Northern Power 2025 Matchmaking

Participating in a matchmaking event is a convenient and efficient method to connect with potential partners for collaboration. Pre-scheduled 15-minute meeting is a brilliant way to make a first impression that lasts!

The onsite 1to1 meetings are held in Oulu on 13 February 2025.

INSTRUCTIONS

Register for the Matchmaking

Register via the Register button on the matchmaking website. Note that you cannot register to the event on the mobile application. Once you are registered, you can login to mobile application, and book and manage your meetings also there. Remember to register also to the main event Northern Power 2025 (register here).

Create your profile to showcase who you are and for what are you looking for

Create a clear and concise participant profile to raise your visibility on the matchmaking website. Your profile should describe who you are, what you can offer to potential partners, and who you want to meet. Do not forget to add a pitch, biography, your skills and interests to your profile. A good participant profile will generate significantly more meeting requests. Also check and modify your availability to have 1to1 meetings.

Browse profiles of attendees

Go to the participant list to find out who you could meet at the event and who is offering interesting and promising business opportunities. Use the filters on the right or browse through your AI Profile recommendations in the My Matches section to narrow down your selection and find the most suitable collaboration partners that match your goals and interests.

Send & receive meeting requests and messages

Send meeting requests to those matchmaking participants you want to meet during the event. Send out messages to interesting participants to introduce yourself and initiate conversations even before the event to establish stronger connections. Booking of meetings opens on Monday 13 January 2025.

My Schedule and Meetings overview

In My Schedule and Meetings, you have the list of your meetings, who you will meet when, and in which table. Note that only the accepted meetings are scheduled to your agenda, and reserved a table in the matchmaking area.

Join the meeting

The onsite 1to1 meetings are held on 13 February in Tullisali, in the dedicated matchmaking area.

Please be on time. If for some reason you cannot join the meeting, send the person a message through the matchmaking system (browser or mobile app) and agree another time to meet. You can also contact the matchmaking organizers, who are present in the dedicated matchmaking area.

Rate the meetings

You are asked to rate the meetings you had. You can rate all your past meetings in Meetings, you will also be informed about unrated meetings through Notifications. 

The matchmaking activity is funded by the European Comission and the feedback of your participation is required under this activity. You are asked to notify any collaboration agreements that you reach with other matchmaking participants to the organizer and/or co-organizer. The feedback you provide is handled with strictest confidentiality..

b2match mobile application

The b2match mobile application is available for download in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

Note that you cannot register to the event on the mobile application. Once you are registered on the matchmaking website, login to the mobile application and you are able to book and manage your meetings also there, you can also send messages to other matchmaking participants.

See the full b2match participant guide for more instructions.