Pre-incubation Program
April 13–18, 2026
Venue: Savonia University of Applied Sciences
Organised by: North Savo Entrepreneurship Society
Key Partners
Success Story from Our April Edition
Our April 2025 pilot hosted 4 promising teams and brought together founders, mentors, and industry leaders under one roof. After five days of rigorous training and feedback, participant Valtteri Monkkonen emerged as the winner and officially launched his company, Voim Voim, on September 15.
What to Expect
This program is 100% free and open exclusively to
first-time founders who have not previously registered a company.
DEVELOP
Intensive, practical workshops on idea validation, business model development, and pitching
GUIDANCE
Daily mentorship from startup experts and business advisors
PITCH
A final pitch competition in front of a live audience
KICKSTART
A chance to win up to €5000 prize pool and kickstart your company
CREDIT
Avail 2 ECTS credits by participating in elevate 2026
Are you ready to turn your idea into a real business?
ELEVATE is a six-day startup accelerator designed for first-time founders who are ready to take the leap from concept to company. Whether you’re a student, recent graduate, or simply someone with a promising idea — this is your chance to bring it to life.
Following the success of our pilot edition in April 2025, we’re back this April 13-18 with even more expert mentors, hands-on workshops, and opportunities to pitch your startup to real investors.
Application deadline: April 9, 2026