Business Generator Accelerator Program

The Business Generator accelerator focuses on sustainable research-based and innovative tech startups. The accelerator is open all year-round to Finnish-registered startups which are less than three years old. Business Generator is the core of all our programs.

Who can apply?

 The startups should meet the following criteria:

• Solve sustainability challenges.
• Finnish business ID under 3 years.
• Scalable business model.
• Minimal Viable Product, Proof-of-concept, or validated concept
• Minimum of 2 full-time employees.

What’s in it for me?

Once you are our client of Business Generator or any of our tailor-made or partner programs, you will get:

Coaching

• Full-time business advisors expertised on finance and funding, team building, business development, etc.
• Tailored group and one-to-one support

Matchmaking & Networks

• Large startup community
• Domestic and international networks
• Access to investors, funding and talents
• Events: Demo Day, Slush, Arctic15, Nordic Deep Tech Business Summit

Peer Support

• Community of like-minded entrepreneurs, researchers, experts and students

Business Mentoring

• 180+ business mentors from different industries
• Pro-bono external support
• Dedicated business advisor facilitating the matchmaking

Communications Support

• Visibility in Startup Center communication channels
• Advising on marketing and communication

Tools & Data Sources

• Top notch data tools to grow your business
• Research and IPR data sources

Trainings & Workshops

• Asset, solution and business development focused trainings
• Hands-on workshops with one-to-one mentoring

Additional benefits

• Access to office space 24/7
• Access to labs and co-working spaces e.g. Makerspace
• Office and reception services