OLVI-säätiö NeuroChallenge 2025
INNOVATION COMPETITION TO PROMOTE BRAIN HEALTH
The main theme for this year is “The brain health and mental wellbeing of the working aged people”
We are especially looking for new solutions that promote the brain health of people over 55 years.
The kick-off event was held (the recording is available HERE). The call for challenges and participants is now open, please REGISTER HERE!
After registration you will get more info and access to the materials and mentoring. You need to participate with a team of at least two people. We will evaluate proposals from the first stage by beginning of November and inform the teams who qualify for the final event.
Final Event: November 14–16, 2025 – Microkatu, Kuopio
Prize Pool: €20,000 (sponsored by Olvi Foundation)
Main language: English
Read the highlights from last year here.
Are you interested in joining our mission for better brain health, to collaborate or participate the event.
Contact: Antti Kotimaa, antti.kotimaa@savonia.fi, p.0447856449
Matti Laitinen, matti.laitinen@savonia.fi, p0447856333
What on earth is this
OLVI-säätiö NeuroChallenge
It’s an innovation competition
with a mission of seeking solutions that promote the brain health and wellbeing of the working aged people.
Why this theme?
Mental health issues are the leading cause of work disability pensions (ETK)
Brain disorders significantly impact individuals and society (Neurocenter Finland)
The Finnish Ministry of Social Affairs and Health is actively seeking solutions
We have a total prize money of 20 000€ for the best teams.
Do you have an idea, or a solution – or just your burning will and enthusiasm – that might help us to fulfill our mission?
When & Where?
Sign up as a team and start ideating your solutions. We will provide online support and mentoring.
The final event will be a 48h social weekend of work and fun on 14-16.11.
How it works?
Innovation is a team effort and NeuroChallenge is no exception. During the preliminary phase and the final event, the teams will define and develop their ideas into rock-solid solutions with a help of facilitated innovation process and hard-core mentors.
We encourage you to find your soulmates and form a dream-team early on. Open mind and a burning heart for change is a good addition. And if you already have your idea, or a “hatching” solution that will somehow help solving the Grand Challenge, that’s just superb!
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