PrintoCent InnoFest
17.-18.9.2026

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 12th 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. 

Location

Nallikari restaurant, Nallikariranta 15, 90510 Oulu

Time

Thu 17.9.  9.00–18.00 (22.00)

Fri 18.9.  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!


INNOFEST 2026

InnoFest 2026 program

PRE Program - before InnoFest

1.9.

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. 


10.9.

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.


14.-16.9.

Oulu - Roll-to-roll converting process hand-on training

- An intensive hands‑on training session designed to provide essential knowledge of roll‑to‑roll converting processes. The training offers practical experience in creating functional wearable sensors using state‑of‑the‑art roll‑to‑roll converting lines in the PrintoCent Pilot Factory environment. READ MORE


15.-16.9.

Oulu - Inkjet and dispensing hands-on training

- An intensive hands-on training session to gain essential knowledge in Inkjet and dispensing for Printed electronics manufacturing. The training is designed to provide you with both theoretical knowledge and practical experience in creating electronic structures using advanced digital printing techniques. READ MORE

Day1 
THURSDAY 17.9.

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

Teamwork starts!

11.30

Printed Intelligence as business enabler, Eero Kaikkonen, CEO, MoveSole Smart Sensing

11.45

Exhibition tour

Lunch

Teamwork

14.45

Group photo

Teamwork

16.15

Last year's InnoFest winner Chain Peptides, Speech by Tejesvi Mysore

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 18.9.

09.00

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

09.00

Breakfast and networking

09.30

Rise and shine — 2nd day starts by organisers

Teamwork

11.00

Teams upgrade presentations (1min/team)

11.30

Investor speech, Ville Heikkinen, Partner, Butterfly Ventures

12.00

Lunch

12.45

Award ceremony

First prize: Immediate commercial potential (towards mass production)

Wildest idea award – feet not on the ground

TOP5 Finalists

13.00

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

14.00

Closing

InnoFest 2026 jury


Markku Känsäkoski, serial entrepreneur

With over 30 years of experience spanning research and development, product design, and project management, I specialize in creating innovative solutions in medical devices, optical analytical measurement systems, microfluidics, biosensors, electronics, and optics.

Sanna Leinonen, Founder, Baleco

Experienced R&D and business development professional with a demonstrated history of working in both research and industry. Skilled in sustainable product and process development, roll-to-roll based manufacturing technologies, Materials Science as well as  Innovation Management and Technical marketing and communication.

Mirko Brummer, CTO, Reagena

Versatile R&D and innovation professional with a strong background in medtech, diagnostics and deep tech. I lead cross-functional projects spanning early-phase research, product development, IP strategy and team leadership, often at the intersection of science, business, and regulation.

Mini-Exhibition Companies & projects



Highlights from PrintoCent Innofest