We are delighted to invite you to the National Demola Final Event, taking place on Thursday, 12 December 2024, from 15:00 to 18:00 at Business Finland’s premises, located at Porkkalankatu 1, 00180 Helsinki. This unique event, organized in cooperation with Business Finland, is held for the first time as a national showcase, bringing together the best Demola teams to present the results of their innovation projects from the fall cohort 2024.

At the event, university students will showcase their latest demos and pitch the innovative solutions they have developed through their Demola projects. In a unique “Pitch Fair” format, each team will have their own station set up, allowing you to explore projects, discuss insights, and engage directly with the teams. This event offers an exceptional opportunity to:

• Experience the creativity and problem-solving abilities of young talent and their approach to future challenges.
• Explore innovative demos of products and services that tackle important societal challenges and contribute to sustainable development goals.
• Engage with future innovators and gain insights into their visions for building impactful solutions.

This event is specifically aimed at innovation-minded decision-makers who want firsthand insights into how the new generation envisions and tackles future opportunities and challenges.

Program

15:00 Opening words
15:30 Demola Finals Pitch Fair starts
17:00 Closing remarks
17.10 Networking & celebration
18.00 Event ends

We are proud to be collaborating with our national partners, Business Finland, M-Files, Pohjanmaan Hyvinvointialue, Wärtsilä and YLE. These industry leaders have played a key role in helping us create a diverse and impactful innovation project portfolio, providing invaluable support to our student teams throughout the process. Their commitment to fostering innovation and supporting young talent is integral to the success of the Demola program and its ability to drive real-world solutions.

Don’t miss the chance to experience the power of co-creation and innovation in action!

We look forward to welcoming you to this inspiring event and exploring the future of innovation together.