PrintoCent InnoFest
5.–6.6.2025

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PrintoCent InnoFest is an innovation competition — it’s a place where ideas, problems and Printed Intelligence solutions meet. PrintoCent has hosted PrintoCent InnoFest events in Oulu, Finland, annually since 2014, so we are gathering for the 11th time this year! This open innovation event has been the launching arena for several innovations and start-ups, new products and business opportunities in existing companies. Registration is open until April 21.

Location

Nallikari restaurant, Nallikariranta 15, 90510 Oulu

Time

Thu 5.6.  9.00–18.00 (22.00)

Fri 6.6.  9.30–14.00

Transportation

 bus from

Scandic Oulu City Hotel
to Nallikari both days.
Please check from program

The idea and process of PrintoCent InnoFest:

Who and why? 

  • New to Printed intelligence? Innofest is a place to take your first step to the world of Printed Intelligence. Learn, get new ideas, get enthusiastic and find a great network for continuing your path within Printed Intelligence. TOP EXPERT CONSULTANCY FOR FREE!
  • Start-ups – excellent place to clarify your direction! Do you have a tech platform which could serve in so many areas? This is your opportunity to test one or more end-uses and get feedback!!!
  • ”Old foxes” within Printed Intelligence – join and get your partners in! Why? Expand their knowledge, innovativeness which you can then support! Help your network grow, and help the whole industry grow! 
  • International companies/groups – why should you travel to Oulu? Experience and feel the Printed Intelligence HUB that’s been built during 25 years in the area! See the pilot factories and facilities, get to know the companies and the huge knowhow available.
  • Students / researchers – top experts from the industry gather to take innovations from lab to business. Do not miss this opportunity to get advice, learn from the industry, business and financing.

The key in joining InnoFest is to have an open mind with a desire to come up with the most splendid ideas and solutions. Our motto is “Pay attention – ideas are around you”. Be brave and do join us!


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INNOFEST 2025

InnoFest 2025 program

PRE Program - before InnoFest

24.4.

Online - PrintoCent InnoFest Kick-off

- We’ll introduce the InnoFest event, explain how to use the Business Canvas for business model creation, and give an overview of printed electronics - providing all the tools you need to successfully develop idea further in the InnoFest. 


26.5.

Online - PrintoCent InnoFest info session for idea owners

- We’ll answer any questions you have about the process and provide all the details you need to lead your team successfully before the event kicks off.


3.-4.6.

Oulu - Screen Printing hands-on training

- Interested in enhancing your understanding of printed electronics? This intensive training will cover the basics of printed electronics and provide hands-on experience with Screen Printing Technology for manufacturing. The event is organised by Oamk.

Register here: Screen Printing Hands-On Training


Day1 
THURSDAY 5.6.

08.30   

Bus transportation from hotel Scandic Oulu city (Saaristonkatu 4) to restaurant Nallikari

09.00

Breakfast and networking

09.30

Welcoming speech by Satu Väinämö, Director of PrintoCent

Inspirational speech: From idea to business by Eero Kaikkonen, MoveSole Oy.

Teamwork starts!

11.45

Mini-Exhibition tour

12.15

Lunch

13.00

Teamwork

14.15

Last year’s InnoFest winner PRANAVA, speech by Anupam Lobo

14.30

Group photo

14.45

Teamwork

16.30

Team presentations (3min/team)

18.00

End of day 1

Evening program

18.00

Light dinner

Sauna & Palju at the Nallikari Restaurant

22.00

Bus transportation from Nallikari Restaurant to Scandic city Oulu (Saaristonkatu 4)

Day2
FRIDAY 6.6.

09.00

Bus transportation from hotel Scandic Oulu city (Saaristonkatu 4) to restaurant Nallikari

09.30

Rise and shine — 2nd day starts

10.30

Teams upgrade presentations (1min/team)

11.00

Investor speech by Ville Heikkinen, Butterfly Oy

11.15

Announcing TOP5 Finalists

11.25

Lunch

12.15

Final presentations of TOP5 Finalists (3min/team)

12.35

What next - opportunities for start-ups in Oulu by (TBD)

Speech & conclusions by Satu Väinämö, Director of PrintoCent

12.55

Award ceremony

First prize: Immediate commercial potential (solid feet on the ground, towards mass production)

Wildest idea award – feet not on the ground

13.00

Coffee & networking + the Jury and Experts are available for additional feedback

14.00

End of day 2

InnoFest 2025 jury


Pälvi Apilo is a Chief Technology Officer at TactoTek.

Jaakko Lampela is a CEO at Nordic Option Oy.

TBD

To be announced later.

TBD

To be announced later.

Mini-Exhibition Companies & projects

Highlights from PrintoCent Innofest