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Pitch competition · Helsinki, Finland

Slush 100

The startup competition at Slush in Helsinki. 100 startups are shortlisted, 20 semi-finalists pitch on stage, and one of three finalists wins EUR 500,000 equity-free.

Closed Run by Slush

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Verified 18 October 2026 · From the programme's own pages

Terms

Funding
€500,000 EUR 500,000 equity-free for the winner, who also returns to Slush 2027 as a main-stage speaker
Instrument
Prize
Equity taken
None (equity-free)
Programme fee
not published
Duration
not published
Cohort size
not published
Cohorts
not published
Delivery
In person
Stages
Pre-seed, seed
Sectors
Sector-agnostic
Open to founders from
Anywhere
Perks
not published

Application dates

ClosedSlush 2026

Usual timing: 2027 applications not yet announced; 2026 applications closed on 7 September 2026 and the finals are at Slush on 18-19 November 2026.

Who can apply

  • Stage: pre-seed, seed
  • Founders from anywhere can apply

The programme does not publish eligibility rules on the pages we read. Check its site before you apply.

What founders should check

  1. The programme says it takes no equity. Still read the agreement for warrants, revenue shares or rights in a later round.
  2. It does not publish a fee. Ask whether you pay for desks, services or the programme itself.
  3. It runs in person in Helsinki. Plan to be there for the length of the programme.
  4. The last window we track closed on 7 September 2026. 2027 applications not yet announced; 2026 applications closed on 7 September 2026 and the finals are at Slush on 18-19 November 2026.

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