IDEA CATEGORY FOR PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS
The IDEA category of the Tervatynnyri Pitch Competition offers individuals the opportunity to present their inventive business ideas.
The competition’s preliminary jury selected the finalists at the beginning of November, and they will get to present their ideas to the panel and audience on November 28, 2024, at the Tervatynnyri Pitch Competition final event. This is an excellent opportunity to receive feedback, learn pitching skills, and network with other innovative people. The winner of the Idea category receives a cash prize of 1000 euros!
TIPS AND INSTRUCTIONS
Tips on how to prepare for the competition
Ready to pitch your idea in front of the jury? We have compiled tips and guidelines for a successful pitch on our TERVALOKI blog! Check out the blog from the link below.
Get to know the judges of the IDEA category
We are excited that our jury consists of both seasoned veterans and new Tervatynnyri judges!
Meet the jury of the IDEA category below!
CARTIA PÖNTIÖ, VIEXPO
Carita works as an export advisor at the cooperative Viexpo, where she assists companies with issues related to export and internationalization.
SAMI VILJANEN, KOSEK
Sami has been working as a business developer at KOSEK for over 10 years. The job includes new business consulting and the extensive development of existing companies. He has a technical-commercial background and has previously successfully worked as an entrepreneur in the staffing industry and e-commerce. Before that, he made a career in industry and IT.
Noora pajala, YritysKannus Oy
Noora works as a business developer at YritysKannus Oy, helping new entrepreneurs get started and companies at various stages. She has been an entrepreneur since 2015, initially in a brick-and-mortar store and now as a real estate agent.
TOMAS LUOMA, Kaustisen seutukunta
Tomas works as a business developer, whose main task is to connect local companies with players in the renewable energy sector. He also has experience in construction, marketing, and teaching, as well as his own IT company.
Sanna Kankaanpää, The Jakobstad Region Development Company Concordia
Sanna has worked as a business advisor for the past 26 years, supporting businesses throughout their entire lifecycle. Sanna draws inspiration from converting innovative ideas into practical business solutions, and she is particularly impressed by the proactive engagement of young people in entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship offers opportunities that are worth exploring and giving wings to!
Markku Laatikainen, NIHAK
Markku is a business developer, media production professional, and serial entrepreneur who has been involved in launching Valtavalo and Arctic Rides, known for its Skick electric scooters. Currently, Markku leads the VAU!START+ business incubator project at NIHAK, where he and his team support entrepreneurs in developing their ideas and help them achieve success through the commercialization of their innovations.
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