Do you have a business idea but would like to refine it and get support before officially launching your business? Or are you still searching for an idea but are interested in entrepreneurship? The Vantaa Summer Entrepreneurship Program gives you the opportunity to test entrepreneurship and your business idea in practice!
This free program is designed for young people in Vantaa with the goal of establishing their own businesses. You can try out entrepreneurship as a summer job or hobby, either alone or with a friend. Every selected participant will receive a personal mentor and a 300€ summer entrepreneurship voucher to help kickstart their business.
The program’s training sessions and materials are in Finnish, so please take this into consideration.
APPLY TO THE VANTAA SUMMER ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM
APPLICATION FORM FOR SUMMER 2025 IS NOW OPEN! Apply here: Application form.
The program is open to 15–29-year-old residents of Vantaa. A limited number of motivated young people with a genuine interest in entrepreneurship will be selected. Please note that the training and materials are only in Finnish. Priority will be given to applicants who already have a business idea at some level. You will receive confirmation of your acceptance into the program within a week of submitting your application.
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WHAT DOES THE PRHRAM INCLUDE?
The program consists of four entrepreneurship training sessions and a final event, all held at Technopolis Aviapolis in Vantaa (Address: Teknobulevardi 3-5, 01530 Vantaa). The goal is to introduce participants to entrepreneurship in an understandable and accessible way. The program also includes inspiring guest speakers who will share valuable insights based on their own experiences.
Each participant will be assigned a mentor, who will provide personal guidance on developing and executing their business idea. You can schedule up to three one-hour mentoring sessions during the summer, either in person or remotely. Additionally, you can receive quick support for problem-solving as needed.
Participants who attend the entrepreneurship training sessions and successfully complete their business and marketing plans will be eligible to receive the summer entrepreneurship voucher to support their business activities.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
The training sessions will be held in May on the following dates:
- May 12 | 16:00–19:00
- May 15 | 16:00–19:00
- May 21 | 16:00–19:00
- May 27 | 16:00–19:00
The final event will take place on August 28 from 16:00–19:00.
TRAINING CONTENT
The entrepreneurship training sessions cover topics such as:
- Introduction to business advisory services offered by the City of Vantaa
- Business structures and different aspects of running a business
- Business insurance and liability insurance
- Key factors for a profitable business
- Developing your business idea
- What is a business and marketing plan?
- Creating your own business and marketing plan
- Feedback on your business and marketing plan, including possible revisions
- Finalizing and submitting your business and marketing plan
Final Event:
- Feedback, discussions, and next steps in entrepreneurship
TESTING YOUR BUSINESS IDEA
You can start your business activities immediately after the first training sessions if you wish. If you already have a business, you can still participate in the program to receive support and advice on developing your operations.
WHAT DO WE EXPECT FROM YOU?
We provide support and guidance for planning and starting your business, but you are responsible for your own entrepreneurial experiment. Your business idea can be anything, regardless of industry or duration—the most important thing is your genuine interest in entrepreneurship. To receive the summer entrepreneurship voucher, you must attend the training sessions and submit an approved business and marketing plan.
NEED MORE INFORMATION?
We’re happy to tell you more!
Send a WhatsApp message to 050 351 4694 or email us at vantaankesayrittajyys@sunura.fi.
