# Turku Startup Hub
# https://startupturku.com
# Last updated: 2026-07-10

Turku Startup Hub is the launchpad for Nordic innovation — an operational engine for the startup ecosystem in Turku, Finland. We serve founders and startups with accelerator programs, a physical hub (Hub Space), an ecosystem network, an annual prize, and public events.

## Location

- City: Turku, Finland
- Hub Space: Axelia II, Agricolankatu, Turku
- Region: Nordic & Baltic Sea area

## Hub Space — Meeting Rooms & Coworking in Turku

Hub Space is the physical home of Turku Startup Hub. Coworking desks, a Prototype Lab, private offices, and meeting rooms bookable by members with credits.

- Hub Space overview: https://startupturku.com/hub-space
- Live meeting room availability (read-only calendar): https://startupturku.com/hub-space/calendar
- Individual meeting rooms (booking pages): https://startupturku.com/hub-space/rooms/large-meeting-room and https://startupturku.com/hub-space/rooms/small-meeting-room
- Operating hours: 08:00–16:00, Monday–Friday, local time (Europe/Helsinki)

## Ecosystem Network

A curated, trust-first network of founders, startups and ecosystem partners in Turku.

- Network hub: https://startupturku.com/network
- Ecosystem directory (people & startups): https://startupturku.com/co-founders
- Join the Ecosystem Network: https://startupturku.com/network/join

## Programs

- Programs overview: https://startupturku.com/programs
- Early-Stage Growth Track: 6-month validation-to-investment program
- ScaleUp Track: 6-month strategy and international scaling for post-PMF startups
- Startup Journey: summer bootcamp by Boost Turku
- Apply to a program: https://startupturku.com/apply

## Turku Startup Prize

Annual flagship competition for early-stage ventures. Prize Finals 2026: September 16–17, Turku, Finland. Prize pool €35K+ (top prize up to €25,000).

- Prize overview: https://startupturku.com/prize
- Apply to the Prize: https://startupturku.com/prize/apply

## Startup Events in Turku

Public events, pitch nights, workshops and networking meetups hosted by Turku Startup Hub and ecosystem partners.

- Events calendar: https://startupturku.com/events
- HealthBIO 2026 (life sciences pitching): https://startupturku.com/healthbio

## About

- About Turku Startup Hub: https://startupturku.com/about
- National RDI strategy context: https://startupturku.com/national-strategy
- Board Network (governance): redirected to https://startupturku.com/network

## Key Focus Industries

- Health and Life Sciences
- Blue Economy and Maritime
- Security and Dual-use
- Clean Transition

## Ecosystem Partners

- Business Turku (Regional Development)
- City of Turku (Growth Fund)
- Boost Turku (Student Entrepreneurship)
- University of Turku & Åbo Akademi (Research)
- FiBAN (Finnish Business Angels Network)

## Contact

- Website: https://startupturku.com
- Contact page: https://startupturku.com/contact
- Email: info@startupturku.com
- Location: Turku, Finland