Draft Program
In the first phase, the funding is EUR 1,000 and in the second phase EUR 3,000.
All residents of Kuopio, Iisalmi, Varkaus and Savonlinna and students, staff and alumni of Karelia, Riveria, Samiedu Vocational College, Savo Vocational College, Savonia, XAMK and UEF can apply for the program.
How you can benefit from the Draft Program
- Professional guidance to start your business
Personal meetings. Topics covered: profitable pricing, marketing and starting a business. - Group coaching and networking
Topics covered: initial scheduling and resource challenges, collaboration with other start-ups. - Funding 1000 EUR and 3000 EUR
Financing for example for: equipment purchases, setting up an online store, advertising and registration fees. - Visibility for your business
Draft Program’s publications and social media helps with getting to be known by public and private funders.
1000 €
The first phase funding
4 months
Professional guidance
3000 €
The second phase funding
Who is the Draft Program for?
You can apply for the Draft Program ® in North Savo if your team includes at least one person who is a resident of Kuopio, Varkaus or Iisalmi or is a student, staff representative or alumni of Savonia University of Applied Sciences, the University of Eastern Finland or the Savo Vocational College.
In addition to yourself, your team must have at least one person with whom you develop the business idea further.