Start-ups

What do you need to apply:

You have to have an established company that is registered. Your business model needs to be in a startup mindset, scalable, have international potential, and have a unique idea. You need to be able to pitch it to live audience and investors in Dream Event. You also need to have a pitch deck to visualize your idea to everybody.

Application period 26.7.-26.8.2024

When you get into Dream:

After the message from StartHub team that you / your team is accepted to Dream event. You will have a meeting with us and we’ll go through the specific details of what needs to be done before the event. 

Mandatory dates for chosen ones: 

Before You fill out the application form, please check that these dates are fine with Your calendar: Wed 11.9. Pitching training day + Fri 4.10. The event 

Pitch:

The pitch language is English. You will have 3+5min time for your pitch and Q&A’s. It is up to you how you use it. 

Event site:

The stage that start-ups are pitching is located in Lahti City Hall 

Prize:

Our main goal is that You will get investments in Your business, BUT the grand prize for the judge´s choice is 10,000 €!  

Audience choice will also be awarded in the event.