The best place on planet to start your first company.
No idea needed
We pick first-time founders for their ability to execute. The idea can come later.
Ten weeks, full time
It opens with a three-day retreat. Then you validate, talk to users and build until you know whether it’s a company.
Demo Day
Pitch to investors, partners and the Aalto ecosystem. The winning team gets a round trip anywhere in the world.
Keep 100%
No equity, no fees, no catch. We take 0%, permanently.
Our coaches
Roni Lahti
CEO & Founder, Komu Homes
Jiri Heinonen
Co-Founder, Swappie
Elias Örmä
CPO & Founder, Komu Homes
Anna Brchisky
CEO & Founder, Bamla
Niko Vuokko
CTO, AMD Silo AI
Johannes Torppa
Head of Sales, Rebase Consulting
Elmo Pakkanen
Co-Founder, Ambio
Monika Liikamaa
Co-Founder, Enfuce
Main Partners
Supporting Partners
Ignite Friends
