Sisu Launchpad Accelerator Program 2026

About

The Sisu Launchpad Accelerator Program 2026 invites international startups to engage in a week-long onsite experience in Helsinki, featuring expert-led online sessions, strategic meetings, and covered travel costs, while participating in a pitching competition and workshops.

Benefits

• 🌐Online sessions — Led by experts from the Finnish startup scene
• 🏙️ Onsite experience — Includes strategic meetings and workshops in Helsinki
• ✈️ Travel costs covered — All travel and accommodation costs covered by the participant

Eligibility Criteria

• Minimum 2 founders with a proven innovative and scalable business idea
• Startups must be from outside the EU
• Startups should be considering Finland as the next business location

Participation Commitments

• 🗓️ A week in Helsinki — June 1-5, 2026 for onsite experience
• 🎤 Participation in pitching competition — In the Maria 01 NOW Pitching Competition and Startup Festival
• 🤝 Engagement in workshops — Includes one-on-one mentoring sessions

Target Region

Europe

Target Sector

All sectors