Ignite X
Ignite X is a ten-week, full-time programme for people building their first company. Twice a year, we bring a cohort to Otaniemi and give them the time, money and space to build.
Teams start with an idea, talk to real users, build their first version and put it in front of people. The goal is simple: find out what works, what doesn’t, and whether there’s a company worth building.
- Location
- Otaniemi, Espoo
- Lenght
- 10 weeks, full time
- Grant
- €1,500 / participant
- Equity
- 0%
About the program
Retreat
Three days together before the programme starts. Meet the cohort, get out of your routine, and get ready to build.
Ten weeks, full time
Start with an idea. Continue with validating, talking to users, building and breaking things until you find out whether it can be a company.
Post-program
Keep building with the alumni network, monthly check-ins and a path into more mature programs.
What you get
€1,500 grant
€1,500 to build or use it for whatever you need during the program.
Housing
A place to stay for the full programme, if you need it.
24/7 building space
Workspace and a hardware lab in Otaniemi.
Industry coaches
Coaching from founders and operators who’ve done it before.
The cohort
A room full of people building alongside you. Saunas, dinners and late nights included.
After the programme
Alumni, office hours, introductions and the option to continue into Ignite Y.