FORTHEM Startup Day - Arts & Creativity

Welcome to an inspiring meeting point of entrepreneurship and creativity!

FORTHEM Startup Day – Arts & Creativity brings together entrepreneurs, experts, students, and developers to explore the intersections of creativity, arts, and business.

Date and time:
Tuesday, 15 September 2026, 13:00–16:00

Location: 
Hybrid: Jyväskylä City Library, Stage Lava (Vapaudenkatu 39–41, 40100 Jyväskylä) & Participation is also possible online (Zoom)

Participation: 
Free of charge

Program: 
FORTHEM Startup Day - Arts & Creativity | University of Jyväskylä

Why participate?
The event offers:

• inspiring keynote talks on entrepreneurship in the creative industries
• fresh business ideas presented as pitches, with expert feedback
• an opportunity to network with a multidisciplinary startup community
• relaxed idea-sharing and discussions over coffee

You can participate:

• as a listener and networker
• by presenting your own business idea in a pitch
• as an expert, sharing your knowledge (e.g. in a panel)

We are especially looking for:

• early-stage startup ideas
• experts and mentors (e.g. IPR, funding, incubators, VC networks)

Registration

Registration is open until 15 September 2026.

Enrollment to FORTHEM Startup Day 15th September

FORTHEM Startup Day is organized by the University of Jyväskylä in collaboration with the international FORTHEM network. The aim is to strengthen cooperation within the entrepreneurship ecosystem locally and across Europe.

You are warmly welcome to join us in creating new ideas and meaningful connections!