Helsinki, Finland | 1–8 June 2026
The Finland International Future Bootcamp, organized by Septa Milles Education Services LLC under its flagship brand Lifology, was successfully conducted in Helsinki, Finland, from 1 to 8 June 2026 with the participation of 10 students namely Kabir Chopra, Samarth Gupta, Daiwik Goyal, Shiv Chandrayan, Krish Mediratta and Ayaan Singhal from grade 9 and Smyaan Sharma, Rishit Kaushik, Shaurya Veer Arora and Anurag Sharma from grade 11,along with Dr Atika Dayal, Head, English Department.
The programme was designed to provide students with international exposure through a unique blend of academic learning, entrepreneurship, leadership development, innovation, and cultural immersion, preparing them for future global opportunities.
The students were accommodated at Heymo 1 Hotel in Espoo, where training sessions were also conducted. Over the following days, students attended a series of interactive workshops, including Programming the Emotional Paradigm, Sharpening the Solving Skills, Building the Vision, and Nordic Pitch Syndicate. These sessions focused on emotional intelligence, leadership, critical thinking, innovation, entrepreneurship, business model development, and effective communication. Through collaborative learning and mentoring, students strengthened their problem-solving abilities and developed innovative business ideas while enhancing their presentation skills.
As part of the experiential learning component, the participants visited the Fazer Factory and Experience Centre, where they explored Finland’s food innovation, sustainability practices, and manufacturing excellence. A guided exploration of Helsinki allowed students to experience the city’s world-renowned education-focused environment, modern architecture, public spaces, and cultural landmarks, including the University of Helsinki, Senate Square, Helsinki Cathedral, Parliament House, Oodi Central Library, and the harbour area. The programme also included an educational excursion to Tallinn, Estonia, where students visited Tallinn University and explored the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town, gaining valuable insights into Estonia’s history, digital innovation, and higher education system.
A major highlight of the bootcamp was the European Pitch Competition held at the University of Helsinki, where students presented innovative business ideas before a panel of mentors and entrepreneurs. The competition provided an excellent platform for participants to demonstrate the entrepreneurial, leadership, and communication skills they had developed during the programme. The final day included a visit to the historic Suomenlinna Sea Fortress, another UNESCO World Heritage Site, offering students an appreciation of Finland’s rich history, heritage, and commitment to conservation before concluding the programme with a closing session and departure.
The Finland Bootcamp successfully achieved its objective of equipping students with future-ready skills, global perspectives, entrepreneurial thinking, and cross-cultural awareness. The programme provided a meaningful international learning experience that combined academic excellence with practical exposure, reinforcing Lifology’s commitment to nurturing globally competent, innovative, and socially responsible future leaders. The students and the parents were very happy with the trip.
