Creative Startup Clinic with Business Helsinki & Aalto Creatives

🎨 FiBAN Creative Clinic
26 May 2026 | 09:00–11:30
Welcome to FiBAN’s first Creative Startup Clinic — a special edition dedicated to creative industries.
This clinic is designed for startups in:
Architecture • AR/VR • Arts • Design • Fashion • Film & Television • Gaming • Media • Music
Whether you are preparing to raise funding, refining your pitch deck, or exploring your next steps, this session helps you understand what makes a creative company fundable — and how to build and grow efficiently.
We especially welcome founders who are building scalable businesses and exploring international growth — whether you're already expanding or just starting to think about it.

💡 What is the Creative Clinic?
The FiBAN Creative Clinic is a casual, low-threshold breakfast session where founders can spar directly with investors, ecosystem partners, and experienced mentors.
There is no heavy stage program — the focus is on conversation, clarity, and practical guidance.
If you’ve ever asked yourself:
What makes a startup fundable?
What are investors really looking for?
How do I validate my idea?
How should I grow with limited resources?
Who do I need in my team?
…this is the place to ask.
💡 If you have a product, demo, or sample, feel free to bring it along — it can help make discussions more concrete.
👉 Learn more about the funding pathway here:
https://fiban.org/apply/

🗓 Programme
09:00 Doors open & light breakfast
09:30 Opening words from FiBAN, Business Helsinki & Aalto Creatives
09:40 Who’s here? Founder & mentor introductions
10:15 Networking & sparring
11:30 Event ends

🤝 Organisers
FiBAN
The Finnish Business Angels Network (FiBAN) is one of the largest angel investor networks in Europe, connecting startups with experienced private investors. Through its Creative Angels® initiative, FiBAN supports the growth and funding readiness of creative sector startups.
👉 https://fiban.org
Business Helsinki
Business Helsinki supports growth-oriented startups and internationalisation, offering advisory services, programmes, and connections to the broader Helsinki ecosystem.
👉 https://www.hel.fi/fi/yritykset-ja-tyo/mika-on-business-helsinki
Aalto Creatives
Aalto Creatives connects creative talent, entrepreneurship, and innovation, supporting founders and creative professionals in building sustainable ventures.
👉 https://www.aalto.fi/en/aalto-creatives