BeScaled Forum 2026

Text published 04.09.2026

BeScaled Forum – Where startups meet real demand in defence, security and resilience.
1 October, 2026

Register to the event here: Bescaled Forum 2026

Programme:
11:00 Registration opens
11:30–12:30 Ecosystem lunch – courtesy of the City of Hämeenlinna
12:30–13:00 Networking, startup & partner stands
13:00 Welcome words, City of Hämeenlinna
13:05 Keynote: New innovation activities in Finnish Defence Forces, Suvi Apell, Innovation Unit, Project Manager
13:25 Keynote: Scaling up at ICEYE, Jouni Kytömaa, Director Growth Partnerships
13:45 BeScaled Batch 1 startup pitch presentations & jury comments
14:20 Break; Networking, startup & partner stands
14:35 Ecosystem Partner Reverse pitches: Industry representatives present their needs and challenges to startups and innovators. E.g. Patria, Matti Saarikko, Chief Technology Officer
15:00 Investment landscape around defence, security & resilience – panel discussion
Moderator: Ville Vesterinen, investor & Slush co-founder
Panelists: Tesi, Redstone Nordics, FiBAN, Nordic Corporate Finance
15:40 Prize for best pitch, Lammi Savings Bank
15:50 Closing words

16:00 Stands & networking
17:00 Event ends