For participants
Shaking up Tech is aimed at high school students who are women or belong to gender minorities and who are interested in mathematics, problem-solving, and the diverse study and career opportunities offered by the field of technology.
The application period for the event is annually in October. You can apply already as a first-year high school student. The most important thing in selecting participants is interest in the field of technology. However, you don't need to know yet exactly what you want to study in the future.
The field of technology offers a versatile and international study environment as well as broad and well-paid career opportunities. Shaking up Tech suits you just as well if you are only just getting to know the possibilities of the field of technology, as if you already have a clear dream of a future profession!
Participant's feedback, 2026I got a lot of information about studies that I didn't even know existed.
Before the event
How to apply:
1. Check out the program and apply
Before applying, take a look at what kind of program each university has in store. Shaking up Tech is organized at several university campuses at the same time in different parts of Finland, and the program offerings of the campuses vary partly. So please familiarize yourself with the events more closely on the campuses' own program pages.
Fill in the application form carefully, especially your email address. Most of the messages and instructions are sent by email. If you are interested in the event at more than one university, you can rank them in order of preference on the application form.
Briefly tell in your application why you would like to participate in the event.
2. Wait for the selection results
We’ll notify you of the selection results by email after the application period ends. Please remember to check your spam folder as well.
3. Accept your offered spot by the deadline
Fill in the participation acceptance form by the deadline so that your place at the event is confirmed. Read the travel instructions, book any travel tickets, and make your own travel plan to the event location.
Remember to tell us about any special needs, for example mobility limitations, dietary requirements, and other matters that the event organizers should know about.
4. Read the participation instructions
We will send participation instructions by email to all participants who have accepted their spot. Familiarize yourself with them well in advance of the event.
During the event:
1. Arrive on time and pick up your event badge
Check the registration time and arrival instructions on the universities' own event pages as well as the instructions sent by the university by email.
2. Attend the morning talks
Every event begins with talks by professionals in the field of technology. Women working in the field tell about their own careers and perspectives. Get inspired and find new role models!
3. Enjoy lunch
During the day, we offer a free lunch to all participants. Food allergies and special dietary requirements reported in advance can be accommodated.
4. Take part in the afternoon programme
The hands-on afternoon programme varies depending on the university! You get to explore university studies and different fields of education through practice and get to try, do, and discover for yourself!
5. Meet students at the study fair and enjoy dinner
At the fair, there is an opportunity to meet students and student organizations from different fields of technology studies at the universities, as well as the event's partners.
6. Make sure you get home on time
Check in advance what time the event ends and how you will get home. If you are traveling by public transport, check your return connections in advance.
After the event:
1. Fill the feedback form
We send a feedback form to all the participants by email. Tell us honestly and in your own words what you liked about the event and how can we improve it.
2. Apply for reimbursements
If you reported that you will be claiming travel reimbursement, we will email you a reimbursement form and application instructions after the event. Please remember to submit your application by the stated deadline.
3. Tell your friends!
Share your experience with your friends and the ones close to you - encourage other people in the target group to join Shaking up Tech!
Free event
Shaking up Tech is a completely free event for participants.
There is no participation fee, and the aim of the event is to offer participants as equal opportunities as possible to explore the field of technology, regardless of place of residence or financial situation.
We reimburse participants' travel costs to and from the event. If necessary, we also arrange accommodation for participants arriving from far away. Read more below and familiarize yourself with each university's travel reimbursement instructions in more detail on the campuses' own programme pages if you are traveling to the event from far away!
Traveling and accommodation
Shaking up Tech reimburses the travel costs incurred from traveling to the event for participants. On behalf of the participant, we apply for a tax-free grant to cover any travel costs in Finland (vero.fi/grants).
Participants are responsible for booking and purchasing travel tickets themselves. Keep all tickets and receipts, as travel costs are reimbursed after the event. If you are unsure about the amount of reimbursable travel expenses, please contact the event's production team.
We reimburse the use of a car in accordance with the official state mileage allowance only for those parts of the journey that cannot be made by public transport.
If traveling to the event location on the same day would be unreasonably long or difficult, the participant will be arranged free accommodation for the night before and/or after the event. Notice that Shaking up Tech will make the possible accommodation booking on the participant’s behalf.
More detailed travel and accommodation instructions can be found on the campus-specific event pages.
A safer event for everyone
At Shaking up Tech, every participant must be able to feel welcome, safe, and valued as themselves.
At the event, all participants are respected, others are listened to openly, and we together take care of a supportive atmosphere. Avoid assumptions about others' backgrounds, experiences, or identity. Mistakes are allowed, but the most important thing is the willingness to learn and take responsibility.
The event team is present throughout the day to help participants and answer questions. If you encounter or notice inappropriate behavior, intervene in the situation or tell the event team about.
You can always turn to the event team if you need help or support in any situation. You will recognize them by their Shaking up Tech shirts.
Frequently asked quetions:
You don't. The event is aimed at everyone interested in the field of technology, regardless of previous experience.
Yes. You can apply from any high school year.
KYes. You can apply to any organising campus in Finland.
Yes. During the day, there is a great opportunity to meet new people with similar interests!
Most of the program is in Finnish, but some of the morning talks and afternoon workshops may be in both Finnish and English. Workshops organised only in English are marked separately, so please be attentive when choosing your own workshop!
Shaking up Tech is a one-day event.
However, if necessary, participants can be arranged free accommodation for the night before and/or after the event if the travel time from home to the event location on the same day would be too long or difficult. We also reimburse the participant's travel costs after the event.