collaborate with hive
We constantly work together with companies, individuals, and other communities. We’re all about moving fast, creating together, and shaping tech education in Finland. Our goal is to benefit not only our students but the Finnish tech and startup ecosystem at large.
Events & Meetups
Hive hosts workshops, hackathons, technical challenges, masterclasses, meetups, recruitment projects on a weekly basis.
Some of our events are open to the public, some our exclusive for the student community.
If you’re interested in hosting an event with us, drop us a message.
Partnership
We’re an independent, non-profit foundation with a pretty ambitious mission: redefine tech education in Finland and future-proof our tech talent.
If you’re interested in supporting our mission and working together with Hive on a strategic level, reach out to us
Key partners
Our Key Partners are the foundation of our mission; they enable all our operations and impact.
Supercell
Supercell is our Key Partner and the founder of the non-profit foundation behind Hive.
Thanks to their bold vision, Finland now has a thriving alternative education model that empowers people from all walks of life to pursue careers in tech and entrepreneurship.
“The best engineers graduate from Hive Helsinki because the school’s selection process is so rigorous and the studies are extremely demanding. Succeeding in the program requires self-direction, perseverance, and teamwork skills.
Anyone can apply to Hive, which allows combining previous substantive expertise with tech. This provides great potential, for example, for entrepreneurship in one’s area of expertise.”
-ILKKA PAANANEN, CEO & CO-FOUNDER, SUPERCELL
OP Pohjola
OP Pohjola is a Key Partner that wants to attract and retain international tech talent in Finland through Hive.
OP Pohjola is Finland’s largest financial services group, but also a forward-thinking tech company and a key player in Finland’s digital transformation.
Finland’s competitiveness and innovation depend on top talent. Hive provides a unique pathway for new talent and international professionals to develop and enter the workforce quickly. For OP Pohjola, this is not just a partnership – it’s a strategic investment in Finland’s future, strengthening our ability to attract and retain skilled professionals.
By supporting Hive, we help ensure that Finnish companies, the financial sector, and society as a whole have the expertise needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
– TIMO RITAKALLIO, PRESIDENT AND GROUP CEO, OP POHJOLA
FRIENDS OF HIVE
Friends of Hive are organizations and individuals who believe in Hive’s mission and support it through individual donations or pro-bono work. Their contributions play a crucial role in strengthening Hive Helsinki’s impact and expanding its reach.
Nordia Law
Nordia Law is our legal partner. They provide us with top-tier consulting and host events for our students, especially from the angle of navigating the legal side of starting a startup.
Evermade
Evermade is our website partner. They offer us continuous support in a variety of ways. We also invite them to share tips and tricks to our students.
