Day 1
24–25 Oct 2026 Tampere
The next decade will be shaped by today’s builders.
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The event
48 hours. One team. One thing you actually finish.
- When
- 24–25 Oct 2026Saturday to Sunday
- Where
- TampereTampere University
- Who
- High schoolersRoughly ages 15–21
- Price
- FreeFood and drink included
Schedule
Two days, from blank page to demo.
Day 2
Sunday 25 Oct8:00–17:30
Events that actually lead somewhere.
Focused, in-person events: speakers who have built real companies, hands-on challenges and networking that opens doors.
Past · Helsinki
001 · 2024
First ever STUHI event
140+ high schoolers attended our inaugural speaker event, hearing stories from founders like Margo Roi (FinUA), Sami A. (Klu) and Roni Lahti (Komu Homes). After the panel came networking and startups to explore — the very beginning of what would become a movement.
140+ attendees · 3 founder speakers · Networking session
Past · Helsinki
002 · 2024
Fireside chat
100+ high schoolers attended a fireside chat with two speakers: Ohto Pentikäinen, CEO and co-founder of Doublepoint, on building a deep-tech startup, and Eerika Savolainen, ex-CEO of Slush and Entrepreneur in Residence at Lifeline Ventures.
100+ attendees · Deep tech insights · VC perspective
Past · Helsinki
003 · 2025
Round tables with founders
Round-table sessions for 100+ high schoolers and recent graduates, with each of the 20 tables hosted by a successful Finnish founder. The discussions inspired students to start building innovative startups already in high school.
20 founders · 20 round-table sessions · Hands-on learning
Past · Helsinki
004 · 2025
Community event
After the new team took over, this first community event brought 50+ high schoolers together for networking and exploring the startup ecosystem — a fresh start with renewed energy and a bigger vision ahead.
Illusian · 50+ attendees · New team debut
Past · Helsinki
005 · 2025
STUHI × Slush
STUHI partnered with Slush for its biggest event yet: 300+ high schoolers, a panel with Jyri Engeström, Timo Ahopelto, and Otso Veisterä, startup problem-solving challenges, and Slush tickets for the winning team.
Lifeline Ventures · Slush · Tekniikan museo · Business Helsinki
Past · Helsinki
006 · 2026
First STUHI Hackathon
Around 100 high schoolers competed in STUHI's first hackathon at Founders House Helsinki, building across five challenge tracks from partners including Supercell, Junction, FR8, ElevenLabs and The Token Company.
Wave Ventures · Supercell · Junction · FR8 · ElevenLabs
Past · Helsinki
007 · 2026
Science and Tech Roundtable
A roundtable discussion with nine speakers from science and technology, including founders, researchers and investors working near the frontier. Small-group conversations gave students room to ask real questions instead of just watching.
Marko Voutilainen · Charlotta Topelius · Ohto Pentikäinen · Teemu Myllymäki
Past · Helsinki
008 · 2026
Startup Carnival
An evening with top founders, startup booths, networking, food and music in the heart of Helsinki. Kristo Ovaska and Otso Veisterä joined the panel, with interactive booths and networking bingo helping students meet builders face to face.
284+ going · Panel · startup booths · ages 15–21
Upcoming · Tampere
009 · 2026
STUHI × Tampere Hackathon
A two-day hackathon for high schoolers in Tampere. Build in a team, meet founders and investors, demo what you made. Speakers: Timo Ahopelto, Petra Erätuli and Sami Miettinen.
24–25 Oct 2026 · Tampere · free · high schoolers
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Speakers
People who have built real companies.
Timo Ahopelto
Lifeline Ventures
Petra Erätuli
Startup Lions
Sami Miettinen
Speaker
Partners
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- Despro
- Origo
- Tampere University
FAQ
The questions everyone asks.
Do I need to know how to code?
No. The best teams have more than coders — designers, sellers, people who can tell the story. And if you want to learn to code over the weekend, that works too: mentors are there to help.
Do I need a team already?
No. Most people come alone. There’s a dedicated team-forming session on Saturday morning. You’re also welcome to bring a team.
Do I need an idea already?
No. Partners present challenges on Saturday morning and you can take any of them. Bringing your own idea is completely fine too.
What should I bring?
A laptop and a charger. Food, drink and everything else is on us.
Do we sleep at the venue?
No. The venue closes at 22:00 on Saturday and opens at 8:00 on Sunday. You sleep at home — that’s deliberate.
How much does it cost?
Nothing. The event is completely free for participants, food included. Partners cover it.
Am I the right age?
It’s aimed at high schoolers, roughly 15–21. If you’re near the edge and unsure, email team@stuhi.org.
Can I come from outside Tampere?
Yes. It’s open to high schoolers anywhere in Finland. We can’t cover travel, unfortunately.
24–25 Oct 2026 · Tampere
Start before you’re ready.
Places are limited. Registering takes a couple of minutes.
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