Resilience & Security Pre-Incubator 2026

About

An eight-week program designed for early-stage teams to explore and validate their ideas in the fields of security and resilience, providing structured support, expert coaching, and a pathway to further incubation opportunities.

Benefits

• 📚Structured Curriculum
  A structured curriculum covering problem validation, customer discovery, and storytelling
• 🧑‍🏫 Dedicated Coaching
  Dedicated coaching from business and domain experts
• ✅Validated Problem Statement
  Participants will receive a validated problem statement and clear positioning
• 🗺️ Roadmap for Next Steps
  A roadmap for next steps, including possible direct entry to the 4-month Incubator
• 🌍Knowledge of Funding Opportunities
  Knowledge of European funding opportunities and a strong peer community.

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to all residents of the Helsinki Capital Region
• No prior startup experience required
• Encourages applications from students, researchers, entrepreneurs, engineers, technologists, and domain experts in deep-tech fields
• Multidisciplinary teams combining technical, business, policy, or design skills are welcome.

Participation Commitments

• Full commitment to the programme required
• Participants will work on validating problems and understanding customer needs
• No specific time commitment mentioned, but active participation is implied.

Target Sector

Security and Resilience

Target Location

Helsinki Capital Region