From: Jaana Liimatainen jaana.liimatainen@oulu.fi Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2024 1:42 PM To: LTK ltk-staff@oulu.fi; fbmm fbmm@lists.oulu.fi; 'bco@lists.oulu.fi (bco@lists.oulu.fi)' bco@lists.oulu.fi Subject: OYSTER Incubator: Commercialization of research or other ideas

Dear all,

Please see the info below on a newly established incubator in Oulu. It provides support for people who have an idea with commercialization potential.

Please forward this to anyone who may be interested.

𝗢𝗬𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝘂𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 is coming to Oulu this fall 2024! Calling all aspiring 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬, 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 ready to tackle social and healthcare challenges head-on! The OYSTER Incubator is your destination. With a specialized 𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡, 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥-𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠, the Incubator provides a unique platform to turn your ideas into reality. We cover, provide training and support to all necessary elements (business models, regulations, funding pathway etc) on your way towards the market. Training is free of charge.

The Incubator comprises two pivotal stages:

* The first phase focuses on validating your business idea (100-day). Training starts on Sept 11th. * The second phase is dedicated to refining your business operations. Training starts on Jan/2025.

APPLY: The applications for the first phase are welcome • In English: https://www.lyyti.fi/questions/a6f2b96b4e • In Finnish: https://www.lyyti.fi/questions/307271ac23 The application period for the second phase will open later in the fall and the program will kick off early next year.

𝐖𝐇𝐎 𝐈𝐒 𝐈𝐓 𝐅𝐎𝐑 No matter where you reside, you're welcome to apply. However, please note that our training program requires some in-person presence in Oulu. Don't let distance hold you back from joining us on this transformative journey!

Ready to dive in? We're here to guide you every step of the way, offering expertise in product & business development, business models, regulations, funding strategies, pitching skills, and networking opportunities. For more information, please contact Minna Komu minna.komu@businessoulu.commailto:minna.komu@businessoulu.com / 0505917721

Minna Komu | Network Director OuluHealth ecosystem

PhD (Med Bc), MSc (Econ & BA) BusinessOulu mobile +358 50 591 7721 Hallituskatu 36 A (2. krs), Oulu, Finland Oulu, Finland www.ouluhealth.fihttp://www.ouluhealth.fi/ www.businessoulu.comhttp://www.businessoulu.com/