Startup program
Polar Bear Pitching is on a mission to empower startups to demonstrate their determination to the whole world through an unconventional platform – Avanto (fin. ”ice hole”). By merging business with Finnish culture, we also foster a sauna-like environment where business can be done in a casual and equal settings. Join us to celebrate innovation in a way that’s fun, unforgettable, and impactful!
Dive into the Avanto (fin. ”ice hole”), where you can gain global exposure, compete for a thrilling prize, and embark on an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Finland!
If you get cold feet just from thinking about the cold water – don’t worry! Polar Bear Pitching isn’t just about braving the ice hole, you can join the excitement, network with investors, and experience the event without taking the plunge.
Start your Polar Bear Pitching day with a deep dive into the topic of growth and innovation at our Day Conference! Apart from the the Day Conference program you will also have the opportunity to book meetings with other participants through our matchmaking tool and have a big lunch break for additional networking.
Polar Bear Pitching Afterparty is the culmination of the day, where you can truly celebrate the innovation. Music, karaoke and entertainment will warm you up after the freezing experience and set you up for good networking to wrap up the day.
We collect the information from all of our startup participants into a digital cataglol to share with our investors in advance. This way investors know which startup to pay attention to and set-up a meeting during the matchmaking slots.
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 JapanFloatmeal |
 NorwayNabohage |
 KazakhstanArlan Biotech |
 FinlandNooon |
 FinlandWonderBee |