Entrepreneurship Studies

• If you’re interested in entrepreneurship and would like to develop your entrepreneurial skills, the EduJyväskylä entrepreneurship courses “Dreams+Inspiration!” and “Entrepreneurship Stories” (2 credits) might be right for you!
  In these courses, you’ll have the opportunity to explore how you can make better use of your own skills and what kinds of opportunities today’s job market might offer you specifically. Read more about Entrepreuneurship studies. 

  Jyväskylä also has plenty of other offerings for those interested in entrepreneurship.

• The Jyväskylä Entrepreneurship Society (JES ry) organizes various events, workshops, lectures, and activities that bring entrepreneurship and an entrepreneurial mindset closer to students. At the same time, you’ll have the chance to meet students from different fields at the University of Jyväskylä and the University of Applied Sciences.
• KS-yritysidea regularly organizes free idea workshops and self-employment information sessions. In the idea workshops, participants refine their own business ideas. Participants in the idea workshops receive tools for product development, testing demand, and researching market potential. At the self-employment information sessions, you’ll learn the basics of various self-employment options, such as light entrepreneurship and obtaining a business ID. In addition, practical aspects of running a business are covered.
• The Startup Factory's “Growth Morning Coffee” is a regularly held morning event that addresses current and interesting topics, offering opportunities to develop your skills and learn new things. 

• If you want to give entrepreneurship a try, EduJyväskylä’s “Year as an Entrepreneur” program is right for you—it lets you try your hand at entrepreneurship for an academic year under the NY designation.
• Do you have an idea you’d like to test in practice? Is a lack of funding preventing you from experimenting, building a prototype, or commissioning a feasibility study? EduJyväskylä Product Development Funding allows you to test your idea before starting a business, as you can receive €500–1,000 to test a product or service idea or prototype. Note: Product development funding cannot be used for permanent purchases, such as websites or equipment. Funding is available four times a year.

If you have a business idea and would like to develop it further with support, check out the following services and courses:

• The “From Idea to Business” coaching program (5 credits) is a comprehensive program where you develop your business idea toward starting a company. Several coaching sessions start throughout the year. The program is free of charge, and you can include it in your coursework.
• KS-yritysidea organizes free business plan coaching sessions, during which participants work in groups to learn how to create a business plan and financial projections.

• As a Jamk student, you can receive €300 in support for student entrepreneurship from the Turbine Fund for the academic year 2023 - 2024 for starting your own company. Read more and apply!
   
• Entrepreneurship Coaching (8 ECTS) is a year-long, personalized coaching program requiring a business registration number. The coaching is free, and you can include it in your studies. Read more about Business Coaching!
   
• Every field of study at Jamk has dedicated business coaches ready to assist with any of your entrepreneurship inquiries. Whether you're curious about entrepreneurship, a novice entrepreneur, or a seasoned professional, feel free to reach out to the business coach in your field. Learn more about our business coaches (on Elmo intra).

If your company is aiming for profitable growth either domestically or internationally, you should familiarize yourself with the following coaching and funding opportunities:

• Startup Factory's financing coaching is intended for all businesses and business idea teams in the Jyväskylä region aiming for growth, seeking additional information on financing options, and preparing for funding rounds. To facilitate the funding application process, Startup Factory offers free Financing Coaching. Participation in other Startup Factory programs or incubation processes is not a prerequisite for the Financing Coaching
  
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• Jamk Turbine Fund invests in growth-oriented limited liability companies owned by Jamk students, alumni, or staff members.

The company must have a business plan with sufficient financial forecasts. The business plan should also consider the principles of responsible business.

There are three investment categories:

1. €5,000 (in exchange for 10% ownership)
2. €10,000 (in exchange for 10% ownership)

3. €30,000 (Valuation on a case-by-case basis)
   
   A prerequisite for an investment is that the company seeking investment secures at least double the funding from other sources.

   If you are interested in applying for an investment, please contact: turbiinirahasto@jamk.fi

• If you're contemplating how to scale your startup into a larger enterprise, consider applying to join the Startup Factory Incubator! Incubator provides customized coaching for companies, focusing on business and entrepreneurial development, aiming for growth and international expansion. It is designed for teams with a scalable product or service idea and a strong desire to expand. Annually, we select and admit 12 of the most promising companies to participate in the incubator. 
  
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