Sport Finland - Slush Side Event 2026

Active Cities, Thriving Companies and Wellbeing for Citizens

Start your Slush week with an evening of innovation, networking and future-shaping ideas.

Sport Finland brings together startups, investors and industry leaders from the fields of sports, health and wellbeing. Discover groundbreaking innovations, hear pitches from ambitious companies and connect with people shaping healthier, more active communities.

The event is co-hosted by the Sport Suomi cities:
Helsinki • Jyväskylä • Kuopio • Lahti • Rovaniemi

Pitch Your Startup to Investors

Are you building the next breakthrough in sports, health or wellbeing?

We invite startups to apply for a pitching opportunity in front of investors and industry experts. Pitching slots are primarily reserved for companies based in the Sport Suomi cities, but a limited number of startups from other locations may also be selected.

The final startup selection will be made together with representatives of the Sport Suomi cities.

Participation is free of charge.

We are looking for these attributes when deciding the startups for the pitching:

Innovation & originality
Scalability
Team credibility
Business potential

Application deadline: October 30, 2026

Apply for Pitching

Join the Audience

Whether you're an investor, entrepreneur, business leader or ecosystem partner, you're warmly welcome to join us for an inspiring evening of pitches, networking and meaningful conversations.

Audience registration closes on November 4, 2026. Audience participation is free of charge.

Why Attend?

✅ Discover promising startups in sports, health and wellbeing

✅ Connect with investors, founders and ecosystem leaders

✅ Gain insights into emerging industry trends

✅ Expand your network in a relaxed and energetic atmosphere

See you at Sport Finland – Slush Side Event 2026!

Lahti Sports Hub: Sustainable Commercial Attraction and Investments in the Sports Sector project is funded through the EU Sustainable Urban Development 2021–2027 – Lahti Ecosystem Agreement (ERDF). The project is financed by the Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Council and coordinated by Lahden seutu – Lahti Region Oy.

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Event location

Tavastia-klubi

Urho Kekkosen katu 4
00100 Helsinki

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