Food startup coworking day

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.

Why?

Food startup entrepreneurs can connect with each other, learn from their peers, build spontaneous connections, and expand their networks.

Where?

Think Company Viikki, Latokartanonkaari 3, Helsinki

When?

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).

For more information, please contact:

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

Schedule of the Coworking Days (tentative):

• Short introductions: In the morning, we will have a quick introduction round where participants share a bit about themselves and their businesses/projects.
• Work time (individually or together): A chance to focus on personal projects in the company of like-minded entrepreneurs or engage in reciprocal sparring if needed.
• Lunch together: Networking in a relaxed setting.
• Coffee break: Informal idea-sharing.
• Wrap-up / Pitch practice: Those interested can practice pitching at the end of the day and receive constructive feedback from fellow participants. 

Upcoming Events 

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!