Take your idea forward
The traditional startup model is broken. It demands complete sacrifice that most women can't—and shouldn't—make.The Startup School offers a radical alternative: a supportive ecosystem that respects womens’ complex lives.
We don't just teach entrepreneurship. We help women validate business concepts, build practical prototypes, and gain confidence without risking everything. Our program connects women with a powerful network of founders and provides the tools to turn innovative ideas into tangible ventures.
Applications are now open for the next cohort that's happening on March 17th - May 16th 2025.

What is it?
The Startup School is a 9 week curated program providing a step by step knowledge, skills and frameworks you need to take your business from idea to reality.
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 eight weeks (i,e, alongside full-time jobs)
• Have an idea that could develop into a business
Who made it?
Designed by operators, investors, and researchers 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.
Ideas best come alive in a community




The Startup School is best designed for:
Innovative idea
For this reason, businesses focused on coaching, freelancing or opening up a small shop are not the right fit.
Scalable Solution
Nordic-Based
Expert-designed Weekly Modules
Each week guides you through a step in the start-up process, allowing you to develop and refine your business concept.
By the end of the course, you’ll have an MVP and multiple options for deciding the next step for your business.
Community is vital for any start-up journey, which is why we provide you with the networks you need to succeed, including collaborating with other women on the same journey and receiving advice from experienced founders.
Week 0
Select the right idea to work on
Introduction
Week 1
Translate your idea on the startup canvas
Development
Week 2
Validate the problem & learn how to test your idea
Development
Week 3
Go out and test your idea with potential customers
Hands-on
Week 4
Turn your learnings into insights for your first product
Development
Week 5
Build your first Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
Hands-on
Week 6
Go out and get people to test your MVP
Hands-on
Week 7
The operational setup to keep it going, full-time or part-time?
Development
Week 8
What's next: From joining other programs, funding options, finding a co-founder, etc.
Development
There are two ways to join

Self-guided path






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Expert-guided path






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.
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.