Business Rally Shakedown 2025

Great opportunity to get in front of International Investors!

Business Rally Shakedown on 23rd May 2025 is the qualifier for Jyväskylä-based companies aiming to get to the Investor Day in July.

Two companies with best pitches from the Shakedown will get an opportunity to participate on Business Rally Investor day event and create connections with European Business Angels and other investors who will attend the event.

The Shakedown panelists consists of Startup Factory coaches and some local investors.

The application period ends on May 9 at 4:00 PM.

Why apply for the Business Rally?

Business Rally Shakedown is a straight path for companies in Jyväskylä to get involved in the Business Rally Investor Day in July.

The top two pitchers from the Shakedown day will get full access to the Business Rally Investor day and receive:

Free access to the Business Rally Investor Day event and 5 minute pitching slot on the main stage (5+5 pitching+ Jury Feedback)
Possibility to pitch in front of the European and Finnish investors on our event
Access to the Business Rally Investors Day Deal room for screening
Free ticket to the Rally Finland VIP Harju Special Stage with organisers & investors
Profile listed on the event website and promotional campaigns
Networking with international investors at the event
Business Jyväskylä offers an opportunity for companies to join the event. Teams will pay for their own travel and accommodation costs.

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Application criteria

Notice! You need to meet all five criteria before applying.

innovative business idea that is scalable and can be fitted to more than just one market

Company needs to be based in Jyväskylä

evidence of customer traction as well as commited and competent team

the ability to attract the attention of angel investors (you may bring current investor to the pitching event along with the start up team)

clear ask for investors to join in and why this opportunity can’t be missed

Jyväskylä Business Rally Investor Day on 31st July 2025

In Business Rally Investor day eight top companies will get opportunity to pitch for European Business Angels at the Investor Day during Business Rally.

This year Investor Day is taking place at Viilu conference center located in Jyväskylä harbor next to Lutakko area.

The Investor Day is part of a series of events EBAN organizes to showcase the best startups and scaleups from our community to investors in Europe.

Join us for pitches, rally races, and networking, as well as insights from experienced investors and major industry players

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Join the race!

Jyväskylä Business Rally is a combination of multiple business and rally events hosted by the City of Jyväskylä during the official Rally Finland week in Jyväskylä. Business Rally brings innovative start-up and growth companies face-to-face with corporates, VC’s, angel investors and other business partners.

The Finnish round of the FIA World Rally Championship, Rally Finland, enjoys legendary status. This summer, ‘the Grand Prix on Gravel’ will take place from 31st July to 3rd August. The rally is one of the biggest annual events in the Nordic countries and also attracts one of the largest entries in the championship.

The rally route has an increased focus on Central Finland and in addition to forest stages, it is possible to enjoy WRC rallying close to the centre of Jyväskylä thanks to the classic Harju city stage.

For further rally information, please visit: https://elinkeinopalvelut.jyvaskyla.fi/en/jyvaskyla-business-rally

Are you ready for Business Rally Investor Day on 31st July?