcoming you!

This event is organized in collaboration with Business Vantaa, Business Helsinki, Startup Refugees, Business Espoo, Yrittäjät and Myry.