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REGISTRATION OPENS ON 1ST OF SEPTEMBER 2025
THE TERVATYNNYRI PITCH COMPETITION WILL IGNITE THE FLAME OF CREATIVITY AGAIN IN FALL 2026!
The Tervatynnyri pitch competition once again invites entrepreneurs, students, and all idea-rich individuals to develop and showcase their innovative business ideas. The competition aims to encourage entrepreneurship and help new products and services find their way to the market.
TERVATYNNYRI has cemented its position.
The inspiring and thought-provoking Tervatynnyri pitch competition has found its place among entrepreneurs and innovators. The competition also offers a great opportunity for students to reflect on their own ideas, receive feedback, and practice pitching.
The finals event of the open and free pitching competition will be held in Kokkola, but we hope to receive ideas from all around Finland!
The competition culminates in the final held in December!
Tervatynnyri pitch competition will be held for the seventh time in the fall of 2026. Despite being in the realm of business, Tervatynnyri is a warm-hearted, feel-good competition and networking event.
Strong background forces
The competition has been organized by Centria University of Applied Sciences, Kokkola Region Development Company KOSEK, Kaustinen Region and Enterprise Kannus, as well as numerous cooperation partners from the Central Ostrobothnia business community.
MASTER- AND IDEA-CATEGORIES
Three categories STRONG AS TAR
Since 2023, the Tervatynnyri pitch competition has been competed in two categories. In 2024, these categories were given new names: the MASTER category aimed at entrepreneurs and the IDEA category aimed at individuals. In 2026, the competition was further expanded with the THEME category, which in the year of 2026 focuses on the gaming industry.
Participation is easy – ideas for both series are submitted electronically through the Tervatynnyri.fi website. Ideas can be submitted throughout the entire months of September and October!
The preliminary jury will review all submitted ideas at the beginning of November.
The Tervatynnyri pitch competition culminates in the final, which will be held on 3rd of December 2026 at the Centria University of Applied Sciences Kokkola campus.
THE RULES OF THE COMPETITION
Important information for participants
Familiarize yourself with the rules and entry conditions of the Tervatynnyri pitching competition via the link below.
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
How do judges evaluate ideas?
In the Tervatynnyri pitch competition, the jury evaluates ideas based on several different criteria to ensure a diverse and fair assessment. Would you like to know what the judges pay particular attention to?
Implementers and sponsors
Supporting and implementing the competition in 2026
THE MAIN SPONSOR OF THE TERVATYNNYRI PITCH COMPETITION
OTHER IMPLEMENTORS AND SPONSORS:
Projects co-funded by the European Union:
YrittäjyysBOOST – Tekoälyn voimalla kohti elinvoimaisempaa Keski-Pohjanmaata project
Keski-Pohjanmaan vastuullisuuskumppanit project
FAMLEAD – Perheyritysten johtamisen kehittäminen project