Start a business and succeed

We encourage you to access Ensimetri’s advisory services as early as possible – even at the stage when you are only considering entrepreneurship. During a personal advisory session, your situation is reviewed and suitable next steps are suggested. However, responsibility for all final decisions rests entirely with you. The recorded materials provide general information about the early stages of establishing a business, along with practical tips.

Ensimetri’s advisory services are open to all residents of Tampere and are provided free of charge. Using the service does not obligate you to establish a business.

For further information, please visit the Ensimetri website.

Would you like to offer your know-how on a part-time basis? Are you interested in testing a business idea in a low‑threshold way?

Light entrepreneurship is an increasingly common way to create one’s own employment. It can be the easiest way to test a business idea, and it may also enable entrepreneurial activity in situations where establishing a formal company would not be financially viable. As a light entrepreneur, you do not need a business ID to operate, yet you still determine your pricing, clients and working hours. Anyone can work as a light entrepreneur, although your status as unemployed, employed or a student may affect the benefits available to you.

Ensimetri’s light entrepreneurship advisory service provides answers to all questions related to light entrepreneurship. At the same time, you can book an appointment for Ensimetri’s general advisory service, where you can receive guidance and support for developing your idea further.

Are you concerned about your personal finances when starting a business? What if you are not able to find enough paying customers right away?

The purpose of the start-up grant is to support the livelihood of new entrepreneurs during the initial phase of full-time business operations, when income from the business is still limited. The start-up grant must be applied for before establishing the company.

Learn more about the start-up grant and other financial support options on our website.

The Summer Entrepreneurship Voucher 2026 is a voucher worth 350 euros for young people born between 2005 and 2011 and who live in Tampere.

Read more about summer entrepreneurship and how to apply.
 

The actors within the Startup Tampere network provide support for startup entrepreneurs at every stage of devoping business – whether you are an early‑stage founder, a growing startup or a scaleup company aiming for international expansion. Within the network, you can find for example financing advice, legal assistance, partnerships and mentoring.

Read more on the Startup Tampere website.

Do you want to hear how others have done it? Are you looking for team members or peer support?

Tribe Tampere strengthens the local entrepreneurship and startup ecosystem by bringing together entrepreneurial‑minded individuals, startup founders, and organisations that support entrepreneurship – enabling them to collaborate actively and build a thriving community together.

Startup entrepreneurs and those aiming to become one gain access to services, events, mentoring, and networks. For entrepreneurial‑minded individuals, Tribe serves as a gateway to entrepreneurship services and the startup world.

Read more on the Tribe Tampere webpage.

Wondering where to find Tampere’s startups? Not sure where to go when your startup needs support?

Platform6 is a startup hub and community platform located right next to Tullintori. Here you will find startups, services, and events – all under one roof. The doors are open on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., so feel free to drop by anytime. Platform6 also serves as a platform where early‑stage startups can anchor themselves and succeed with the support of the community and available services.

Come and visit us or read more on the Startup Tampere webpage.