Start-Ups vs. Talents - COMPETITION
This morning session Green Transition with New Way of Thinking brings together innovators, students, and academic experts for this unique competition focused on harnessing technology for environmentally sustainable future in maritime and logistics.
In collaboration with
TUESDAY 8.4.2025 at 9:00-12:00 WTC TURKU
As we navigate the challenges posed by climate change, the intersection of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and green initiatives presents incredible opportunities for impactful change. Today, we celebrate the collaboration between start-ups and academia, fostering an environment where creative ideas can flourish and drive the green transition.
Throughout this event, you will witness emerging entrepreneurs and talented students present their groundbreaking projects that leverage AI and machine learning to tackle environmental issues, optimize processes, and promote sustainability. Our panel of esteemed judges from both industry and academia will evaluate these innovative solutions, providing valuable feedback and insights.
In the event we encourage you to engage with the presenters, share your thoughts, and network with peers and mentors. Together, we can inspire a new wave of sustainable innovation that not only addresses current challenges but also paves the way for a greener, more sustainable future.
The best 5 start-up companies, 5 students with support by their professors, if so wished, will share their views on stage.
NOTE! You can also participate remotely!
The Competition Task in Brief
Each group of students/talents will be presented with the same hypothetical business case centered around a logistical and environmental problem . Based on the facts presented in the business case and the students/talents general knowledge, a list of problems identified in the case needs to be addressed and a solution proposed.
The jury will evaluate the solutions presented based on:
- degree of problems solved
- innovation
- implementation probability
- cost/benefit
Read about the deadlines and the competition timeline below.
COMPETITION IN A NUTSHELL
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1. Enroll as a candidate to a segment of start-ups or students by January 2,2025 23.59 Helsinki time (EET).
2. We shall screen all the candidates and inform the approved ones by email January 3,2025.
3. We will send the approved candidates a challenge January 10.
4.Deadline of submitting the solution and results by March 15, 2025. Date to
1. Enroll as a candidate to a segment of start-ups or students by January 2,2025 23.59 Helsinki time (EET).
2. We shall screen all the candidates and inform the approved ones by email January 3,2025.
3. We will send the approved candidates a challenge January 10.
4.Deadline of submitting the solution and results by March 15, 2025. Date to be communicated when assignment is given.
5. By March 20,2025 our panel of experts will decide the five best candidates of both start up and student segments, who all are invited to this event in Turku on stage for a 6 minute pitching as finalists. We will have a teams meeting with every finalist March 24 - April 4.2025.
Materials/videos will be shared online in advance in our webpage and shared also in the social media for global polling by the industry stakeholders.
Programme 8.4.2025
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9.00 Opening Remarks
Ulla Keino, President, CEO and a founder of the Intelligence Hunt Concept
Markku Mylly, SVP Safety and Security, SeaFocus
9.15 Six minutes pitching of the solution by 5 start-up and 5 student finalists
10.25 Networking and creating the excitement -
10.30 opening of the poll for online voting
Discussions on stands with co
9.00 Opening Remarks
Ulla Keino, President, CEO and a founder of the Intelligence Hunt Concept
Markku Mylly, SVP Safety and Security, SeaFocus
9.15 Six minutes pitching of the solution by 5 start-up and 5 student finalists
10.25 Networking and creating the excitement -
10.30 opening of the poll for online voting
Discussions on stands with companies willing to support the concept award. Separate information of this opportunity will soon be launched.
Our evaluation committee will give their votes. Online votes will be calculated.
11.05 Winner team of students will be announced
11.15 Winner start-up will be announced
11.30 Awards Ceremony
What is there for me?
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What is there for me?
All in total 5 finalist companies and 5 students will get international recognition by our wide social media coverage and visibility in our webpages before, during and after the show.
All will be interviewed and we will write an article of each finalist and their story, vision and mission.
The Awards
The start up winner will get 1 year Sea
All in total 5 finalist companies and 5 students will get international recognition by our wide social media coverage and visibility in our webpages before, during and after the show.
All will be interviewed and we will write an article of each finalist and their story, vision and mission.
The Awards
The start up winner will get 1 year SeaFocus partnership free of charge (value 5000 €).
The winning student/student team will be invited to "the Power of Youth" show and programme and will be awarded during the show 23.4.2025 in Helsinki.
All finalists will get a free seat in the Power of Youth programme as audience.