Startup School alumni
Meet some of the inspiring startups launched from our previous cohorts, which show the variety and creativity of what can be achieved.
Build your idea
with us
A community of Nordic women ideating and validating what to build next. Our members range from seasoned founders and researchers to first-time entrepreneurs and fresh graduates. What unites us is curiosity, capability, and a mutual commitment to helping each other find ideas worth pursuing.
We start before you have a product, before you have revenue, sometimes before you even have an idea. The Startup School offers a radical alternative to how we build companies: a supportive ecosystem that respects where you are and how you want to take your idea forward.
Next cohort: September 2025
What is it?
The Startup School is a 12 week curated program providing a step by step knowledge, skills and frameworks you need to build a company.
It offers a combination of online modules, meet-ups, expert sessions, mentoring, that ensure you have the confidence and community support to move forwards.
Who is it for?
If you’re a woman based in the Nordics, you’re welcome to join:
• No previous experience or knowledge required
•The program best supports women in the early stages of their idea development
• Ability to commit at least two hours per week for 12 weeks (i,e, alongside full-time jobs or studies)
• Passionate about a problem or has an idea
Who made it?
Designed by operators, investors, and founders who have walked the same path, our program provides a structured yet flexible learning experience.
Our carefully constructed online module schedule is supplemented by expert guest speakers, co-working days, weekly discussions, mentorships and an open question forum.
Advisors & Chearleaders
Handpicked founders, operators, and experts. From just ahead to all the way there. Guidance for every step of your journey.
- Company formation and governanceFundraising, investor relations, grantsBrand, storytelling, and content
- Talent strategy and recruiting
- Financial modeling, unit economics, pricingAI and machine learning, data strategyand many more...
Our Startup School is proudly supported by Tuborg Fondet.
The Startup School is best designed for:
Fresh idea
It doesn’t matter if your idea is for a digital or physical product, it just needs to be a fresh idea that brings a new concept to the market.
For this reason, businesses focused on coaching, freelancing or opening up a small shop are not the right fit.
But don't worry if you don't have an idea, you can join our bootcamp and we'll help you find one.
For this reason, businesses focused on coaching, freelancing or opening up a small shop are not the right fit.
But don't worry if you don't have an idea, you can join our bootcamp and we'll help you find one.
Scalable Solution
Your idea should be able to grow and expand beyond your current location, serving more customers without proportional increases in resources or costs.
A scalable concept can efficiently handle growth whether serving 10 or 10,000 customers by leveraging systems that maintain quality while expanding.
A scalable concept can efficiently handle growth whether serving 10 or 10,000 customers by leveraging systems that maintain quality while expanding.
Nordic-Based
You have to be based in the Nordics. Our content is online, but our Nordic focus means you benefit from the local community, are introduced to regional stakeholders, and can participate in our in-person events.
Our full program is delivered in English.
Our full program is delivered in English.
Program details
The one-week intensive helps you identify problems worth solving and people worth solving them with. Whether you're starting from scratch or have a vague sense of direction, you'll learn to recognize which problems have real potential and which are just interesting observations.
Through two live sessions, structured exercises, and constant peer collaboration, you'll explore different problem spaces, validate your assumptions, and connect with potential co-founders who complement your skills and interests. By the end of the week, you'll have clarity on what you want to build and confidence that it's worth building.
Those ready to move forward continue into Startup School to validate and develop their concepts.
Through two live sessions, structured exercises, and constant peer collaboration, you'll explore different problem spaces, validate your assumptions, and connect with potential co-founders who complement your skills and interests. By the end of the week, you'll have clarity on what you want to build and confidence that it's worth building.
Those ready to move forward continue into Startup School to validate and develop their concepts.
Twelve weeks to transform your concept into a validated business. This isn't about building a product—it's about building the right product for the right people at the right time.
Through structured online modules, live sessions (both virtual and in-person), and constant peer collaboration, you'll validate your assumptions, test your solutions, and develop a business model that actually works. Each week builds on the last, taking you from hypothesis to evidence-based decision making.
You'll also connect with industry experts, successful founders, and ecosystem supporters who provide real-world insights and help you navigate the Nordic startup landscape.
Through structured online modules, live sessions (both virtual and in-person), and constant peer collaboration, you'll validate your assumptions, test your solutions, and develop a business model that actually works. Each week builds on the last, taking you from hypothesis to evidence-based decision making.
You'll also connect with industry experts, successful founders, and ecosystem supporters who provide real-world insights and help you navigate the Nordic startup landscape.
Community isn't just part of what we do—it's how everything works. From day one, you'll experience the difference of building alongside women who understand the unique challenges you face and genuinely want to see you succeed.
Whether you need strategic advice on a pivot, introductions to potential customers, honest feedback on your pitch, or someone who gets why fundraising as a woman feels different—the community provides both the practical support and emotional resilience that building a company demands.
Whether you need strategic advice on a pivot, introductions to potential customers, honest feedback on your pitch, or someone who gets why fundraising as a woman feels different—the community provides both the practical support and emotional resilience that building a company demands.
There are two ways to join
Self-guided path
Essential frameworks and community support for entrepreneurs who prefer exploring ideas independently.
0 DKK
What’s in it for you
9-week program curriculum with weekly group + peer sessions
Community & alumni network access
Basic startup toolkit & resources
Extended 2-month program access
Lifelong community membership
Post-program mentorship opportunities
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Expert-guided path
Step-by-step mentorship and advanced tools for entrepreneurs seeking expert guidance and want to fast-track their progress.
3,499 DKK
What’s in it for you
Everything from the Self-guided path, plus:
Direct 1:1 mentorship throughout program
Premium workshops (technical, legal, financial)
Comprehensive template suite + advanced tools
Extended 6-month access (vs. basic 2-month)
Dedicated mental health & expert coaching sessions
Priority access (office hours, pitching, experts)
Our Wall of Love
Quick preview
The teaser video provides an insight into our online classes and introduces you to some of the people behind them.
Ideas best come alive in a community
The main program is delivered through online videos.
But our members love meeting the community in person.
Events provide access to the rest of the startup ecosystem.
Mentors support founders long after they finish the program.
F.A.Q.
My co-founder is male, can he join?
The short answer is: no. The Startup School has intentionally been built for women founders, and while we welcome men to join and support the initiative in many different ways, they can't join the Startup School.
Do I need to be fulltime on my startup to join the School?
No, most of the women in our cohort are working on their startup while having a full-time job. The Startup School prepares you to test your idea before you are ready to leave your job and do this full time.
My startup is only an idea, can I still join?
Yes! The Startup School is designed for women who are at the earliest stage possible. When you have an idea, but are not sure where to start.
