Northern Light Accelerator

About

The Northern Light Accelerator is a premier program designed for international early-stage startups aiming to enter the European market, offering hands-on guidance, funding connections, and community resources to help entrepreneurs quickly validate and expand their businesses in Finland and beyond.

Benefits

• Assistance in confirming product-market fit and obtaining real customer feedback
• Access to a strong local resource network to aid entry into the European market
• Provision of office space and community support to enhance founder resilience
• No equity taken, service fee model

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be an early-stage international startup team with at least an MVP or early market feedback
• Team members must be non-Finnish nationals
• Must relocate to Finland for the full three-month program