Watch the selected contestants show their determination to the whole world by getting into the Avanto (fin. ”ice hole”) and pitching their startup. Polar Bear Pitching Avanto Competition is an outdoor occasion broadcasted worldwide, which will be exclusively open for the public in 2026 in honor of Oulu2026.

17:00 ”Doors open”, Sauna Village

Join us at the Sauna Village! Explore local shops, meet Oulu startups showcasing their products and services at the Startup Showcasing Tent, and stop by the LUMI supercomputer booth to discover how they can support your startup. Enjoy food and sauna trucks, visit the Kärpät ice hockey zone, and test your skills by trying to score a goal! Don’t miss the Sauna Village experience happening alongside the Avanto competition.

Startups at the showcasing tent

Brightplus, Chain Peptides, Coubanga, FabPatch, KirppisHaku, Kun Olen Poissa, Lastbot /ModernPath, Menox, MoMoMe Heat, Nucu, Warming surfaces.

18:00 The Avanto Competition

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