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Digital Solutions Accelerator

Apply to this 4-month startup accelerator in Helsinki, Finland for the chance to partner with one of the world’s leading providers of renewable solutions. Enjoy free coworking space and mentoring, plus the opportunity for up to about $162,700 in equity investment (see conditions below).

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Location

Helsinki, Finland

Length

4 months

Additional Benefits

Lean startup program focused on the following metrics:

Growth and scalability
Design and user experience
Distribution and customer acquisition

Partner with Stora Enso, one of the world’s leading providers of renewable solutions
Free coworking space in Maria 0-1 in Helsinki, one of Europe’s largest startup hubs
World-class executive education program delivered by Aalto ENT
Access to a network of over 200 world-class mentors

Who Can Apply

Early-stage startups that can take on challenges in the renewable materials industry
Have been registered as a company
Companies with innovative ideas and products in the following sectors preferred:

Smart factories
Supply chain track and trace
Customer experience
Technology with the potential to transform the renewable materials industry

Digitalization, software, IoT, big data, analytics, AI, VR, robotics, and more

Selection Criteria

Quality of your pitch, as well as your team, idea, and business model
Ability to work with Stora Enso to your mutual benefit

Application Process

Written application with your free F6S account

1-minute online video introducing your team
Pitch deck of 7 to 8 slides (PDF)

20 teams chosen to participate in Selection Days in Helsinki, Finland
6 winning teams pitch to Stora Enso

Conditions

Team must relocate to Helsinki, Finland for the duration of the program
Vertical reserves the right of first refusal to invest with a 25% discount within one year

Post-Program Perks

Opportunity to use the coworking space and services for two more months
Continued help and mentoring available
Chance for up to €150,000 in additional investment from Vertical (see conditions above)

Website

We went from a free $40k grant to creating a 6-figure recurring revenue business

We went from a free 40k grant to creating a 6-figure recurring revenue business

Hi there, I'm Mike and I'm a co-founder of SimpleCrew.com and CrewFire.com. My co-founder Alan and I now employ 4 team members, generate six-figure recurring revenue, and travel the world working on our startup. The coolest part - we've given up 0% (that's right, zero percent) of our company to investors

Sounds like a dream right?

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