AI Connect by AIStart Incubator

Business Helsinki and the project partners invite you to the AIStart community event, where we will explore how strong networks can fuel AI innovation and business growth.

Preliminary Programme

15:00–16:00 Networking, Refreshments & Ecosystem Showcase

Join us for an informal networking session and discover the support services, resources, and opportunities available for startups within the Helsinki innovation ecosystem.

Ecosystem Showcase
– Meet Business Helsinki services and ecosystem partners
– Learn about funding, internationalization, testbed opportunities, incubation, and startup support services
– Explore collaboration opportunities with ecosystem organizations

Networking & Refreshments
– Registration and welcome
– Coffee and refreshments
– Open networking with startups, researchers, investors, and ecosystem stakeholders

16:00–16:15 Welcome & AIStart Introduction

Welcome Words & Agenda Overview
Aline de Santa Izabel Alves, Networks & Ecosystems Manager, AIStart Incubator

Topics:
– Welcome to AI Connect
– Introduction to the event programme
– Why ecosystem collaboration matters for AI innovation and startup growth

AIStart Support Services
Teijo Javanainen, Project Manager, AIStart Incubator

Topics:
– Overview of AIStart services and activities
– Support opportunities for AI startups and ecosystem stakeholders
– Upcoming initiatives, events, and collaboration opportunities

16:15–16:45 Panel Discussion From Innovation to Impact: How Ecosystem Collaboration Helps Companies Leverage AI for Growth

Moderator
Aline de Santa Izabel Alves
Networks & Ecosystems Manager, AIStart Incubator

Panelists
– Mari Kirjalainen, COO, FIBAN (Finnish Business Angels Network)
– Reidar Wasenius, AI Researcher, Aalto University
– Iara Dias, Founder & CEO, IKKIO

16:45–18:00 Ecosystem Networking Reception

Continue the conversation with fellow entrepreneurs, researchers, investors, and ecosystem partners!

– Open networking
– Meet the panelists and featured ecosystem organizations
– Explore collaboration opportunities
– Refreshments and informal discussions

Welcome to AI Connect and the AIStart ecosystem community! Register here!