Helsinki Think Company

10/04/2025

🌟This week, our UniTalent program participants had the opportunity to dive into the vibrant startup ecosystem of the Helsinki metropolitan area.

🚀 We kicked off the day at Startup Sauna where we explored the roots of Finland’s startup culture and the founding story of Aalto Entrepreneurship Society.

🏢Next, we headed to Maria 01, the largest startup hub in the Nordics. There, we met with several inspiring organizations:
- The Shortcut told us about the unique career building and entrepreneurial programs they host.
- Startup Foundation, the owner of Slush, shared about the grant opportunities and ambitious goals for startups in Finland.
- Urban Tech Helsinki which is an incubator that seeks to solve problems in cities by innovative technological solutions.

🏙️ We wrapped up our tour at Business Helsinki where we learned about the free entrepreneurial sparring and guidance that the city funds.

☀️ A huge thank you to all the organizations who welcomed us, we truly appreciate your time and insights. Looking forward to connecting again at our next startup ecosystem day! 💡

31/03/2025

Helseed workshops are starting this Thursday 17-19 at Tiedekulma. Join us and take the first steps on your entrepreneurial journey. This week's workshop will focus on crystalizing your business idea.

There is still time to register for this week's workshop! 👉 Read more and register here: http://bit.ly/41BI6by

12/03/2025

Feeling overwhelmed with assignments and deadlines? Wondering how to maintain your well-being amidst demanding schedules? Need some tips on balancing your work and leisure time?

For the first time, we invite all students to Meilahti campus on 26.3.2025 for two-hour Student Well-being Evening! You will learn from experts who'll provide practical lessons for students' mental well-being. Sign up with the link in bio.

Speakers at the event are:
Markus Jokela (professor of Psychology, UH),
Sanja Laitinen-Lindelöf (Vice President, SAMOK)
Riikka Nurmi (expert, MIELI Mental Health Finland)
Hanna Rintala (expert, Student Mental Health Organization Nyyti ry.

Light healthy snacks and refreshments are provided at the event. Welcome!

12/03/2025

Do you have a business idea but don’t yet know everything about starting and running a company? Do you already have a startup but could use new perspectives, support or funding? Then join us in HELSEED workshops!

🌱 What: In HELSEED workshops you learn entrepreneurial skills, get guidance from experts, meet like-minded people and grow your ideas. The spring workshops cover everything from crystallizing your idea and developing a business model to market research and test piloting. Helsinki Think Company organizes HELSEED workshops in collaboration with the University of Helsinki, as a part of the wider HELSEED program.

🌱 To whom: The workshops are free and open to all students, researchers and everyone else curious about entrepreneurship. You can join whichever workshops suit your needs, or join them all!

🌱 When and where: HELSEED workshops take place during spring and fall 2025. All workshops are held in person at Helsinki Think Company premises, Yliopistonkatu 4.

Spring 2025 workshop schedule:

3.4. 17-19 Crystallizing the idea (Keskusta)
10.4. 17-19 Business models (Keskusta)
17.4. 17-19 Market research (Keskusta)
24.4. 17-19 Build – measure – learn (Keskusta)

👉 Read more and register here:
http://bit.ly/41BI6by

Learn more about the HELSEED program:
https://www.helsinki.fi/helseed

HELSEED workshops are designed for aspiring entrepreneurs who are hungry to learn more, make progress on their business and get funding!

04/12/2024

On Tuesday December 10 at 14:00, join us for the Pizza'n'Beer Innovation Talks held at Meilahti campus. The event is intended for bachelor and master students of the University of Helsinki, especially those related to health and life sciences fields.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.fi/e/pizzanbeer-student-led-innovations-in-health-and-life-sciences-tickets-1095945696079?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

During the event you will have a chance to hear talks from former and current student-innovators, starting from how they embarked on the innovation journey to the career opportunities within and around innovation.

14:00 Innovation talks

- Welcoming words by Risto Renkonen - Director of Innovation and Business Collaborations at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki
- Sebastian Soidinsalo - Co-Founder and Director of Operations at Polku Therapeutics
- Umamaheswari Umasankar - Master's student and team member in iGEM2024
- Anu Meerwaldt - Development Manager at SPARK Finland

15:00 Networking and refreshments

16:00 End of the event

The event is organized in collaboration with Terkko Health Hub and sponsored by the Faculty of Medicine (University of Helsinki).

01/11/2024

Are you ready to re-write literacy? Good, because LITERACY 2.0 is here!

09/10/2024

For all students in health and life sciences at the University of Helsinki 👩‍🎓:

🔹 Are you interested in a career outside academia?
🔹 Are you curious about startups and companies in the healthcare sector and how your skills can apply?
🔹 Do you need help updating your CV or taking a brand new CV portrait?

Welcome to Health and Life Sciences Career Fair!

📍 Terkko Health Hub, Haartmaninkatu 4, Helsinki
📍 October 22, 12:00 - 16:00
✍ Register here: https://www.eventbrite.fi/e/health-and-life-sciences-career-fair-tickets-1036698351677?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm-source=cp&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing

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The event includes two career workshops from the University of Helsinki that require a separate registration:

1️⃣ ‘How to make a CV’
📍 12:30 - 13:00
✍ Register here: https://hkithinkco.typeform.com/to/wQhsitCK
Stand out in job search with a CV that clearly shows your professional profile. Led by Esa Hukkanen from the University of Helsinki.

2️⃣ 'CV Clinic'
📍 13:30 - 14:30
✍ Register here: https://hkithinkco.typeform.com/to/sj4InAq4
Concentrate on trimming your CV with the Career Services’ professionals. In this workshop, you will have time to create or edit your CV and ask detailed questions from the professionals.

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Check our website for the detailed programme: https://terkko.fi/career-fair/

The Career Fair is organised by Terkko Health Hub and Helsinki Think Company in cooperation with University of Helsinki, Impactus ry, BiotechClub, Pharma Industry Finland and Finnish Bioindustries.

26/09/2024

Saimme tiistaina isännöidä Viikissä syksyn ensimmäistä yrittäjyysiltaamme, Maatalousyrittäjien iltaa! Tupa oli täynnä opiskelijoita ja alasta kiinnostuneita! 🎊

Haluamme tuoda opiskelijat ja yrittäjät yhteen, sillä uskomme esikuvien voimaan.
Siksi olimme kutsuneet paikalle nuoria maatalousyrittäjiä eri aloilta jakamaan kokemuksiaan. Uratarinoiden esittelyn jälkeen ohjelmassa oli paneeli yleisön lähettämien ennakkokysymysten pohjalta. 💬

Suurkiitos panelisteillemme Matthias Anomaa, Juho Hannuksela, Kalle Keinonen, Maija Kymäläinen, Topi Maanela ja Niilo Salo. 🤩

Kiitos ja , oli ilo järjestää tapahtuma kanssanne! 😊

16/09/2024

Introducing the transformative WorkWELL Workshop Series: Empowering Entrepreneurs for Success!

Are you an entrepreneur looking to thrive both professionally and personally? Do you struggle with balancing your work and wellbeing? Look no further—WorkWELL is designed just for you! 🧘‍♂️💼

Join us for a series of workshops dedicated to fostering holistic wellbeing in the entrepreneurial world. Hosted by passionate entrepreneurs and wellbeing advocates, these workshops blend practical wisdom, scientific insights, and firsthand experiences to equip you with the tools and strategies needed for success.

Here’s what we have lined up:

Autumn Term:
🌟 24.9.24 | 18:00-20:00 | Keskusta
Accountability & Prioritization Workshop
Uncover the keys to accountability, effective prioritization, and sustainable habits for success. Explore practical strategies for optimizing your diet, exercise routine, and daily routines while gaining valuable insights from neuroscience to supercharge your productivity and motivation.

🌟 23.10.24 | 18:00-20:00 | Keskusta
Mental Health & Diversity Inclusion Workshop
Break the stigma surrounding mental health and foster a culture of inclusivity and empathy. Learn to recognize the signs of mental health challenges in yourself and others, develop effective communication strategies, and champion diversity and inclusion in the entrepreneurial community, with expert insights from a neuroscientist.

🌟 26.11.24 | 18:00-20:00 | Keskusta
Physical Health & Vitality Workshop
Explore cutting-edge insights from neuroscience, delve into topics like insomnia and plant-based nutrition, and harness the power of holistic wellness to fuel your entrepreneurial journey.

🗯️ All workshops are free and conducted in English.
🗯️ Hosted by passionate entrepreneurs, a psychologist, and neuroscientists.

Whether a seasoned entrepreneur or starting out, WorkWELL is your go-to series for prioritizing well-being while achieving professional success. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a thriving community of like-minded individuals.