Incubators

Our themed incubator programmes, aimed at teams who have already crystallised their idea and are ready to take the next step in their entrepreneurial journey, offer tailored, personalised support to selected teams to ensure that their idea can reach its full potential and be unleashed on the world.
NEXUS — Deep Tech, AI & Sustainability

For those striving for a Deep Tech & AI-enabled sustainable future, NEXUS is the place to turn crystallised solutions into entrepreneurial journeys. Personalised guidance & support, international networks, world-class mentors and experts — all to guarantee your success.

The call for the 4th round of NEXUS is now open! The programme will run from 24 February to 10 June. Read more about the programme and apply by 9 February!
BIOSPHERE — Bio & Circular Economy

For those working for global solutions, the Viikki-based BIOSPHERE is an incubator programme to harness their bio- and circular economy solutions for the benefit of the globe. Come develop your business and join like-minded entrepreneurs, mentors, and change-makers.

The 4th call for BIOSPHERE is now open. The programme will run from 24 February to 12 June. Read more about the programme and apply by 9 February!
TREMOR — Impact in Society, Education, Wellbeing, Communities & Law

For those shaking up the societal status quo, TREMOR is the place to cause shockwaves by taking well-defined solutions and work on turning them into entrepreneurial reality with support & mentoring tailored to their change-making needs.

The call for the 4th TREMOR programme is now open! The programme will run from 24 February to 9 June. Read more about the programme and apply by 9 February!
Obtaining ECTS credits for completing an incubator

For Doctoral Researchers:

Participating in the incubator programme can be included in your transferable skills studies under the course code PHD-313 for a total of 8 ECTS. Please request a certificate of attendance upon completion of the incubator programme, and contact uhds-office@helsinki.fi for the registration of the credits.

For Bachelor's or Master's Degree Students:

Participating in the programme can be registered in Sisu under the course code PHD-313 for a total of 8 ECTS. Please request a certificate of attendance upon the completion of the incubator programme, and contact uhds-office@helsinki.fi for the registration of the credits.

Students must then co-ordinate with their degree programme to include these credits into their degree. It is advised to check with the degree programme beforehand if the credits can be included into the degree, and under what section.

The Entrepreneurship & Innovation Services does not guarantee that credits can be included in all degrees.