Kiuas Accelerator

Finland's leading independent startup accelerator offering intensive programs and optional pre-seed investment for early-stage founders.

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Kiuas is Finland's best-known independent startup accelerator, spun out of Aaltoes (Aalto Entrepreneurship Society) and based in Espoo/Helsinki. It offers two core programs: Kiuas Start, a 4-week idea validation program, and Kiuas Accelerator, a 9-week intensive programme featuring 1-on-1 mentoring, workshops, and peer support. Startups optionally receive €25,000–€50,000 in pre-seed investment for approximately 5% equity. The programme runs two cohorts per year and has supported 250+ alumni startups that have collectively raised €30M+. Program duration: 9 weeks (Kiuas Accelerator); 4 weeks (Kiuas Start).

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kiuas.com
Location
Helsinki, Finland
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Applications
Upcoming
Formats
Hybrid
Cohort frequency
Two cohorts per year (spring and autumn)
Funding offer
Optional €25,000–€50,000 pre-seed investment for approximately 5% equity
Equity terms
Approximately 5% equity (optional pre-seed investment)
TechnologyGeneralistPre-SeedSaaS

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