Why do we think this event is needed? Because currently, startup entrepreneurs working on food innovations struggle to find each other and lack low-threshold meet-ups and spontaneous idea exchanges.
The idea of a coworking day among food startups was cooked up by two prominent food startup founders Ninja Fedy from Zipli and Tekla Wannas from Code Ananas. Viikki Food Design Factory was of course more than happy to join forces with them and take the role of a host in organizing the Food Startup Coworking Days!
These coworking days are informal, open events with minimal structured schedule — but plenty of opportunities to form spontaneous connections and learn from fellow entrepreneurs in the industry.
Viikki Food Design Factory facilitates the event and invites members of its network to join in this coworking day.
The concept of the Food Startup Coworking Day is simple: on the second Thursday of each month, entrepreneurs (and others interested in the field) gather at Viikki Think Company from 9:30 AM onwards and work together throughout the day, either independently or collaboratively. Participants can take breaks together and meet each other in an informal setting. See the day’s schedule below.
Food startup entrepreneurs can connect with each other, learn from their peers, build spontaneous connections, and expand their networks.
Think Company Viikki, Latokartanonkaari 3, Helsinki
Every second Thursday of the month.
The first meeting will take place on March 13, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM (with the option to continue working at Think Company until 5 PM).
Isa Stucki
Project Planner
Viikki Food Design Factory, University of Helsinki
Email: isa.stucki@helsinki.fi
Tel: +358 44 35 333 89
Ninja Fedy
Co-founder & CEO
Zipli by NoWaste Futures Oy
Zipli website
Tel: +358 40 723 2017
Please sign up for the coworking days at the links below, so we can make sure there is enough space for everyone and can send you a calendar invitation and possible updates regarding the day. More dates to be added!