Founders of Oulu

Our events

Where the community shows up.

From weekend hackathons to founder meetups — we bring Oulu’s startup scene together.

Questions about any of these events? Talk to Curtis Thomas (Chair).

Upcoming

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Upcoming

Founders of Oulu Launch Party

Our first official launch — a relaxed, founder-led evening for builders, students, investors, and ecosystem partners. Come meet the people building from Oulu.

Date
Thursday 29 October 2026 · 17:00–20:00
Location
the 56 Lounge (formerly Njetworking), Isokatu 56, 90100 Oulu
Upcoming

Slush Oulu Community Side Event 2026

Meet Oulu’s startup community for inspiring talks, networking, and a pitch competition featuring ten startup teams. The event’s main language is English.

Date
Thursday 12 November 2026 · 14:00–21:00
Location
Teatteri Rio, Hallituskatu 11, Oulu
Registration form

Past events

Past event

First Customers: Biggest Challenge Edition

A 90-minute action session for Oulu founders. Share your biggest current challenge and get real feedback, introductions, and support from the room.

Date
Wednesday 30 September 2026 · 18:00–19:30
Location
the 56 Lounge (formerly Njetworking), Isokatu 56, 90100 Oulu
Past event

Startup Afterwork

A relaxed after-work meetup for founders, investors, and anyone curious about the startup world — no pitching, no agenda, just good drinks and good company.

Date
Wednesday 2 September 2026 · 19:00–23:00
Location
Teerenpeli, Kauppurienkatu 8, Oulu
Past event

First Customers

A hands-on evening on landing your first customers. Short intro, then two facilitated breakout groups where founders work through their own early sales challenges together.

Date
Thursday 20 August 2026 · 18:00–19:30
Location
Njetworking, Oulu
Past event

Warm Intro Sprint

A workshop evening on turning your network into warm introductions — welcome words, a tour of the venue, a hands-on workshop, and networking afterwards.

Date
Thursday 23 July 2026 · 18:00–19:30
Location
Njetworking, Oulu
Past event

Startup Weekend Oulu

A 54-hour weekend where aspiring founders pitch ideas, form teams, and build real startups from scratch.

Date
17–19 April 2026
Location
Business Corner, Linnanmaa, Oulu