Midsummer Showcase
Join Us for the Forward Summer Accelerator 2024 grand finale!
Get ready to celebrate the Incredible Achievements of our Forward Summer Accelerator teams! In just six weeks, these great minds have transformed ideas into reality, and now it's time to showcase their hard work.
Prepare to be inspired by the Forward S24 teams as they deliver amazing pitches on stage. This is your chance to witness the next big thing in the startup world!
Unwind and Celebrate
After the pitches, join us for a perfect summer evening on the picture-perfect shores of Lake Saimaa. Enjoy delicious food, refreshing drinks, a relaxing sauna, and fun activities that will make this a night to remember.
Network with the Best
Mingle with the brightest minds in the Finnish startup ecosystem. This event offers a unique opportunity to connect with entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders from across Finland.
14:30 - Doors Open
15:00 - Welcome Words
15:05 - Introduction to Forward 2024
15:15 - Team Pitches
16:35 - Networking Break
17:00 - Announcement of Winning Team & Closing Words
17:15 - Networking Afterparty
22.00 - Afterparty ends
Dress Code: Smart Casual Summer
Location: LUT University, Lappeenranta Campus main building
Josefiina Kotilainen from Startup Foundation, Jussi Muurikainen from Liquido VC, and Henrik Asklöf from Startup Sauna will be the event judges.
RSVP and Inquiries:
For questions or if you're unable to attend, please contact hannes@lutes.fi.
Don't miss out on this celebration of innovation and entrepreneurship! We look forward to seeing you there.
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Forward Summer Accelerator is a seven-week-long student startup accelerator where first-time founders develop ideas into businesses.