SPLASH is a large-scale event designed to bring together Entrepreneurship Societies (ES) across Finland for networking, knowledge exchange,
and inspiration. The project aims to strengthen the startup ecosystem in Finland through collaboration and shared learning.

The primary focus group for this event includes university students and researchers who are ready to create business projects and products based on academic research.
By connecting these talented individuals with entrepreneurs, mentors, and industry leaders, SPLASH fosters an environment for innovative startups to emerge
from academic insights and research.

OUR MISSION

By us, To us. Entrepreneurship societies are coming together to build long-lasting partnerships, enhancing the Finnish startup ecosystem by providing the platform to students and early-stage entrepreneurs.

What are we trying to achieve?

1. Build a Globally and Locally Recognized and Exciting Brand

By bringing together key players in the Finnish startup ecosystem, SPLASH fosters long-term growth and new collaborations beyond the event itself.

2. Individual impact

Participants gain access to exclusive knowledge, collaboration opportunities, and mentorship, helping them grow, build confidence, and take their ideas forward.

3. Wider ecosystem impact

Strengthening the connectivity between ES communities in Finland and fostering new startup initiatives.

4. Get more students involved in the Finnish startup system

To be able to achieve Startup Foundation’s goal to get more student startups by 2030.

5. Provide a platform to early-stage entrepreneurs and startups

The right place to be to move from 0 to 1.