Finland Global Startup Accelerator 2026

About

The Finland Global Startup Accelerator 2026 offers a structured 10-week program for post-MVP Finnish startups in sectors such as industrial AI and advanced manufacturing, providing access to valuable pilot opportunities, expert mentorship, and participation in the renowned Slush event in Helsinki, all designed to help startups gain international traction and investor access while complementing their ongoing business activities.

Benefits

• 🤝Anchor Pilot Opportunities
  Access to anchor pilot opportunities
• 🎓Expert Topic Mentors
  Expert topic mentors
• 🤝Market Network
  Plug and Play's market network
• 🎤Event Access
  Participation in Slush in Helsinki (18-19 Nov 2026)
• 🎓Curriculum
  Curriculum designed to build in-market traction and investor access

Eligibility Criteria

• Post-MVP Finnish startups in industrial AI, advanced manufacturing, security and dual-use, autonomous systems, and smart and resilient infrastructure
• 5 to 10 startups selected per cohort
• No equity or fees taken

Participation Commitments

• 10-week program designed to complement founders' day-to-day company work
• In-market weeks take place in the founder's target geography during October/November
• Flights at participants’ expense

Target Sector

Industrial AI, Advanced Manufacturing, Security, Autonomous Systems, Smart Infrastructure

Target Location

Finland