Health Capital Helsinki

SmiLe e-Campus – a free 8-week online training course for future life science entrepreneurs
2022-12-04
Do you want to learn the basics of life science entrepreneurship? SmiLe e-Campus is a free 8-week program designed for aspiring life science entrepreneurs in any field of the life sciences. Biotech, medtech, healthtech, e-health, pharma, diagnostics… you name it.
You’ll learn through a combination of online lectures and tests, as our industry experts take you through everything from business models to funding & venture capital, from marketing to IP.
Join the next round of SmiLe e-Campus! The program is open for graduates, researchers, and early-stage entrepreneurs from all over Europe. The program takes place online and starts in January 2023.
Only 30 seats available – read more and apply by the latest 4 December!

Silta, connecting early-stage founders from Finland to the SF Bay Area
2022-12-04
SILTA is a program that takes early-stage startup founders from Finland to the San Francisco Bay Area for three months to build their companies and immerse them into the vibrant and lively culture. The application period for the next SILTA S23 batch (taking place between Feb 19 and May 13, 2023) is open until 4 December 2022!
The program organized at the San Francisco Bay Area is a perfect opportunity to build your company at the epicenter of entrepreneurship while connecting with brilliant founders and other relevant people for your venture.
Participants will live at a startup house during the three-month program and focus on building their company.
Up to six early-stage founders from Finland will be chosen to participate in the program to take their startup to the next level, and raise the odds of building globally successful companies.
Read more and apply by Dec 4, 2022!

Nordic AMPlify 2023 program: Accelerated US market entry
2022-11-29 15:00 - 18:00 (Europe/Helsinki)
Nordic AMPlify’s 2023 Program offers Swedish, Icelandic, Finnish, Norwegian, and Danish digital health and medtech companies the opportunity to significantly shorten their time to market with exposure to 4 US health systems representing 1,300+ healthcare facilities and 5 leading early-stage VCs.
Join the free, virtual launch event on 29 November! During the webinar, US investors and healthcare leaders will present an insider’s perspective on current opportunities in US healthcare and cover essential topics on market entry and value proposition. The workshop will prepare and qualify you to apply for the program.
Read more and register

Advancing the secondary use of health data – insights across Europe and globally
2022-11-28 10:30 - 12:30
Organiser: The National Initiatives Network, a network that gathers experts in data-driven health to discuss how countries are developing better use well-being data
The National Initiatives Network invites experts and pioneers in data-driven health to join an online event on 28 November to learn best practices and recent developments in using health and social data in various countries. Metadata, synthetic data and mydata will have a central role in the programme.
Read more & register

Terveyden 5G/6G sovellukset – pohjoisesta puhaltaa (in Finnish)
2022-11-24
Järjestäjä: Oulun yliopiston 6GESS ja DigiHealth, Lapin AMK
Korona-pandemia on nopeuttanut maailmanlaajuista siirtymistä 5G-verkkoteknologiaan, mikä tuo tullessaan nopeat, viiveettömät ja suuren kapasiteetin mobiiliyhteydet. Tämä mahdollistaa etämonitoroinnin ja etävastaanoton sekä uudet innovatiiviset tavat tuottaa ja välittää terveyspalveluita sekä tukea ennaltaehkäisyä. Älykkäät etäratkaisut edistävät terveyspalveluiden tasapuolista saavutettavuutta.
Maksuttomassa seminaarissa monialaiset huippuasiantuntijat valottavat terveyden 5G/6G sovelluksien nykytilaa ja tulevaisuutta mielenkiintoisella tavalla eri näkökulmista.
Tapahtumaan voi osallistua myös Teams yhteydellä.
Tutustu ohjelmaan ja ilmoittaudu 15.11.2022 mennessä!

Health Proof Helsinki: Productization workshop
2022-11-20
Entrepreneur in the health sector, want to co-create productization path for your idea/product/service with experts?
Welcome to participate in the first Health Proof Helsinki company workshop! Experts from Business Finland, Health Capital Helsinki, Health Incubator Helsinki and Health Proof Helsinki can exchange ideas with you on topics such as: funding, regulation, ethical guidelines/research permits, growth potential and international potential, test and research environments, discussing your idea…
In addition, you have a unique opportunity to visit the simulation hospital facilities at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences.
Sign up for the free-of-charge workshop by 20 November. Selected companies will be informed on 22 November. The workshop is held at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences’ Myllypuro campus in Helsinki.

Japan visiting: Fukuoka x Helsinki – Promising and dynamic changes in health care market
2022-11-18 10:00 - 11:30
Organiser: Helsinki Partners and Fukuoka City
Recent couple of years, digital transformation has been brought attention in various businesses around the world. In Japan, for example, a diversity of working style triggers those more interested in individual well-being, corporate health management, and technology-based healthcare. Fukuoka City, known as the most energetic city in Japan, and Helsinki will cohost this event to present mutual case studies and startup pitches.
Register now for the free event! The event takes place in Helsinki Partners’ Lounge at Messukeskus, Helsinki. Access to the lounge is free because it’s located outside the Slush venue.
Program:
10:00 Opening remarks by Fukuoka City Government/Helsinki
10:05-10:15 A huge potential of healthcare in Japan
10:15-10:25 Healthcare market in Helsinki
10:25-10:40 Fukuoka-city Healthcare project presented by Industry-Academia-Government-Citizens Collaboration
10:40-10:50 Fukuoka – the most dynamic and famous startup hub in Japan
10:50-11:05 Pitches by 3 startups
11:05-11:30 Networking

Digital Health Team Finland visit to Paris, France
2022-11-18
The Team Finland network will organize a business delegation visit to Paris, France on 18-20 January 2023.
The objective of the delegation visit to France is to familiarize Finnish digital health companies with the French healthcare system, to visit and meet with leading hospitals and digital health companies, gain insights on the current status of digitalization in healthcare and demand, and to connect with high-level stakeholders in the French digital health ecosystem.
The visit will give companies the opportunity to meet and discuss with potential customers and business partners and to explore related business opportunities and French market entry.
The visit is aimed at Finnish companies offering following solutions/products: Digital healthcare technologies and IT solutions; Hospital software and digital solutions; AI, data & analytics; Remote health and care solutions; Home care solutions; Elderly care technologies; and Preventive care solutions.
Read more & register by 18 November!

Future of Healthcare
2022-11-17 17:30 - 23:00
Organiser: Vertical
Join the discussion to shape the future of healthcare in Finland. Healthcare is becoming increasingly expensive and the system overburdened. The direction we are heading today needs correction and new ways of working. We need to begin making decisions with longer time horizons and with the proper involvement of relevant industry stakeholders. At Future of Healthcare, you’re invited to participate in planning and crafting solutions of tomorrow.
After a world-class keynote by Tony Estrella and panel discussion, the evening continues with networking, good beats, light food, and a glass or two.
Read more and register by 8 November 2022

Unicorner – An official side event of Slush
2022-11-17 17:00 - 20:00
Organiser: Helsinki Innovation Services and University of Helsinki
When science meets & greets entrepreneurship
Topics discussed: Science-Based Innovations and Spinouts, Deeptech, Impact Investment
There are three scenarios that we believe in: science-based innovations will change the world, science-based spinouts have the proven potential to become hugely successful businesses, and the future may be changed by those who believe and back them early on.
In the event, we break out many inspiring research cases and share insights on how to make science-based innovations flourish for the benefit of the world.

Match XR – the biggest XR & emerging tech event in the Nordics
2022-11-16 16:00 - 20:00
Organiser: Helsinki XR Center
Match XR is an annual Slush pre-event focusing on extended reality (XR), Web3, gaming and everything in between and beyond. The event creates an overview of the current Finnish XR & emerging tech scene, and, first and foremost, brings fresh start-ups, industry veterans, investors, students and other tech enthusiasts together!
At Match XR you get to experience 50+ cutting-edge applications & solutions at the Expo Area, meet Finnish XR & emerging tech professionals over pre-organized 1-on-1 sessions, network casually with hundreds of fellow XR & new tech enthusiasts, and, of course: enjoy great drinks, snacks and music.
Read more and get your free tickets now!

Pre-Slush UK afternoon: Scale your business to international success
2022-11-16 14:00 - 17:00
Organiser: UK Department for International Trade (DIT)
UK Department for International Trade (DIT) welcome you to for an afternoon with Finnish and British VCs, like-minded entrepreneurs and companies, and various UK-based stakeholders to hear more about international expansion and the UK as a place to grow and scale your business. You will also have the chance to connect with strategic partners supporting companies’ international growth.
Read more and register by 13 November! Participation is free of charge but seats are limited.

AI Day 2022
2022-11-16
Organiser: Finnish Center for Artificial Intelligence FCAI and Finnish Artificial Intelligence Society with support from Helsinki Institute for Information Technology HIIT
AI Day is the biggest annual event highlighting the leading AI research in Finland. The event, this year on 16 November, brings together researchers, companies, students and the public sector involved in the fast-developing field of AI. AI Day promotes matchmaking, information sharing, and cross-border collaboration.
Register now!

Tekoäly töissä: Luovuus yhteiskehittämisessä, luottamus ja sitoutuminen tekoälyekosysteemeissä (in Finnish)
2022-11-10 09:00 - 10:30
Järjestäjä: AI-TIE – Tekoälyinnovaatioekosysteemillä kilpailukykyä PK-yrityksille -hanke
Tekoäly töissä -webinaarisarjan tässä osassa pureudutaan keinoihin, joilla tekoälyekosysteemeissä voidaan edistää yhteisymmärryksen syntyä ja sitoutumista jaettuun toimintaan. Ekosysteemien ytimessä on verkostomaisuus, joka perustuu luottamukseen ja vastavuoroiseen yhteistyöhön eri organisaatioissa työskentelevien toimijoiden välillä.
Tilaisuuden alustajina ovat luovien menetelmien asiantuntija Teija Fontell ja ekosysteemityön asiantuntija Mikael Seppälä Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulusta.
Ilmoittaudu mukaan 8.11. mennessä! Tilaisuus on maksuton.
Tekoäly töissä on yrityksille suunnattu webinaarisarja, jossa rakennetaan ymmärrystä tekoälyn mahdollisuuksista liiketoiminnan digitalisoinnissa, toiminnan digitalisoinnin sujuvasta käyttöönotosta, tekoälyyn ja dataan liittyvästä sääntelystä, teknologiamurroksen johtamiseen.

Terkko 5th Birthday & Terkko Health X Showcase
2022-11-04 16:30 - 23:59
Organiser: Terkko Health Hub
Are you interested in finding out what the future of healthcare looks like? Do you want to network and celebrate with people from all health and life science ecosystem segments?
This year, the Terkko Health X Showcase is not just a regular showcase but also Terkko’s 5th Birthday Party filled with networking, speeches, music – and of course, food and drinks!
The celebration takes place 4 November at Terkko Health Hub in Meilahti, Helsinki.
What’s in it for you?

Startups and founders: This is your opportunity to celebrate with your peers, network with the health and life sciences ecosystem, and meet your next investor.
Academia: Be inspired by all the fantastic things happening in the entrepreneurship home of the Meilahti campus.
Investors and health organisations: Get to know the innovative solutions and startups operating in Terkko Health Hub and the Meilahti campus. This is your chance to find the next team to invest in or collaborate with!

Check out the program and get your free tickets here!

Health Talks: MDR Fast Track Service - How to enable medical device market entry
2022-11-02 10:00 - 11:00
Organiser: OuluHealth, Innokas Medical and Terkko Health Hub
Join to hear an insider’s view on medical device market entry and find out more about an MDR Fast Track service by Innokas Medical. The service enables medtech companies to outsource the regulatory burden, focus on their core, and reach profitable and growing business faster than via the traditional route. You will learn how to navigate the industry’s complex regulatory environment in new ways and gain a deeper understanding of the service.
The event will take place online. Register now!

Health Tuesday: International growth by new ownership – three Finnish success stories in the field of life science
2022-11-01 08:00 - 09:00
Organiser: Business Finland
International growth by new ownership – three Finnish success stories in the field of life science.
Acquisition by a global corporation can be a fast track for international growth, especially for companies that are located far away from the target growth markets.
Join Health Tuesday to hear the stories of three Finnish health companies – Mobidiag, Forendo Pharma and Kaiku Health – that were acquired by large global corporations and how this impacted their business and growth.

Finland-China Digital Therapeutics online matchmaking
2022-10-31
One of the top 10 business tracks in the Chinese healthcare industry, digital therapeutics (DTx), experienced exponential growth in 2021. Since then, DTx has attracted strong attention from Chinese investors, industry players, healthcare professionals, and academics and they have been working together to build up a DTx industry eco-system in China.
Business Finland China together with Smart Life Finland program invite Finnish digital health tech companies interested in the Chinese DTx market to participate in online matchmaking event on Friday 18 November, 2022 at 07:30 – 11:30 (EET Finland) / 13:30 – 17:30 (CST China).
The goal is to promote Finnish offerings in digital health industry and enable matchmaking with key authorities and leading industry companies in the sector.
Attendance to the online event is free of charge, however, requires a pre-registration by 31 October. Kindly indicate in the registration if you are interested to give a company pitch or participate as audience.
Business Finland will inform the registered companies if they have been selected by the Chinese counterpart to give a company pitch. All interested participants are welcome to join the event as audience.

International intern for your company?
2022-10-31
INOV Contacto International Internships offers your company young graduates up to the age of 29 who are looking for their first job and willing to work abroad. The INOV Contacto team handles the selection and brokers contacts with these highly qualified graduates. In addition, INOV Contacto has set up an online networking platform to allow past and current participants to keep in touch and share knowledge as well as to encourage partnerships between companies. INOV Contacto was first introduced in 1997, has accomplished more than 6,000 internships in over 1385 companies all over the world.
The program is managed by AICEP Portugal Global, a Portuguese government agency. AICEP guarantees the interns the necessary income/grants.
Is your organisation interested? Find all the needed information here and apply by 31 October.

Business Finland offers several US entry opportunities
2022-10-31
Nordic AMPlify Cohort 3 launch this fall
The results of the first two cohorts have been most successful: 8 companies invited to co-develop at 2 health systems, 1 company funded, 2 companies accepted for pilots, and 1 company opened its US office in Winston-Salem NC. The feedback on the program from the VC, health systems, mentors, and strategic partners has established AMPlify as one of the best US healthcare entry programs.
Business Finland will accept 16 companies into Cohort 3. Five health systems are participating, along with 100+ mentors from Winston Starts, 7 VC, and a national network of key opinion leaders and industry experts. In additional to AMPlify, three of the health systems have agreed to open slots based on their unmet needs – a reverse pitch program that Business Finland is working on.
More information
Mayo Clinic Innovation Exchange
Business Finland has agreed with the Mayo Clinic Innovation Exchange that 8 Finnish companies would be accepted into their program. Three slots have been taken. This is a 12-month program that can be attended live, virtual, or hybrid. Accepted companies will have full access to Mayo clinicians, staff, venture group, and others. Accenture and Holland & Knight will also provide mentoring and guidance. This has been announced but there are still openings.
Apply now
Regenerative medicine, precision medicine, and clinical trials/pilots
Business Finland is working with the Wake Forest Institute of Regenerative Medicine and its test bed, ReMDO. One Finnish company is in pilot and WFIRM and two others are in discussion for clinical trials. WFIRM is the global leader in this space.
Contact Val Kratzman for an introduction.
More information: Wake Forest Institute of Regenerative Medicine and ReMDO
Nordic American Life Science Conference, 7-8 December
This year, the focus will be on life sciences and digital health. There are 5-6 slots for more advanced (not start-ups) companies to present to US investors and corporate business development executives. The event will be live, but Business Finland is exploring the possibilities of video pitching.
Contact Val Kratzman if you are interested.
More information
12-month program with Northeastern University, Maine Health, Northern Light Health, and the state of Maine
The final opportunity is with a new organization that has taken a unique and very focused approach to integrate research, education, and entrepreneurship. They will be announcing their next cohort for healthcare in the fall. This is also a 12-month program but requires companies to be present. It is a joint venture between Northeastern University, Maine Health, Northern Light Health, and the state of Maine. Selected companies will be mentored and guided by the two health systems and a mentor network. Each company will be awarded USD 25,000 for living expenses and have full access to Maine’s two health systems, all the US companies involved in the Northeastern University Co-Op program, and numerous mentors and VCs. Only 12 companies will be invited into the program. The focus will be defined based on the health systems key needs. Finland and Maine have an MOU and Business Finland is hoping they can add healthcare to that agenda.
Contact Val Kratzman for more information.
More information

Sales and marketing training for healthtech companies
2022-10-25
Pro Growth Consulting Oy and Healthtech Finland are organizing sales and marketing training program for healthtech companies aiming for growth.
The program includes

best practices for sales and marketing for healthtech companies
best practices for solution sales, digital sales and channel sales
creating a growth plan for your company with a growth consultant
networking with other healthtech professionals
Lessons Learnt presentations from successful healthtech professionals

This program is for you, if you are

looking to grow your healthtech company
planning to venture into the international market
looking to grow a bigger network among healthtech professionals

The program includes 12 training days (9.00–12.30) every three to four weeks, starting in November 2022 and ending in May 2023.
The program is subvented by ELY center, see prices and more information here (in Finnish).
There are still a few slots open – sign up now or latest by 25 October!

Team Finland visit to the UK
2022-10-24
Team Finland network is organizing a delegation visit to the United Kingdom on 21-24 November 2022 with the focus on digital health and hospitals.
This visit offers an excellent opportunity for Finnish companies to network and build relationships with UK stakeholders. The emphasis in digital health has been significantly increasing during the Covid-19 pandemic in the UK. In addition, there is the “largest in decades” investment programme in hospitals in the country.
Read more and register by 24 October!

NOME Startup Competition 2022
2022-10-21
Five Nordic startups are selected to pitch in the NOME (The Nordic Mentor Network for Entrepreneurship) Startup Competition at the NOME Annual Meeting to an audience of leading life science experts. The most promising startups will win access to the 24-month elite mentoring program, a global network, a US boot camp and a team of US subject-matter mentors, and the NOME prize of 50 000 DKK!
Applications are open for Nordic startups working in enabling technologies, industrial biotech, healthtech, medtech and biotech. Apply by 21 October!
The NOME Startup Competition 2022 takes place during the NOME Annual Meeting on November 11 in Copenhagen.

AI-TIE micro accelerator program for companies in Southern Finland
2022-10-21
Are you an SME from Uusimaa or Kymenlaakso region, operating in the field of healthcare, wellness or health tech tech? If you are taking the first steps in the area of artificial intelligence, or want to broaden the knowledge you already have, check out the popular AI accelerator, AI-TIE! The AI-TIE Southern Finland micro accelerator program takes place from November 2022 until January 2023.
Learn more (in Finnish) and apply latest by 21 October!

Helsingin info ikäihmisten liikkumisen ja hyvinvoinnin parissa toimiville yrityksille (in Finnish)
2022-10-14 09:00 - 12:00
Järjestäjä: Helsingin kaupunki
Helsingin kaupunki kutsuu ikäihmisten liikkumisen ja hyvinvoinnin parissa toimivia yrityksiä ja muita aiheesta kiinnostuneita kuulemaan ja keskustelemaan kaupungin tarjoamista yrityspalveluista ja kokeilutoiminnasta 14.10.
Esittelyssä ovat Helsingin kaupungin liikkumisohjelma, Testbed-kokeilualustatoiminta sekä NewCo Helsingin kasvuyritystiimin palvelut. Lisäksi tilaisuudessa kuullaan esityksiä kokeiluja toteuttaneilta yrityksiltä.
Ilmoittaudu nyt mukaan tapaamaan asiantuntijoita ja verkostoitumaan muiden toimijoiden kanssa!

AI Webinar & Ideathon on Preventive Health Care
2022-10-14 09:00 - 11:30
Organiser: DT4Regions – network and Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Council
Smart use of AI powered health data contents is a great opportunity to improve public health system efficacy. For preventive healthcare, AI can improve the accuracy and quality of treatment, or slower the development of disease or even prevent some health issues occurring.
To find the new solutions for preventive healthcare we need the power of crows and cocreation. Join the movement, be part of the solution for future health!
By the initiative of The European Parliament, DT4Regions – network and Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Council organises four ideathon session on Artificial Intelligence Potential in Preventive Healthcare:
14 October 9-11.30 EET At DIAK University of Applied Sciences in Helsinki. The event is hybrid, you can participate in-house or via Teams.
The ideas we be recycled and combined with new ones during the following sprint series:

25 October 9-11.30 CET Online only, focus in Denmark.
28 October 9-11.30 CET Online only, focus in Sweden.
31 October 9-11.30 CET Online only, focus in Norway.

Nordic Deep Tech Business Summit
2022-10-11 - 2022-10-12
Organiser: ArcticStartup in partnership with Aalto University and City of Espoo
Nordic Deep Tech Business Summit in Espoo, Finland, is the most effective business and commercialization oriented event for deep tech in Europe. The focus is on quality networking and discovering opportunities for collaboration between academia, private and public sectors. The 2-day event brings together a focused international crowd of startups, research teams, research institutions, investors, corporates, media and influencers.
Tickets available now!

Tekoäly töissä: Tekoäly markkinoinnin ja myynnin tukena (in Finnish)
2022-10-06 09:00 - 10:30
Järjestäjä: AI-TIE – Tekoälyinnovaatioekosysteemillä kilpailukykyä PK-yrityksille -hanke
Tekoäly työssä -sarjan viidennessä webinaarissa on aiheena Tekoäly myynnissä ja markkinoinnissa, mitä kaikkea kone voisi tehdä puolestasi?

Voisiko tekoäly ohjata markkinoinnin ja myynnin data-analytiikkaa ja kertoa markkinoinnille, mitkä sisällöt toimivat ja hienosäätää omaa toimintaansa jatkuvasti? Voisiko tekoäly analysoida myynnin dataa ja valmentaa myyjiä siihen, milloin ja miten liidejä kannattaa lähestyä sekä lisäksi auttaa myyjää ennakoimaan liidien tarpeita?

Ilmoittaudu mukaan 4.10. mennessä! Tilaisuus on maksuton.
Tekoäly töissä on yrityksille suunnattu webinaarisarja, jossa rakennetaan ymmärrystä tekoälyn mahdollisuuksista liiketoiminnan digitalisoinnissa, toiminnan digitalisoinnin sujuvasta käyttöönotosta, tekoälyyn ja dataan liittyvästä sääntelystä, teknologiamurroksen johtamiseen.

Founder, Entrepreneur, Licensee: Comparing alternative paths toward commercializing research results
2022-10-04 14:30 - 16:00
Organiser: Aalto University, HiLIFE (the University of Helsinki) and Terkko Health Hub
Welcome to the next event from the Health Talks series, comparing alternative paths toward commercializing research results.
Oftentimes, scientists may believe that participating in research commercialization and entrepreneurship means giving up one’s research career. However, this does not need to be so.
In the event, you will hear the story of three experienced scientists who took alternative paths to commercialize their promising research results.
Speakers:

Risto Ilmoniemi – Distinguished Professor at Aalto University and founder and former CEO of Nexstim
Vincenzo Cerullo – Professor at the Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Helsinki and founder of Valo Therapeutics
Jussi Hepojoki – Docent and Academy Research Fellow at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Helsinki

The event is free of charge and is organised as hybrid: both at Terkko Health Hub and online.
Register here! For more info check the Health Talks website.

Health Tuesday: Boosting growth with Team Finland funding
2022-10-04 08:00 - 09:00
Organiser: Business Finland
Several governmental organizations provide public funding for growth companies. Are you familiar with the possibilities provided by these organizations? Do you know the differences between their services?
Join next Health Tuesday and learn how ELY centers, Finnvera and Business Finland can support companies on their way towards growth and internationalization.
