From idea to business

BusinessOulu's business incubator helps start-up entrepreneurs and those planning new operations for their business develop their business idea into profitable operation.

The service is targeted at entrepreneurs who have the desire and need to further develop an innovative business idea, seek growth and operate internationally.

We develop your business with a systematic long-term approach. We help your business get a flying start and enable you to focus on the essential. Co-operation with our partners ensures help and support for all key areas of business.

Why use a business incubator?

Starting and developing a business is a demanding task that calls for various kinds of knowledge and skills. The business incubator serves as a stepping stone to running a business: it boosts the initial development phase, business relationship creation and problem solving.

Our free-of-charge incubator services include:

• developing a business idea into profitable operations
• networking and up-to-date information
• enhancing entrepreneurial abilities
• establishing credibility and reliability
• support and security in problem situations
• training based on your business needs counselling and help with finding funding

Application

New businesses can be taken in the incubator at all times without any specific application periods. The service is available for all industries, but the business idea must be realistic and innovative and feature growth potential (min. 5 jobs).

Don't hesitate to contact us – we will be glad to help you with your business idea!

HANNU HILTUNEN
Senior Advisor, Business Development
tel. 044 703 1394
firstname.lastname@businessoulu.com

MARTTI SÄRKELÄ 
Senior Advisor, Business Development
tel. 040 500 4213
firstname.lastname@businessoulu.com

MATTI KORHONEN
Senior Advisor, Business Development
tel. 041 439 5003
firstname.lastname@businessoulu.com