Startup Communities & Recurring Meetups in Finland
Finland’s startup ecosystem is one of the most community-driven in Europe. Beyond accelerators and flagship events like Slush, it is the grassroots meetups, Slack groups, student societies, and nonprofit associations that form the daily backbone of the scene. These recurring communities are where founders swap advice, test pitches, find co-founders, and network with investors in relaxed settings.
Below is a curated, fact-checked overview of the most active and accessible grassroots communities across Finland’s major hubs — Helsinki, Tampere, Turku, and Oulu — along with national and cross-city groups.
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