IDEASERIES Entry criteria and rules
Your business idea can still be quite unpolished at the application stage. You will develop your business idea throughout the coaching, until the final version is ready to be presented to the judges at Pitch Day. Business idea entries are evaluated against three criteria:

1. NOVELTY – Does the business idea and/or its commercialisation potential have a fresh approach?

2. EXPERTISE – Does the applicant or the team behind the idea have a credible ability to turn the idea into sustainable, profitable business operations?

3. GROWTH POTENTIAL – Do the application and business idea demonstrate a clear potential for growth?

The IDEAseries is open for individuals who live, work, or study in Hämeenlinna, Hattula or Janakkala, or whose business ID (y-tunnus) is registered in any of these municipalities. Please note that only residents of Hämeenlinna are eligible for the EUR 2500 grant.