Startup Journey 2026

About

Startup Journey 2026 is an 8-week early-stage startup accelerator program held in Turku, Finland, designed to help startups with scalable ideas gain essential mentorship, market research guidance, and investor presentation opportunities, all without taking equity, making it an excellent chance for entrepreneurs to advance their business.

Benefits

• 💰Financial Support
  No equity taken; the program is supported by a non-profit association.
• 🎓Mentorship Program
  Hands-on guidance from experienced mentors focused on growth and business model validation.
• 🏢Community Support
  Ongoing support and resources from the startup community after the program.
• 🌐Market Research Assistance
  Guidance on market research and product development.
• 🎤Investor Presentation
  Opportunity to pitch to investors at the end of the program.
• 🏖️ Boostcamp Activity
  Participation in a vibrant weekend event in the beautiful archipelago of Turku.

Eligibility Criteria

• 🌍 Geographic Eligibility
• Open to startups from Turku and other cities in Finland.
• 🏢 Legal Status
• Must have a scalable startup idea with initial support from potential customers or partners.
• 💼 Team Requirements
• At least one team member must be able to commit full-time to the summer accelerator program.
• 💰 Passion and Motivation
• Participants must demonstrate passion and motivation for their startup.
• 👥 Team Formation
• Individual applications are allowed, but forming a team with co-founders is encouraged.

Participation Commitments

• 📍 Physical Attendance
• Must attend the program in Turku from June 28 to August 15, 2025.
• ⏰ Time Commitment
• Full-time commitment during the 8-week accelerator program.
• 🎤 Presentation Requirement
• Must deliver a pitch to investors at the end of the program.
• 💵 Application Fee
• No application fee is mentioned, but commitment to the program is required.

Target Region

Open to startups in Turku and other cities in Finland

Target Sector

Early-stage startup acceleration and entrepreneurship