Welcome to Future Expert Program
Showcase your skills and competence with project work
In partnership with the City of Riihimäki, Demola offers innovation projects tailored to support highly educated job seekers. This program helps you develop new skills, expand your professional network, and demonstrate your expertise by tackling real-world challenges.
Who Is This For?
For highly educated job seekers in Riihimäki
This program is designed for unemployed job seekers with a higher education background living in Riihimäki. Whether you're a recent graduate or an experienced professional, these projects are crafted to enhance your employability and connect you with the local innovation ecosystem.
A part-time innovation project
What Is the Future Expert Program?
For 8 weeks, you'll collaborate in small teams to tackle real-world challenges within a supportive community, guided by Demola's experienced professionals. The program focuses on delivering practical outcomes—whether it's a concept, demo, or expert content—while providing you with the chance to make a tangible impact and showcase your skills.
Teamwork:
Work in self-organizing teams with the guidance and support of our professional facilitators.
Practical and Goal-Oriented:
Focus on achieving tangible results, from demos and concepts to expert-level content.
Community Engagement:
Present your project outcomes to local business leaders and stakeholders.
How to Apply
Simple steps to start your innovation journey
1. Create Your Demola Profile and Apply
Register for the program and create your own profile. Choose the project(s) that interest you from the Demola Portal and apply for it.
2. Team Selection
If selected, you'll join a diverse team and begin your project journey in October.
Achieve Your Success
Gain Valuable Project Experience
Participate in meaningful innovation projects that enhance your resume and develop skills that are relevant in today's job market.
Work on Projects That Matter
Collaborate with a diverse team of peers and industry partners on real-world challenges. Develop practical solutions while gaining hands-on experience and contributing to impactful outcomes.
Showcase Your Expertise
Demonstrate your skills, creativity, and problem-solving abilities by working on tangible projects. Build your portfolio, strengthen your professional network, and gain insights into shaping future solutions.
Strengthen your employability and connect with the community
Why Participate?
Enhance Your Skills: Gain hands-on experience in innovation and problem-solving, keeping your expertise up to date with market demands
Showcase Your Talent: Present your results at milestone events to potential employers and industry leaders.
Build Valuable Connections: Network with companies and local professionals.
Explore New Possibilities: Use this experience as a springboard for new ventures, from teaming up to starting your own business.
Pioneers in innovation and co-creation
Why Demola?
Demola isn't just another coaching program—it's a global and award winning innovation platform developed in cooperation with global companies. Here's what makes us different:
Global Expertise
Our team brings extensive experience in innovation, startups, and co-creation from around the world.
Cumulative Knowledge
Every year, we bring insights from previous projects to ensure the best practices and results for new teams.
A Bridge to Industry
Our connections with companies help you work on real-world challenges and build relationships that last beyond the program
DEFINE: Your Program Hub
DEFINE, Riihimäki's innovation hub, will serve as the base for the Future Expert Program. The hub provides facilities for milestone events, team meetings, and weekly project work, offering an inspiring space for collaboration and innovation.
Contact
Ask Demola for more information about the program's content, project topics and working practices:
Joonas Kemppainen
COO
+358 50 529 1845
joonas@demola.net
For more information about the program, please contact the City of Riihimäki Employment, Business and Integration Services:
Maija Hiltunen
Head of Services
+358 40 564 0902
maija.hiltunen@riihimaki.fi
This program is carried out in collaboration with City of Riihimäki Employment, Business and Integration Services
Available Projects in the Future Expert Program
Discover impactful innovation challenges across diverse fields, from social good to advanced technology. Find the project that matches your expertise and start making a real difference.
