Junior Startup Academy Finland
Empowering the Next Generation of Nordic Builders & Founders
Hands-on startup camps for curious minds from age 7+. Themes vary by camp — building, presenting, teamwork, and creative problem-solving at Finland's leading hubs.
Why Junior Startup Academy?
Most youth programs treat kids as passive consumers. We take a different approach: campers leave as builders, collaborators, and confident speakers — with themes that vary by camp.
01
Spotting Real Problems
Kids learn how to analyze the world around them, validate user needs, and frame solutions constructively.
02
Hands-on Building
Depending on the camp, participants prototype with creative tools, craft ideas, and bring something real to Demo Day — with mentors close by.
03
Vocal Presence
Overcoming stage anxiety early through improv, body language coaching, and persuasive storytelling.
04
Ecosystem Immersion
Learning directly inside Finland's flagship startup campuses alongside active founders and engineers.
Upcoming Camps
Spaces are first-come, first-served to keep a 1:4 mentor-to-student ratio.
The 5-Day Camp Curriculum: Idea to Stage
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Mentors, Speakers & Facilitators
Campers learn from founders, educators, coaches, and guest speakers. The roster changes by camp — check each event page for who is teaching that week.
Transparent Non-Profit Pricing
As a non-profit initiative supported by regional foundations and ecosystem partners, our registration fees directly cover essential daily operational expenses:
Admit one
€200
Most chosen
3 days to go · then €250
Junior Startup Academy
Per participant (5-day intensive) if registering by November 2nd, 2026
€200Healthy meal included
Admit one
€250
Opens closer to camp
Junior Startup Academy
Per participant (5-day intensive) if registering by November 30th, 2026
€250Healthy meal included
Admit one
€300
Opens closer to camp
Junior Startup Academy
Per participant (5-day intensive) if registering after November 30, 2026
€300Healthy meal included
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Completed
Oct 12–16, 2026
Syysloma Startup Camp
Maria 01, Lapinlahdenkatu 16, 00180 Helsinki
1:4 mentor-to-student ratio
Reserve a Spot
Spaces are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis to maintain a 1:4 mentor-to-student ratio.
Registration Open
Hiihtoloma Builders Camp
First come, first served. Spaces stay limited to keep the 1:4 ratio.
Apply for Hiihtoloma Builders Camp
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Lemonade Stand Camp for Minipreneurs
Applications are open. €200 per participant for the 5-day winter camp.
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Lemonade Stand Camp - Midipreneurs (9-12)
Applications are open. €200 per participant for the 5-day winter camp.
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Junior Startup Camp - June 2027
Applications are open. €200 per participant for the 5-day winter camp.
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