DeepTech Startup Ecosystem Workshop: From Research to Global Impact

How are world-class deeptech startups created? What enables research-based innovations to become successful international companies?

This interactive workshop brings together researchers, students, entrepreneurs, investors, innovation support organizations, and Forest Joensuu stakeholders to explore the key ingredients of successful deeptech ecosystems.

With a special focus on forest bioeconomy and circular economy innovations, participants will examine real-world startup journeys, discuss commercialization challenges, and identify opportunities to strengthen the regional innovation ecosystem.

The workshop is part of the Innokaupunki 3 (Innovative Cities) development initiative and is organized in collaboration with Business Joensuu, the University of Eastern Finland, and Forest Joensuu.

Who should attend?

• Researchers and research group leaders

• Students interested in entrepreneurship

• Startup founders and innovators

• Innovation ecosystem actors

• Forest Joensuu stakeholders

• Anyone interested in research commercialization and deeptech entrepreneurship

Objectives

• Understand how deeptech startups emerge and scale

• Learn from practical ecosystem and investment perspectives

• Identify barriers and opportunities in research commercialization

• Generate ideas to strengthen the regional startup and innovation ecosystem

AGENDA

13:00 Introductions and team-up

13:30 Funding options and hurdles of deep tech companies

14:10 Networking break

14:30 Lessons learned from start-up funding

15:00 Team presentations

15:50 Summary and Q&A