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Ostrobothnia Innovation & Development Fair
8 October, 2026

One day. Every partner you need for your next RDI project.
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Programme

Times are indicative and the programme will be refined over the coming weeks. 

Time Main stage (F118) Other spaces 
8.30–9.00 — Doors open, registration; stand setup from 8.00; coffee available at the restaurant 
9.00–9.40 Opening words: University of Vaasa · development companies · Business Finland · EVK – How to apply for innovation funding? 

Company stads @ Lobby

Research Group stands @ F119

9.40–10.00 Break Stands
10.00–11.30 Veturi programme presentations, part 1 Stands
11.30–12.30 Lunch Stands Technobothnia lab tour for pre-registered SMEs (departs from the Info desk at 12.00; 13:00)
12.30–13.30 Veturi presentations, part 2 / research group flash intros Matchmaking opens at 13.00 
13.30–13.45 Break Matchmaking, Stands
13.45–14.45 SME and research group pitches (3 min each, grouped by theme) Matchmaking, Stands
14.45–15.10 Coffee break Matchmaking, Stands
15.10–15.45 Panel: how SMEs can join Veturi ecosystems and access RDI funding Matchmaking, Stands
15.45–16.00 Wrap-up and next steps · invitation to the afterwork Matchmaking, Stands
16.00 → Afterwork in the Arcade (3rd floor, direct lift from the lobby) — open to all registered participants