Apply for the first stage of the Draft Program in Savonlinna
On this page you’ll instruction for applying for the Draft Program(r) in Savonlinna.
Deadline for applications is September 30, 2025
Who is the Draft Program for?
You can apply for the Draft Program (r) in Joensuu if your team includes at least one person who is living in Savonlinna-area or a person who is a student, staff representative or alumni of XAMK University of Applied Sciences or the Samiedu Vocational College.
In addition to yourself, your team must have at least one person with whom you develop the business idea further.
What do I commit when I apply?
When you apply, you understand that the Draft Program will publish at least one blog post about your team that relates to your experiences with the Draft Program.
You are able and committed to spend your time developing your business idea for at least a few hours a week.
Other terms and ethical principles of the program.
Check the evaluation criteria.
What are the benefits of the Program?
If you are selected for the Draft Program, you will have access to a 3-month training period during which you will be assisted by experts representing different fields.
Get to know and network with other start-up entrepreneurs.
You will get funding 1000 EUR of funding.
You get visibility for your new start-up business
Here’s how to apply for the 1st stage of the Draft Program in Joensuu
1. Complete the one-page business plan (get the template here, example, read instructions here)
2. Fill in and send an application form (here) with the one-page plan as attachment
3. If your application is selected to be presented to the jury, prepare a pitching presentation of your idea (link to the presentation template here)
4. Practice presenting your ideas within the time limit
5. Present your business idea to the jury on the pitching day in Joensuu
If you want more information please contact viena.taskinen or +358 50 460 1555 (if there is no answer, please write SMS message).
