About Us

We’re a community-driven platform on a mission to support startups, talents, and doers in Tampere by connecting people, sharing knowledge, and making things happen together.

About Us

We’re a community-driven platform on a mission to support startups, talents, and doers in Tampere by connecting people, sharing knowledge, and making things happen together.

About Us

We’re a community-driven platform on a mission to support startups, talents, and doers in Tampere by connecting people, sharing knowledge, and making things happen together.

A community where everyone belongs and everyone grows

A community where everyone belongs and everyone grows

Tribe Tampere is the heart of Tampere’s startup scene, a community built by people who care about helping others move forward. Some of us are founders, some are learners, some are volunteers, and some just love seeing good ideas take shape. Together we make up a community that opens doors, shares experiences, and supports the startup journey in all its messy, exciting stages.

We don’t do this alone. Tribe works closely with the startup ecosystem in Tampere, connecting individuals, organizations and communities so the whole city becomes a better place for startup entrepreneurship. Whether you’re a newcomer or already building something, you’re welcome here.

We help people and startups take meaningful action together

We help people and startups take meaningful action together

For Startups & Skilled Teams

Tribe offers a space where founders and teams can find the connections and support they need to move forward. We’re here to make your journey feel less heavy and a lot more connected.

For Startups & Skilled Teams

Tribe offers a space where founders and teams can find the connections and support they need to move forward. We’re here to make your journey feel less heavy and a lot more connected.

For Curious Individuals & Newcomers

If you’re exploring the startup world for the first time, Tribe is the easiest place to start. We’ll support you as you find your direction, build confidence, and become part of a community that genuinely wants you to succeed.

For Curious Individuals & Newcomers

If you’re exploring the startup world for the first time, Tribe is the easiest place to start. We’ll support you as you find your direction, build confidence, and become part of a community that genuinely wants you to succeed.

For Communities & Organisations

Tribe brings together the different players in the Tampere startup scene so collaboration becomes natural and meaningful. We’re here to make cooperation smoother, warmer, and more impactful for everyone involved.

For Communities & Organisations

Tribe brings together the different players in the Tampere startup scene so collaboration becomes natural and meaningful. We’re here to make cooperation smoother, warmer, and more impactful for everyone involved.

For Startups & Skilled Teams

Tribe offers a space where founders and teams can find the connections and support they need to move forward. We’re here to make your journey feel less heavy and a lot more connected.

For Curious Individuals & Newcomers

If you’re exploring the startup world for the first time, Tribe is the easiest place to start. We’ll support you as you find your direction, build confidence, and become part of a community that genuinely wants you to succeed.

For Communities & Organisations

Tribe brings together the different players in the Tampere startup scene so collaboration becomes natural and meaningful. We’re here to make cooperation smoother, warmer, and more impactful for everyone involved.

Our values

The heartbeat of Tribe

Team spirit

Take responsibility and trust others

Team spirit

Take responsibility and trust others

Team spirit

Take responsibility and trust others

Team spirit

Take responsibility and trust others

Team spirit

Take responsibility and trust others

Take action

Just test it!

Take action

Just test it!

Take action

Just test it!

Take action

Just test it!

Growth mindset

Take the extra step

Growth mindset

Take the extra step

Growth mindset

Take the extra step

Growth mindset

Take the extra step

Growth mindset

Take the extra step

Inclusiveness

No matter where you come from or who you are, you are important here!

Inclusiveness

No matter where you come from or who you are, you are important here!

Inclusiveness

No matter where you come from or who you are, you are important here!

Inclusiveness

No matter where you come from or who you are, you are important here!

Take action

Just test it!

Inclusiveness

No matter where you come from or who you are, you are important here!

Our Story

Our Story

Our Story

Our Story

Built with heart, grown by community

2017

Journey was started

Tribe Tampere was launched in 2017 to unite the Tampere city’s startup ecosystem. The base was established with an active group of people wanting to change Tampere startup and entrepreneurial ecosystem to be more community based, and to enhance the collaboration level.

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2018-2020

Life at P47

Tribe Tampere had been operating from Pinninkatu 47 (P47) until June 2020. It had been the birthplace to various new concepts in the startup ecosystem: TribeCast podcast, Sustainability Startup Weekend, Tampere Game Hub, FoodTechies, Red Brick Accelerator, Stream Startup Festival, Sauna pitching, TribeX and many more.

2020-2025

Community operator at Platform6

Tribe moved from P47 to the new startup house Platform6, entering a new era of growth. The development of Tribe Tampere have been faster than anyone could have imagined. Tribe community has revolutionized the whole Tampere startup ecosystem and it continued to build on the success.

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2025

Still on right track

Tribe continues to empower startups, talents, and organizations. Its connecting Tampere to the world and the world to Tampere through Startup.Tampere umbrella. New ambitious projects such as Startup Catalyst came to life and Tribe have found new and innovative ways to support founders and startups.

The people shaping Tribe

The people shaping Tribe

The people shaping Tribe

The people shaping Tribe

With warmth and vision

Katerina Crawford

Katerina Crawford

Katerina Crawford

Katerina Crawford

Business Development & Finances

Business Development & Finances

I am one of the Community Leads, in charge of business development. Keeping the ship afloat and making sure it's journey will be long and fruitful.

I am one of the Community Leads, in charge of business development. Keeping the ship afloat and making sure it's journey will be long and fruitful.

I am one of the Community Leads, in charge of business development. Keeping the ship afloat and making sure it's journey will be long and fruitful.

Julia Nieminen

Julia Nieminen

Julia Nieminen

Julia Nieminen

Community Programs & Fellowship

Community Programs & Fellowship

I am one of the Community Leads, and in charge of the Fellowship Program. I’m here to help you navigate inside the community, connect you with other community builders, and support you with warmth and enthusiasm!

I am one of the Community Leads, and in charge of the Fellowship Program. I’m here to help you navigate inside the community, connect you with other community builders, and support you with warmth and enthusiasm!

I am one of the Community Leads, and in charge of the Fellowship Program. I’m here to help you navigate inside the community, connect you with other community builders, and support you with warmth and enthusiasm!

Abdel Essafar

Abdel Essafar

Abdel Essafar

Abdel Essafar

Marketing & Events management

Marketing & Events management

I am one of the Community Leads, taking care of Marketing and Events. Enthusiastic about operating in a startup community, and interested in community building. Therefore, feel free to approach me if you have some ideas!

I am one of the Community Leads, taking care of Marketing and Events. Enthusiastic about operating in a startup community, and interested in community building. Therefore, feel free to approach me if you have some ideas!

I am one of the Community Leads, taking care of Marketing and Events. Enthusiastic about operating in a startup community, and interested in community building. Therefore, feel free to approach me if you have some ideas!

Katrina Cirule

Katrina Cirule

Katrina Cirule

Katrina Cirule

Chairperson of Tribe

Chairperson of Tribe

As the Chairperson of Tribe, I am responsible of the strategy, administration and board functions.

As the Chairperson of Tribe, I am responsible of the strategy, administration and board functions.

As the Chairperson of Tribe, I am responsible of the strategy, administration and board functions.

Ishan Regmi

Ishan Regmi

Ishan Regmi

Ishan Regmi

Community development and engagement

Community development and engagement

I want to make sure that everyone has a valuable, engaging and empowering experience here. Any feedback about our activities can come to me.

I want to make sure that everyone has a valuable, engaging and empowering experience here. Any feedback about our activities can come to me.

I want to make sure that everyone has a valuable, engaging and empowering experience here. Any feedback about our activities can come to me.

Tribe Tampere Member Organisations

Tribe Tampere Member Organisations

Tribe Tampere Member Organisations

Tribe Tampere Member Organisations

Entrepreneurial organisations and communities who are part of our board of directors

Entrepreneurial organisations and communities who are part of our board of directors

Entrepreneurial organisations and communities who are part of our board of directors

Entrepreneurial organisations and communities who are part of our board of directors

Tribe Tampere Supporters

Tribe Tampere Supporters

Tribe Tampere Supporters

Tribe Tampere Supporters

Our funding supporters help drive our mission forward, enabling us to empower startups and grow the entrepreneurial community.

Our funding supporters help drive our mission forward, enabling us to empower startups and grow the entrepreneurial community.

Our funding supporters help drive our mission forward, enabling us to empower startups and grow the entrepreneurial community.

Our funding supporters help drive our mission forward, enabling us to empower startups and grow the entrepreneurial community.

Tribe Tampere Partners

Tribe Tampere Partners

Tribe Tampere Partners

Tribe Tampere Partners

Entrepreneurial organisations and communities who are working together with us supporting and unifying the startup ecosystem.

Entrepreneurial organisations and communities who are working together with us supporting and unifying the startup ecosystem.

Entrepreneurial organisations and communities who are working together with us supporting and unifying the startup ecosystem.

Entrepreneurial organisations and communities who are working together with us supporting and unifying the startup ecosystem.

Do you want to become our partner?

Do you want to become our partner?

Do you want to become our partner?

Do you want to become our partner?

Our mission is to serve the local startup ecosystem by uniting startups, talents and organisations to take action and build a thriving startup community – together!  Get to know the actors in the startup community, who are dedicated to serve the startup ecosystem.

Our mission is to serve the local startup ecosystem by uniting startups, talents and organisations to take action and build a thriving startup community – together!  Get to know the actors in the startup community, who are dedicated to serve the startup ecosystem.

Our mission is to serve the local startup ecosystem by uniting startups, talents and organisations to take action and build a thriving startup community – together!  Get to know the actors in the startup community, who are dedicated to serve the startup ecosystem.

Our mission is to serve the local startup ecosystem by uniting startups, talents and organisations to take action and build a thriving startup community – together!  Get to know the actors in the startup community, who are dedicated to serve the startup ecosystem.

Be a partner

Be a partner

Build, Connect, Grow

Don’t Just Watch the Future — Create It.

Join a fearless collective of innovators, dreamers, and builders rewriting the rules from the heart of Tampere. This is your stage. Let’s make history.

Join us

Join us

Build, Connect, Grow

Don’t Just Watch the Future — Create It.

Join a fearless collective of innovators, dreamers, and builders rewriting the rules from the heart of Tampere. This is your stage. Let’s make history.

Join us

Join us

Build, Connect, Grow

Don’t Just Watch the Future — Create It.

Join a fearless collective of innovators, dreamers, and builders rewriting the rules from the heart of Tampere. This is your stage. Let’s make history.

Join us

Join us