Startup Station
Startup Station is home for like-minded people. We welcome ambition, desire for continuous development and drive to shape the future together. Whether you are a startup veteran, a curios newbie, or an experienced specialist — our doors are open for you!
What is Startup Station?
Located at Hallituskatu 36A in Oulu we are a startup hub that offers inspiration, knowledge and networking for aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage startups through events and training programs.
We are on a mission to expand the pool of innovation enthusiasts and create even more successful startups in Oulu. We provide a safe and a friendly environment for builders and creators to share, innovate, fail, thrive and reach for new heights!
Our
opening
hours
9–16 Mon-Fri open to everyone
7–22 Mon-Sun for Startup Station Members
7–22 Mon-Sun for Startup Express participants
Address: 1st floor, Hallituskatu 36 A, 90100 Oulu
Startup Express
Pre-Incubator
Are you interested in launching your own startup in Oulu, but not sure how to get started? Startup Express is a 14-week pre-incubator program that provides skills, confidence and contacts to empower you on your journey. Join us to take your startup idea into reality with workshops from the experts, 1‑on‑1 mentoring and peer learning.
Startup Station
Morning Coffee
Join us every Thursday morning from 08:30 – 09:30 am at Startup Station to delve into a range of topics on entrepreneurship. Our coffee sessions are designed to be both engaging and inspiring, offering a blend of specialist knowledge and community support to fuel your entrepreneurial and professional journey.
Morning coffee sessions are open to all, no registration needed!
Startup Station Membership
Are you an early-stage startup team looking for a space and community to help you develop your idea? Startup Station offers a one-time opportunity for all early-stage startup teams to receive 7–22 access for 6 months for your team members. You can use our co-working space, lounge area and meeting rooms for your needs.
Startup Station
Events
Startup Station hosts a range of events on entrepreneurship and innovation. From Techstars Startup Weekend Oulu to SLUSH streaming we are here to serve you the best startup events in town. Join us to meet the local startup community and get inspired to hop on your own venture!
People, who have an idea and are looking for founders. Teams, who have a startup idea and need a space and a community to help them grow. Specialists, who are interested in developing own their own project or join a startup team. Anyone interested in innovation, entrepreneurship and startups!
Located next to BusinessAsema, Startup Station is right at the heart of a startup development journey. Startup Station is in the center of the city of Oulu by the railway station, connecting you with both the arctic and the capital regions of Finland.
Address: Hallituskatu 36 A, 90100 Oulu, 1st floor
We are open to everyone every work day 9–16, just ring the bell next to our purple door. We also give 7–22 access to Startup Station Members and our Startup Express Pre-Incubator program participants.
We are always happy to host events up to 40 people on the topics of entrepreneurship, innovation and startups. Just reach out to our staff about your event plans!
Contact
If you have any questions about Startup Station, please don’t hesitate to contact:
Viera Karam
Startup Program Manager
+358 40 674 7862
viera.karam@businessoulu.com
Jan Schmidt
Startup Express Community Manager
+358 46 661 3752
jan.schmidt@crazytown.fi
Sari Kauppila
Startup Station Community Manager
+358 44 703 8301
sari.kauppila@businessoulu.com