Boost Turku

Do YOU want to be part of the team?

The President and Board applications are now OPEN!

Check out our board year stories, get inspired and don’t miss the opportunity to join the board💫 Application link in our bio;)

The first COMMUNITY BREAKFAST of the fall is here!☕️

Join us for a Community Breakfast on 18 September at 9:00 as we introduce a new open online course developed by the University of Turku, Åbo Akademi University and Varha.

From Ideas to Innovations – Business Essentials in Science and Healthcare explores how research-based ideas can become innovations, covering topics from customer needs and IP to regulation, business models, financing and commercialization.

Come hear more about the course, enjoy breakfast and network.

No previous experience required!

📍 Konttori
📅 18 September
⏰ 9:00

Registration link in our Luma at our bio, see you there:)

🚀 Want to know how millions move in the startup world?

Come master the secrets of Venture Capital! Come find out and challenge yourself at the VC Workshop:

Investment Analysis in Practice! Joining us are Turku’s own top tier investors: Monttu Ventures and Redstone VC.This isn’t just another lecture, you will step directly into the shoes of an investor.

🔥 What’s on the agenda?

VC 101: A sharp, concise intro to the logic, financial mechanics, and criteria of venture capital. Real-life Cases: Monttu Ventures and Redstone bring two completely different, real-world startup cases to the table. Group Work: Analyze the cases with your team:

To invest, or not to invest? What are the red flags, and what makes it a winner? The Verdict: The VC representatives unpack your answers and reveal how they actually handled these situations in real life. This is the perfect opportunity to network with professional investors and fellow students passionate about entrepreneurship, finance, and tech across faculty lines (business, engineering, coding, science, everyone is welcome!).

See you at:

📍Astra
WHEN? 21.9.2026 at 17-18

Register to the event with a link in Luma in our bio.

🔥 3 DAYS TO GO! 🔥

One of the biggest Boost events is happening this week!

This is an event where freshmen students, Boost alumni, entrepreneurs, and new ideas come together. Secure your spot for the event via the link in our bio :)

📅 September 10, 2026
🕔 17:00–22:00
📍 Villa Manilla, Turku

Be there or be square 🫡

Thank you everyone who participated to the DEMODAY!

Photography available now in a link on our bio from the Demoday🤩

FRESHMEN this one is for you

We’ll be hanging at least at these events so come to say hi and let’s have a chat💫

See you around!

BIG congrats to Startup Journey winner InaiVis! 🥳👏🏻

Getting here took eight weeks of building, testing, learning, failing, adapting and finally pitching it all on Demo Day.
As the winner, InaiVis takes home a 5k PoC grant from Turun kaupunki - Åbo stad and a spot in the Startup Prize pitching competition, thanks to Turku Startup Hub! 🔥

Think you’re what InaiVis is looking for? Reach out to Poojitha Bukka on LinkedIn

🍁 FALL KICK OFF PARTY 2026 🍁

This fall, don’t just start something new. Start something that moves you forward. 🚀

Join us for an evening of inspiration, connection, and good vibes as we kick off the season in true entrepreneurial spirit.

✨ What’s in store:
🎤 Inspiring keynote
🍹 Drinks & snacks
🤝 Meet fellow Turku students
🎧 DJ & dance floor

Ready to explore entrepreneurship? Join us and take the leap. 💥

📅 September 10, 2026
⏰ 17:00 – 22:00
📍 Villa Manilla, Itäinen Rantakatu 64b, 20810 Turku

Register now with the link in our Bio🔥