Frequently Asked Questions
General
BLAST Awards celebrate the people and organizations that support early-stage startups, mentors, ecosystem builders, public sector programs, and more.
We’re a team of startup ecosystem builders, innovation program leaders, and event organizers passionate about recognizing the people behind the scenes.
The BLAST Awards will take place in Helsinki, February 2026. The exact date and venue will be announced soon!
It’s a mix of celebration, networking, and ecosystem building, part awards ceremony, part community gathering.
Anyone involved or interested in startup ecosystems: mentors, program leads, investors, government reps, founders, and supporters.
Nominations
Anyone contributing to early-stage startup support, mentors, hackathon, pre-incubator, incubator, accelerator organizers, public sector supporters, coworking spaces, community builders, investors, etc.
Absolutely! If you’re making an impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Yes, and we encourage it. Nominate a peer, mentor, or organization you think deserves recognition.
We’ll share full category details soon, but they’ll include individual contributors, organizations, programs, and public sector initiatives. Here are some categories:
1) Best hackathon program
2) Best hackathon coach
3) Best pre-incubator program
4) Best pre-incubator mentor
5) Best incubator program
6) Best incubator mentor
7) Best accelerator program
8) Best accelerator mentor
etc…
A combination of community input and jury selection ensures both recognition and credibility. Details will be announced with the nomination timeline.
Yes, you can submit multiple nominations.
Yes. The deadline will be published on the website and in our newsletter, make sure to subscribe!
Tickets & Attendance
Yes, all attendees will need to register and purchase a ticket. Ticket sales will open soon.
We aim to keep tickets accessible and offer a limited number of discounted or sponsored passes. Details coming soon.
Definitely! The event is open to all ecosystem supporters.
Absolutely! BLAST is built for connecting. Expect curated networking sessions and informal meetups.
The main language of the event will be English.
Participation & Volunteering
Yes! We’re building a team of enthusiastic volunteers. Apply through the “Apply as a Volunteer” section on our site.
There will be opportunities to speak, moderate, or share insights. Let us know your interest through our contact form.
Of course! BLAST is an international event and welcomes participants from around the world.
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Partnerships & Involvement
Yes, we’d love to collaborate. See the “Become a Partner” section or get in touch via our contact form.
Ecosystem builders, media partners, corporates, government agencies, and community-driven organizations, if you support startups, let’s talk.
We’re offering space and sessions for featured programs. Contact us for collaboration opportunities.
Practical Details
Select parts of the event may be streamed or recorded. Stay tuned for updates.
Smart casual. Come as your professional self, but no need for suits unless that’s your vibe.
Sign up for our newsletter to get updates on speakers, nominations, and ticket releases.
Use the “Contact Us” form on the website or email us directly at info (at) blastawards.com
We are committed to accessibility. More details will be available once the venue is announced.
Yes, light refreshments will be available. Full details closer to the event.
Yes, and we appreciate it! Reach out for social media kits or promo materials.