Apply to this 7-week intensive startup accelerator and choose between a $1,065 USD grant and free accommodations. You also receive one-on-one coaching and free coworking space, as wells as a free invitation to Slush, Northern Europe’s premiere rock-and-roll startup event.
The deadline is September 15, 2017 so apply now for the next session and follow Lootstrap on Facebook for updates!
Award Amount
- €1,000 (approx. $1,065 USD)
Location
- Helsinki, Finland
Length
- 7 weeks
Additional Benefits
- Teams may accept free accommodations instead of cash grant
- Free coworking space in the Otaniemi district near Helsinki center
- One-on-one coaching sessions with veteran entrepreneurs, investors, and VCs
- Working alongside other international startup companies
- Visa invitation letters provided for successful applicants from outside the EU
Who Can Apply
- Teams with innovative, scalable products in one of the following areas:
- Electronics and instrumentation
- Fintech
- Internet and IT Services
- Marketing and advertising
- Security
- Software
- Telecommunications
- Have developed a working prototype or already launched a product
- Fluent in English (program held in English)
Selection Criteria
- Teams with the knowledge and skills to execute their idea
- Quality of your business model and its potential
Application Process
- Apply in person at one of many local events across Europe
- Or fill out a written application
- Finalists will get an additional assignment and may be interviewed
Conditions
- Full-time presence is required for the entire duration of the program
- Startup Sauna provides invitation letters, but applicants must obtain their own visas
Post-Program Perks
- Selected teams get the chance to go to London, Berlin, or Silicon Valley
- Free access to Slush and chance to participate in Slush 100 pitching competition
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