Target group: Job seekers
Talent Hackathons
In Talent Hackathons, university students, recent graduates, and job seekers tackle real-world challenges posed by companies, generating innovative solutions to address business needs. International participants gain hands-on experience with actual company cases, while companies enhance their
Talent Hack Day 2025: Shaping the Future of International talents and Businesses Collaboration
Talent Hack Day 2025
The Startup Scene in Vantaa is Growing and International – The Proportion of Female Founders Far Exceeds the European Average
Vantaa has developed a diverse startup scene that stands out positively from other cities: internationality is evident, and female entrepreneurs are making a mark. The growth in recent years and the positive outlook for startups predict a bright future for Vantaa's development. The study on the
Bridging the Gap: My Experience with Talent Vantaa
Blen Hailu, the project coordinator of Talent Vantaa, believes that integrating international talents into the Finnish labor market would be expedited by incorporating intensive Finnish language studies into international degree programs and actively creating pathways for work placements and
Annie Advisor's AI pilot testing in Vantaa was a success
'The experiment in Vantaa was an important opportunity for us to test and develop our AI-based technology in a real learning environment,' says Joonas Merikko from Annie Advisor. The goal of the testing was to explore the possibilities and risks of the tool and to collect feedback from students for
Ekaterina - Winner of Business Vantaa’s Talent Hackathon
Ekaterina immersed herself in the Finnish startup scene after attending high school in Finland. Moving to Lahti at the age of 16 to study strengthened her belief in her own potential. Ekaterina challenges companies to hire young professionals and bring fresh ideas into the workplace.**
Hope Nwosu – My entrepreneurship journey
A Nigerian born author Hope Nwosu was couraged by SPOT Yrittäjyysvalmentamo to realize her idea of becoming an entrepreneur. SPOT created succesfully a platform for foreign born entrepreneurs to expand their network as well as learn from each other’s entrepreneurial journey.
Omolara Odediran´s journey to entrepreneur with SPOT Yrittäjyysvalmentamo
Beginning entrepreneur Omolara Odediran was provided usefull training by SPOT Yrittäjyysvalmentamo, organized by Kalliola and City of Vantaa.
Navigating the Finnish Job Market: The Journey of Mengzhen Zhang
“Aren’t you the winner of the pitching competition? Why are you still looking for a job?” , was Mengzhen Zhang, a Ph.D. graduate from University of Helsinki, often asked. Mengzhen shares her journey navigating Finland´s job market.
From Challenges to Solutions: Talent Hackathon 2024 connected Companies with Diverse Talent
Talent Hackathon 2024 Recap